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Justice, Not Vengeance
Commentators address the seemingly harsh request to "requite" enemies. They explain this is not a cry for personal, sinful revenge. As king, David's role was to administer God's justice against wickedness for the good of the nation. His prayer is for restoration to fulfill his God-given office, distinguishing his official duty from a private desire for vengeance.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 41:10
18th Century
Theologian
But thou, O Lord, be merciful to me—That is, give me strength; restore me from my sickness and weakness.
And raise me up—From …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 41:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
"He may think that he will triumph over me, he may even begin in his mind to divide the spoil; but he will never really get it: Mine enemy doth…
John Calvin
On Psalms 41:10
16th Century
Theologian
Do thou, O Jehovah, have mercy upon me. From a consideration of the wrongful cruelty of his enemies, he again takes encouragement to pray.…
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John Gill
On Psalms 41:10
17th Century
Pastor
But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up
Not from a bed of illness, nor from a state of poverty and wa…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 41:5–13
17th Century
Minister
We complain, and justly, of the lack of sincerity, and that there is scarcely any true friendship to be found among men; but the former days were n…