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There they were in great fear, where no fear was, For God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you. You have put them to shame, Because God has rejected them.

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God's Sudden Reversal

Commentators suggest this verse describes a specific, miraculous deliverance. God's people were terrified by a besieging army, but the phrase 'where no fear was' indicates their fear was ultimately baseless because God was on their side. He turned the tables, scattering the enemy's bones and demonstrating that those who oppose Him are easily defeated, offering hope that God can bring victory from seemingly hopeless situations.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 53:5

18th Century

Theologian

There they were in great fear ... - Margin, as in Hebrew, “they feared a fear.” For the general meaning of the verse, see the notes…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 53:5

19th Century

Bishop

Where no fear was. This—the most interesting variation from Psalm 14—plainly appears to have been inserted to bring the P…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 53:5

17th Century

Pastor

There were they in great, fear, [where] no fear was
Before; neither of God nor man, nor any dread of punishment, but…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 53:1–6

17th Century

Minister

This psalm is almost the same as the 14th. Its purpose is to convince us of our sins. God, through the psalmist, here shows us how bad we are, and …