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A Prayer for Justice, Not Vengeance
Commentators explain that David's plea, "Destroy them in your truth," is not a cry for personal revenge. Instead, he appeals to God's "truth" or "faithfulness." He is asking God to act according to His own righteous character and promises, trusting that God will deal justly with those who oppose His anointed king.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 54:5
18th Century
Theologian
He shall reward evil to my enemies - Margin, “those that observe me.” The original word here means literally “to twist, to twist to…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 54:5
19th Century
Bishop
Cut them off. —Or, put them to silence.
In your truth. —Or, according to your faithfulness.
John Calvin
On Psalms 54:5
16th Century
Theologian
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies. Since the verb ישיב, yashib, can be translated he shall cause to return, it seem…
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John Gill
On Psalms 54:5
17th Century
Pastor
He shall reward evil to mine enemies
That eyed him as Saul did; that observed his haunts, where he resorted, and who…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 54:4–7
17th Century
Minister
Behold, God is my Helper. If we are for him, he is for us; and if he is for us, we need not fear. Every creature is to us only what God makes it to…