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For it was not an enemy who insulted me, Then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, Then I would have hid myself from him.
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The Unique Pain of Betrayal
All commentators agree that the psalmist's deepest anguish comes not from an open enemy, but from a trusted friend. An enemy's attack is expected and can be defended against. However, betrayal by a friend is devastating because it's a surprise, their slander seems more credible, and it makes self-defense feel impossible. This verse validates the unique and profound pain of being wounded by someone you trusted.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For it was not an enemy that reproached me - The word “reproached” here refers to slander, defamation, or abuse. It is not necessar…
19th Century
Anglican
For. —The ellipsis must be supplied from Psalms 55:9, I invoke destruction for, etc.
Then I could ...
Baptist
Here you get to the center of David's grief. Ahithophel had betrayed him, and here you begin to see the portrait of Christ coming out on the canvas…
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16th Century
Protestant
Of a truth, it was not an enemy that cast reproach upon me. He informs us of one circumstance that added bitterness to the injuries he suf…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For [it was] not an enemy [that] reproached me An open and avowed one; a Moabite or a Philistine; such an one as Gol…
No wickedness causes the believer so much distress as what he witnesses in those who profess to be part of the church of God. Let us not be surpris…
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13th Century
Catholic
Hear, O God, my prayer, and do not despise my supplication.
Previously, the psalmist showed the insults of his enemies ag…
