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He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
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The Pain of Betrayal
Commentators agree this verse describes a painful betrayal by a trusted friend, not an open enemy. The attack comes from someone 'at peace with him,' violating a covenant of friendship and loyalty. Scholars frequently point to Ahithophel's betrayal of King David, and Judas's betrayal of Jesus, as powerful examples of this kind of profound treachery.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him — Against those who were his friends or who had given him no occas…
19th Century
Anglican
He has. —As in Psalms 55:12, the individual specially prominent in the traitorous crew is here singled out, and his treachery expo…
16th Century
Protestant
He hath sent his hands against those that were at peace with him. He afterward speaks in Psalm 55:23d in the plural number, but here it is…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He has put forth his hands The psalmist returns and describes, in this verse (Psalms 55:3) , the cruelty…
In every trial let us call upon the Lord, and He will save us. He will hear us and not blame us for coming too often; the more often, the more welc…
13th Century
Catholic
Hear, O God, my prayer, and do not despise my supplication.
Previously, the psalmist showed the insults of his enemies ag…
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