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The Gravity of Sinful Speech
Commentators unanimously identify the enemies' words—their slander, curses, and lies—as a significant sin deserving of judgment. The verse treats malicious speech not as a trivial matter, but as a direct overflow of a wicked heart for which the psalmist asks God to bring about justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:12
18th Century
Theologian
For the sin of their mouth ... - That is, in belching out words of reproach and malice (Psalms 59:7).
Let…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:12
19th Century
Bishop
For the sin ... —As the text stands, it runs: Sin of their mouth, word of their lips, and they are taken in t…
John Calvin
On Psalms 59:12
16th Century
Theologian
The sin of their mouth, the words of their lips. Some interpreters read, for, or, on account of the sin of their mouth, …
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John Gill
On Psalms 59:12
17th Century
Pastor
[For] the sin of their mouth, [and] the words of their lips ,
&c.] The words may be read as one proposition, "the wo…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 59:8–17
17th Century
Minister
It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defense, in whom we will be safe. It is very comforti…