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A Plea of Innocence
Commentators emphasize that David's plea is based on his innocence in this specific conflict with Saul. He isn't claiming to be sinless before God, but that he has done nothing to deserve this persecution. This is a legitimate basis for a believer to appeal to a righteous God when facing unjust treatment from others.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:3
18th Century
Theologian
For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul - They lie in wait as wild beasts do for their prey, ready to spring upon it. The word used here i…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:3
19th Century
Bishop
For, lo, they lie in wait ... —Better, for look, they have laid an ambush.
Mighty.
John Gill
On Psalms 59:3
17th Century
Pastor
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul
As the men did that watched his house, when Saul sent to kill him; so the Jews…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 59:1–7
17th Century
Minister
In these words we hear the voice of David when a prisoner in his own house; the voice of Christ when surrounded by his merciless enemies; the voice…