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For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul. The mighty gather themselves together against me, Not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
For, lo, they lie in wait ... —Better, for look, they have laid an ambush.
Mighty.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
