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A Cry of Innocence
Commentators emphasize David's declaration that his enemies attack "without my fault." He is not suffering because of his own sin against them, but because of their unprovoked aggression. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill note that the enemies "run and prepare," showing their eagerness and deliberation. This highlights the confidence a believer can have in prayer when they know their cause is just before God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 59:4
18th Century
Theologian
They run and prepare themselves - That is, they “hasten” to accomplish this; they are quick to obey the command of Saul requiring t…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 59:4
19th Century
Bishop
They run and prepare. —These words might both be taken in a military sense. For “run,” see Psalms 18:29;[Reference Job 15…
John Calvin
On Psalms 59:4
16th Century
Theologian
Awake to hasten for my help, and behold. In using this language, he refers to the eagerness with which his enemies, as he had already said…
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John Gill
On Psalms 59:4
17th Century
Pastor
They run and prepare themselves without [my] fault
Or, "without sin [in me]"; or "without punishment [in them]"; so …
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…