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May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. Psalm 7 A meditation by David, which he sang to Yahweh, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite.

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From Despair to Declaration

Commentators highlight the dramatic shift in this verse. After pouring out his heart in anguish, the psalmist expresses bold confidence. This change isn't due to altered circumstances but to the inner assurance that God has heard his prayer. It teaches that faith in God's attentiveness can bring victory to our hearts even before our situation changes.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 6:10

18th Century

Theologian

Let all my enemies be ashamed - May they be brought to see their folly so that they will be ashamed of their conduct. The wish is that the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 6:10

19th Century

Bishop

Let all my enemies. —Better rendered either by the present or future. The Psalmist with the eye of faith sees the answer to his pr…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 6:8–10

16th Century

Theologian

After David has unburdened himself of his griefs and troubles to God, he now, as it were, assumes a new character. And, without doubt, he had been …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 6:10

17th Century

Pastor

Let all mine enemies be ashamed
Or "they shall be ashamed" F11 ; and so the following clauses may be rend…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 6:8–10

17th Century

Minister

What a sudden change is here! Having made his request known to God, the psalmist is confident that his sorrow will be turned into joy. By the worki…