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May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let all mine enemies be ashamed Or "they shall be ashamed" F11 ; and so the following clauses may be rend…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding psalm, David asked to be led in the way of justice because of his enemies.
Here, however, having fallen, he asks to be renew…
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