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The Certainty of Divine Justice
Commentators note that David isn't just wishing for his enemies' downfall; he is declaring it with prophetic certainty. John Calvin highlights this shift to an "assured confidence," viewing it as a triumph of faith. David's trust is not in his own strength but in God's character to bring ultimate justice upon those who seek to destroy His purposes and His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 63:9
18th Century
Theologian
But those that seek my soul to destroy it - Who seek my life; who endeavor to kill me. This language would well describe the purpos…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 63:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion f…
John Calvin
On Psalms 63:9
16th Century
Theologian
And they, while they seek, etc. Here we find David rising to a more assured confidence, and triumphing as if he had already obtained the v…
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John Gill
On Psalms 63:9
17th Century
Pastor
But those [that] seek my soul to destroy it
Meaning his life; for as for his soul, that was immaterial and immortal,…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 63:7–11
17th Century
Minister
True Christians can, in some measure, and at some times, make use of the strong language of David, but too often our souls cling to the dust. Havin…