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But those who seek my soul, to destroy it, Shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But those [that] seek my soul to destroy it Meaning his life; for as for his soul, that was immaterial and immortal,…
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…
