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Evil Thrives on Community
Commentators explain that the wicked in this verse don't act alone. They "encourage themselves," "commune," and strategize together. This highlights a dangerous dynamic where evil plans are strengthened and individuals are emboldened through mutual reinforcement, making their wicked purpose more resolute and carefully planned.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 64:5
18th Century
Theologian
They encourage themselves - literally, they strengthen themselves, or make themselves strong. That is, they take counsel; they encourage eac…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 64:5
19th Century
Bishop
They encourage themselves. — Literally, they strengthen for themselves an evil thing (or “word,” margin, Septuagint, and …
John Calvin
On Psalms 64:5
16th Century
Theologian
They assure themselves in an evil work. He proceeds to complain of the perverse determination with which they pursued their wickedness, an…
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John Gill
On Psalms 64:5
17th Century
Pastor
They encourage themselves [in] an evil matter
Or "strengthen him" F3 ; that is, Saul, by making use of ar…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 64:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist earnestly begs God to preserve him from disquieting fear.
The tongue is a little member, but it boasts great things. The uprigh…