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That you may crush them, dipping your foot in blood, That the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from your enemies."
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A Picture of Total Victory
Commentators explain that the graphic imagery of wading in blood is not meant to be gratuitous. Instead, it paints a picture of the complete and total defeat of God's enemies. The language signifies an undeniable and absolute victory granted by God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies ... - Margin, “red.” A more literal rendering would be, “That you may cru…
19th Century
Anglican
The abrupt transition from the scene of triumph just described to the actual reality of things that the psalmist now faces for the first time, real…
Baptist
The Psalm ends with an ascription of praise to God. So let our reading end, and our worship, and our lives: Blessed be God.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That your foot may be dipped in the blood of [your] enemies , &c.] This verse is in connection with ([Reference Psal…
The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who t…
