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A Prayer for Justice
The psalmist's cry for wickedness to end and the righteous to be established is both personal and universal. Commentators note it's a plea for relief from specific enemies and a broader prayer for God's justice to prevail over all evil in the world. It reflects a deep longing for God's kingdom to come, where righteousness reigns.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 7:9
18th Century
Theologian
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end – This refers to the wickedness of all the wicked; not only wickedness in this p…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 7:9
19th Century
Bishop
Establish. —Literally, let him stand erect.
For the righteous God trieth. —Better, y…
John Calvin
On Psalms 7:9
16th Century
Theologian
Let the malice of the wicked come to an end, I implore you. David, in the first place, prays that God would restrain the malice of his ene…
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John Gill
On Psalms 7:9
17th Century
Pastor
Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end
Which will not be till the measure of it is fully up, and that w…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 7:1–9
17th Century
Minister
David flees to God for aid.
But Christ alone could call on Heaven to attest His uprightness in all things. All His works were performed in r…