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The Mocking "Aha, aha"
Commentators explain that the phrase "Aha, aha" is not just a simple taunt but a cry of malicious joy from the psalmist's enemies. They are gloating over his distress and calamity. The prayer asks God to turn this shameful gloating back on them, confounding their efforts.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 70:3
18th Century
Theologian
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame - The only change which occurs in this verse is the substitution of the milder phrase “L…
John Gill
On Psalms 70:3
17th Century
Pastor
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame
In (Psalms 40:15) it is, "let them be desolate"; whi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 70:1–5
17th Century
Minister
This psalm is almost the same as the last five verses of Psalm 40. While here we behold Jesus Christ presented in poverty and distress, we also see…