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Rescue me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, From the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
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A Prayer of Justified Confidence
Commentators like John Calvin note that the psalmist's plea is rooted in justice. By describing his enemies as 'wicked,' 'unrighteous,' and 'cruel,' he appeals to God as the defender of the unjustly oppressed. This gives believers confidence to pray boldly when they are wronged, trusting that God will defend their righteous cause.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked - It is, of course, not possible now to ascertain who are particularly referred to her…
19th Century
Anglican
These verses are manifestly founded on Psalms 31:8-10; but the variations are more marked than usual, and indicate a definite purpose of adaptation…
Baptist
In you, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in your righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline your ear…
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16th Century
Protestant
O my God! deliver me from the hand of the wicked man. Here he uses the singular number; but he is not to be understood as indicating one m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked Meaning Absalom his son, as Arama, who had risen up in rebellion…
David prays that he might never be made ashamed of his dependence upon God. With this petition every true believer may come boldly to the throne of…
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