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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 71:4
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 71:4–6
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 71:1–8
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 71:4
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Psalms 71:4
17th Century
Pastor
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked
Meaning Absalom his son, as Arama, who had risen up in rebellion…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 71:1–13
17th Century
Minister
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…