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You have broken down all his hedges. You have brought his strongholds to ruin.
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God's Hand in Hardship
Commentators like John Calvin note that the psalmist correctly attributes the destruction of the kingdom's defenses to God. Instead of only blaming the enemy, the writer acknowledges God's sovereign hand in the calamity. This teaches believers to look beyond immediate causes and recognize God's ultimate control, even in painful circumstances.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You have broken down all his hedges - His walls or defenses; all that he relied on for safety.
You have brought his strongholds …
19th Century
Baptist
Spiritually, this sad description reveals the sorrowful state of the professing church of Christ in the times in which we live.
16th Century
Protestant
Thou hast broken down all his walls. The prophet, although he might easily have found another cause to which to attribute the breaking dow…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have broken down all his hedges Round about his vine, the church; see (Psalms 80:12) . A famous chur…
Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with His promises, yet we are sure that God's works fulfill His word. When the great Anoint…
