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A Picture of Helplessness
Commentators explain the verse's imagery as a vineyard or field with its protective fences torn down. This leaves the individual, representing the king or the nation, completely defenseless and vulnerable to plunder from anyone who happens to pass by, illustrating a state of total helplessness.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:41
18th Century
Theologian
All that pass by the way spoil him - The sentiment here is substantially the same as in Psalms 80:12. See the notes at that place. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:38–45
19th Century
Preacher
Spiritually, this sad description reveals the sorrowful state of the professing church of Christ in the times in which we live.
John Gill
On Psalms 89:41
17th Century
Pastor
All that pass by the way spoil him
His church, his members, which are himself, when made havoc of by their persecuto…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 89:38–52
17th Century
Minister
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…