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God's Sovereignty in Defeat
The psalmist doesn't see the victory of his enemies as a random event or a sign of their own strength. Commentators like John Calvin and Albert Barnes stress that the verse explicitly attributes this defeat to God's sovereign will. God has "exalted the right hand of his adversaries," showing that even in suffering and loss, God remains in ultimate control, a difficult but central biblical truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:42
18th Century
Theologian
Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries - You have given them the victory. You have allowed them to accomplish their pur…
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 Calvin
On Psalms 89:42
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast exalted the right hand of his oppressors. Here he states that God took part with the enemies of the king, for he was well aware …
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John Gill
On Psalms 89:42
17th Century
Pastor
You have set up the right hand of his adversaries
Suffered them to become powerful, and to prevail against him; as t…
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…