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God Takes It Personally
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that when enemies mock believers, they are ultimately reproaching God himself. The psalmist's plea is powerful because he asks God to defend His own honor, which is tied to His people. This offers encouragement to Christians facing ridicule for their faith, reminding them that God takes these insults personally.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:51
18th Century
Theologian
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord - Have reproached you and me. With which they reproach your character and cause, an…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 89:51
19th Century
Bishop
Footsteps ... — Every step taken by Israel was the subject of reproach. Rabbinical writers connect the verse with the delay of the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:49–52
19th Century
Preacher
The Psalm ends on its keynote of praise to Jehovah. There had been much to sadden the writer, as there is much to sadden us in these days; but we c…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 89:51
16th Century
Theologian
With which your enemies, O Jehovah! have reproached you. What the Psalmist now affirms is not that the wicked torment the saints with thei…
John Gill
On Psalms 89:51
17th Century
Pastor
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord
Which carries in it another argument why the Lord should take notice…
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…