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My eye has also seen my enemies, My ears have heard of the evil-doers who rise up against me.
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The Translator's Addition
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill note that the words 'my desire' are not in the original Hebrew text but were added by translators for clarity. The original text more literally says the psalmist will see his enemies and hear of the wicked. This addition reflects an interpretation that the psalmist anticipates witnessing God's justice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Mine eye also shall see my desire — That is, I will be permitted to see the destruction of my foes; I will be gratified with seeing…
19th Century
Anglican
My eye also. —Better, And my eye looked upon (was able to look without fear) my insidious foes, and for thei…
Baptist
The translators added the words 'my desire' in both cases, and these are printed in italics to show that they are not in the original. No doubt the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My eyes also shall see my desire on my enemies The Targum supplies thus, ``shall see destruction;'' Aben Ezra, shall…
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