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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 92:11

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 92:11

19th Century

Bishop

My eye also. —Better, And my eye looked upon (was able to look without fear) my insidious foes, and for thei…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 92:11

19th Century

Preacher

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 92:11

17th Century

Pastor

My eyes also shall see my desire on my enemies
The Targum supplies thus, ``shall see destruction;'' Aben Ezra, shall…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 92:7–15

17th Century

Minister

God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish only for a moment.

Let us seek for ourselves the salvation a…