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A Cry of Isolation
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin explain that this verse captures the raw feeling of being utterly alone and abandoned. The psalmist looks for human allies against injustice but finds none. This experience, while painful, is presented as a common part of the faith journey where earthly support can fail, forcing a deeper reliance on God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 94:16
18th Century
Theologian
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers?... — This is the language of the psalmist. It is what he had said in the circumstances ref…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 94:16
19th Century
Bishop
Rise up. —Stand up— that is, as champion. (Compare 2 Samuel 23:11, of the exploit of Shammah, the son of Agee…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 94:16
19th Century
Preacher
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
The psalmist appeals for…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 94:16
16th Century
Theologian
Who will rise up for me against my adversaries? Here the Psalmist points out, in a lively and graphic manner, how lacking he was in all hu…
John Gill
On Psalms 94:16
17th Century
Pastor
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers ?
&c.] These are the words of the psalmist, representing the church of…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 94:12–23
17th Century
Minister
That person is blessed, who, under the chastening of the Lord, is taught His will and His truths from His holy word and by the Holy Spirit. They sh…