Psalms 17:11
“They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They have now compassed us in our steps,.... The sense is, they could not stir a step but they were at their heels,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They have now compassed us - Myself, and those who are associated with me. It would seem from this that the psalmist was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 17:8-15
We may observe, in these verses,
I. What David prays for. Being compassed about with enemies that sought his life, he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
It has come to this that they beset the Psalmist and his adherents at every step. See 1Sa 23:26.
They have set&c. R.V.,…
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