Psalms 17:9
“From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
From the wicked that oppress me,.... Or "waste" or "destroy" (g); as wild beasts do a field or vineyard when they get…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
From the wicked that oppress me - Margin, “That waste me.” The margin expresses the sense of the Hebrew. The idea is…
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
that oppress me R.V., that spoil me. Cp. Psa 12:5. (R.V.).
my deadly enemies Nothing but his life will satisfy them. Cp.…
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