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Psalms 38:19

Psalms 38:19
But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries,.... See Gill on Psa 35:12;

because I follow the thing that…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But mine enemies are lively ... - DeWette renders this, “My enemies live and are strong.” The word translated “lively” -…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 38:12-22

In these verses,

I. David complains of the power and malice of his enemies, who, it should seem, not only took occasion…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

mine enemiesare lively He contrasts their vigour with his own weakness. But the expression is somewhat strange; and a…