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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thou lovest all devouring words,.... Or "words of swallowing up" (y); such as lies, calumnies, and detractions are,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thou lovest all devouring words - All words that tend to devour or “swallow up” reputation and happiness. Luther, “Thou…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 52:1-5
The title is a brief account of the story which the psalm refers to. David now, at length, saw it necessary to quit the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
devouring words Lit., words of swallowing up. Cp. the use of the verb in Psa 35:25, "We have swallowed him up": and Psa…