Psalms 55:3
“Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Because of the voice of the enemy,.... Of Absalom, as Arama; or of Ahithophel, who gave out he would smite the king…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Because of the voice of the enemy - He now states the cause of his troubles. He had been, and was, unjustly treated by…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 55:1-8
In these verses we have,
I. David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore and a relief to the spirit under every…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the voice of the enemy Insulting, calumniating, threatening.
oppression A peculiar word, found here only, meaning that…
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