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5His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
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O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. …
LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:
They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah: therefore he will remember their iniquity, he will visit their sins.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-11)I. A very great affection to God and his favour; for, in the time of trouble, that which he complains of most feelingly is God’s withdrawing his gracious presence (Ps. 10:1): “ Why standest thou afar off , as one unconcerned in the indignities done to thy name and the injuries done to the people?” Note, God’s withdrawings are very grievous to his people at any time, but especially in times of trou…
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