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150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
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When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 150-151)Here is, I. The apprehension David was in of danger from his enemies. 1. They were very malicious, and industrious in prosecuting their malicious designs: They follow after mischief , any mischief they could do to David or his friends; they would let slip no opportunity nor let fall any pursuit that might be to his hurt. 2. They were very impious, and had no fear of God before their eyes: They are…
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