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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 71:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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For mine enemies speak against me - That is, they said substantially, as it is stated in Psalms 71:11, that God had forsaken him, and that therefore, they would arise and punish him, or treat him as an outcast from God. And they that lay wait for my soul - For my life; or, to take my life. The margin here - as the Hebrew - is, “watch,” or “observe.” The “watchers for my life;” that is, they who watch for an opportunity to take my life, or to destroy me. Take counsel together - About the best means of accomplishing their object. return to 'Top of Page'
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