John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:12

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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They also that seek after my life, etc.] His avowed and implacable enemies, whom nothing would satisfy but the taking away of his life: these came too near him; for these, he says, lay snares [for me], as Satan does for the souls of men, as the Jews did for Christ, and as wicked men do for the saints, (<19C407>Psalm 124:7); and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things; to the injury of his character and reputation: and imagine deceits all the day long; contrive artful schemes to deceive; (see <193520>Psalm 35:20).

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