John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 72:14

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence, etc.] From all the secret and open designs and efforts of their enemies; “from deceit”, and deceitfulness of sin and its lusts, so as that they shall not be finally hardened and destroyed by it; from the deceitfulness of the old serpent the devil, and all his cunning wiles and stratagems; and from false teachers, who lie in wait to deceive, and who would, if possible, deceive the very elect, but shall not: and from “violence”; from the violent and tyrannical power of sin, so as that it shall not have the dominion over them; from the rage and fury of the men of the world, which is overcome by him; and from Satan, the strong man armed, who is stronger than they; from him the devouring lion, who will not be able to snatch them out of Christ’s hands; and precious shall their blood be in his sight; so that he either prevents the shedding of it, or, when shed, avenges it; and dear are such persons to him; and very acceptable is the sacrifice of their lives for his sake, who have the honour to suffer martyrdom for him; (see <19B615>Psalm 116:15).

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