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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Psalms 35:7

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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net in a pit--or, "pit of their net"--or, "net-pit," as "holy hill" for "hill of holiness" (Psa 2:6); a figure from hunting (Psa 7:15). Their imprecations on impenitent rebels against God need no vindication; His justice and wrath are for such; His mercy for penitents. Compare Psa 7:16; Psa 11:5, on the peculiar fate of the wicked here noticed.
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