from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me.
David protests his innocence here, he was falsely charged with treason against Saul, yet brought no deceit to his prayer. He asks God to be his judge and to render sentence in his favor, since his righteous cause deserves a hearing before the throne of mercy.
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Commenting on Psalm 17:1-15
"From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about." The foes from whom David sought to be rescued were wicked men. It is hopeful for us when our enemies are God's enemies. They were deadly enemies, whom nothing but his death would satisfy.
Guard me as the apple of Your eye, hidden under Your wings where none can reach me. Those who keep Your law as the apple of their eye may expect You to keep them the same way. Nature herself teaches us to defend the eye; how much more will God shield those committed to His care.
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Commenting on Psalm 17:8-15