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Psalms 119:85

Psalms 119:85
The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

LAMED.--The Twelfth Part.

LAMED. For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. The Syriac version makes two propositions of these words, rendering them thus, "for ever thou art, O Lord; and thy…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The proud - Those in high life, or of exalted rank. See the notes at Psa 119:51. Have digged pits for me - See the notes at Psa 7:15. Compare Psa 35:7; Psa 57:6; Psa 94:13. Which are not after thy law…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 119:85-87

David's state was herein a type and figure of the state both of Christ and Christians that he was grievously persecuted; as there are many of his psalms, so there are many of the verses of this psalm,…