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Psalms 17:2

Psalms 17:2
Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Let my sentence come forth from thy presence,.... Not of condemnation, such as came forth from God and passed on Adam and all his posterity, Rom 5:12; though such an one was executed on Christ, as he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let my sentence - Hebrew, “my judgment.” The allusion is to a judgment or sentence as coming from God in regard to the matter referred to in the psalm, to wit, the injuries which he had received from…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 17:1-7

This psalm is a prayer. As there is a time to weep and a time to rejoice, so there is a time for praise and a time for prayer. David was now persecuted, probably by Saul, who hunted him like a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The petition. Letmy judgement come forth from thy presence. Cp. Psa 37:6; Isa 42:1; Isa 42:3-4; Hab 1:4. Pronounce sentence for me; publish it; give effect to it, and vindicate the justice of my…