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Psalms 20:8

Psalms 20:8
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

They are brought down and fallen,.... These are they that rode in chariots and on horses, and trusted in them; who are brought down from their places of honour and safety; and fall, not into the hands…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They are brought down and fallen - That is, those who trust in chariots and horses. The reference here is undoubtedly to the enemies against whom the king was about to wage war, and the language here…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 20:6-9

Here is, I. Holy David himself triumphing in the interest he had in the prayers of good people (Psa 20:6): "Now know I (I that pen the psalm know it) that the Lord saveth his anointed, because he hath…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

They are brought down R.V., They are bowed down; the same word as in Psa 18:39. It is still the language of faith, anticipating the entire subjugation of the enemy, and the triumph of Israel.

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