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Psalms 74:18

Psalms 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove,.... By which is meant the church, see Sol 2:14, which is comparable to this creature for its cleanness and purity, for its amiableness and beauty, for its…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached - Has used opprobrious and abusive words in regard to thee, and to thy people. The idea is, that religion - the true religion - had been reproached by the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 74:18-23

The psalmist here, in the name of the church, most earnestly begs that God would appear fro them against their enemies, and put an end to their present troubles. To encourage his own faith, he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 74:18-23

Emboldened by his contemplation of the power of God in history and in nature the Psalmist returns to prayer.