For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.
For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth, By reason of the enemy and the avenger.
Because of the voice of a reproacher and reviler, Because of an enemy and a self-avenger.
Because of the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and the avenger.
Psalms — The canon's longest book — 150 Psalms edited into five doxology-bookended books, composed across a millennium, attributed to David, Asaph, Korah's sons, Moses, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, and anonymous voices. A ''Torah of David''; the Bible's longest continuous liturgical-devotional corpus.
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Psalms 8:2From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
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“Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of…
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
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Psalms 74:10How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever?
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Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants, which I bear in my heart from so many people—
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Isaiah 37:17Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.
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Now, my God, may Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
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As to the second he says, "At the voice of one who reproaches." Reproach is when a taunt is cast in someone's face. Ps. 102: "All the day they reproached me," etc. Slander is a secret detraction. Eccl. 10: "If a serpent bites in silence, …
Thomas Aquinas· Exposition on the Psalms of David, 1274patristic
For the voice, of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)reformed
Ver. 16. For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth. It seems that from mocking the people of God, the adversaries advanced to reviling God himself, they proceeded from persecution to the sin which is next of kin, namely blasphemy. By reason of the enemy and avenger. The enemy boasted of avenging the defeats of their forefathers; they took revenge for the ancient victories of Israel, by insulting over the now fallen people.
There was therefore strong reason to believe that God would appear for them. As there is no trouble more grievous to a generous and ingenuous mind than reproach and calumny, so there is none more grievous to a holy gracious soul than blasphemy and dishonour done to God. 17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan
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From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”
Rise up, O God; defend Your cause! Remember how the fool mocks You all day long.
How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever?
Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name.
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.
Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.
Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!
to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them.
And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long.
