12. They also that seek after my life lay snares for me. Alas for us when in addition to inward griefs we are beset by outward
temptations. David’s foes endeavored basely to ensnare him. If fair means would
not overthrow him, foul should be tried; but prayer to God will deliver us, for
the tempters can be met and overcome by those who are led by the Spirit. Theythat seek my hurt speak mischievous things. Lies and slanders poured from
them; their heart was forever inventing lies. And imagine deceits all the day long. They were never done. When they could not act they talked, and
when they could not talk they plotted. Bad men never have enough of evil. They
compass sea and land to injure a saint; no labor is too severe, no cost too
great if they may utterly destroy the innocent. Our comfort is that our
glorious Head knows the pertinacious malignity of our foes, and will in due
season put an end to it, as he even now sets a bound to it.
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