The Treasury of David
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
10. Against thee. Not against me. If
they were my enemies I would forgive them, but I cannot forgive thine.
We are to forgive our enemies, but God’s enemies it is not in our power
to forgive. These expressions have often been noted by people of
over-refinement as being harsh. Let us remember that they might be translated
as prophesies, not as wishes; but we do not care to avail ourselves of this
method of escape. We have never heard of a reader of the Bible who, after
perusing these passages, was made revengeful by reading them, and it is only
fair to test the nature of a writing by its effects. The psalmist here speaks
as a judge, as God’s mouth. The most shameful way of cursing another is by
pretending to bless him. David’s words are intended to be a blessing by warning
the sinner of the impending curse. Impenitent man, all your godly friends will
give their solemn assent to the awful sentence of the Lord, which he will
pronounce upon you on the day of doom!
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