As we reach the midpoint of the psalm, we find the psalmist engaged in a pitched spiritual battle. 84 & 86). No other stanza in the psalm is filled with such an assortment of adversities. This stanza contains one repeated word, “persecute/persecutor,” (vss. Help me! (87) They almost destroyed me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts. (88) Revive me according to your steadfast love, so that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. (86) All your commands are faithful. They persecute me with falsehood. (81) My soul wastes away with longing for your deliverance. In your word I put my hope. (82) My eyes fail while looking for your promise. I say, “When will you comfort me?” (83) Although I have become a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees. (84) How long must your servant endure? When will you execute judgment on my persecutors? (85) The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, (those) who do not (live) according to your law.
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