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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The wicked roam undisturbed doing evil, when vileness and vile men are exalted. Next: Psalms Chapter 13
John Gill Bible Commentary
The wicked walk on every side,.... Of the poor and needy, of the righteous ones, to watch them, lay snares for them, and hurt them; therefore, Lord, keep and preserve them: the wicked are everywhere in great numbers, the whole world lies in wickedness; and the men of it are like their father the devil, they go about to do all the mischief they can to the saints; wherefore they stand in need continually of divine preservation; when the vilest men are exalted: either to great dignities and high offices, to be magistrates and rulers; see Pro 29:2; or are highly esteemed and caressed; which shows the sad degeneracy and badness of the times, and the unsafe and dangerous condition the people of God are in, unless kept by him; see Mal 3:15; or else these words may be considered as expressive of the judgment of God upon wicked men, and so confirm what the psalmist had said of God's regard to and preservation of his own people; and the sense be, that the wicked shall walk up and down here and there, as outcasts and vagabonds, in a most desolate, destitute, and miserable condition; and as the latter clause may be rendered, "according to their exaltation shall be the vileness", depression, or humiliation "of the children of men" (r); they shall be brought as low as they have been made high; by how much the more highly they have been exalted, by so much the more deeply they shall be humbled: or else the meaning is, they shall walk about here and there fretting and vexing, when they shall see such who in their opinion are the meanest and basest of men, of low degree, and of a mean extract, exalted to the highest posts of honour and dignity; as David, who was taken from the sheepfold, and placed on the throne of Israel; so Jarchi, who observes that the Haggadah explains it of the Israelites, who will be exalted in time to come. (r) "secundum superelevationem, vilitas (erit vel est)", Cocceius. Next: Psalms Chapter 13
Psalms 12:8
The Godly Are No More
7You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation. 8The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.
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The Destiny of Man
By David Wilkerson2.9K55:30GEN 11:4PSA 12:1PSA 12:8JER 5:1EZK 22:30MAT 6:33REV 16:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and fulfilling our destiny as Christians. He explains that our destiny is to live for the glory and honor of the Lord, according to His mind and will. However, when Adam and Eve chose to live for themselves, they were driven out of the garden and experienced sweat, murder, hate, anxiety, and fear. The preacher highlights the misery and pain that many Christians experience when they lose sight of their reason for being created. He encourages believers to seek their destiny and find completeness and fullness in Jesus. The destiny of every human being is summed up in Colossians 1:16, which states that all things were created by Jesus and for Him.
When the Wicked Man Rules
By Shane Idleman57150:392CH 7:14PSA 12:8PRO 29:2ISA 29:13MAT 23:12JHN 4:23JAS 4:101PE 5:5This sermon emphasizes the importance of the gospel permeating every area of our lives, including political engagement. It highlights the need for the church to address critical issues like abortion, gay marriage, and leadership direction, urging believers to seek God's wisdom and discernment in all aspects of life. The message stresses the significance of humility, boldness, and genuine worship as essential components of a faithful Christian life.
The Fool's Bauble, the Fool's Fiddle
By Thomas Brooks0SinFolly of WickednessPSA 12:8PRO 10:23PRO 14:9ISA 66:32TH 2:122PE 2:13Thomas Brooks warns against the folly of indulging in sin, describing it as the 'fool's bauble' and 'fool's fiddle.' He emphasizes that fools take delight in wickedness, treating sin as a sport, which ultimately leads to their eternal damnation. Brooks cites various scriptures to illustrate that those who mock sin will face mockery in hell, and he stresses the corrupting nature of sin as a poison to the soul. He calls for a recognition of the grave consequences of delighting in evil, urging listeners to turn away from such folly.
An Urgent Memorial Day Wake-Up Call
By Shane Idleman02CH 7:14PSA 12:8EZK 22:30MAT 6:24JAS 4:8Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon on the moral decay and spiritual decline in America, emphasizing the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for freedom and the consequences of turning away from God. He highlights the role of soldiers in upholding freedoms and challenges the nation to prioritize principles over privileges. Idleman urges for a return to God, warning of the dangers of complacency, apathy, and relativism that have infiltrated society.
Pastor Offers Warning to America on National Day of Prayer
By Shane Idleman0PSA 9:20PSA 12:8PSA 85:6ROM 8:6REV 3:1Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon on the urgent need for revival in the church, emphasizing the spiritual deadness that has crept in due to a lack of the fear of the Lord. He highlights the importance of awakening, restoring, and renewing our faith in God to bring about a national spiritual awakening and turn the tide of moral decline. Idleman addresses the influence of media, the trend of being politically correct rather than biblically correct, and the need for churches to prioritize truth over crowd appeal. He also warns against the dangers of being entertained by darkness and the removal of God from various sectors of society, stressing the critical need for revival to bring about true joy and righteousness.
America We Are Sinking One Step at a Time
By Shane Idleman0PSA 12:8Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon addressing the moral decay and spiritual decline in America, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who sacrificed for our freedoms and the consequences of tolerating sin. He warns about the dangers of complacency, apathy, and the gradual acceptance of sin, drawing parallels to the historical collapses of civilizations. Idleman calls for a return to biblical principles, urging individuals to confront destructive ideologies and stand firm in the face of moral relativism.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The wicked roam undisturbed doing evil, when vileness and vile men are exalted. Next: Psalms Chapter 13
John Gill Bible Commentary
The wicked walk on every side,.... Of the poor and needy, of the righteous ones, to watch them, lay snares for them, and hurt them; therefore, Lord, keep and preserve them: the wicked are everywhere in great numbers, the whole world lies in wickedness; and the men of it are like their father the devil, they go about to do all the mischief they can to the saints; wherefore they stand in need continually of divine preservation; when the vilest men are exalted: either to great dignities and high offices, to be magistrates and rulers; see Pro 29:2; or are highly esteemed and caressed; which shows the sad degeneracy and badness of the times, and the unsafe and dangerous condition the people of God are in, unless kept by him; see Mal 3:15; or else these words may be considered as expressive of the judgment of God upon wicked men, and so confirm what the psalmist had said of God's regard to and preservation of his own people; and the sense be, that the wicked shall walk up and down here and there, as outcasts and vagabonds, in a most desolate, destitute, and miserable condition; and as the latter clause may be rendered, "according to their exaltation shall be the vileness", depression, or humiliation "of the children of men" (r); they shall be brought as low as they have been made high; by how much the more highly they have been exalted, by so much the more deeply they shall be humbled: or else the meaning is, they shall walk about here and there fretting and vexing, when they shall see such who in their opinion are the meanest and basest of men, of low degree, and of a mean extract, exalted to the highest posts of honour and dignity; as David, who was taken from the sheepfold, and placed on the throne of Israel; so Jarchi, who observes that the Haggadah explains it of the Israelites, who will be exalted in time to come. (r) "secundum superelevationem, vilitas (erit vel est)", Cocceius. Next: Psalms Chapter 13