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Psalms 109:12

Psalms 109:12

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

Let there be none to extend mercy unto him,.... No pity is ever expressed at hearing or reading the sad case of Judas; and though the Jews were pitied of those that carried them captive to Babylon, , yet, in their last destruction by the Romans, no mercy was shown them; the wrath of God and man came upon them to the uttermost, .

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