2 Samuel 16:10

Hath bid him curse. Not that the Lord was the author of Semei's sin, which proceeded purely from his own malice, and the abuse of his free-will; but that knowing and suffering his malicious disposition to break out on this occasion, he made use of him as his instrument to punish David for his sins. (Challoner) --- He adored the justice of God; who is often said to do what he does not hinder, or what he only permits. (Estius) --- David is here a noble figure of Jesus Christ, excusing his executioners, (Haydock) and receiving the insults of the Jews, without complaining. (Calmet) --- If Semei had not been guilty of sin, but acted according to God's will, he could not have been justly punished, 3 Kings ii. (Worthington)