Psalms 64:1

PSALM 64 THE ARGUMENT The matter of this Psalm plainly declares that it was made in a time when David was greatly distressed and reproached; which he was both under Saul, and in the time of Absalom's rebellion. The psalmist complaining of his enemies, and describing their crafty and wicked practices, prayeth unto God for guard and deliverance, Psalms 64:1; foretelleth also their utter ruin, to the honour of God, and joy of the righteous, Psalms 64:7. From fear, i.e. from danger; the act or passion of fear being oft put for its object, danger, as Psalms 14:5 1 Peter 3:14, and oft elsewhere.