Psalms 52:3
David had been the special object of Doeg's hatred, and he felt deeply
the wrongs he had endured. He represents the false tongue as being
effectual for mischief, like a razor which, unknown to the person
operated upon, is making him bald, so softly and skilfully do Oriental
barbers perf... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 52:8
I. Consider what mercy is. (1) Mercy is not to be confounded with mere
goodness. Goodness may demand the exercise of justice; mercy asks that
justice be set aside. (2) Mercy is a disposition to pardon the guilty.
(3) Mercy is exercised only where there is guilt. (4) Mercy can be
exercis... [ Continue Reading ]