This psalm is described as a “psalm of David,” and it bears
internal evidence that it was composed by him, as it contains first, a
prayer for deliverance from enemies Psalms 64:1; and second, a
confid...
BOOK II. PSS. XLII.- LXXII.
Psalms 42-83 are Elohistic, _i.e._ they use the word God (Elohim) and
avoid the proper name Yahweh, probably from motives of reverence. Here
and there, however, the name Y...
The theme of this Psalm is God's judgement upon the enemies of the
righteous. It falls into two main divisions, in each of which the
verses are arranged in pairs.
i. The Psalmist confidently appeals...
LXIV.
The situation indicated in this psalm is one that frequently occurs in
Israel’s hymn-book. A prey to calumny, the poet for himself, or,
more probably, for the community, implores the protection...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 64
TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A PSALM OF DAVID. This psalm is applied by R.
Obadiah to Haman and Mordecai. The enemy is Haman, the perfect man
shot at is Mordecai; about whom Haman...
_A.M. 2956. B.C. 1048._
The matter of this Psalm plainly declares that it was made at a time
when David was greatly distressed and reproached: which he was, both
under Saul, and in the time of Absalo...