_A.M. 2946. B.C. 1058._ In this Psalm, (for the occasion of which the reader is referred to 1 Samuel 22:22,) we have, (1,) _ The character of Doeg, who is represented as glorying in his villany, Psalms 52:1. Of a smooth, but extremely deceitful and mischievous tongue, Psalms 52:2. As delighting in... [ Continue Reading ]
_Why boastest thou thyself_ &c. As if thou hadst done a great exploit, which none else durst undertake; and thereby established the crown upon Saul's head, and thyself in his favour; and frustrated all David's designs, by striking a terror into all his friends, by this sad example; _O mighty man?_ H... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy tongue deviseth mischief_ That is, expresses what thy wicked mind had devised. Thus skilfulness is ascribed to those hands which are governed by a skilful man, Psalms 78:72. _Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully_ Wherewith a person, pretending only to shave off the hair, doth suddenly and un... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thou lovest all devouring words_ Hebrew, דברי בלע, _dibree balang, all the words of devouring_, or _destruction;_ that is, such calumnies as are the most pernicious in their nature, and as may most effectually involve others in utter destruction: such as might swallow up and destroy a whole family... [ Continue Reading ]
_The righteous also shall see_ Namely, thy remarkable downfall, and, consequently, shall survive thee, in spite of all thy malice and violence against them; _and fear_ Shall reverence God's just judgment upon thee, and be afraid of provoking him. _And shall laugh at him_ Not taking pleasure in his r... [ Continue Reading ]
_I am like a green olive-tree_ When Doeg and his brethren shall wither and perish, I, who have made God my refuge; I, whom he despised and persecuted, and thought to be in a desperate condition, shall be established and flourish; _in the house of God_ In God's church, and among his people; or, in Go... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will praise thee because thou hast done it_ Destroyed mine and thine implacable enemies, and established me in the throne, and in thy house, of which I am no less assured than if it were already done. _And I will wait on thy name_ I will continue in thy way, placing my whole trust and confidence... [ Continue Reading ]