_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 Absalom's rebellion. Here David describes his enemies, Psalms 64:1. Foretels their destruction, Psalms 64:... [ Continue Reading ]
_Preserve my life from fear_ That is, from danger: the act or passion of fear being often put for its object, danger, as Psalms 14:5; 1 Peter 3:14, and frequently elsewhere. _Hide me from the secret counsels of the wicked_ That is, from the ill effects of their plots against me. _Who shoot their arr... [ Continue Reading ]
_They encourage themselves_ Hebrew, יחזקו, _jechazeku, they strengthen_, or _fortify themselves_, by firm resolutions, by assured confidence of success, by uniting their counsels and forces together, and by mutual encouragements and exhortations. _They say, Who shall see them_ Their snares are so se... [ Continue Reading ]
_But God shall shoot at them_ Though I can neither search out nor prevent their subtle devices, yet God can, and will certainly do it, for _he ordains his arrows against persecutors, Psalms 7:13_, and his arrows will hit more surely, and fly more swiftly, and pierce more deeply than theirs do or can... [ Continue Reading ]
_They shall make their own tongue_, &c. The mischief of their hard speeches, and threats, and crafty counsels against me, shall be turned against themselves. _All that see them shall flee away_ Partly through abhorrence of them, and partly through fear of being involved in their destruction. Some th... [ Continue Reading ]
_The righteous shall be glad in the Lord_ Not glad of the misery and ruin of their fellow-creatures, but glad that God is glorified, and his word fulfilled, and the cause of injured innocence pleaded effectually. _And shall trust in him_ Their faith shall be hereby encouraged, and they shall commit... [ Continue Reading ]