Psalms 35:1

PLEAD _my cause_] 'strive thou,' as in a court of law: see Psalms 35:23. 5, 6. THE ANGEL OF THE LORD] see on Psalms 34:7.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 35:1-28

This is a prayer for the defeat and destruction of malignant enemies, whom the Psalmist has formerly befriended, and who now treat him with ungrateful cruelty. The circumstances are partly similar to those of David's persecution by Saul, but no prominent individual is mentioned as hostile, and David... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 35:13

MY PRAYER RETURNED] better, 'shall return.' The blessing, withheld from the unworthy, will come back to the Psalmist himself: cp. Luke 10:6.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 35:16

WITH HYPOCRITICAL MOCKERS, etc.] RV 'like the profane mockers in feasts'—buffoons and parasites, who get a place at table in return for entertaining the guests with scurrilous jokes.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 35:19

WINK WITH THE EYE] here a sign of triumphant malice. THAT HATE ME WITHOUT A CAUSE] quoted by our Lord, and applied to Himself in John 15:25.... [ Continue Reading ]

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