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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 35 - Introduction

* David prays for safety. (1-10) He complains of his enemies. (11-16) And calls upon God to support him. (17-28)

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See also Psalms 35 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is ascribed to David. The title in the original, לדוד _l__e__dâvid_ - “by David” or, “of David” - is without anything to designate the occasion on which it was composed, or anything to mar...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Relentless enemies are seeking the Psalmist's life. Their hostility is groundless, and its maliciousness is aggravated by their ingratitude. He appeals to Jehovah to do him justice and deliver him. E...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXXV. This psalm opens in a warlike tone, so as to suggest a soldier for its author, and for its occasion the eye of some battle. But we soon (Psalms 35:7; Psalms 35:11) perceive that these warlike ex...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 35 [A PSALM] OF DAVID. This psalm seems to have been written by David, when he was persecuted by Saul; and when many false charges were brought against him by his courtiers; and...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._ The matter of this Psalm, Bishop Patrick thinks, “sufficiently informs us, that it was penned by David when he was fiercely persecuted by Saul; whose forces, which were unjust...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    HEADING. ‘A Psalm of David' This is the Psalm of a man who is being hard pressed by his enemies who are seeking to accuse him falsely and maliciously before the courts of the land. But it is quite po...

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