Psalms 11:2

For lo — David having directed his speech to his enemies, now turns it to God, and pours out before him his complaints. Ready — They lay designs for my destruction and make all things ready to execute them.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 11:3

Foundations — Piety, justice, fidelity, and mercy, which are the pillars or foundations of a state or kingdom. What — The condition of all righteous men will be desperate.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 11:4

Temple — In heaven; which is mentioned as an evidence of his glorious majesty, of his sovereign power and dominion over all men and things, and of his accurate inspection into all men and their actions. Throne — Where he sits to examine all causes, and to give righteous sentence according to every m... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 11:5

Trieth — He chastens even righteous persons, yet still he loves them, and therefore will in due time deliver them. But as for the wicked, God hates them, and will severely punish them.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 11:6

Rain — Send them plentifully, swiftly, and suddenly, as rain commonly falls from heaven. Snares — Grievous plagues or judgments, which are called snares, because wicked men are often surprized with them when they least expect them. And because they cannot escape them, or get out of them; but are hel... [ Continue Reading ]

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