Psalms 141:1-10
An evening prayer in time of trouble. The Psalmist prays that he may be strengthened to resist temptation, and so escape the fate of evil men.... [ Continue Reading ]
An evening prayer in time of trouble. The Psalmist prays that he may be strengthened to resist temptation, and so escape the fate of evil men.... [ Continue Reading ]
BE SET FORTH] lit. 'raise itself,' like the smoke of incense.... [ Continue Reading ]
Correction from friends is desirable. AN EXCELLENT OIL, _which_ SHALL NOT BREAK MY HEAD] RV '_as_ oil upon the head; let not my head refuse it.' FOR YET, etc.] 'for still my prayer is against their wrong-doing.'... [ Continue Reading ]
An obscure verse. 'When their judges are flung headlong by the sides of the crag, then shall they hear my words that they are sweet.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Also obscure; perhaps, 'Their bones will be scattered at the mouth of Sheol as when one cleaveth and breaketh up the earth,' referring to the judges.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT] better, 'for.' LEAVE NOT, etc.] RM 'Pour not out my soul,' i.e.let me not die: cp. Isaiah 53:12.... [ Continue Reading ]