This is a Ps. on a familiar theme. The Psalmist's life is in danger. He describes the injurious words and malicious plans of his enemies, and foretells how their overthrow will be a warning to all who see it, and a new ground for the righteous to rejoice in God. The same figure (shooting an arrow) i... [ Continue Reading ]
IN SECRET] RV 'in secret places.' THE PERFECT] the upright man: cp. Psalms 37:37. FEAR NOT] regard neither God nor man.... [ Continue Reading ]
MATTER] RV 'purpose.' THEY SAY, WHO SHALL SEE THEM?] cp. Psalms 10:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
THEY ACCOMPLISH, etc.] better, 'we have perfected, say they, a careful device.'... [ Continue Reading ]
RV 'So shall they be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them,' their evil words coming back upon themselves. See them] 'see their desire upon them': cp. Psalms 54:7. FLEE AWAY] RV 'wag the head,' in scorn: see Psalms 22:7; Jeremiah 48:27.... [ Continue Reading ]
Note the contrast with Psalms 28:5.... [ Continue Reading ]