Bible Commentary

A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 1. I cry unto thee ] Or, I have called upon thee (R.V.): he has already been praying, and now pleads for a speedy answer, make haste unto me (Psa 70:5), i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 141:1”

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. 13. Surely ] The particle ’ak expresses the thought, Nay but after all; in spite of present trials. shall dwell in thy presence ] In the land where Jehovah’s Presence is especially manifested. Cp. Psa 102:28. The manifestation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:13”

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, [and] the right of the poor. 12. Jehovah is the Judge Who rights the weak and oppressed. Cp. Psa 7:8-9; Psa 9:4; &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 12, 13. The destiny of the righteous contrasted with the fate of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:12”

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow [him]. 11. A slanderer shall not be established in the land] Cp. Psa 101:5. to overthrow him] Again the idea is that of the evil which he devises for others relentlessly pursuing him, lit. with thrust upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:11”

Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. 10. Let the fate of Sodom overtake these defiant offenders! Possibly we should read, comparing Psa 11:6, May he rain hot coals upon them! may he cast them into the fire! deep pits … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:10”

[As for] the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 9. A word seems to be wanting at the beginning of the verse, and if the last word of Psa 140:8, with the change of a single letter ( for ), is prefixed to this verse, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:9”

Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah. 8. further not his evil device ] Suffer it not to issue in success. lest they exalt themselves ] The construction is harsh, whether we render thus, or, ‘for then will they exalt themselves,’ and probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:8”

O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 7. O God the Lord ] Jehovah, Lord. Cp. Psa 109:21 (note); Psa 141:8. thou hast covered my head ] Protected it as with a helmet. Cp. Psa 60:7; Isa 59:17; Eph 6:17 ; 1Th 5:8. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:7”

I said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. 6. I said ] I have said, or, I say. Cp. Psa 16:1; Psa 31:14. In his distress he appeals to Jehovah, pleading the relation which entitles him to expect protection. Cp. Psa 63:1; Psa 143:10. hear ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:6”

The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. 5. For the figures cp. Psa 31:4; Psa 119:110; Psa 141:9; Psa 142:3. The hunter sets his snares in the ‘run’ of the animal he wishes to catch, and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 140:5”