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He prays for their destruction, under the figure of ravenous beasts (Ps 3:7; 7:2).
defence--literally, "shield" (Ps 5:12).
(Compare Ps 7:15; 9:15, 16).
On the terms (Ps 27:9; 74:1; 77:7).
To the obligations of a creature and subject is added that of a beneficiary (Ps 95:7).
(Compare Ps 7:10; 84:11).
(Compare Ps 34:7, 10).
(Compare Ps 74:2-7).
our strength--(Ps 38:7).
(Compare Ps 31:14; 62:7).
which is described in detail (compare Ps 7:14-16).
testimony--(Ps 19:7).
(Compare Ps 35:7; 69:4).
rock of my strength--or strongest support (Ps 7:10; 61:3).
God's judgment on the wicked is His people's deliverance (Ps9:12; 10:7).
captivity--not necessarily the Babylonian, but any great evil (Ps14:7).
the hearts and reins--the affections and motives of men, or the seat of them (compare Ps 16:7; 26:2); as we use heart and bosom or breast.
(Compare Ps 3:7; 7:6). God hears the wicked to their own ruin (Ge 4:10; 18:20).
cut off--opposed to "inherit the earth" (compare Le 7:20, 21).
waves thereof--literally, "His waves" (God's, Ps 42:7).
The usual weapons of war (Ps 7:12), as well as those using them, are brought to an end.
may...sight--contend with Thee (De 9:4; Jos 7:12).
(Compare Ps 80:3, "O God"; Ps 80:7, "O God of hosts").
provoked--excited grief and indignation (Ps 6:7; 78:58).
The reason: God's eternal mercy and truth (Ps 25:8; 89:7).
judgeth--as in Ps 7:8. the wicked--Though not expressed, they are implied, for they alone are left as objects of anger.
Their cruelty is only exceeded by their wicked and absurd presumption (Ps 10:11; 59:7).
Taunts and reproaches aggravate his afflicted and feeble state (Ps 22:6, 7).