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Plead, &c.--Hengstenberg translates, "Fight my fight." (See Ps35:1; 43:1; Mic 7:9).
(Compare Ps 37:12; 66:7). lest they exalt themselves--or, they will be exalted if permitted to prosper.
The first clause expresses the general idea that wicked men labor to do evil, the others carry out the figure fully.
his righteousness--(Ps 5:8). Thus illustrated in the defense of His servant and punishment of the wicked.
I will freely, &c.--or, present a freewill offering (Le 7:16; Nu15:3).
defend me--(Compare Margin). rise up...me--(Compare Ps 17:7).
These earnest terms are often used, and the address to God, as indifferent or averse, is found in Ps 3:7; 22:24; 27:9, &c.
bring...iniquity--(Compare Ps 5:10; 7:16). in their...wickedness--while they are engaged in evil doing.
Contrast with man's frailty (compare Ps 90:1-7). thy remembrance--that by which Thou art remembered, Thy promise.
And hence love and fear of such a God is the chief element of true wisdom (compare Pr 1:7; 9:10).
heavens of heavens--the very highest. waters--clouds, resting above the visible heavens (compare Ge 1:7).
by thy name--(Ps 5:11), specially, power. judge me--as in Ps 7:8; 26:1.
Out of severe trials, God had brought them to safety (compare Isa 48:10; 1Pe 1:7).
in the strength--or, relying on it. thy righteousness--or, faithful performance of promises to the pious (Ps 7:17; 31:1).
They are not the conquests of arms, but the influences of humane and peaceful principles (compare Isa 9:7; 11:1-9; Zec 9:9, 10).
ended--literally, "finished," or completed; the word never denotes fulfilment, except in a very late usage, as in Ezr 1:1; Da 12:7.
above...gods--esteemed such by men, though really nothing (Jer5:7; 10:10-15).
salvation--the result of His righteousness (Ps 7:17; 31:1), and both are publicly displayed.
This character of the wicked, and the devices planned against the pious, correspond to Ps 10:7; 31:13; 58:4, &c.
Though not claiming innocence in general, he can confidently do so in this case, and in demanding from the Judge of all the earth a judgment, he virtually asks acquittal.
The oppressed, and all who know Him (Ps 5:3; 7:1), find Him a sure refuge.
On the gesture compare Ps 22:7; and on the expressions of malicious triumph, compare Ps 10:13; 28:3.
rebuked--(Ps 104:7). as through the wilderness--(Isa 63:11-14).
heart is established--or, firm in right principles. see his desire--(Ps 50:23; 54:7).
The figure is changed to that of a rapacious wild beast (Ps 3:7), and then of a fowler (Ps 91:3), and complete escape is denoted by breaking the net.
an evil speaker--or, "slanderer" will not be tolerated (Ps 101:7). The last clause may be translated: "an evil (man) He (God) shall hunt," &c.
ashamed--"disappointed" in their expectation of help from their idols (see on Isa 42:17; Psalm 97. 7).
with favour--or, "acceptance," alluding to the favor shown to an acceptable offering and worshipper (Le 7:18; 19:7). shield--(compare Ps 3:3).
1Sa 18:17; 31:2 illustrate the statement whether alluded to or not. These verses are expository of Ps 7:14, showing how the devices of the wicked end in disappointment, falsifying their...