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Where is thy God?--implying that He had forsaken him (compare 2Sa16:7; Ps 3:2; 22:8).
the new moon--or the month. the time appointed--(Compare Pr 7:20).
snares...[and]...noisome pestilence--literally, "plagues of mischiefs" (Ps 5:9; 52:7), are expressive figures for various evils.
Lift up thyself--or, "Arise," both figures representing God as heretofore indifferent (compare Ps 3:7; 22:16, 20).
The terms used to express the highest kind of joy. rock--a firm basis, giving certainty of salvation (Ps 62:7).
such...covenant--limits the general terms preceding. righteousness--as usual (Ps 7:17; 31:1).
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.