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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).
if I have done this--that is, the crime charged in the "words of Cush" (compare 1Sa 24:9).
Boasting (Da 7:25) is, like flattery, a species of lying. lips, and...tongue--for persons.
lighten mine eyes--dim with weakness, denoting approaching death (compare 1Sa 14:27-29; Ps 6:7; 38:10).
With God's presence and aid he is sure of safety (Ps 10:6; 15:5; Joh12:27, 28; Heb 5:7, 8).
enclosed...fat--are become proud in prosperity, and insolent to God (De 32:15; Ps 73:7).
given me the necks--literally, "backs of the necks"; made them retreat (Ex 23:27; Jos 7:8).
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.
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.