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Ask a Questionthe 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.
Yet to God's banner they will rally, and pray that, led and sustained by His power (right hand, Ps 17:7; 20:6), they may be safe.
heard--perceived (Ge 11:7). abhorred--but not utterly.
Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare Ps 72:3,7; Isa 9:6, 7).
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).
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.
(Compare Ps 7:6; 26:1; 2Th 1:6). God's righteous government is the hope of the pious and terror 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).