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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).
These are, of course, figurative terms (compare Ps 7:6; 13:1, &c.). hidest--Supply "thine eyes" or "face."
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.
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...
And the prevalence of injustice in heathen lands is a reason for invoking God's regard to His promise (compare Nu 14:21; Ps 7:16;18:48).
a deceitful bow--which turns back, and so fails to project the arrow (2Sa 1:22; Ho 7:16). They relapsed.
fall like, &c.--be cut off suddenly (Ps 20:8; 91:7).
Men are helpless to hurt him, if God be with him (Ps 56:9), and, if enemies, they will be vanquished (Ps 54:7).
fat as grease--spiritually insensible (Ps 17:10; 73:7; Isa 6:10).