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Psalms 64:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Danger and faith.

The psalm was probably written by David at the court of Saul.

I. DANGER. (Psalms 64:2-6.)

1. To character. From slander.

2. To life. (Psalms 64:1.) From secret plots and conspiracies.

II. FAITH IN GOD.

1. Expressed in prayer for protection.

2. That God will destroy the plots of his enemies. (Psalms 64:7, Psalms 64:8.)

"The Divine judgment is now painted as if actually fulfilling itself before the very eyes of the psalmist."

III. THE SALUTARY EFFECTS OF GOD'S RETRIBUTIVE PROVIDENCE.

1. Upon the companions of the wicked. (Psalms 64:8.) They shake the head, or flee away, so that they become separate and scattered.

2. Upon men generally. (Psalms 64:9.) They shall declare the work of God, and consider his doings.

3. Upon the righteous. They shall trust, rejoice, and glory in the Lord, in his righteousness and goodness.—S.

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