am 2943, bc 1061
Hear: Psalms 27:7, Psalms 55:1-2, Psalms 130:1-2, Psalms 141:1, Psalms 143:1-3; Lamentations 3:55-56
preserve: Psalms 17:8-9, Psalms 31:13-15, Psalms 34:4, Psalms 56:2-4; Acts 18:9-10, Acts 27:24
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Psalms 64:1
Psalms 64:1
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Psalms 64 — OverviewPsalms 64 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis whole psalm has reference to David's enemies, persecutors, and
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danger and of his enemies' character, to enforce his petition that God
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AT a time of great danger from domestic enemies, who threaten insurrection (Psalms 64:2), the psalmist first complains to God, and entreats his aid (Psalms 64:1-6); after which he boldly denounces his foes,…