righteous: Psalms 32:11, Psalms 33:1, Psalms 40:3, Psalms 58:10, Psalms 68:2-3; Philippians 4:4
upright: Psalms 97:11, Psalms 112:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31; Galatians 6:14
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Psalms 64:10
Psalms 64:10
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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.
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