Psalm 141

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:2

Psalms 141:2. Let my prayer, &c.— This shews the writer at a distance from the tabernacle; where all their solemn prayers, together with their daily sacrifices, were offered up; and therefore, with his face probably directed thither, he begs that God would accept of all that was in his power to perform: namely, the devotion of his heart, and the elevation of his hands in prayer: as if he had said, "Though this address of mine must necessarily want all those solemnities of preparation... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:3-4

Psalms 141:3-4. Set a watch, O Lord, &c.— Mr. Peters paraphrases these two verses thus: "I am now going to seek a retreat from the persecutions of my master Saul, amidst a race of idolaters, who will be curious to observe all my words and actions, and will attempt to draw me in to be a partaker with them in their idol worship, or suspect me as a spy or enemy, if I refuse to comply with them. But do thou, O Lord, set a watch before my mouth, a guard over the door of my lips; that I may... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:5

Psalms 141:5. Let the righteous, &c.— I. Mr. Peters is of opinion, that David in this verse manifestly alludes to his anointment and designation to the throne. He translates and explains it thus: Let the just man be still upbraiding me with my goodness, and let the ointment of my head be urged against me, it shall not break my head: for hitherto my prayer has been against their wickedness. "As for my part behaviour towards Saul, I can never repent of it, whilst I am conscious I have done my... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:6-7

Psalms 141:6-7. When their judges— This first verse contains an account of David's humanity towards Saul, in giving him his life at two several times, when he had it in his power to destroy him as he pleased, says Mr. Peters, who translates it thus: Their judges have been dismissed in the rocky places, and have heard my words that they were sweet. That is, "their princes have been dismissed in safety, when I had them at an advantage in those rocky desarts, and they only heard me expostulate... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:8

Psalms 141:8. But mine eyes, &c.— When we reflect upon the surprising generosity of David towards Saul, it naturally excites one's curiosity to know the principle upon which he acted. A conduct so extraordinary must needs have some extraordinary basis for its support; I mean some fixed religious principle, which could enable him to surmount all difficulties. This is discovered to us in the present verse; and it is the noblest and simplest that can be imagined, namely, a firm trust in God,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:9-10

Psalms 141:9-10. Keep me from the snare, &c.— If Saul and his evil counsellors be meant in the first clause of the 9th verse, there is no doubt but the heathen to whom David was now driven for refuge, must be understood in the latter. They are here characterised, as in Psa 141:4 by the appellation, workers of iniquity, or idolatry; and the idols of the heathen were always snares to the Israelites, as their history informs us, and as they are forewarned by God himself, Judges 2:3. Their gods... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 141

PSALM 141 :-. This Psalm evinces its authorship as the preceding, by its structure and the character of its contents. It is a prayer for deliverance from sins to which affliction tempted him, and from the enemies who caused it. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 141:1-2

1. A request to be heard 141:1-2Because David compared this prayer to the incense of the evening offering, he probably offered it at that time of the day (i.e., about 3:00 p.m.). He requested a speedy reply. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 141:1-10

Psalms 141In this evening prayer, David asked God to protect him and enable him to continue living for God’s glory. It is an individual lament."Life is built on character and character is built on decisions. This psalm reveals David making a number of wise decisions as he faced the attacks of the enemy." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 369.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 141:3-4

David asked God to help him control his speech (Psalms 141:3). He also wanted the Lord to help him control his thoughts and actions (Psalms 141:4). "Eating the delicacies" of the wicked pictures enjoying the sensual pleasures of ungodly people."All mortals tend to turn into the thing they are pretending to be." [Note: C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters, p. 54.] read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:3-4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:6-7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 141:9-10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 141

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 141:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 141:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 141:3-4

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