Psalm 35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:21

Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me - See the notes at Psalms 22:13.And said, Aha, aha! - See Psalms 40:15; Psalms 70:3. The language is that which we use when we “detect” another in doing wrong - in doing what he meant to conceal.Our eye hath seen it - We are not dependent on the reports of others. We have seen it with our own eyes. We have found you out. We cannot be mistaken in regard to it. The reference is to some supposed “detection” of misconduct on the part of David, and the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:22

This thou hast seen, O Lord - Thou hast seen what they have done, as they profess to have seen what I have done Psalms 35:21. Thine eye has been upon all their movements, as they say that theirs has been upon mine. Compare the notes at Psalms 35:17.Keep not silence - That is, Speak; rebuke them; punish them. God seemed to look on with unconcern. As we express it, he “said nothing.” He appeared to pay no attention to what was done, but suffered them to do as they pleased without interposing to... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:23

Stir up thyself - Arouse thyself as if from sleep. See Psalms 44:23.And awake to my judgment - To execute judgment for me, or to render me justice. A similar petition (almost in the same words) occurs in Psalms 7:6. See the notes at that passage.Even unto my cause - In my behalf; or, in the cause which so nearly pertains to me. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:24

Judge me, O Lord my God - Pronounce judgment, or judge between me and my enemies. Compare the notes at Psalms 26:1.According to thy righteousness - That is, “rightly.” Let there be a righteous judgment. The character of God, or the righteousness of God, is the highest standard of equity and justice, and the psalmist asks that he would manifest his real character as judge in interposing in behalf of an injured and oppressed man, and doing justice to him. When we are right in our own cause we may... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:25

Let them not say in their hearts - Let them not congratulate themselves on the result; let them not feel that they have triumphed; let them not, under thy government, come off victorious in doing wrong.Ah, so would we have it - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Ah, our soul.” That is, It is just as we thought it was; just as we desired it should be; that is exactly our mind in the case. God has permitted us to triumph, and he has showed that we are right in the matter. He has decided the thing in our... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:26

Let them be ashamed ... - See the notes at Psalms 35:4.That magnify themselves against me - Who seek to exalt themselves over me; to make themselves great by humbling and destroying me. They hope to rise on my ruin. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:27

Let them shout for joy - That is, Let me be delivered; let my friends see that God is on my side, and that they have occasion to rejoice in his merciful interposition in my behalf.That favor my righteous cause - Margin, as in Hebrew, “my righteousness.” The reference is to those who considered his cause a just one, and who were his friends.Yea, let them say continually - Let this be a constant subject of grateful reflection - a perpetual source of joy to them - that God has interposed in my... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:28

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness - That is, I will praise thee as a righteous God.And of thy praise - Of that which is a ground or reason for praise. I will speak continually of that in God and in his doings which make it proper that he should be praised.All the day long - Continually; constantly. Every new proof of the kindness of God to him would lead to new acts of praise; and his life, as ours should be, would be a continual expression of thanksgiving. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 35

A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042. The matter of this Psalm, Bishop Patrick thinks, “sufficiently informs us, that it was penned by David when he was fiercely persecuted by Saul; whose forces, which were unjustly raised against him, he beseeches the Lord to dissipate; and especially to stop the mouths of his false accusers, (such as Doeg and the Ziphites,) of whom he most heavily complains.” Dr. Horne, and many other commentators, think that David, in this Psalm, personates the Messiah in his state of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 35:1-3

Psalms 35:1-3. Plead my cause, O Lord, &c. Take my part, and maintain my cause against those that contend with me, and have raised war against me; for I am not able to defend myself, and have none else to appear for me. Take hold of shield and buckler Wherewith to cover and defend me; that is, Be thou my protector, and preserve me under the shield of thy almighty providence. And stand up for my help Oppose thyself to them, and keep off all their assaults. Draw out also the spear ... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 35:28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 35

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 35:1-3

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