诗篇 27:2-3 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:2

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. A special occasion seems to be intended, so that the LXX . have rightly, ἠσθένησαν καὶ ἔπεσαν . Some unrecorded event in the war with Absalom before the final struggle, is probably alluded to. There is an emphasis on " mine enemies," which implies that the adversaries were not the foes of the country, but David's personal foes. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:3

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. In the first burst of joy at his recent victory, the 'host" which remains unconquered seems of light account—let them advance—let them "encamp against him"—his heart will not be afraid; but when the joy has had full vent, there is a reaction; the enemies then appear more formidable, and God's aid is besought against them (see Psalms 27:9-12 ). Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident . "In this" may... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:2

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me - This refers, doubtless, to some particular period of his past life when he was in very great danger, and when God interposed to save him. The margin here is, “approached against me.” The literal rendering would be, “in the drawing near against me of the wicked to eat up my flesh.” The reference is to some period when they purposed an attack upon him, and when he was in imminent danger from such a threatened attack.To eat up my flesh... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:3

Though an host - Though an “army;” that is, any army, or any number of men in battle array. The past interposition of God in similar times of trouble and danger was to him a sufficient security that he had nothing to fear.Should encamp against me - In battle array, or prepared for battle.My heart shall not fear - He would not tremble; he would not feel that there was anything of which to be afraid. God had shown Himself superior to the power of hostile armies, and the psalmist felt assured that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 27:2-3

Psalms 27:2-3. When my foes came upon me to eat up my flesh Greedy to devour me: aiming at no less than my utter destruction, and confident they should effect it; they stumbled and fell Not, I smote them and they fell, but they stumbled, namely, of their own accord, without my lifting a hand against them; and fell They were so confounded and weakened that they could not go on with their enterprise. Thus they that came to take Christ were, by a word of his, made to stagger and fall to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 27:1-14

Psalms 26-28 Living uprightlyDavid appeals to God to support him against those who plot evil against him. God has done a work of grace in his life, and this causes him to hate the company of worthless people and make every effort to live the sort of life that pleases God (26:1-5). He desires righteousness, delights in worship, loves to spend hours in the house of God and enjoys telling others about God (6-8). He therefore asks that he will not suffer the same end as the wicked (9-10). Though... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 27:2

enemies = adversaries. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 27:3

In this = in spite of this. In Psalms 27:1 we have the foundation of his confidence; in Psalms 27:2 , the need of it; and in Psalms 27:3 , the exercise of it. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 27:2

"When evil-doers came upon me to eat my flesh,Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.Though a host should encamp against me,My heart shall not fear:Though war should rise against me,Even then will I be confident.""Came upon me to eat my flesh." The RSV has greatly weakened these words by changing them to, "uttering slanders against me." As Kidner said, "They needlessly relegated to the margin this powerful metaphor of the enemy as a pack of vicious animals."[6]Of course, as... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 27:2

Psalms 27:2. To eat up my flesh— See Job 31:31. This expresses the utmost rancour or envy. There is the same expression in Ecc 4:5 where, as it should be translated, the fool is said to sit lazily with folded arms, and out of envy to eat the flesh of his diligent neighbours, whom he sees to thrive. Mudge. read more