시편 109:2-4 KRV

Explanation, warning, encouragement. This psalm of David contains— I. AN EXPLANATION TO BE SOUGHT . How came these strong imprecations to be used by the servant of the Lord? Are they worthy to find a place in the pages of Holy Scripture? Two things, at least, have to be considered in defense of them. 1. David identifies his own cause with that of God, and therefore his own enemies with God's. He is animated by the spirit which breathes in the words, "Do not I hate them... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The dreadful psalm. It is by no means easy to imagine the whole nation of Israel singing such dreadful imprecations as those contained in Psalms 109:6-19 . "Thousands of God's people," says Mr. Spurgeon, "are perplexed by it." Not a few would like to be rid of it altogether. And the explanation given by many of the old commentators, that these fearful curses are those of the Lord Jesus Christ on Judas, who betrayed him, has only made the difficulties connected with this psalm ever so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

Awful Imprecations This is a psalm of the most awful imprecations, in which the writer unrestminedly pours forth the fiercest hatred of his enemy, and pleads with God to load him with the most dreadful curses. He justifies his vindictive spirit by pleading that his enemy had fought against him without a cause; had rewarded his good with evil, and his love with hatred. He says he will give himself unto prayer; but the words which follow breathe a spirit such as we wonder that a man dare... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:2

For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful ; literally, of deceit—the abstract for the concrete. Are opened against me; literally, hare they opened upon me (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). They have spoken against ms with a lying tongue (comp. Psalms 27:12 ; Psalms 35:11 ). Calumny and misrepresentation are ever the portion of the children of God. David was calumniated by Saul ( 1 Samuel 22:7-13 ), by Absalom ( 2 Samuel 15:3 , 2 Samuel 15:4 ), by Shimei ( 2... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:3

They compassed me about also with words of hatred . The hatred of the wicked for the good is a plain fact of history, and quite indisputable. "Words of hatred" are less patent, since they are often restrained from prudential considerations. But sometimes free vent is given to them (see 2 Samuel 16:5-8 ). And fought against me without a cause (comp. Psalms 35:7 , Psalms 35:19 ; Psalms 69:4 ; Psalms 119:161 ). Saul's hatred towards David was markedly of this character—un-provoked... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:4

For my love they are my adversaries . The tenderness and kindness of the good towards wicked men does not soften them. Rather it provokes them to greater hostility. This was seen clearly in the instance of Saul. But I give myself unto prayer ; literally, but I prayer ; i.e. "but I am wholly prayer," "I do nothing during their attacks on me but pray for them." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:4

Complaining to God. "I am for prayer." "I find refuge in prayer, committing myself and my cause unto thee." The point of the psalm which seems to be missed is this—the psalmist, deeply moved in his feeling by the treacherous wrong done to him, nevertheless does not express his feeling to his fellow-men, nor act revengefully toward his enemies, but lets out his heart to God, speaking quite freely to him all that he thought and felt. It may, indeed, be said that the psalmist should not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:2

For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful - literally, “The mouth of wickedness, and the mouth of deceit.” This acquaints us with the nature of the wrong which had been done him. It was slander; undeserved reproach.Are opened against me - Margin, “have opened;” that is, have opened themselves.They have spoken against me with a lying tongue - They have accused me of things which are not true; they have made false charges against me. David, as has not been uncommon with good... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:3

They compassed me about also with words of hatred - They attacked me on every side; they assailed me, not merely in one form and direction, but in every form, and in every direction. I could turn no way - I could go nowhere - where I did not encounter these slanderous reports.And fought against me without a cause - Contended against me, or fought against me, with “words.” They sought to do me all the harm they could. The phrase “without a cause “means that he had given them no occasion for this... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 109:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 109:3

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