Psalm 55:20-23 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:22

Verse 22 22Cast thy giving upon Jehovah. The Hebrew verb יהב, yahab, signifies to give, so that יהבע, yehobcha, according to the ordinary rules of grammar, should be rendered thy giving, or thy gift. (321) Most interpreters read thy burden, but they assign no reason for this rendering. The verb יהב, yahab, never denotes to burden, and there is no precedent which might justify us in supposing that the noun deduced from it can mean a burden. They have evidently felt themselves compelled to invent... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:23

Verse 23 23Thou, O God! shalt cast them into the pit of corruption. He returns to speak of his enemies, designing to show the very different end which awaits them, from that which may be expected by the righteous. The only reflection which comforts the latter, when cast down at the feet of their oppressors, is, that they can confidently look for a peaceful issue to the dangers which encompass them; while, on the other hand, they can discern by faith the certain destruction which impends the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:1-23

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:16-23

In conclusion, the psalmist turns altogether to God, whom he now addresses as "Jehovah" ( Psalms 55:16 , Psalms 55:22 ), and expresses his confidence that, in answer to his continual prayers ( Psalms 55:17 ), God will come to his aid, will deliver his soul from the machinations of his enemies, and will visit them with "affliction" ( Psalms 55:19 ) and "destruction" ( Psalms 55:23 ). Still grieved chiefly by the defection of his unfaithful friend, he once more describes the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:16-23

Contrasts in the character and experience of the righteous and the wicked. I. CHARACTER AND EXPERIENCE OF THE RIGHTEOUS . 1 . His life is a continued exercise of prayer and faith. Calls upon God, evening, morning, and at noon. Carries all his anxieties and fears to God; casts upon him his burden ( Psalms 55:22 ). And he does all this with an assured faith ( Psalms 55:16 , Psalms 55:17 ). "And he shall hear my voice." "The Lord shall save me." 2 . He has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:20

He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him. Some explain "he" as "the wicked collectively,'' and maintain that in this verse and the next no particular person is pointed at; but it seems better to regard the psalmist as "suddenly reverting to the fixed and deepest thought in his heart—the treachery of his friend" (Canon Cook). Ahithophel had put forth his hand against such as were at peace with him." He hath broken his covenant . The covenant of friendship with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:21

The words of his mouth wore smoother than butter ; literally, smooth were the butters of his mouth — i.e; his flattering utterances. But war was in his heart; literally, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords; i.e. keen, cutting—according to our own idiom, "like daggers." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:22

Cast thy burden upon the Lord ; rather, thy portion — or , the lot assigned thee—that which God has given thee to bear. And he shall sustain thee . God will support thee under the lot which he assigns, however hard it is. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved ; i.e. to be disturbed, shaken, unsettled from their faith in him. Note that these promises are made to the righteous only; and, among them, only to those who cast themselves in full faith upon God. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:23

But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction. We must understand by "them" the ungodly, the thought of whom is associated with that of the righteous by the law of contrast. While God sustains and supports the righteous, he "brings down" and crushes the ungodly. The "pit of destruction" is the grave. Bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days (comp. Jeremiah 17:1 ). Of course, the statement is not intended for a universal law, and indeed was... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 55:20

He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him - Against those who were his friends, or who had given him no occasion for war. The Septuagint and Vulgate render this, “He hath put forth his hands in recompensing;” that is, in taking vengeance. The Hebrew would bear this construction, but the more correct rendering is that in our common version. The “connection” here would seem to indicate that this is to be referred to God, as God is mentioned in the previous verse. But... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:16-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:16-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 55:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 55:20

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