Psalm 28:2-3

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 28:2

2. lift up my hands—a gesture of prayer (Psalms 63:4; Psalms 141:2). oracle—place of speaking (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89), where God answered His people (compare Psalms 5:7). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 28:3

3. Draw me not away—implies punishment as well as death (compare :-). Hypocrisy is the special wickedness mentioned. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 28:1-4

1. Urgent petition for deliverance 28:1-4 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 28:1-9

Psalms 28This psalm is similar to Psalms 26, except that in this one, David’s distress was imminent. He believed God would not punish him with the wicked, and he asked Him to save and shepherd His people. The combination of confidence in Yahweh and prayer to Yahweh, that appears in Psalms 27, appears again here but in reverse order. Psalms 28:1-5 are lament, and Psalms 28:6-9 are thanksgiving. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 28:2-4

The psalmist begged God to hear and respond to his petition. Lifting up the hands in prayer symbolized utter dependence on God (cf. Psalms 63:4; Psalms 134:2; Psalms 141:2; 1 Kings 8:35; 1 Kings 8:38; 1 Kings 8:42). The sanctuary (Heb. debir) is where the ark abode. David asked that the Lord not judge him with the sinners who opposed him. Moreover he requested that God would punish the wicked as they justly deserved. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 28:1-9

This Ps. is in many respects similar to Psalms 26, especially in the writer’s prayer that he may be distinguished from the wicked, and may escape their fate; and in the confidence which he reaches in the closing verses. In this Ps., however, the peril of death appears more acute (Psalms 28:1), and some have supposed that both Pss. were written in a time of pestilence.1. The pit] the grave, or Sheol, the state of the dead. Unless his prayer is heard he looks for nothing less than death. 2. Thy... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 28:2

(2) Lift up my hands.—For interesting illustrations of this Oriental custom see Exodus 9:29; 1 Kings 8:22, &c. Compare the well-known line:—“If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer.”TENNYSON: Morte d’Arthur.Holy oracle.—Better, the shrine of thy sanctuary (see margin)—i.e., the holy of holies, the adytum, or inner recess of the Temple in which the ark was placed, as we see from 1 Kings 6:19-22. The Hebrew word, which is of doubtful derivation, is, with the exception of this place,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 28:3

(3) Draw me not.—Better, Drag me not. In Ezekiel 32:18 seq., we have a magnificent vision of judgment, in which the wicked nations are represented as being dragged to death and destruction. In the person of the poet, Israel prays not to be involved in such a punishment. The words “which speak peace “may refer to some overture of alliance from such, or it may be generally those who “hide hatred with lying lips” (Proverbs 10:18). read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 28:1-9

Psalms 28:1-9THE unquestionable resemblances to Psalms 26:1-12 scarcely require that this should be considered its companion. The differences are as obvious as the likenesses. While the prayer "Draw me not away with the wicked" and the characterisation of these are alike in both, the further emphatic prayer for retribution here and the closing half of this psalm have nothing corresponding to them in the other. This psalm is built on the familiar plan of groups of two verses each, with the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 28:1-9

Psalms 28:0 Prayer For Judgment and Praise For the Answer 1. Prayer for judgment (Psalms 28:1-5 ) 2. Praise for the answer (Psalms 28:6-9 ) Psalms 28:1-5 . Their cry now increaseth because of their enemies, the enemies of Israel in the last days. They breathe out cruelty to them (Psalms 27:12 ). They pass through the valley of the shadow of death and if He does not answer and remains silent they be like those that go down to the pit. Hence the imprecatory prayer, “Give them according to... read more

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