诗篇 140:5 CUVS

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

INTRODUCTION“This Psalm is a prayer for protection against enemies who were at once violent and crafty, and unscrupulous in the use of their tongues. The general strain of the Psalm is like that of many which occur in the earlier books, and like them it is ascribed to David. In tone and language it resembles Psalms 58, 64. The chief peculiarity of the Psalm is, that it has several words which occur nowhere else.”—Perowne.In ascribing the Psalm to David, the superscription is confirmed by the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

Psalms 140:1-13 , another psalm of David.Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. The proud have hid a snare for me, the cords; they have spread a net by the wayside;... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 140:1-13

This psalm was composed by David, on occasion of Saul’s persecution. The title, a psalm of David, is undisputed. Psalms 140:1 . From the evil man, Doëg the Edomite: from the violent man, Saul, whose name through delicacy David now forbears to mention. 1 Samuel 22:23. Psalms 140:10 . Let burning coals fall upon them, as on Sodom. For upon the wicked he shall rain snares of fire and brimstone. Psalms 11:6. The word imports spiritual visitations of God’s high displeasure. Yet David... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 140:1-13

Psalms 140:1-13Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man.God preserves His servantTo put Luther out of harm’s way for a while a prudent man took him prisoner, and kept him out of the strife in the castle of Wartburg. Luther could not be buried alive in ease; he must be getting on with his life work. He sends word to his friends that he who was coming would soon be with them, and on a sudden he appeared at Wittenburg. The prince meant to have kept him in retirement somewhat longer, and when the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 140:5

Psa 140:5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. Ver. 5. The proud have hid a snare, &c ] They are restless to ruin me, adding all kind of craft to their cruelty. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 140:5

The proud: Psalms 10:4-2 Kings :, Psalms 17:8-1 Chronicles :, Psalms 35:7, Psalms 36:11, Psalms 57:6, Psalms 119:69, Psalms 119:85, Psalms 119:110, Psalms 123:3, Psalms 123:4, Psalms 141:9, Psalms 141:10, Psalms 142:3, Proverbs 29:5, Jeremiah 18:18, Jeremiah 18:20, Jeremiah 18:22, Luke 11:53, Luke 11:54, Luke 20:20-Isaiah : Reciprocal: Genesis 27:41 - then 2 Samuel 22:6 - sorrows Nehemiah 6:14 - think thou Psalms 10:2 - The wicked Psalms 31:4 - Pull Psalms 31:20 - from Psalms 38:12 - lay... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:5

5. Have hid a snare Four different words are used to set forth the deceitful artifices of the psalmist’s enemies: “a snare,” trap; “cords,”- nooses; “net” and “gins,” toils. The number and variety indicate the prolific inventions of his enemies to decoy, deceive, and take him. By the way-side Whatever path he took, close to his steps was prepared a trap. See Psalms 141:9; Psalms 142:3 read more