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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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 140:6-7

Psalms 140:6-7I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God.David’s five-stringed harp (with verses 12, 13):--There are five things in my text to which I want especially to draw the attention of any who are in sore trouble, and particularly those who are in trouble from enemies who are seeking to ruin them.I. Possession asserted (verse 6).1. What was the possession? The Lord Himself. If God be your God, all things are yours, for all things are in God, and the God who has given Himself to us cannot deny... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 140:6

Psa 140:6 I said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD. Ver. 6. I said unto the Lord ] Danger drove David home to God; as bugbears do little children to their parents. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 140:6

I said unto: Psalms 16:2, Psalms 16:5, Psalms 16:6, Psalms 31:14, Psalms 91:2, Psalms 119:57, Psalms 142:5, Lamentations 3:24, Zechariah 13:9 hear: Psalms 27:7, Psalms 27:8, Psalms 28:1, Psalms 28:2, Psalms 55:1, Psalms 55:2, Psalms 64:1 Reciprocal: Psalms 143:10 - for thou art read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:6

6. Thou art my God His refuge is alone in God. No human sagacity could elude the malignant cunning and vigilance of his enemies. The quality and policy of his enemies, as here given, cause humanity to recoil with indignation and horror. read more

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