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
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