Psalm 35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 35:26

Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together ,.... In a body, as one man; as they gathered together against him, Psalm 35:15 ; so he entreats they might together be brought to shame and confusion, they not being able to execute their designs; their schemes being broken, their counsels defeated, and they exposed to contempt; that rejoice at mine hurt ; the same with his adversity, or halting, Psalm 35:15 ; let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 35:27

Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause ,.... The cause of David was a righteous cause, he having done no iniquity, or anything criminal against Saul his enemy, who persecuted him; and there were some that favoured his cause, as Jonathan, Saul's son, and a few others of rank and figure; but the greatest part were mean and despicable, 1 Samuel 22:2 ; and so the cause of Christ and of his people, which is one, is a righteous cause, which no one need to be ashamed... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 35:28

And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness ,.... In vindicating his cause, and bringing his enemies to shame and confusion, as well as of the glory and excellency of that righteousness of his, by which he was justified in his sight, and from whence his inward peace and prosperity flowed: and of thy praise all the day long ; for the many mercies, temporal and spiritual, he was every day favoured with. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35

The psalmist, in great straits, prays for his personal safety, Psalm 35:1-3 ; and for the confusion of his enemies, Psalm 35:4-8 ; expresses has confidence in God, Psalm 35:9 , Psalm 35:10 ; mentions his kindness to those who had rewarded him evil for his good, Psalm 35:11-16 ; appeals to God against them, Psalm 35:17-26 ; prays for those who befriended him; and praises God for his goodness, Psalm 35:27 , Psalm 35:28 . There is nothing in the title worthy of remark. The Psalm... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:1

Plead my cause, O Lord - Literally, Contend, Lord, with then that contend with me. The word is often used in a forensic or law sense. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:2

Take hold of shield and buckler - Let them be discomfited in battle who are striving to destroy my life. It is by the shield and buckler of others, not any of his own that God overthrows the enemies of his people. This is spoken merely after the manner of men. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:3

Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation - Give me an assurance that thou wilt defend both body and soul against my adversaries. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:4

Let then be confounded - Let none of their projects or devices against me succeed. Blast all their designs. The imprecations in these verses against enemies are all legitimate. They are not against the souls or eternal welfare of those sinners, but against their schemes and plans for destroying the life of an innocent man; and the holiest Christian may offer up such prayers against his adversaries. If a man aim a blow at another with a design to take away his life, and the blow would... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:5

Let the angel of the Lord chase them - By angel we may either understand one of those spirits, whether good or bad, commonly thus denominated, or any thing used by God himself as the instrument of their confusion. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:6

Let their way be dark - Let them lose their way, be entangled in morasses and thickets, and be confounded in all their attempts to injure me. All these phrases are military; and relate to ambushes, hidden snares, forced marches in order to surprise, and stratagems of different kinds. read more

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