I will give thee thanks in the great congregation - I hope to be able to attend at the tabernacle with thy followers, and there publicly express my gratitude for the deliverance thou hast given me. read more
That are mine enemies - Saul and his courtiers. read more
They opened their mouth wide - Gaped upon me to express their contempt. And said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it - They said, האח האח heach , read more
This thou hast seen - I have no need to adduce evidences of these wrongs; thou, to whom I appeal, hast seen them. Therefore, read more
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment - I have delivered my cause into thy hand, and appeal to thee as my Judge; and by thy decision I am most willing to abide. read more
Judge me, O Lord my God - The manner of his appeal shows the strong confidence he had in his own innocence. read more
Swallowed him up - בלענוהו billaanuhu , we have gulped him down. read more
Let them be ashamed - This may be a prophetic declaration against Saul and his courtiers. They were ashamed, confounded, clothed with shame, and dishonored. All these took place in Saul's last battle with the Philistines, where he lost his crown and his life, and came to a most dishonorable end. read more
Let them shout for joy and be glad - While my enemies are confounded, let my friends exult in the Lord; and let them all praise him for his marvellous kindness to me. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:17
My darling - יחידתי yechidathi , my only one, Psalm 22:20 . My united one, or He that is alone. Perhaps this may relate to Christ. See the note on Psalm 22:20 . read more