Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 12:8
Psalms 12:8. The wicked walk on every side— Dr. Hammond observes that this verse is very obscure, and Bishop Hare ingenuously acknowledges that he does not understand it. Mudge renders it thus: The wicked walk up and down on every side; as thou art on high, thou art become contemptible to the sons of men. I make the Psalmist, says he, apply here to the jealousy of God, as he frequently does, that his honour may arouse him to do justice upon the wicked; "Because thou residest up on high, thou... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 12:7
Psalms 12:7. Thou shalt keep them, &c.— Thou shalt keep those [words] O Lord; thou shalt preserve him, &c. read more