PSALM 28 :-. An earnest cry for divine aid against his enemies, as being also those of God, is followed by the Psalmist's praise in assurance of a favorable answer, and a prayer for all God's people. read more
1. my rock— (Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:31). be not silent to me—literally, "from me," deaf or inattentive. become like them, &c.—share their fate. go down into the pit—or, "grave" (Psalms 30:3). read more
2. lift up my hands—a gesture of prayer (Psalms 63:4; Psalms 141:2). oracle—place of speaking (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89), where God answered His people (compare Psalms 5:7). read more
3. Draw me not away—implies punishment as well as death (compare :-). Hypocrisy is the special wickedness mentioned. read more
4. The imprecation is justified in Psalms 28:5. The force of the passage is greatly enhanced by the accumulation of terms describing their sin. endeavours—points out their deliberate sinfulness. read more
5. Disregard of God's judgments brings a righteous punishment. destroy . . . build . . . up—The positive strengthened by the negative form. read more
6. supplications—or, "cries for mercy." read more
7. The repetition of "heart" denotes his sincerity. read more
8. The distinction made between the people. their strength—and the anointed—may indicate Absalom's rebellion as the occasion. read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 28:9
Psalms 28:9. Lift them up for ever— Support them for ever. "Feed them, as a shepherd does his flock, and support them for ever by thy goodness and mercy." See Psalms 23:0 and Fenwick. REFLECTIONS.—1st, Whither shall the miserable fly, but to the Father of mercies, and the God of all consolation? To this rock, with fervour and importunity, the Psalmist has recourse, and cries for help and refuge. 1. He pleads his certain and impending ruin, if God did not hear and succour him; his enemies would... read more