시편 140:11-12 KRV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 140:8-13

Here is the believing foresight David had, I. Of the shame and confusion of persecutors. 1. Their disappointment. This he prays for (Ps. 140:8), that their lusts might not be gratified, their lust of ambition, envy, and revenge: ?Grant not, O Lord! the desires of the wicked, but frustrate them; let them not see the ruin of my interest, which they so earnestly wish to see; but hear the voice of my supplications.? He prays that their projects might not take effect, but be blasted: ?O further not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:11

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth ,.... One that sets his mouth against the heavens, and speaks evil of God; of his being, perfections, purposes, and providences: whose tongue walks through the earth, and speaks evil of all men, even of dignities; and especially of the saints of the most High, and of the Gospel and ways of Christ. Or, "a men of tongue" F17 איש לשון "vir linguae", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis. ; that uses his tongue in an ill... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:12

I know ,.... Here is a double reading: the "Keri", or marginal reading, is, "thou knowest"; an appeal of the psalmist to God, who knew the thoughts of the wicked concerning him, and their devices against him; as Kimchi: but the Scripture reading is, I know; expressing his full persuasion and assurance that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor ; of his poor and afflicted people, that are afflicted within and without, by men and devils; and who are... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

Let not an evil speaker be established - לשון איש ish lashon , "a man of tongue." There is much force in the rendering of this clause in the Chaldee תליתי לישן דמשתעי גבר gebar demishtai lishan telithai , "The man of detraction, or inflammation, with the three-forked tongue." He whose tongue is set on fire from hell; the tale-bearer, slanderer, and dealer in scandal: with the three-forked tongue; wounding three at once: his neiphbour whom he slanders; the person who receives the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:12

The cause of the afflicted - Every person who is persecuted for righteousness' sake has God for his peculiar help and refuge; and the persecutor has the same God for his especial enemy. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

Verse 11 11.The man of tongue, (232) etc. Some understand by this the loquacious man, but the sense is too restricted; nor is the reference to a reproachful, garrulous, vain and boastful man, but the man of virulence, who wars by deceit and calumny, and not openly. This is plain from what is said of the other class of persons in the subsequent part of the sentence, that his enemies were given to open violence as well as to treachery and cunning — like the lion as well as the wolf — as formerly... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:12

Verse 12 12.I have known; that God, etc. There can be no question that David here seals or corroborates his prayer by turning his thoughts and discourse to the providential judgments of God, for, as I have already said, doubtful prayer is no prayer at all. He declares it to be a thing known and ascertained that God cannot but deliver the afflicted. As he may connive for a time, however, and suffer good and upright persons to be grievously tried, David suggests as consideration which may meet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

In danger. The position of the psalmist is that of a man in danger. His enemies are strong and cunning; they are bent on his destruction, and spare no pains to accomplish his ruin. At such a time the godly man has one resource which never fails him. The psalm speaks to us of— I. THE PERILS WHICH SURROUND US . These are twofold. 1. That of violence . ( Psalms 140:4 , Psalms 140:11 .) Not the violence of the sword and the spear, but that of fierce, forcible... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

Our adversary and our Defense. Some there are who unhesitatingly and strongly condemn this psalm: they say it moves only on the low plane of bodily needs; it never mounts up to holy, spiritual desire at all. Further, it is wholly personal, not to say selfish; it is all for "me," no one else, throughout the psalm; also, it is aflame with the "burning coals" of fierce revenge, and is, at the same time, saturated with self-righteousness. Such are the charges brought against this psalm, and a... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 140:8-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

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