John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 35:10
All my bones shall say ,.... So, in a figurative sense, vexation and disquietude are ascribed to the bones, Psalm 6:2 ; and sometimes joy and gladness, Psalm 51:8 . His soul is said to rejoice in Psalm 35:9 ; and here his bones are said to show forth the praises of the Lord; and both together design the whole man, as heart and flesh in Psalm 84:2 ; and the bones being the strength of the body may denote his saying what follows, with all his might, and with all his strength, and with... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 35:1-10
In these verses we have, I. David's representation of his case to God, setting forth the restless rage and malice of his persecutors. He was God's servant, expressly appointed by him to be what he was, followed his guidance, and aimed at his glory in the way of duty, had lived (as St. Paul speaks) in all good conscience before God unto this day; and yet there were those that strove with him, that did their utmost to oppose his advancement, and made all the interest they could against him; they... read more