Psalm 55:17

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:16-23

16-23 In every trial let us call upon the Lord, and he will save us. He shall hear us, and not blame us for coming too often; the oftener the more welcome. David had thought all were against him; but now he sees there were many with him, more than he supposed; and the glory of this he gives to God, for it is he that raises us up friends, and makes them faithful to us. There are more true Christians, and believers have more real friends, than in their gloomy hours they suppose. His enemies... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 55:1-23

A Complaint of False Friends. To the chief musician on Neginoth, to be rendered with the accompaniment of stringed instruments in public worship, Maschil, a psalm of David. v. 1. Give ear to my prayer, O God, as usual, a strong expression for listening attentively; and hide not Thyself from my supplication, pretending to withhold His answer to David's earnest and importunate pleading. v. 2. Attend unto me, marking closely what he had to say, and hear me. I mourn in my complaint, reeling... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 55:1-23

Psalms 55:0To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David Give ear to my prayer, O God;And hide not thyself from my supplication.2 Attend unto me, and hear me:I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;3 Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked:For they cast iniquity upon me,And in wrath they hate me.4 My heart is sore pained within me:And the terrors of death are fallen upon me.5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 55:12-23

Friends May Forsake, but God Abideth Psalms 55:12-23 The streets and open spaces of the city were filled with conspirators. Violence, strife, deceit, and oppression trampled the virtuous and helpless under foot. The treachery of Ahithophel was worse than all. How different the hot anger of David from our Lord’s treatment of Judas, when He washed Judas’ feet, expostulated with him in the garden, and bade him pause to think to what he had come! Blessed is the soul that retires from the hubbub... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 55:1-23

This is the outcry of a man of faith in sore peril. The emotional nature is moved to its very center, and tides of deep feeling surge through his soul. He has been cruelly betrayed by his familiar friend, who would seem to have headed a conspiracy against him. It is really a revelation of how fellowship with God leads ultimately to the victory of faith. Three movements are manifest. The first is fear. Appeal is made to God out of a consciousness of fearfulness, trembling, horror. So terrible... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:16-17

But He Is Not Afraid For He Expresses His Confidence That YHWH Will Save Him And Will Hear His Voice When He Calls On Him (Psalms 55:16-17 ). But David knew where to turn in such situations. He knew that he was blameless of what was being suggested against him (as Jonathan, the king’s son, had also recognised). Thus in the face of his continuing problems, which would never cease until Saul died, he continually called on God to preserve him. As the record of his life at this time shows, he was... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 55:1-23

LV. A Prayer for Deliverance from Treacherous Foes. Psalms 55:1-1 Kings : . The Psalmist tells God of his disquiet and terror. His desire to flee from Jerusalem to the wilderness. Psalms 55:12-Ezra : . A description of the treacherous friend, ending with an imprecation: let them go down suddenly to the pit. Psalms 55:16-: . The Psalmist’ s continuous prayer and his trust that God will defeat his enemies. Psalms 55:20 f. The treachery of his foes described. Psalms 55:22 f. God’ s care for the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 55:17

The three stated times of prayer amongst the Jews. See Daniel 6:10; Acts 3:1; Acts 10:3,Acts 10:9,Acts 10:30. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 55:1-23

INTRODUCTIONSuperscription.—“To the Chief Musician on Neginoth.” See introduction to Psalms 54:0 “Maschil,” an instruction. Hengstenberg: “The Psalmist wishes to show how, in such a situation of excitement, a person should conduct himself; how he should carry up what has occasioned it to God, and compose himself to rest again through the consideration of God’s love and righteousness.”Occasion.—We have no doubt that the psalm has an historical reference; but to what occasion it refers cannot now... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 55:1-23

Psalms 55:1-23 Psalms 55:1-23 :Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise; Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me ( Psalms 55:1-3 ).I told you, David was capable of inspiring hate or love. You either loved the guy or hated the guy. And the feelings towards David were quite strong. And he was always... read more

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