John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 55:23
But thou, O God, shall bring them down ,.... Ahithophel and his accomplices in the conspiracy against David, Judas and the wicked Jews concerned in Christ's death; and did not believe in him; into the pit of destruction , or "corruption" F9 שחת "corruptionis", Vatablus, Musculus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Ainsworth; approved by Gussetius, p. 850. ; either the grave, where bodies being put corrupt and putrefy; or hell, where the wicked are punished with everlasting... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 55:16-23
In these verses, I. David perseveres in his resolution to call upon God, being well assured that he should not seek him in vain (Ps. 55:16): ?As for me, let them take what course they please to secure themselves, let violence and strife be their guards, prayer shall be mind; this I have found comfort in, and therefore this will I abide by: I will call upon God, and commit myself to him, and the Lord shall save me;? for whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, in a right manner, shall be... read more