Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:5
They commune of laying snares - They lay snares to entrap those whom they cannot slay by open attack or private ambush. read more
Psalm 64:1-6 Niv
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:6
They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search - The word חפש chaphash , which is used three times, as a noun and a verb, in this sentence, signifies to strip off the clothes. "They investigate iniquities; they perfectly investigate an investigation." Most energetically translated by the old Psalter: Thai ransaked wickednesses: thai failled ransakand in ransaking. To ransack signifies to search every corner, to examine things part by part, to turn over every leaf, to... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:1
Verse 1 1.Hear my voice, O God! He begins by saying that he prayed earnestly, and with vehemence, stating, at the same time, what rendered this necessary. The voice is heard in prayer, proportionally to the earnestness and ardor which we feel. He condescends upon the circumstances of distress in which he was presently placed, and takes notice of the dangers to which his life was exposed from enemies, with other points fitted to excite the favorable consideration of God. His praying that God... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:3
Verse 3 3For they have whetted their tongue like a sword His enemies, in their rage, aimed at nothing less than his life, and yet what he complains of, more than all beside, is the poison with which their words were imbued. It is probable that he refers to the calumnious reports which he knew to be falsely spread to his discredit, and with a view of damaging his reputation with the people. Their tongues he likens to swords; their bitter and venomous words to arrows. (440) And when he adds,... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:5
Verse 5 5They assure themselves in an evil work. He proceeds to complain of the perverse determination with which they pursued their wickedness, and of their combinations amongst themselves; remarking, at the same time, upon the confidence with which they stirred one another up to the most daring acts of iniquity. In this there can be little doubt that they were encouraged by the present state of weakness to which David was reduced in his circumstances, taking occasion, when they found him in... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; rather, in my complaint (Cheyne, Revised Version); see Psalms 55:2 . Preserve my life from fear of the enemy. David already feels that it is not his deposition only, but his life, that is sought. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10
Two strophes of four verses each ( Psalms 64:1-4 , Psalms 64:7-10 ) are separated by one of two verses ( Psalms 64:5 , Psalms 64:6 ). read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10
Man's inhumanity to man. I. DRIVING THE GODLY MAN TO PRAYER . We see many evils we cannot remedy. They move our pity, they stir our indignation. Perhaps we argue and remonstrate; perhaps in a moment of generous impulse we may try our hand at redress. But how little can we do! and our best efforts not only fail, but may even bring ourselves and others into greater trouble ( Exodus 2:11-14 ). In our grief and despair we turn to God; his ear is ever open to the cry of the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10
Danger and faith. The psalm was probably written by David at the court of Saul. I. DANGER . ( Psalms 64:2-6 .) 1 . To character . From slander. 2 . To life . ( Psalms 64:1 .) From secret plots and conspiracies. II. FAITH IN GOD . 1 . Expressed in prayer for protection . 2 . That God will destroy the plots of his enemies . ( Psalms 64:7 , Psalms 64:8 .) "The Divine judgment is now painted as if actually fulfilling itself before the very... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:4
That they may shoot in secret - They lurk, that they may take their aim the more surely, and not miss their mark. Suddenly - When there is no fear apprehended, because none is seen. read more