Psalms 64:6. They search out iniquities, &c.— They disguise their iniquities, and hide them with deep dissimulation: the inside and heart of every one of them is deep. See Mudge and Schultens. read more
6. This is further evinced by their diligent efforts and deeply laid schemes. read more
Psalms 64David asked God to judge the enemies of the righteous in this individual lament psalm. He requested divine protection and voiced confidence that God would judge his wicked foes. read more
2. The ploys of persecutors 64:3-6 read more
David’s foes were evidently conspiring against him with a careful plan designed to humiliate him, and their purpose was evil and unjust. read more
This is a Ps. on a familiar theme. The Psalmist’s life is in danger. He describes the injurious words and malicious plans of his enemies, and foretells how their overthrow will be a warning to all who see it, and a new ground for the righteous to rejoice in God. The same figure (shooting an arrow) is employed both for the assaults of the wicked and for their discomfiture by God.4. In secret] RV ’in secret places.’ The perfect] the upright man: cp. Psalms 37:37. Fear not] regard neither God nor... read more
(6) They search out iniquities—i.e., they plan wicked schemes.They accomplish a diligent search.—See margin, which indicates the difficulty in this clause. The versions and some MSS. also suggest a corruption of the tent. Read “They have completed their subtle measures” (literally, the planned plan). read more
Psalms 64:1-10FAMILIAR notes are struck in this psalm, which has no very distinctive features. Complaint of secret slanderers, the comparison of their words to arrows and swords, their concealed snares, their blasphemous defiance of detection, the sudden flashing out of God’s retribution, the lesson thereby read to and learned by men, the vindication of God’s justice, and praise from all true hearts, are frequent themes. They are woven here into a whole which much resembles many other psalms.... read more
Psalms 64:0 The Wicked and their End 1. The power of the wicked displaced (Psalms 64:1-6 ) 2. Their sudden end (Psalms 64:7-10 ) This Psalm stands in contrast with the preceding ones. The outward circumstances, the deeds and power of the wicked, are seen again. But suddenly the Lord will act and strike down the wicked. He will avenge His own elect, who cry day and night unto Him. (See Luke 18:1-7 . The widow in this parable is the godly Israelitish remnant.) read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 64:6
iniquities. Hebrew. 'aval. App-44 . read more