John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 6:10
Let all mine enemies be ashamed ,.... Or "they shall be ashamed" F11 יבשו "pudore afficientur", Pagninus, Montanus; "pudefient", Coeceius, Schmidt; so Ainsworth. ; and so the following clauses may be rendered, and be considered as prophecies of what would be; though if this be considered as an imprecation, it is wishing no ill; wicked men are not ashamed of their abominations committed by them, neither can they blush; it would be well if they were ashamed of them, and brought to true... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 6:9
The Lord hath heard my supplication ,.... Which he had presented to him, Psalm 6:1 ; in which he deprecates his anger and hot displeasure; entreats his free favour, grace, and mercy; desires healing for soul or body, or both; prays a return of his gracious presence; and deliverance and salvation out of all his troubles, from all his enemies, and from death itself. The word F8 תחנתי "supplices pro gratia preces meas", Michaelis: so Ainsworth. used properly signifies petitions for... read more