Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:150-151
Here is, I. The apprehension David was in of danger from his enemies. 1. They were very malicious, and industrious in prosecuting their malicious designs: They follow after mischief, any mischief they could do to David or his friends; they would let slip no opportunity nor let fall any pursuit that might be to his hurt. 2. They were very impious, and had no fear of God before their eyes: They are far from thy law, setting themselves as far as they can out of the reach of its convictions and... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 119:149
Here, 1. David applies to God for grace and comfort with much solemnity. He begs of God to hear his voice: ?Lord, I have something to say to thee; shall I obtain a gracious audience?? Well, what has he to say? What is his petition and what is his request? It is not long, but it has much in a little: ?Lord, quicken me; stir me up to that which is good, and make me vigorous, and lively, and cheerful in it. Let habits of grace be drawn out into act.? 2. He encourages himself to hope that he shall... read more