Psalm 140:11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 140:8-13

Here is the believing foresight David had, I. Of the shame and confusion of persecutors. 1. Their disappointment. This he prays for (Ps. 140:8), that their lusts might not be gratified, their lust of ambition, envy, and revenge: ?Grant not, O Lord! the desires of the wicked, but frustrate them; let them not see the ruin of my interest, which they so earnestly wish to see; but hear the voice of my supplications.? He prays that their projects might not take effect, but be blasted: ?O further not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:11

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth ,.... One that sets his mouth against the heavens, and speaks evil of God; of his being, perfections, purposes, and providences: whose tongue walks through the earth, and speaks evil of all men, even of dignities; and especially of the saints of the most High, and of the Gospel and ways of Christ. Or, "a men of tongue" F17 איש לשון "vir linguae", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis. ; that uses his tongue in an ill... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

Let not an evil speaker be established - לשון איש ish lashon , "a man of tongue." There is much force in the rendering of this clause in the Chaldee תליתי לישן דמשתעי גבר gebar demishtai lishan telithai , "The man of detraction, or inflammation, with the three-forked tongue." He whose tongue is set on fire from hell; the tale-bearer, slanderer, and dealer in scandal: with the three-forked tongue; wounding three at once: his neiphbour whom he slanders; the person who receives the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

Verse 11 11.The man of tongue, (232) etc. Some understand by this the loquacious man, but the sense is too restricted; nor is the reference to a reproachful, garrulous, vain and boastful man, but the man of virulence, who wars by deceit and calumny, and not openly. This is plain from what is said of the other class of persons in the subsequent part of the sentence, that his enemies were given to open violence as well as to treachery and cunning — like the lion as well as the wolf — as formerly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

In danger. The position of the psalmist is that of a man in danger. His enemies are strong and cunning; they are bent on his destruction, and spare no pains to accomplish his ruin. At such a time the godly man has one resource which never fails him. The psalm speaks to us of— I. THE PERILS WHICH SURROUND US . These are twofold. 1. That of violence . ( Psalms 140:4 , Psalms 140:11 .) Not the violence of the sword and the spear, but that of fierce, forcible... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

Our adversary and our Defense. Some there are who unhesitatingly and strongly condemn this psalm: they say it moves only on the low plane of bodily needs; it never mounts up to holy, spiritual desire at all. Further, it is wholly personal, not to say selfish; it is all for "me," no one else, throughout the psalm; also, it is aflame with the "burning coals" of fierce revenge, and is, at the same time, saturated with self-righteousness. Such are the charges brought against this psalm, and a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:11

Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth ; literally, a man of tongue shall not be established is the land— a man, i . e ; of pretence and seeming, who talks grandly, but effects nothing. Such a one shall not obtain permanent establishment as a power in the land. Evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him ; literally, to destructions—a plural of completeness. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 140:11

Let not an evil speaker - literally, “A man of tongue.” That is, a man whom the tongue rules; a man of an unbridled tongue; a man who does not control his tongue. See the notes at James 3:2-12.Be established in the earth - Be successful or prosperous; let him not carry out his designs. It is not desirable that a man should prosper in such purposes; and therefore, this is not a prayer of malignity, but of benevolence.Evil shall hunt the violent man ... - More literally, “A man of violence - a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 140:9-11

Psalms 140:9-11. As for the head of those, &c. Bishop Hare connects this clause with the preceding, and translates the passage thus; Let not those that beset me lift up the head. Let the mischief of their own lips cover them Let the evil, which by their calumnies they design to bring upon me fall upon themselves. Let burning coals fall, &c. Rather, burning coals shall fall, the verb ימישׂו , and the other verbs in this verse being in the future tense: that is, the divine... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 140:8-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 140:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 140:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 140:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 140:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 140:9-11

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