Psalm 35:17

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 35:17-28

In these verses, as before, I. David describes the great injustice, malice, and insolence, of his persecutors, pleading this with God as a reason why he should protect him from them and appear against them. 1. They were very unrighteous; they were his enemies wrongfully, for he never gave them any provocation: They hated h 2be1 im without a cause; nay, for that for which they ought rather to have loved and honoured him. This is quoted, with application to Christ, and is said to be fulfilled in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 35:17

Lord, how long wilt thou look on ?.... And behold these injuries and insults, and not arise to help and save? The psalmist firmly believed the omniscience of God, and was well assured he saw all that was done; but he was ready to consider him only as a spectator; or, however, seems impatient until he arose and showed himself strong on his behalf; see Psalm 35:22 ; rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions ; his "soul" and his "darling" mean the same; either his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:17

My darling - יחידתי yechidathi , my only one, Psalm 22:20 . My united one, or He that is alone. Perhaps this may relate to Christ. See the note on Psalm 22:20 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 35:17

Verse 17 17.O Lord! how long wilt thou look on? The meaning of the word which I have translated how long, is ambiguous in the Hebrew. In Latin it signifies, How long wilt thou see it, and suffer it without uttering a word? But the other interpretation is equally appropriate, namely, After having seemed to take no notice of the matter for a long time, when wilt thou at length begin to see it? The meaning, however, is substantially the same, for David complains of God’s long forbearance,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 35:1-28

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 35:1-28

A hard case-a very hard one-laid before God. This is one of those psalms in which the writers often meet with much scolding and with scant sympathy. It has been said that this psalm is not worthy of David. We are not prepared to say so: but we are prepared to contend that many of the criticisms passed on it are utterly unworthy of those who thus criticize. £ If we will but study the whole psalm in all its bearings while we may not feel called on to justify every expression therein, we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 35:1-28

The flesh and the Spirit. This psalm has been variously interpreted. Some say David speaks here representatively, not for himself, but for the community of Israel Others say that he speaks prophetically, and with special reference to the days of Messiah. Others again hold that he speaks as a holy man, moved by the Holy Spirit to record the feelings that had passed through his own heart in time of trial. This last seems the more reasonable interpretation. I. First it agrees best with ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 35:11-18

The second part of the psalm begins with a long complaint, David sets forth the woes under which he is suffering. There are: 1. Calumny ( Psalms 35:11 ). 2. Ingratitude ( Psalms 35:12-14 ). 3. Malevolence ( Psalms 35:15 ). 4. Insult from the vile and base ( Psalms 35:16 ). He then passes to prayer: Will not God rescue him ( Psalms 35:17 )? In conclusion, he for the second time promises praise and thanks ( Psalms 35:18 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 35:11-18

The wicked and the good. The general subject in this section of the psalm is a contrast between the wicked and the good, setting forth the baseness of the wicked nature, and the generous sympathies of the good. I. THE BASENESS OF THE WICKED . Their general characteristics are: 1 . They often bring false malicious charges against good men. ( Psalms 35:11 .) "They demand satisfaction at my hands for injuries of which I have never even heard." 2 . They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 35:17

Lord, how long wilt thou look on? "How long?" is the common cry of sufferers ( Job 19:2 ; Psalms 6:3 ; Psalms 13:1 ; Psalms 79:5 ; Psalms 89:46 ; Habakkuk 1:2 ; Revelation 6:10 ), who do not recognize the wholesome discipline of suffering, or realize the fact implied in the phrase, "No cross, no crown." Man desires immediate deliverance; God mostly delays his deliverance until Patience has "had her perfect work" ( James 1:4 ). Rescue my soul from their destructions, my... read more

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