Psalm 56:6,Psalm 84:6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 56:1-7

David, in this psalm, by his faith throws himself into the hands of God, even when he had by his fear and folly thrown himself into the hands of the Philistines; it was when they took him in Gath, whither he fled for fear of Saul, forgetting the quarrel they had with him for killing Goliath; but they soon put him in mid of it, 1 Sam. 21:10, 11. Upon that occasion he changed his behaviour, but with so little ruffle to his temper that then he penned both this psalm and Ps. 34:1-22. This is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 56:6

They gather themselves together ,.... And meet in some one place, to contrive ways and means to do hurt, and then assemble together again to put them in execution; as did the Jews with respect to Christ, Matthew 26:3 . Aben Ezra supposes a various reading without any reason; and that, instead of יגורו which Jarchi renders "they lodge", and the Septuagint, and the versions following that, "they sojourn", it should be read יגודו , "they assemble in troops": because they were many: but... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 56:6

They gather themselves together - They form cabals; have secret meetings and consultations how they may most effectually destroy me, under the pretense of justice and safety to the state. They hide themselves - They do all secretly. They mark my steps - They are constantly at my heels. They wait for my soul - They lie in wait for my life. Our translators have missed the meaning of נפש nephesh and ψυχε , - which generally signify the animal life, not the immortal spirit, -... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

The present psalm has a very complex heading, or "title." First, it is addressed, like most of the other psalms of this book, "to the chief musician," or "precentor." Then it is said to be "On the silent dove of far off regions." Thirdly, it is called "Michtam of David," which some explain as "a golden psalm composed by David." And fourthly, the occasion of its composition is declared to have been "the seizure of David by the Philistines in Gath." David's authorship may readily be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

Fear and deliverance. Taking this psalm as David's, we may use it to illustrate two great truths. I. " THE FEAR OF MAN BRINGETH A SNARE ." ( Proverbs 29:25 .) The best of men are but men at the best. David was a man of splendid courage and generosity; but there were times when he grievously erred ( 1 Samuel 21:10-15 ). It was said by Dr. Arnold, "The fear of God makes no man do anything mean or dishonourable, but the fear of man does lead to all sorts of weakness and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

The struggle and victory of faith. The contents of this psalm may be summed up as the struggle and the victory of faith. I. THE STRUGGLE OF FAITH . He is in great fear and danger on account of the plots and wickedness of his enemies. They fight against him with the most dangerous weapons they can command. He does not seek to defend himself with counter plots such as they employed. What are his weapons? The one mighty weapon of trust in God. 1 . In the merciful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:4-11

The expression and the result of faith. "In God I will praise his word," etc. This is not a vain repetition or a mere poetic burden. The meaning is enlarged and strengthened. In Psalms 56:4 that Divine name is used which speaks of the Almighty Creator, "God." In Psalms 56:10 this is repeated, but that personal name is added which speaks of God's covenant and faithfulness, "in the Lord" (equivalent to "Jehovah"). Again, in Psalms 56:4 the psalmist speaks of man in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:6

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves; or, "they gather themselves together; they set an ambush." They mark my steps, when they wait for my soul; literally, they, even they, mark my steps; i.e. they themselves, grand as they are, condescend to be spies, and track my footsteps. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 56:6

They gather themselves together - That is, they do not attack me singly, but they unite their forces; they combine against me.They hide themselves - They lurk in ambush. They do not come upon me openly, but they conceal themselves in places where they cannot be seen, that they may spring upon me suddenly.They mark my steps - They watch me whatever I do. They keep a spy upon me, so that I can never be sure that I am not observed.When they wait for my soul - As they watch for my life; or, as they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 56:5-6

Psalms 56:5-6. They wrest my words They misconstrue and pervert my most innocent expressions, and turn them into matter of calumny, in order that they may incense Saul against me. Hebrew, יעצבו , jegnatzeebu, they put upon the rack my words, to extort that out of them which was never in them. Or, they endeavour to squeeze from my words, as it were by torture, any sense they please, contrary to the intention of the speaker. All their thoughts, &c. It is their whole study to do me... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 56:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 56:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 56:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:4-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 56:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 56:5-6

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