Psalm 64:9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 64:7-10

We may observe here, I. The judgments of God which should certainly come upon these malicious persecutors of David. Though they encouraged themselves in their wickedness, here is that which, if they would believe and consider it, was enough to discourage them. And it is observable how the punishment answers the sin. 1. They shot at David secretly and suddenly, to wound him; but God shall shoot at them, for the ordains his arrows against the persecutors (Ps. 7:13), against the face of them, Ps.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 64:9

And all men shall fear ,.... Either God himself, or his judgments: they shall be frightened at them, learn righteousness by them, worship God, and give glory to him; they shall fear him as King of saints, his judgments being made manifest; not with a slavish fear, but with reverence and godly fear; see Revelation 11:13 ; and shall declare the work of God ; the punishments inflicted on wicked men; his work of justice and judgment, which is his work, his strange work; for there is no... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:9

And all men shall fear - They endeavored to hide their mischief; but God shall so punish them that all shall see it, and shall acknowledge in their chastisement the just judgment of God. The wicked, in consequence, shall fear, and, read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:9

Verse 9 9And all men shall see, and shall declare the work of God. He insists more fully upon the good effects which would result from the judgment executed in leading such as had formerly overlooked a Divine Providence altogether, to catch a spirit of inquiry from the singularity of the spectacle; and acquaint themselves with, and speak one to another of a subject hitherto entirely new to them. He intimates, that the knowledge of what God had so signally wrought would extend far and wide — for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10

Two strophes of four verses each ( Psalms 64:1-4 , Psalms 64:7-10 ) are separated by one of two verses ( Psalms 64:5 , Psalms 64:6 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10

Man's inhumanity to man. I. DRIVING THE GODLY MAN TO PRAYER . We see many evils we cannot remedy. They move our pity, they stir our indignation. Perhaps we argue and remonstrate; perhaps in a moment of generous impulse we may try our hand at redress. But how little can we do! and our best efforts not only fail, but may even bring ourselves and others into greater trouble ( Exodus 2:11-14 ). In our grief and despair we turn to God; his ear is ever open to the cry of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10

Danger and faith. The psalm was probably written by David at the court of Saul. I. DANGER . ( Psalms 64:2-6 .) 1 . To character . From slander. 2 . To life . ( Psalms 64:1 .) From secret plots and conspiracies. II. FAITH IN GOD . 1 . Expressed in prayer for protection . 2 . That God will destroy the plots of his enemies . ( Psalms 64:7 , Psalms 64:8 .) "The Divine judgment is now painted as if actually fulfilling itself before the very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:9

And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God. The fate of David's enemies shall cause widespread fear and alarm. Men shall perceive God's hand in it, and shall be led, in consequence, to declare "God's work." The tragic ends of Ahithophel and Absalom were certainly well calculated to impress the minds of men generally, and to strike awe into the hearts of those who had looked with indifference, or even, perhaps, with satisfaction, on the political troubles. For they shall... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 64:9

And all men shall fear - That is, a deep impression would be made, not only on the associates and companions of the wicked, but on all that should hear of what was done. People, in view of the just punishment of the wicked, would learn to reverence God, and to stand in awe of One so powerful and so just. Judgments, punishment, wrath, are adapted and designed to make a deep impression on mankind. On this principle, the final punishment of the wicked will make a deep and salutary impression on... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 64:8-9

Psalms 64:8-9. They shall make their own tongue, &c. The mischief of their hard speeches, and threats, and crafty counsels against me, shall be turned against themselves. All that see them shall flee away Partly through abhorrence of them, and partly through fear of being involved in their destruction. Some think this was fulfilled in the death of Saul, when not only his army was dispersed, but the inhabitants of the neighbouring country were so terrified with his fall, and with that... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 64:7-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 64:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 64:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 64:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 64:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 64:8-9

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