Psalms 55:9 - Exposition

Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues . The second clause contains a reference to the confusion of tongues at Babel ( Genesis 11:7 ). "Introduce confusion into their counsels, and disperse them, as thou didst with the wicked ones who were forced to leave off to build the Tower." For I have seen violence and strife in the city . Such quarrels and broils, i.e ; as usually precede revolutionary disturbance.