If we read these verses with reference to David's history, how were these truths confirmed in the instance of the Benjamite Saul? And if we read them with reference to a greater than David, even David's Lord, what an awful example doth the history of Judas afford in confirmation. Acts 1:18 . read more
Strong. Hebrew el, means also " God threatening every day;" (Haydock) which must be a proof of his patience, as the Septuagint have intimated, since he could destroy at once. Thus numquid, must be rendered "is he not?" (Isaias xxvii. 7.) (Berthier) --- God cannot but be displeased at every sin. He threatens the offender daily by secret remorse, or by his preachers and good books. (Haydock) --- But he often defers punishment (Worthington) till death, when the measure of crimes is full. (St.... read more
Except you. Hebrew, "if he be not." Houbigant would read, "God will not be turned aside." (Berthier) --- "For him who does not change, he will sharpen his sword." (St. Jerome) (Haydock) --- God threatens before he strikes, (Calmet) expecting amendment. (Worthington) read more
For them that burn. That is, against the persecutors of his saints. (G.[Calmet?]) --- Hebrew also, "he has made his arrows to turn." (Houbigant after Symmachus.) (Haydock) --- The ancients used fiery darts or arrows, Psalm cix., and Ephesians vi. 16. Sed magnum stridens contorta phalarica venit, Fulminis acta modo. (Virgil, 'c6neid ix.; Herod.[Herodotus?] viii.) --- The death of Saul seems to be foretold. (Calmet) read more
10-17 David is confident that he shall find God his powerful Saviour. The destruction of sinners may be prevented by their conversion; for it is threatened, If he turn not from his evil way, let him expect it will be his ruin. But amidst the threatenings of wrath, we have a gracious offer of mercy. God gives sinners warning of their danger, and space to repent, and prevent it. He is slow to punish, and long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish. The sinner is described, ver.... read more
David's Confident Trust v. 8. The Lord, the great Judge of all men, shall judge the people, David at that time confidently expecting a decision in his favor. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness; for he was sure of being acquitted of deliberate wrong-doing if the record of his life were tested, and according to mine integrity that is in me, according to which David always led his life. v. 9. Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, putting a stop to their torturing of... read more
Psalms 7:0Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite1 O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust:Save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion,Rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.3 O Lord my God, if I have done this;If there be iniquity in my hands;4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me;(Yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine... read more
Refuge in God from Evil Men Psalms 7:1-17 This psalm should be compared with 1 Samuel 24:1-22 ; 1 Samuel 25:1-44 ; 1 Samuel 26:1-25 . Cush, or “dark-complexioned,” may refer to a Benjamite who was David’s calumniator with Saul. If David needed deliverance from his foes, how much more do we from Satan! 1 Peter 5:8-9 . So far from being guilty of the offense charged against him, David on two occasions had spared Saul’s life, 1 Samuel 24:1-22 ; 1 Samuel 26:1-25 . Mine honor, Psalms 7:5 , is... read more
This is a song of the singer's confidence and appeal in circumstances of the most trying description. He is persecuted by enemies, some among them being violent and cruel. The basis of their attack would seem to be some charge of wrongdoing they make against him. He vehemently denies the charge and cries to Jehovah for vindication, which he firmly believes the God who tries the hearts of men will surely grant. In the first part of the psalm the story of personal need is told. The ruthlessness... read more
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The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 7:1-17
Psalms 7:0 [Note. This psalm was composed when David and his band were surrounded by the snares which had been laid for them by the agents of Saul. The psalm was occasioned by the treachery of Cush. The word Shiggaion , which is at the head of it, is a musical term, and probably denotes a lyrical composition indicative of high mental excitement. The first part, of five verses, closes with "Selah." The remainder is divisible into two parts of six verses each; but the last verse stands alone, in... read more