Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 11:5
5. The trial of the righteous results in their approval, as it is contrasted with God's hatred to the wicked. read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:1
As a principle of life, David sought refuge from his enemies in the Lord, his Stronghold. Consequently, when his counselors urged him to run and hide in a physical stronghold, he refused to do so (cf. Matthew 16:22; Acts 21:12). He regarded Yahweh a much more secure refuge than any fortress. Fleeing as a bird describes quick escape to a distant and secure place (cf. Psalms 55:6; Psalms 124:7). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:1-3
1. Counsel of despair 11:1-3 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:1-7
Psalms 11David appears to have been fleeing from an enemy when he wrote this psalm, but we do not know the exact background incident. He expressed confidence that, even though lawful authority might perish, the godly can trust in the Lord to punish the wicked and deliver the righteous. The central issue in this psalm of individual lament, with emphases on trust and thanksgiving, is the persecution of the righteous by the wicked. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:2
The wicked were attacking the upright and David in particular. He was the target of their deadly missiles. They may have been shooting at him or he may have been under verbal attack. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:3
David’s faint-hearted counselors evidently felt the very foundations of their nation were in danger of being destroyed, namely: the Mosaic Law and the institutions of Judaism. [Note: C. A. Briggs and E. G. Briggs, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Psalms , 1:89-90.] They felt distressed to the point of distraction over this possibility. Many faint-hearted people behave similarly today when they see foundational elements of their society under attack."God sometimes ’shakes... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:4
David’s perspective included God’s throne in heaven, the symbol of His royal rule and authority to judge. There he visualized Yahweh sitting in perfect control over the nation He had created and promised to maintain (cf. Habakkuk 2:20). The pagans thought their gods dwelt in heavenly temples, but Yahweh really did. The anthropomorphic description of God’s eyes and eyelids (parallelism) portrays His close scrutiny and precise awareness of all that was going on in Israel. He was not unaware of... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:4-7
2. Confidence in God 11:4-7 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 11:5
The Lord’s testing refers to Him examining the righteous and the wicked. He sets Himself against people who love what He hates, including violence, in opposition to His will. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 11:4
4. temple . . . heaven—The connection seems to denote God's heavenly residence; the term used is taken from the place of His visible earthly abode (Psalms 2:6; Psalms 3:4; Psalms 5:7). Thence He inspects men with close scrutiny. read more