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Psalms Capítulo 64
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Ps 64:1-10.
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2. insurrection--literally, "uproar," noisy assaults, as well as their secret counsels.
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3, 4. Similar figures for slander
(Ps 57:4; 59:7).
bend--literally, "tread," or, "prepared." The allusion is to the mode of bending a bow by treading on it; here, and in
Ps 58:7,
transferred to arrows.
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4. the perfect--one innocent of the charges made
(Ps 18:23).
fear not--
(Ps 55:19),
not regarding God.
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5. A sentiment here more fully presented, by depicting their deliberate malice.
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6. This is further evinced by their diligent efforts and deeply laid schemes.
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7. The contrast is heightened by representing God as using weapons like theirs.
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8. their . . . tongue to fall, &c.--that is, the consequences of their slanders, &c. (compare
Ps 10:2; 31:16).
all that see . . . away--Their partners in evil shall be terrified.
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9, 10. Men, generally, will acknowledge God's work, and the righteous, rejoicing in it, shall be encouraged to trust Him
(Ps 58:10).
Ps 64:1-10.
A prayer for deliverance from cunning and malicious enemies, with a confident view of their overthrow, which will honor God and give joy to the righteous.
1. preserve . . . fear--as well as the danger producing it.