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1. evil man--Which of David's enemies is meant is not important.
2-5. This character of the wicked, and the devices planned against the pious, correspond to Psa 10:7 31:13 58:4, &c.
3. sharpened. . . like a serpent--not like a serpent does, but they are thus like a serpent in cunning and venom.
5. snare [and] net--for threatening dangers (compare Psa 38:12 57:6 ).
6. (Compare Psa 5:1-12 16:2 ).
7. day of battle--literally, "of armor," that is, when using it.
8. (Compare Psa 37:12 66:7 ).
lest they exalt themselves--or, they will be exalted if permitted to prosper.
9. Contrasts his head covered by God ( Psa 140:7 ) with theirs, or (as "head" may be used for "persons") with them, covered with the results of their wicked deeds ( Psa 7:16 ).
10. (Compare Psa 11:6 120:4 ).
cast into the fire; into deep pits--figures for utter destruction.
11. an evil speaker--or, "slanderer" will not be tolerated ( Psa 101:7 ). The last clause may be translated: "an evil (man) He (God) shall hunt," &c.
12. (Compare Psa 9:4 ).
13. After all changes, the righteous shall have cause for praise. Such
shall dwell--shall sit securely, under God's protection ( Psa 21:6 41:12 ).
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