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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Psalms 140"
description: "PSALM 140   :-. The style of this Psalm resembles those of David in the
former part of the book, presenting the usual complaint, prayer, and
confident hop"
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PSALM 140

. The style of this Psalm resembles those of David in the
former part of the book, presenting the usual complaint, prayer, and
confident hope of relief.

**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
[Psalms 10:7](../../../kjv/psalms/10/7); [Psalms 31:13](../../../kjv/psalms/31/13);
[Psalms 58:4](../../../kjv/psalms/58/4), &c.

**3. sharpened . . . like a
serpent**—not like a serpent does, but they are thus like a
serpent in cunning and venom.

**2-5.** This character of the
wicked, and the devices planned against the pious, correspond to
[Psalms 10:7](../../../kjv/psalms/10/7); [Psalms 31:13](../../../kjv/psalms/31/13);
[Psalms 58:4](../../../kjv/psalms/58/4), &c.

**5. snare** [and] **net**—for
threatening dangers (compare [Psalms 38:12](../../../kjv/psalms/38/12);
[Psalms 57:6](../../../kjv/psalms/57/6)).

**6.** (Compare [Psalms 5:1-12](../../../kjv/psalms/5/1-12);
[Psalms 16:2](../../../kjv/psalms/16/2)).

**7. day of battle**—literally,
"of armor," that is, when using it.

**8.** (Compare [Psalms 37:12](../../../kjv/psalms/37/12);
[Psalms 66:7](../../../kjv/psalms/66/7)).
**lest they exalt
themselves**—or, they will be exalted if permitted to prosper.

**9.** Contrasts his head covered by
God ([Psalms 140:7](../../../kjv/psalms/140/7)) with theirs, or
(as "head" may be used for "persons") with them,
covered with the results of their wicked deeds ([Psalms 140:7](../../../kjv/psalms/140/7)).

**10.** (Compare [Psalms 11:6](../../../kjv/psalms/11/6);
[Psalms 120:4](../../../kjv/psalms/120/4)).
**cast into the fire; into deep
pits**—figures for utter destruction.

**11. an evil speaker**—or,
"slanderer" will not be tolerated (). The last clause may be translated: "an evil (man) He
(God) shall hunt," &c.

**12.** (Compare ).

**13.** After all changes, the
righteous shall have cause for praise. Such
**shall dwell**—shall sit
securely, under God's protection ([Psalms 21:6](../../../kjv/psalms/21/6);
[Psalms 41:12](../../../kjv/psalms/41/12)).

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