How long will all of you attack a man to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
David encourages himself and others to stake everything on God alone, turning from the evanescent things of the world that pull us away from Him. We are prone to trust what our senses show us, yet these perish; the psalm teaches us the folly of divided dependence and calls us to rest in God entirely.
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Commenting on Psalm 62:1-12
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? It is always best to begin with God, and then we may confront our enemies. Make all sure with heaven, then may you grapple with earth and hell. David expostulates with his insensate foes; he marvels at their dogged perseverance in malice, after so many failures and with certain defeat before them.
David waits upon God with his whole soul, silent before Him, acquiescing in all His providence and patiently expecting deliverance. He knows salvation comes from God alone, not from any creature; therefore he cheerfully refers all his affairs to the Lord's will and wisdom, and this is both our duty and our comfort.
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Commenting on Psalm 62:1-7