shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly and without fear.
David lays out his complaint so that God will take pity on his case. He dwells on the injustice, cruelty, and deceit of his enemies, then turns his eyes to God in hope of joyful deliverance from their hands.
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Commenting on Psalm 64:1-10
That they may shoot in secret at the perfect. They lie in ambush, with bows ready bent to aim a coward's shaft at the upright man. Sincere and upright conduct will not secure us from the assaults of slander. The devil shot at our Lord himself, and we may rest assured he has a fiery dart in reserve for us; He was absolutely perfect, we...
David lays his danger before God to enforce his petition for protection and justice. He asks not merely to be spared from his enemies, but from the tormenting fear itself, which fear has the power to sting as deeply as any blade.
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Commenting on Psalm 64:1-6