Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
David names his enemies plainly: the evil man and the man of violence. He describes their methods with precision, sharpened tongues like serpents, poison like an asp, because understanding the nature of wickedness helps us to see why God's rescue is necessary and just.
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Commenting on Psalm 140:1-13
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart. They cannot be happy unless they are plotting and planning, conspiring and contriving. They seem to have but one heart, for they are completely agreed in their malice; and with all their heart and soul they pursue their victim. One piece of mischief is not enough for them; they work in the plural, and prepare many arrows for their bow.
David's enemies are subtle and spiteful at once, they imagine mischief with cunning, laying snares and spreading nets in secret so their designs take effect before he suspects. The wicked craft schemes with the wicked heart to destroy a righteous man's goings.
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Commenting on Psalm 140:1-7