They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
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
They search out iniquities. Diligently they consider, invent, devise, and seek for wicked plans to wreak their malice. These are no common villains, but explorers in iniquity, inventors and concoctors of evil. Sad indeed it is that to ruin a good man the evil disposed will often show as much avidity as if they were searching after treasure.
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