Psalms 140:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. ”

Psalms 140:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted - See the notes at Psalms 9:4 . The psalmist here doubtless refers primarily to himself, as having a confident belief that the Lord...
Psalms 140:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXL. The Prayer of a Man hard Beset by Treacherous Foes. It seems clear that the foes of whom the author complains are Jews, not foreign assailants. Slander and violence are their weapons, and the...
Psalms 140:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the afflicted . a poor one. the poor . helpless ones.
Psalms 140:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12. I have known; that God, etc. There can be no question that David here seals or corroborates his prayer by turning his thoughts and discourse to the providential judgments of God, for, a...
Psalms 140:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. The cause of the afflicted - Every person who is persecuted for righteousness' sake has God for his peculia...
Psalms 140:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor. I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the ... poor - ( Psalms 9:4 .) Solomon adopted the sa...
Psalms 140:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

A prayer for deliverance from enemies (perhaps national), ascribed to David probably because it consists mainly of quotations from, and adaptations of, earlier Pss.
Psalms 140:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Comp. Psalms 9:4 ; Psalms 9:16 .
Psalms 140:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 140:1-13 IN tone and contents this psalm has many parallels in the earlier books, especially among the psalms ascribed to David. Its originality lies principally in its use of peculiar word...
Psalms 140:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Confidence in God's Protection Psalms 140:1-13 Here is a picture of a man who is beset by foes. Around are slander and hatred; at his feet stratagems and traps. There is no help save in Him who...
Psalms 140:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The previous five psalms have dealt with the absolute sufficiency of Jehovah. Their titles will indicate this, “Jehovah the Object of His people's praise, Jehovah the God of mercy, Jehovah the God of...
Psalms 140:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Faith and confidence are always suitable accompaniments of prayer. When we have lodged our petitions before the throne, we should, like the prophet, get upon our watch-tower to wait the Lord's answer...
Psalms 140:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I know ,.... Here is a double reading: the "Keri", or marginal reading, is, "thou knowest"; an appeal of the psalmist to God, who knew the thoughts of the wicked concerning him, and their devices ag...
Psalms 140:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, [and] the right of the poor. Ver. 12. I know ] For I have a promise for it, and that is infallible.
Psalms 140:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I know , &c. Both by God's word, who hath promised it, and by my own experience of it in the course of God's providence; that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted , &c. That he...
Psalms 140:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Shame and Confusion of Persecutors. 8 Grant not, O L ORD , the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; l...
Psalms 140:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I know, both by God's word, which hath promised it, and by my own experience of it in the course of God's providence.
Psalms 140:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This Psalm is a prayer for protection against enemies who were at once violent and crafty, and unscrupulous in the use of their tongues. The general strain of the Psalm is like that of...
Psalms 140:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David. Very likely this Psalm was written by David while he was being hunted about by Saul, and while all manner of falsehoods were being spoken against him. He ther...
Psalms 140:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This psalm was composed by David, on occasion of Saul's persecution. The title, a psalm of David, is undisputed. Psalms 140:1 . From the evil man, Doëg the Edomite: from the violent man, Saul...
Psalms 140:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man. God preserves His servant To put Luther out of harm’s way for a while a prudent man took him prisoner, and kept him out of the strife in the castle of War...
Psalms 140:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION MAINLY a psalm of supplication. David is in great straits, threatened by violent and malignant enemies ( Psalms 140:1-19 ), against whom he prays to God for aid ( Psalms 140:1 , Ps...
Psalms 140:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Prayer for Deliverance from Malicious Enemies. To the chief musician, for performance in public worship, a psalm of David, in which he presents to the Lord the usual complaint, adding to this a fe...
Psalms 140:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 8:45 ; 1 Kings 8:49 ; Isaiah 11:4 ; Jeremiah 22:16 ; Matthew 11:5 ; Proverbs 22:22 ; Proverbs 23:10 ; Proverbs 23:11 ; Psalms 10:17 ; Psalms 10:18 ; Psalms 102:17 ; Psalms 22:24 ;...

Psalms 140:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 140:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 140:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 140:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 140:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 140:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 140:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 140:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 140:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 140:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 140:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 140:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 140:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 140:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 140:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge