Psalms 55:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. ”

Psalms 55:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Because of the voice of the enemy - He now states the cause of his troubles. He had been, and was, unjustly treated by others. The particular idea in the word “voice” here is, that he was sufferi...
Psalms 55:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Because of the (b) voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for (c) they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. (b) For the threatenings of Saul and his adherents. (c...
Psalms 55:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

LV. A Prayer for Deliverance from Treacherous Foes. Psalms 55:1-11 . The Psalmist tells God of his disquiet and terror. His desire to flee from Jerusalem to the wilderness. Psalms 55:12-15 ....
Psalms 55:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

oppression: or outcry. The Hebrew word 'akah occurs only here. iniquity . iniquitous words or devices. Hebrew. 'aven. App-44. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6.
Psalms 55:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. They cast iniquity upon me - To give a colourable pretense to th...
Psalms 55:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For they cast iniquity upon me— The Psalmist here declares the causes of his consternation and perplexity. It was upon account of the clamour of his enemies, when the conspiracy against him was s...
Psalms 55:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. Because of the voice of the enemy - reproaching ( Psalms...
Psalms 55:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The author of this Ps. can hardly be David, for he speaks as a citizen of a distracted city rather than as its king, and the friend of whom he complains is his equal and not his subject. There is rea...
Psalms 55:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Oppressor. — This meaning of a rare word is secured from Amos 2:13 . Cast iniquity. — Better, roll mischief. The figure seems to be drawn from the practice of rolling stones down on an enemy...
Psalms 55:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 55:1-23 THE situation of the psalmist has a general correspondence with that of David in the period of Absalom's rebellion, and the identification of the traitorous friend with Ahithophel i...
Psalms 55:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Fleeing the City's Ills Psalms 55:1-11 This psalm was suggested by Absalom's rebellion and Ahithophel's treachery. But it contains references which, in their full extent, are chiefly applicable...
Psalms 55:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is the outcry of a man of faith in sore peril. The emotional nature is moved to its very center, and tides of deep feeling surge through his soul. He has been cruelly betrayed by his familiar fr...
Psalms 55:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

If we consider David's history, it will appear probable that he had an eye to his son, Absalom, as this enemy. If we look at Christ, probably Judas was the foe here intended, with the Scribes and Pha...
Psalms 55:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Because of the voice of the enemy ,.... Of Absalom, as Arama; or of Ahithophel, who gave out he would smite the king only, 2 Samuel 17:2 ; and so of any spiritual enemy, as sin, Satan, and the worl...
Psalms 55:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. Ver. 3. Because of the voice of the enemy ] He may very well...
Psalms 55:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hide not thyself from my supplication Either as one unconcerned and not regarding it, or as one displeased, and resolved not to hear nor help. I mourn and make a noise I cannot forbear such sighs...
Psalms 55:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Supplications of David in Distress. To the chief musician on Neginoth, Maschil. A psalm of David. 1 Give ear to my...
Psalms 55:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The voice of the enemy, i.e. their clamours, and threats, and slanders, and insolent boastings; all which are hateful to thee, as well as injurious to me. They cast iniquity upon me: the sense is...
Psalms 55:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Desperate Plea For God To Hear Him In The Light Of The Terrible Oppression And Persecution That He Is Facing ( Psalms 55:1-3 ). David calls on God to hear his cries for help as he faces the thre...
Psalms 55:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION Superscription .—“ To the Chief Musician on Neginoth .” See introduction to Psalms 54 “ Maschil ,” an instruction. Hengstenberg: “The Psalmist wishes to show how, in such a situation...
Psalms 55:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. It needed the chief musician to sing such a Psalm as this; it is so full of sorrow, and yet so full of confidence in God. It is a Psalm u...
Psalms 55:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 55:6 . Oh that I had wings like a dove, to outfly the hawks which seek my life. The Latin reads, Who will give me wings like a dove? But the English is preferable, as uttering the heart bef...
Psalms 55:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not Thyself from my supplication. The compassionable, the commendable, and the censurable in life I. The compassionable. David appears here an object for...
Psalms 55:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS psalm has been assigned to Jeremiah by Hitzig, and by others to an unknown writer of the seventh century b.c. But no solid grounds have been shown for setting aside the tradi...
Psalms 55:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Complaint of False Friends. To the chief musician on Neginoth, to be rendered with the accompaniment of stringed instruments in public worship, Maschil, a psalm of David.
Psalms 55:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 15:3 ; 2 Samuel 16:7 ; 2 Samuel 16:8 ; 2 Samuel 19:19 ; Lamentations 3:34-36 ; Matthew 26:59 ; Psalms 12:5 ; Psalms 27:12 ; Psalms 35:11 ; Psalms 54:3 ; Psalms 73:8
Psalms 55:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Voice — Their clamours and threats, and slanders. Cast — They lay many crimes to my charge.

Psalms 55:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 55:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 55:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 55:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 55:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 55:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 55:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 55:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 55:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 55:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 55:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 55:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 55:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 55:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 55:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 55:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes