Psalms 62:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

They only consult to cast him down Namely, the man mentioned Psalms 62:3. He means himself, of whom he continues to speak in the third person. From his excellency From the hopes and attainment of that royal dignity to which God hath designed and anointed me. They delight in lies, &c. In secret slanders and execrations, covered with flatteries and fair speeches, as it here follows.

Psalms 62:4

4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.b Selah.