Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Ver. 9. Oh let the wickedness, &c.] Put a stop to their rage and rancour.
But establish the just] The overthrow of the one will be a strengthening to the other; as it was between the house of Saul and David, 2 Samuel 3:1. But who are just?
The righteous God trieth the hearts and reins] i.e. The thoughts and affections or lusts of people, and accordingly esteemeth of them; for Mens cuiusque is est quisque; and God judgeth a man according to the hidden man of his heart, Cogitationum et cupiditatum (Junius).