Psalms 141 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

An evening prayer in time of trouble. The Psalmist prays that he may be strengthened to resist temptation, and so escape the fate of evil men.

Be set forth] lit. 'raise itself,' like the smoke of incense.

Correction from friends is desirable. An excellent oil, which shall not break my head] RV 'as oil upon the head; let not my head refuse it.' For yet, etc.] 'for still my prayer is against their wrong-doing.'

An obscure verse. 'When their judges are flung headlong by the sides of the crag, then shall they hear my words that they are sweet.'

Also obscure; perhaps, 'Their bones will be scattered at the mouth of Sheol as when one cleaveth and breaketh up the earth,' referring to the judges.

But] better, 'for.'

Leave not, etc.] RM 'Pour not out my soul,' i.e.let me not die: cp. Isaiah 53:12.