Psalms 28 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments
  • Psalms 28:1 open_in_new

    The pit] the grave, or Sheol, the state of the dead. Unless his prayer is heard he looks for nothing less than death.

  • Psalms 28:1-9 open_in_new

    This Ps. is in many respects similar to Psalms 26, especially in the writer's prayer that he may be distinguished from the wicked, and may escape their fate; and in the confidence which he reaches in the closing verses. In this Ps., however, the peril of death appears more acute (Psalms 28:1), and some have supposed that both Pss. were written in a time of pestilence.

  • Psalms 28:2 open_in_new

    Thy holy oracle] RM 'the innermost place of thy sanctuary,' the Holy of Holies, where God's Presence specially dwells. Here, as in Psalms 26, the existence of the Temple seems to be indicated.

  • Psalms 28:4 open_in_new

    Deeds] RV 'work.' Endeavours] RV 'doings.'

    Work] RV' operation.' These changes bring out the intended contrast between this v. and the next.

  • Psalms 28:8 open_in_new

    Their strength] RM 'a strength unto his people.' The saving strength] RV 'a stronghold of salvation.' His anointed] the king.