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Psalms 64:1-10 open_in_new
This is a Ps. on a familiar theme. The Psalmist's life is in danger. He describes the injurious words and malicious plans of his enemies, and foretells how their overthrow will be a warning to all who see it, and a new ground for the righteous to rejoice in God. The same figure (shooting an arrow) is employed both for the assaults of the wicked and for their discomfiture by God.
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Psalms 64:4 open_in_new
In secret] RV 'in secret places.' The perfect] the upright man: cp. Psalms 37:37. Fear not] regard neither God nor man.
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Psalms 64:5 open_in_new
Matter] RV 'purpose.' They say, Who shall see them?] cp. Psalms 10:11.
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Psalms 64:6 open_in_new
They accomplish, etc.] better, 'we have perfected, say they, a careful device.'
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Psalms 64:8 open_in_new
RV 'So shall they be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them,' their evil words coming back upon themselves. See them] 'see their desire upon them': cp. Psalms 54:7.
Flee away] RV 'wag the head,' in scorn: see Psalms 22:7; Jeremiah 48:27.
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Psalms 64:9 open_in_new
Note the contrast with Psalms 28:5.