And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant. And of thy mercy - To me and the kingdom.
Cut off mine enemies - Who, if they succeed, will destroy the very form of godliness. The steps he has already taken show that even morality shall have no countenance, if Absalom reign.
I am thy servant - Whoever is disloyal to me, I will love and serve thee.
For a full explanation of this Psalm, as applied to penitents, see the analysis.
Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Clarke [1831].