Thus I was as a man that heareth not - The sentiment in the former verse is repeated here to show the greatness of his patience and…

Reproofs. —Better, replies or justifications, (For the whole passage, compare to Isaiah 53:7.)

Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. For in thee, O LORD, do I hope:

What sublime faith there …

Thus I was as a man that hears not
Any thing that is said to him; he took no more notice of it than if he had never …

Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies…

1. Previously, the psalmist pleaded for divine help: judge, O Lord, those who wrong me (Psalms 34:1). He showe…