Because of the voice of the enemy - He now states the cause of his troubles. He had been, and was, unjustly treated by others. The particula…

Oppressor. —This meaning of a rare word is confirmed by Amos 2:13.

Cast iniquity. —A better translation is …

Because of the voice of the enemy,

He can speak, and speak clearly too. Malice is never short of language, because of the voice…

Because of the voice of the enemy
Of Absalom, as Arama; or of Ahithophel, who gave out he would smite the king only,…

In these verses we have:

1. Hear, O God, my prayer, and do not despise my supplication.

   Previously, the psalmist showed the insults of his enemies ag…