Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 28:3

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 28:3

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 28:3

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Draw me not away with the wicked, And with the workers of iniquity; That speak peace with their neighbors, But mischief is in their hearts." — Psalms 28:3 (ASV)

Draw me not. —Better, Drag me not. In Ezekiel 32:18 and following, we have a magnificent vision of judgment, in which the wicked nations are represented as being dragged to death and destruction. In the person of the poet, Israel prays not to be involved in such a punishment. The words which speak peace may refer to some overture of alliance from such, or it may be generally those who hide hatred with lying lips (Proverbs 10:18).