To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God - See the notes at (Psalms 18:48). This prayer was offered when the spies sent b…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Defend me. —Literally, set me on high, i.e., place me on some lofty and secure height.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Deliver me from my enemies, O my God! He insists on the strength and violence of his enemies, in order to excite his mind to greater fervo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God
David had his enemies in his youth, notwithstanding the amiableness of his person, the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In these words we hear the voice of David when a prisoner in his own house; the voice of Christ when surrounded by his merciless enemies; the voice…

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