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A Secret, Cowardly Attack
Commentators explain that this verse paints a vivid picture of a treacherous enemy. The wicked don't engage in an open, fair fight. Instead, they prepare their attack 'in darkness.' This imagery highlights the secretive, cowardly, and deceitful nature of the opposition that believers can face from those who oppose righteousness.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 11:2
18th Century
Theologian
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow - These are to be regarded as the words of the persons referred to in the previous verse, who ha…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
Privily. —See margin, which preserves the image of the archer lurking in a dark corner.
John Calvin
On Psalms 11:2
16th Century
Theologian
Surely, see! The ungodly. Some think that this is added as the excuse made by those who desired David to save himself by flight. According…
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John Gill
On Psalms 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
For, lo, the wicked bend [their] bow
Are devising mischief, and making preparations to accomplish it;
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 11:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Those who truly fear God and serve him are welcome to put their trust in him. The psalmist, before he gives an account of his temptation to distrus…