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The Deceit of the Enemy
Commentators emphasize that the opposition David faced was marked by deep hypocrisy. His enemies used flattering words ('bless with their mouth') while harboring malicious intent ('curse inwardly'). Scholars like Spurgeon and Barnes note that this delight in lies and duplicity is a common tactic used against God's people, making them like 'wolves in sheep's clothing.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 62:4
18th Century
Theologian
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency — This is the object of all their counsels and plans. They aim at one high i…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 62:4
19th Century
Bishop
Their mouth. —Literally, his mouth. They bless each with his mouth, etc.
Excellency. —Rather,
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 62:4
19th Century
Preacher
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 62:4
16th Century
Theologian
Yet they consult to cast him down from his elevation. I still would interpret the particle אך, ach, in an adversative sense. Davi…
John Gill
On Psalms 62:4
17th Century
Pastor
They only consult to cast [him] down from his excellency
Either from the excellency of God, from his greatness, and …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 62:1–7
17th Century
Minister
We are in the path of both duty and comfort when our souls wait upon God; when we cheerfully commit ourselves and all our affairs to his will and w…