Benson CommentaryPsalm 139:19. Surely, thou wilt slay the wicked, O God — And as thou hast precious and gracious thoughts toward me, (which thou also hast toward all that love and fear thee,) so thou wilt not now desert me and leave me in the hands of those wicked men who, ...
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4) Stars.--This proof of God's power to help, by reference to the stars of heaven, which are beyond man's power to count, much more to name, but which the Almighty both numbers and names, seems rather abruptly introduced, but the train of tho...
Embrace the peace that comes from knowing God watches over us, even in our most vulnerable moments, such as when we lie down to rest. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (3)Compassest.--There is some obscurity about this word. The Hebrew verb means firstto scatter,and is used of ...
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) Oh that I had.--Literally, who will give me?--The bird that was in the psalmist's thought was doubtless the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), which selects for its nesting the lofty cliffs and deep ravines far from the neighbourhood of man. (Co...
Reflecting on God's past faithfulness can strengthen our hope and trust in His future provision and guidance. Pulpit CommentaryVerse 3. - Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever (comp. Psalm 130:7). Israel is exhorted to have like confidence and trust in God as the ...