02.140. Psalm 140

Psalms 140:1-13 To the chief Musician,
A Psalm of David. This psalm was probably penned by David when persecuted by Saul; and perhaps partly relates to Doeg the Edomite, as Psalms 52:1-9, Psalms 120:1-7. In it, (1.) David complains of the malice of his enemies, and supplicates God’s preservation from them, Psalms 140:1-5. (2.) He encourageth himself in God, as his God, Psalms 140:6-7. (3.) He prays for, and prophesies the destruction of all his enemies, Psalms 140:8-11. (4.) He assures himself and other saints, that all their troubles shall end happily, Psalms 140:12-13.

Let my troubles stir me up to fervent prayers, and to an earnest believing on God as my God. Thus shall I suck honey out of flinty rocks; and the malice, as well as the ruin of mine enemies, shall work for me an exceeding and eternal weight of glory.