Psalms 140

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM CXL.—Behold, as in a glass, how maliciously Jesus Christ was reproached and persecuted; how he gave himself to prayer on account of it; and how the vengeance of God overtook his Jewish murderers and persecutors! Let us likewise observe that sin turns men into a kind of devils, in deceit, malice, and diligence in evil, and in inveterate opposition to the people of God. But the saints may attain, even amidst their troubles, to the most pleasant prayers and praises; for God terribly resents the injuries done to his people; and kindly will be maintain their cause, and for their protection afford them his presence