Danger and Faith
Psalm 64:1-10
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.…


The psalm was probably written by David at the court of Saul.

I. DANGER. (Vers. 2-6.)

1.. To character. From slander.

2. To life. (Ver. 1.) From secret plots and conspiracies.

II. FAITH IN GOD.

1. Expressed in prayer for protection.

2. That God will destroy the plots of his enemies. (Vers. 7, 8.) The Divine judgment is now painted as if actually fulfilling itself before the very eyes of the psalmist.

III. THE SALUTARY EFFECTS OF GOD'S RETRIBUTIVE PROVIDENCE.

1. Upon the companions of the wicked. (Ver. 8.) They shake the head, or flee away, so that they become separate and scattered.

2. Upon men generally. (Ver. 9.) They shall declare the work of God, and consider his doings.

3. Upon the righteous. They shall trust, rejoice, and glory in the Lord, in his righteousness and goodness. - S.





Parallel Verses
KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

WEB: Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.




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