Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Wesley's Explanatory Notes Wesley's Notes
Copyright Statement
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These files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website.
Bibliographical Information
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 140". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-140.html. 1765.
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 140". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (45)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (5)
Verse 3
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. /*Selah*/.
Tongues — Using words as sharp and piercing as the sting of a serpent.
Verse 9
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Mischief — The mischief which they design against me, shall fall upon themselves.
Verse 10
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Coals — Divine vengeance, which is compared to coals of fire.
Verse 13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Dwell — Shall constantly enjoy thy gracious and powerful presence.