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Bibliographical InformationJamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 28". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-28.html. 1871-8.
Introduction
PSALM 28
:-. An earnest cry for divine aid against his enemies, as being also those of God, is followed by the Psalmist's praise in assurance of a favorable answer, and a prayer for all God's people.
Verse 1
1. my rock— (Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:31).
be not silent to me—literally, "from me," deaf or inattentive.
become like them, &c.—share their fate.
go down into the pit—or, "grave" (Psalms 30:3).
Verse 2
2. lift up my hands—a gesture of prayer (Psalms 63:4; Psalms 141:2).
oracle—place of speaking (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89), where God answered His people (compare Psalms 5:7).
Verse 3
3. Draw me not away—implies punishment as well as death (compare :-). Hypocrisy is the special wickedness mentioned.
Verse 4
4. The imprecation is justified in Psalms 28:5. The force of the passage is greatly enhanced by the accumulation of terms describing their sin.
endeavours—points out their deliberate sinfulness.
Verse 5
5. Disregard of God's judgments brings a righteous punishment.
destroy . . . build . . . up—The positive strengthened by the negative form.
Verse 6
6. supplications—or, "cries for mercy."
Verse 7
7. The repetition of "heart" denotes his sincerity.
Verse 8
8. The distinction made between the people.
their strength—and the anointed—may indicate Absalom's rebellion as the occasion.
Verse 9
9. The special prayer for the people sustains this view.
feed them—as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1, &c.).