Psa 64:1 | Clarke | STEP | The psalmist prays for preservation from the wicked, , ; whom he describes, ; shows their punishment, , ; and the effect that this should have on the godly, , . The title, To the chief Musician, or conqueror, A Psalm of David. The Syriac says, "composed by David when warned by Gad the prophet, who said, Stay not in Masrob, because Saul seeks thy life." Some think it was composed by David when he was persecuted by Saul; or during the rebellion of Absalom. But Calmet thinks it is a complaint of the captives in Babylon. Verse 1 Hear my voice - The psalmist feared for his life, and the lives of his fellow-captives; and he sought help of God. He prayed, and he lifted up his voice; and thus showed his earnestness.

‏ Psalms 64:1

Introduction

The psalmist prays for preservation from the wicked, Psa 64:1, Psa 64:2; whom he describes, Psa 64:3-6; shows their punishment, Psa 64:7, Psa 64:8; and the effect that this should have on the godly, Psa 64:9, Psa 64:10.

The title, To the chief Musician, or conqueror, A Psalm of David. The Syriac says, "composed by David when warned by Gad the prophet, who said, Stay not in Masrob, because Saul seeks thy life." Some think it was composed by David when he was persecuted by Saul; or during the rebellion of Absalom. But Calmet thinks it is a complaint of the captives in Babylon.

Verse 1

Hear my voice - The psalmist feared for his life, and the lives of his fellow-captives; and he sought help of God. He prayed, and he lifted up his voice; and thus showed his earnestness.