Psa 63:9-11, 64:7-9 | JFB | STEP | 9, 10. those . . . to destroy it —or literally, "to ruin," or, "for ruin"; that is, such as seek to injure me (are) for ruin, appointed to it (compare ). shall go . . . earth —into the grave, or, to death; as their bodies are represented as a portion for

Psalms 63:9-11

9, 10. those . . . to destroy it—or literally, "to ruin," or, "for ruin"; that is, such as seek to injure me (are) for ruin, appointed to it (compare Ps 35:8).

shall go . . . earth—into the grave, or, to death; as their bodies are represented as a portion for—

10. foxes—literally, "jackals."

11. the king—that is, David himself, and all who reverence God, "shall share a glorious part," while treacherous foes shall be for ever silenced (Ps 62:4).

Psalms 64:7-9

7. The contrast is heightened by representing God as using weapons like theirs.

8. their . . . tongue to fall, &c.—that is, the consequences of their slanders, &c. (compare Ps 10:2; 31:16).

all that see . . . away—Their partners in evil shall be terrified.

9, 10. Men, generally, will acknowledge God's work, and the righteous, rejoicing in it, shall be encouraged to trust Him (Ps 58:10).