Psa 64:1-2 | Clarke | e4.org | PSALM LXIV The psalmist prays for preservation from the wicked , 1, 2; whom he describes , 3-6; shows their punishment , 7, 8; and the effect that this should have on the godly , 9, 10. NOTES ON PSALM LXIV 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 64:1-2

PSALM LXIV

The psalmist prays for preservation from the wicked, 1, 2;

whom he describes, 3-6;

shows their punishment, 7, 8;

and the effect that this should have on the godly, 9, 10.

NOTES ON PSALM LXIV

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.

Verse 2. Hide me from the secret counsel] They plotted his destruction, and then formed insurrections in order to accomplish it.

Workers of iniquity] Those who made sin their labour, their daily employment; it was their occupation and trade. It is supposed that by this title the Babylonians are intended. See Ps 6:3; 14:4; 36:12; 53:4; 59:2.