Psalm 109:1-31 Hold not your peace, O God of my praise;… I. THE MISDEEDS OF THE WICKED (vers. 1-5). II. THE IMPRECATION OF WRATH (vers. 6-20). III. THE CRY FOR MERCY (vers. 21-25). "The thunder and lightning are now followed by deep, sorrowful complaint like a flood of tears." IV. THE DISPLAY OF THE DIVINE RIGHTEOUSNESS (vers. 26-31). In this concluding strophe the cry for help is renewed, together with a confident assurance of being answered. The suppliant asks relief in such way as to show that it came from God's own hand. God's blessing is set in sharp contrast with men's cursing. The efforts of the ungodly shall end in disappointment and shame, but the Lord's servant will only rejoice. This deliverance will call forth his thanks, which will not be private, but expressed in the presence of a multitude. (T. W. Chambers, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; |
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