Psalms 62:4

"How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down, like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?"

Key Reflection

In Psalms 62:4, the psalmist portrays the relentless and destructive nature of his enemies' attacks through vivid imagery. They are likened to those who assault a man by pushing him down like a leaning wall that is about to collapse or a fence that is on the verge of falling. This metaphor suggests not only the physical force but also the inevitability and finality of their aggression, highlighting the psalmist's plight under persistent threat from his adversaries.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency -This is the object of all their counsels and plans. They aim at one high in rank - and their purpose, their sole purpose, is to bring him down. This would apply well to the case of David in the time of the rebellion of Absalom. They delight in lies -In false pretences; in secret plans of evil; in hypocritical assurances. This was eminently true of Absalom, who made use of these arts to seduce the people from allegiance to his father.2 Samuel 15:1-6. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly -They profess true attachment and zeal, but they are traitors at heart. See the notes atPsalms 28:3.

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