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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Chapter 11
Psalms 11
The want of it is illustrated by the prevalence of deceit and instability.
Boasting (Dan 7:25) is, like flattery, a species of lying. lips, and . . . tongue--for persons.
The writer intimates his confidence by depicting God's actions (compare Psa 9:19; Psa 10:12) as coming to save the poor at whom the wicked sneer (Psa 10:5).
The words--literally, "saying of" (Psa 12:5). seven times--thoroughly (Dan 3:19).
them--(Margin.)
The wicked roam undisturbed doing evil, when vileness and vile men are exalted. Next: Psalms Chapter 13
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