Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms 53
(Compare Psa 4:1; Psa 5:1).
strangers--perhaps Ziphites. oppressors--literally, "terrible ones" (Isa 13:11; Isa 25:3). Such were Saul and his army. not set . . . them--acted as atheists, without God's fear (compare Psa 16:8).
(Compare Psa 30:10). with them--on their side, and for me (compare Psa 46:11).
He shall . . . evil--or, "Evil shall return on" (Psa 7:16) my enemies or watchers, that is, to do me evil (Psa 6:7). in thy truth--Thy verified promise.
I will freely, &c.--or, present a freewill offering (Lev 7:16; Num 15:3).
mine eye . . . desire--(compare Psa 59:10; Psa 112:8), expresses satisfaction in beholding the overthrow of his enemies as those of God, without implying any selfish or unholy feeling (compare Psa 52:6-7). Next: Psalms Chapter 55
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