Matthew Poole Commentary - Psalms 55:1 - 55:1

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PSALM 55



THE ARGUMENT



This Psalm was certainly composed by David, when he was greatly distressed and persecuted, either by Saul, or rather by Absalom, and betrayed by some pretended or former friend.



David, being surrounded and surprised with danger and distress, complaineth to God, Psa_55:1-8, prayeth for the frustrating the practice of his cruel and false enemies, Psa_55:9-15, and strengtheneth himself with God’s protection, Psa_55:16-18, and his enemies’ utter destruction, Psa_55:19-23.



Turn not away thy face and ear, as one resolved not to hear nor help.