Deliver Me from Evil Men (Psalm 140) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 140Psalm 140 is a heartfelt plea from David, described as the cry of a hunted soul who is constantly pursued by cunning and violent adversaries like Saul and Doeg. Instead of seeking personal revenge, David directs his righteous indignation to the Lord, trusting the King of kings to handle his unredressed wrongs. The enemies are depicted as profoundly evil, continuously plotting mischief, and preparing metaphorical arrows to harm him. Their malicious nature is further highlighted by the comparison of their slanderous tongues to serpents, equipped with deadly poison ready to strike innocent victims. Additionally, these proud foes secretly lay traps, cords, nets, and gins along his path, hoping to catch him unaware in his daily routines.In the face of such profound danger, David makes God his ultimate refuge, explicitly declaring Jehovah as his own personal God. He relies entirely on prayer, knowing that God's infinite goodness can defeat the evil man and preserve the faithful from violent hands. Drawing comfort from past experiences, David remembers how the Almighty previously protected him, effectively covering his head as a shield in the day of battle. He entreats the Lord not to grant the desires of the wicked, lest they become exceedingly proud and successful in their malevolent schemes.David confidently predicts that the divine law of retaliation will turn the mischief of his enemies upon their own heads. He envisions burning coals and deep pits as the just punishment for those who kindle the flames of slander. Ultimately, the text transitions from deep distress to triumphant assurance, declaring that evil speakers will not be established on the earth, but will instead be hunted by their own sins. The commentary concludes with an unshakeable certainty that the Lord will defend the cause of the afflicted, leading the righteous to give eternal thanks and dwell securely in His divine presence.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730