Verse 1
Psa 64:1-10. A prayer for deliverance from cunning and malicious enemies, with a confident view of their overthrow, which will honor God and give joy to the righteous.
1. preserve ... fear--as well as the danger producing it.
Verse 2
2. insurrection--literally, "uproar," noisy assaults, as well as their secret counsels.
Verses 3–4
3-4. Similar figures for slander (Psa 57:4; 59:7).
bend--literally, "tread," or, "prepared." The allusion is to the mode of bending a bow by treading on it; here, and in Psa 58:7, transferred to arrows.
Verse 5
5. A sentiment here more fully presented, by depicting their deliberate malice.
Verse 6
6. This is further evinced by their diligent efforts and deeply laid schemes.
Verse 7
7. The contrast is heightened by representing God as using weapons like theirs.
Verse 8
8. their ... tongue to fall, &c.--that is, the consequences of their slanders, &c. (compare Psa 10:2; 31:16).
all that see ... away--Their partners in evil shall be terrified.
Verses 9–10
9-10. Men, generally, will acknowledge God's work, and the righteous, rejoicing in it, shall be encouraged to trust Him (Psa 58:10).