Psa 17:13, 28:1 | JFB | STEP | 13-15. disappoint —literally, "come before," or, "encounter him." Supply "with" before "sword" ( ), and "hand" ( ). These denote God's power.

Psalms 17:13

13-15. disappoint—literally, "come before," or, "encounter him." Supply "with" before "sword" (Ps 17:13), and "hand" (Ps 17:14). These denote God's power.

Psalms 28:1

1. my rock— (Ps 18:2, 31).

be not silent to me—literally, "from me," deaf or inattentive.

become like them, &c.—share their fate.

go down into the pit—or, "grave" (Ps 30:3).