Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 140

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 140, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.

A Psalm of praise to God for His mighty, righteous, and gracious government of all men, and of His humble and suffering people in particular. (Psa. 145:1-21)

(Compare Psa 30:1).

bless thy name--celebrate Thy perfections (Psa 5:11). God is addressed as king, alluding to His government of men.