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Bible Commentaries
Wesley's Explanatory Notes Wesley's Notes
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These files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website.
These files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website.
Bibliographical Information
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 12". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org./commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-12.html. 1765.
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 12". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org./
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Verse 4
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
Prevail — By raising and spreading evil reports concerning him.
Our own — At our own disposal to speak what we please, who can control or restrain us?
Verse 5
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Puffeth — From him that despises him, and hopes to destroy him with a puff of breath.
Verse 6
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Pure — Without the least mixture of falsehood; and therefore shall infallibly be fulfilled.
Verse 7
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thou shalt keep them — Thy words or promises: these thou wilt observe and keep, both now, and from this generation for ever.
Verse 8
The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Walk — They fill all places, and go about boldly and securely.