Let burning coals fall upon them! Let them be cast into fire, into miry pits, no more to rise!
PSALM 140 David complains of the implacable cruelty of his enemies, and of their treachery and rancorous calumnies. In the close, having besought God’s help, and expressing his persuasion of obtaining his layout, he comforts himself with the hope of deliverance, and just vengeance being executed upon his enemies. To the chief Musician — A Psalm of David. Psalm 140:1-5 1. Deliver me, O Jehovah!
Commenting on Psalm 140:1-13
Let burning coals fall upon them. Then will they know that the scattering of the firebrands is not the sport they thought it to be. When hailstones and coals of fire descend upon them, how will they escape? Even the skies above the wicked are able to deal out vengeance upon them. Let them be cast into the fire.
Here is the believing foresight David had, I. Of the shame and confusion of persecutors. 1. Their disappointment. This he prays for (Psa 140:8), that their lusts might not be gratified, their lust of ambition, envy, and revenge: "Grant not, O Lord!
Commenting on Psalm 140:8-13