Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
enemies—watchers (Psalms 54:5).
most High—As it is not elsewhere used absolutely for God, some render the word here, arrogantly, or proudly, as qualifying "those who fight," etc.
Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim—literally, "upon the dove of silence" of distant places; either denoting a melody (see on Psalms 9:1) of that name, to which this Psalm was to be performed; or it is an enigmatical form of denoting the subject, as given in the history referred to (I Samuel 21:11, etc.), David being regarded as an uncomplaining, meek dove, driven from his native home to wander in exile. Beset by domestic and foreign foes, David appeals confidently to God, recites his complaints, and closes with joyful and assured anticipations of God's continued help. (Psalms 56:1-13)
would swallow—literally, "pants as a raging beast" (Acts 9:1).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 56:2:
Psalms 56:1-2
Psalms 57:3
Psalms 119:131-135
Ezekiel 36:3
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