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Spurgeon PS1001 Since this Psalm has no title of its own, it is supposed by some to be a fragment of Psalm 9. We prefer, however, since it is complete…

Spurgeon PS1002 EXPOSITION. The second verse contains the formal indictment against the wicked: "_The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor_." The accusation divides itself into two distinct charges,--pride…

Spurgeon PS1003 EXPOSITION. The indictment being read, and the petition presented, the evidence is now heard upon the first count. The evidence is very full and conclusive upon the matter…

Spurgeon PS0905 EXPOSITION. God rebukes before he destroys, but when he once comes to blows with the wicked he ceases not until he has dashed them in pieces so small…

Spurgeon PS0906 EXPOSITION. Here the Psalmist exults over the fallen foe. He bends as it were, over his prostrate form, and insults his once vaunted strength. He plucks the boaster's…

Spurgeon PS0907 EXPOSITION. In the light of the past the future is not doubtful. Since the same Almighty God fills the throne of power, we can with unhesitating confidence, exult…

Spurgeon PS0908 EXPOSITION. Whatever earthly courts may do, heaven's throne ministers judgment in uprightness. Partiality and respect of persons are things unknown in the dealings of the Holy One of…

Spurgeon PS0909 EXPOSITION. He who gives no quarter to the wicked in the day of judgment, is the defence and refuge of his saints in the day of trouble. There…

Spurgeon PS0910 EXPOSITION. Ignorance is worst when it amounts to ignorance of God, and knowledge is best when it exercises itself upon _the name_ of God. This most excellent knowledge…

Spurgeon PS0911 EXPOSITION. Being full of gratitude himself, our inspired author is eager to excite others to join the strain, and praise God in the same manner as he had…