Psalm 27:11 KJV,NLT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord - See the notes at Psalms 25:4-5.And lead me in a plain path - Margin, “a way of plainness.” That is, a straight or smooth path. In other words, he prayed that he might be enabled to act wisely and right; he desired that God would teach him what he should do.Because of mine enemies - Margin, “those which observe me.” The translation in the text expresses the true sense. The word which is used is derived from a verb that signifies “to twist; to twist together;” and then,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 27:11-12

Psalms 27:11-12. Teach me thy way What course I shall take to please thee, and to discharge my duty, and to save myself from ruin; and lead me in a plain path Of which see the note on Psalms 26:12; where the Hebrew words are the same; because of mine enemies That I may neither give them cause to open their mouths against me or religion, by my misconduct, nor fall into their hands by my folly, nor afford them any occasion of triumphing over me. Deliver me not over unto the will Hebrew,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 27:1-14

Psalms 26-28 Living uprightlyDavid appeals to God to support him against those who plot evil against him. God has done a work of grace in his life, and this causes him to hate the company of worthless people and make every effort to live the sort of life that pleases God (26:1-5). He desires righteousness, delights in worship, loves to spend hours in the house of God and enjoys telling others about God (6-8). He therefore asks that he will not suffer the same end as the wicked (9-10). Though... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 27:11

Teach = Point out, or Direct. enemies = those that observe me. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 27:11

"Teach me thy way, O Jehovah;And lead me in a plain path,Because of mine enemies,Deliver me not over to the will of my adversaries;For false witnesses are risen up against me,And such as breathe out cruelty.""Because of mine enemies" (Psalms 27:11). These do not appear to be enemies of the nation, but David's personal enemies, hence the conclusion of many that some internal disorder such as the rebellion of Absalom was the situation that precipitated this impassioned plea of David for... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:11

11. thy way—of providence. a plain path— ( :-). enemies—literally, "watchers for my fall" ( :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:1-14

Psalms 27Many of the psalms begin with a lament and end in trust. This one begins with trust, then sinks into a lament, and finally rises again to confidence in God. Themes in common with the preceding psalm include God’s tabernacle, dependence on the Lord, and hope in divine deliverance. This may be a royal psalm with features of a lament psalm. [Note: J. H. Eaton, Psalms, pp. 85-86; idem, Kingship and the Psalms, pp. 39-40.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:7-14

3. Prayer for speedy help 27:7-14 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:11-12

David needed directions from God since his enemies were trying to catch him. He feared they would falsely condemn him if the Lord allowed him to fall into their hands. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:1-14

This Ps. falls naturally into two parts, Psalms 27:1-6 and Psalms 27:7-14, which are in such marked contrast as to make it probable that here, as in Psalms 19, two independent poems have been combined. The one breathes a spirit of fearless and triumphant confidence in the face of hostile armies, while the other, though trustful, is the prayer of one in deep distress, orphaned and beset by false accusers. The warlike tone of Psalms 27:1-6 is in favour of ascribing them to David, and Psalms... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 27:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 27:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 27:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 27:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 27:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:1-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:7-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 27:11-12

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:1-14

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