Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com
God - The author and matter of all my praises.
Psalms 109:4
psa 109:4
Adversaries - They requite my love with enmity, as it is explained Psa 109:5.
Psalms 109:6
psa 109:6
A wicked man - Who will rule him with rigour and cruelty. Satan - To accuse him; for this was the place and posture of accusers in the Jewish courts.
Psalms 109:7
psa 109:7
Sin - Because it is not from his heart.
Psalms 109:10
psa 109:10
Desolate places - Into which they are fled for fear and shame.
Psalms 109:11
psa 109:11
Catch - Heb. ensnare, take away not only by oppression but also by cunning artificers. Stranger - Who hath no right to his goods.
Psalms 109:17
psa 109:17
Delighted not - In desiring and promoting the welfare of others.
Psalms 109:18
psa 109:18
Garment - Which a man wears constantly. Like water - Water in the cavity of the belly, between the bowels, is almost certain death. And oil soaking into any of the bones, will soon utterly destroy it.
Psalms 109:20
psa 109:20
That speak evil against my soul - With design to take away my life.
Psalms 109:21
psa 109:21
Is good - Above the mercy of all the creatures.
Psalms 109:23
psa 109:23
When - Towards the evening, when the sun is setting. The locust - Which is easily driven away with every wind.