Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 4. Out of the hand of the wicked ] Probably his unnatural son Absalom, called here [r rasha, the WICKED, because he had violated all laws, human and Divine.
The unrighteous and cruel man. ] Probably Ahithophel who was the iniquitous counsellor of a wicked and rebellious son.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-13 - David prays that he might never be made ashamed of dependence upon God With this petition every true believer may come boldly to the throne of grace. The gracious care of Divine providence in our birth and infancy should engage us to early piety. He that was our Help from our birth ought to be our Hope from our youth. Let none expect ease or comfor from the world. Those who love the Lord, often are hated an persecuted; men wondered at for their principles and conduct; but the Lord has been their strong refuge. The faithful servants of God may be assured that he will not cast them off in old age, nor forsake the when their strength fails.
Original Hebrew אלהי430 פלטני6403 מיד3027 רשׁע7563 מכף3709 מעול5765 וחומץ׃2556
