Psalms 58:5
“Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers,.... Or "that use enchantments", to enchant serpents, by muttering…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers - The word rendered “charmers” - לחשׁ lachash - means properly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 58:1-5
We have reason to think that this psalm refers to the malice of Saul and his janizaries against David, because it bears…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Psalms 58:4-5
They are not only insidious and venomous as serpents, but obstinately oppose all attempts to control them; like the deaf…