Psalm 34:16

PLUS

 

EXPOSITION

Verse 16. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil. God is not indifferent to the deeds of sinners, but he sets his face against them, as we say, being determined that they shall have no countenance and support, but shall be thwarted and defeated. He is determinately resolved that the ungodly shall not prosper; he sets himself with all his might to overthrow them. To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. He will stamp out their fires, their honour shall be turned into shame, their names forgotten or accursed. Utter destruction shall be the lot of all the ungodly.

 

EXPLANATORY NOTES AND QUAINT SAYINGS

Verse 15-17. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. See Psalms on "Psalms 34:15" for further information.

 

HINTS FOR PASTORS AND LAYPERSONS

Verse 16. The evil man checkmated in life, and forgotten in death.