Psalms 140:10

Let burning coals fall upon them,.... From heaven, as the Targum, Aben Ezra, and Kimchi, by way of explanation; alluding to the burning of Sodom and Gomorrah with fire from thence: and may design both…

Let burning coals fall upon them - Let them be punished, “as if” burning coals were poured upon them. See Psa 11:6, note; Psa 18:12-13, notes; Psa 120:4, note. Let them be cast into the fire -…

Here is the believing foresight David had,

I. Of the shame and confusion of persecutors.

1. Their disappointment. This he prays for (Psa 140:8), that their lusts might not be gratified, their lust of…

Let the fate of Sodom overtake these defiant offenders! Possibly we should read, comparing Psa 11:6, May he rain hot coals upon them! may he cast them into the fire!

deep pits A word of uncertain…