Psalms 35:5

Let them be as chaff before the wind,.... As they are; see Psa 1:4;

and let the angel of the Lord chase them; either a good angel, who is the Lord's, his creature that ministers unto him, and is…

Let them be as chaff before the wind - As chaff is driven away in winnowing grain. See the notes at Psa 1:4. And let the angel of the Lord chase them - Drive them away, or scatter them. Angels are…

In these verses we have,

I. David's representation of his case to God, setting forth the restless rage and malice of his persecutors. He was God's servant, expressly appointed by him to be what he…

Let them be as chaff before the wind,

The angel of Jehovah thrusting them down.

Let their way be all dark and slippery,

The angel of Jehovah pursuing them.

A terrible picture of a pell-mell rout.…