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Psalms 140:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 140:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Psalms 140:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 140

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah
6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
7O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O Jehovah, the desires of the wicked; Further not his evil device, [lest] they exalt themselves. Selah
9As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: Let them be cast into the fire, Into deep pits, whence they shall not rise.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, etc.] Temporal and spiritual, which he was able to effect; the mighty God and mighty Saviour: and this encouraged David to believe he should have deliverance; and this secured, confirmed, and established it to him; and to which he was the more induced by what experience he had had of the divine goodness to him, as follows: thou hast covered my head in the day of battle; with the helmet of salvation, as Kimchi, Aben Ezra, and Arama observe; which, in a spiritual sense, is to a believer the hope of salvation, (<490617>Ephesians 6:17) (<520508>1 Thessalonians 5:8); a defensive weapon to him; and protects him while he is engaging with his spiritual…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“O God the Lord ... - literally, “Yahweh, Lord, the strength of my salvation” The word rendered “God,” in the original, is יהוה Yahweh. The address is to Yahweh as the Lord; that is, as the supreme Ruler - who presides over all things. Him the psalmist acknowledged as “his” Lord and Ruler. The phrase “the strength of my salvation” means the strength or power on which my safety depends. I have no other hope of deliverance but in thee. Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle - Thou hast been a shield unto me. Literally, “In the day of arms,” or of armor, 1 Kings 10:25; Ezekiel 39:9-10. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“140:7 The expression Sovereign Lord comes from combining the name Yahweh with the title Adonai (Master). See also 68:20; 69:6; 71:16; 73:28; 109:21; 141:8.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the strength: Psa 18:1, Psa 18:2, Psa 18:35, Psa 27:1, Psa 28:7, Psa 28:8, Psa 59:17, Psa 62:2, Psa 62:7, Psa 89:26, Psa 95:1; Deu 33:27-29; Isa 12:2 thou hast covered: Psa 144:10; Sa1 17:36, Sa1 17:37, Sa1 17:45-51; Sa2 8:6, Sa2 8:14 Psalms 140:8”
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