Psalms 28:4

“Give them according to their deeds, etc.] According to the demerit of them, which is death, even death eternal; and according to the wickedness of their endeavours; for though wicked men do not always succeed; yet their want of success does not excuse their wickedness; give them after the work of their hands; (see <550414>2 Timothy 4:14); render to them their desert; what their iniquities, in thought, word, and deed, deserve: such petitions are not contrary to that Christian charity which the Gospel recommends; nor do they savour of a spirit of revenge, which is condemned by the word of God; for it should be observed, that these things are said with respect to men given up to a reprobate…”

“The imprecation is justified in Psa 28:5. The force of the passage is greatly enhanced by the accumulation of terms describing their sin. endeavours--points out their deliberate sinfulness.”

“Give them according to their deeds - Deal righteously with them. Recompense them as they deserve. And according to the wickedness of their endeavours - Their designs; their works; their plans. Give them after the work of their hands - Reward them according to what they do. Render to them their desert - A just recompense. This whole verse is a prayer that God would deal “justly” with them. There is no evidence that there is anything of vindictiveness or malice in the prayer. In itself considered, there is no impropriety in praying that “justice” may be done to the violators of law. See the general introduction, section 6. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Give: Psa 5:10, Psa 59:12, Psa 59:13, Psa 69:22-24; Jer 18:21-23; Ti2 4:14; Rev 18:6 and: Psa 2:1-5, Psa 21:10; Eze 38:10 the work: Psa 62:12, Psa 103:10, Psa 109:17-21, Psa 103:3, Psa 103:4; Rom 2:6-8, Rom 11:22 render: Ezr 9:13 Psalms 28:5”