Psalms 55:3

“Because of the voice of the enemy, etc.] Of Absalom, as Arama; or of Ahithophel, who gave out he would smite the king only, (<101702>2 Samuel 17:2); and so of any spiritual enemy, as sin, Satan, and the world, when they threaten dominion and tyranny; and of the Scribes and Pharisees reproaching Christ, as being a Samaritan, and having a devil, and doing his miracles by his assistance; menacing, insulting, and triumphing over him, when on the cross; because of the oppression of the wicked; of Absalom or Ahithophel, as Arama; who conspired against David, and obliged him to quit his palace, and the city of Jerusalem; and is applicable to the troubles which surround the people of God, from every…”

“oppression--literally, "persecution." they . . . iniquity--literally, "they make evil doings slide upon me."”

“Because of the voice of the enemy - He now states the cause of his troubles. He had been, and was, unjustly treated by others. The particular idea in the word “voice” here is, that he was suffering from slanderous reproaches; from assaults which had been made on his character. He was charged with evil conduct, and the charge was made in such a manner that he could not meet it. The result was, that a series of calamities had come upon him which was quite overwhelming. Because of the oppression of the wicked - The word here rendered “oppression” occurs nowhere else. The verb from which it is derived occurs twice, Amos 2:13 : “Behold, I am “pressed” under you as a cart is “pressed” that is full…”

“Voice - Their clamours and threats, and slanders. Cast - They lay many crimes to my charge. Psalms 55:4”

“oppression: Psa 12:5, Psa 54:3, Psa 73:8; Lam 3:34-36 for they: Psa 27:12, Psa 35:11; Sa2 15:3, Sa2 16:7, Sa2 16:8, Sa2 19:19; Mat 26:59 Psalms 55:4”