Psalms 71:13

“Let them be confounded, etc.] (see <197002>Psalm 70:2); [and] consumed; like smoke; (see <193720>Psalm 37:20); as antichrist will be with the breath of Christ’s mouth, and the brightness of his coming, (<530208>2 Thessalonians 2:8); that are adversaries to my soul; that hated him with a diabolical hatred, as the devil hates the souls of men, and who has his name “Satan” from the word here used; all wicked men are Satans, full of enmity against God, and all good men; and such were David’s enemies, spiteful and malicious, and nothing would satisfy them but his life; let them be covered [with] reproach and dishonour; as with a garment: that seek my hurt; (see <193526>Psalm 35:26 109:18,19); as…”

“Let them be confounded and consumed - See the notes at the similar passage in Psalms 35:4. The sentiment in this verse is the same; the language is slightly varied. See also Psalms 40:14, where the same sentiment occurs. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Let them be: etc. "They shall be confounded," etc.. these are prophetic denunciations. Psa 71:24, Psa 6:10, Psa 35:4, Psa 35:26, Psa 40:14, Psa 40:15; Isa 41:11; Jer 20:11 covered: Psa 109:29, Psa 132:18; Pe1 5:5 Psalms 71:14”

“In view of Psa 40:15 ( Psa 70:3), Psa 35:4, Psa 35:26; Psa 109:29, and other passages, the reading of יכּלמוּ, with the Syriac, instead of יכלוּ in Psa 71:13 commends itself; but there are also other instances in this Psalm of a modification of the original passages, and the course of the thoughts is now climactic: confusion, ruin (cf. Ps 6:11), and in fact ruin accompanied by reproach and shame. This is the fate that the poet desires for his deadly foes. In prospect of this he patiently composes himself, Psa 71:14 (cf. 31:25); and when righteous retribution appears, he will find new matter and ground and motive for the praise of God in addition to all such occasion as he has hitherto had.…”