Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 140:6

1. The language of assurance.

2. The plea for acceptance in prayer.

Verses 6-7. David comforted himself,

1. In his interest in God: "I said...thou art my God."

2. In his access to God: he had leave to speak to him, and might expect an answer of peace: "Hear", etc.

3. In the assurance he had of help from God, and happiness in him (Ps 140:7).

4. In the experience he had formerly of God's care of him: "Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle." —Matthew Henry.

Verses 6-8. Three arguments to be pleaded in a prayer for protection.

1. The believer's covenanted property in God. "I said... thou art my God."

2. The past mercies of God. "Thou hast covered", etc.

3. The impropriety of the wicked being encouraged in their wickedness, Ps 140:8. —J. F.

Verses 6-12. The Consolations of the Believer in Time of Trouble.

1. What he can say.

2. What he can remember.

3. What he is assured of.

Verses 6-7, 12-13. Times of Assault, Slander, and Temptation should be special times of Prayer and Faith. David here makes prominent five things.

1. Possession asserted. a) The Possession: "My God." Opposed to idols. Beloved by self. b) The Claim published. c) The Witness selected. Secret. Sacred. Searching. d) The Occasion chosen.

2. Petition presented. a) His prayers were frequent. b) His prayers were full of meaning. c) His prayers were meant for God. d) His prayers needed divine attention.

3. Preservation experienced. a) God had been his Armour bearer. b) God had guarded his most vital part. c) God had saved him. d) God's strength had been displayed.

4. Protection expected. a) God is a righteous Judge. b) God is a compassionate Friend. c) God is a well known Guardian.

5. Praise predicted. a) Praise assured by gratitude. b) Praise expressed by words. c) Praise implied by confidence. d) Praise practised by communion.