Chapter 11

Ps.11:1. At the end, O Osme, a psalm to David. The meaning of “osm ago” is spoken of in the sixth psalm by David about deliverance from an evil generation. This generation was under our Savior Jesus Christ; about him the Savior Himself said: “The men of Nineveh will arise... and condemn... this generation” (Matthew 12:41). Ps.11:2. Save me, Lord, for the venerable one has become impoverished: for the truth has fallen away from the sons of men. He says this, understanding all the evil intentions against our Savior; because the Jews, having abandoned the truth, presented only lies against Christ. Ps.11:3. Flattering lips in the heart, - because, calling Him teacher and good, they spoke differently about Him. Ps.11:4. The Lord will consume all flattering lips and lofty tongues. For is not the tongue eloquent? who dared to say to the Savior: “In what region are you doing this? And who is this region? (Mark 11:28)? Ps.11:5. Rekshya: Let us magnify our tongue, our lips are with us; Who is our Lord? It was as if they imagined that they had the power to say whatever they wanted against the Savior. And this: “Who is the Lord to us?” similar to what was said: “We do not know where this is from” (John 9:29). Ps.11:6. Passion for the sake of the poor He understands the poor and the poor in spirit; Hearing them sigh, he says, “I will rise again, I will rely on salvation, I will not be offended about it”, that is, I will make the saving teaching clear to everyone, I will arrange it in such a way that it will be heard everywhere. For indeed it was preached throughout the whole earth. Ps.11:7. The word of the Lord, the word is pure, the silver is kindled. The true words proclaimed about salvation are like silver refined many times in a furnace. The expression “septenary” is used instead of “many times,” for such an expression is common in divine Scripture. Ps.11:8. You, Lord, preserve us. You will protect us, because the wicked surround us and plot against our salvation; and these are the essence of resistive and crafty forces. Ps.11:9. Thou hast multiplied the sons of men according to Thy height. “Height” he calls strength, and “multiply” durability; Therefore, what has been said has this meaning: by Your power You have given us longevity and eternal life; because, after the saving resurrection, our life will stretch into endless centuries. Or by height he means that he made us similar to Himself, as much as this similarity is possible for a person. Or again: He made us worthy of His great care. You might be interested in: