PSALM 142 Either that of Adullam, 1SA 22, or that of En-gedi, 1SA 24. There he meditated this Psalm, which afterwards he more accurately composed and committed to writing. David, finding help no where in his straits and afflictions, PSALMS 142:1, crieth and comforteth himself in prayer to God, PSALM... [ Continue Reading ]
I POURED OUT; I did it fully, and fervently, and confidently.... [ Continue Reading ]
THOU KNEWEST, to wit, practically, so as to direct me to it. MY PATH; what paths I should choose whereby I might escape Saul, when I fled hither and thither in deserts, and mountains, and woods; and which way I should get out of his hands when he and all his men were at the cave's mouth, which passe... [ Continue Reading ]
RIGHT HAND; the place where the patron or assistant used to stand. See PSALMS 16:8, PSALMS 109:31 121:5. NO MAN, to wit, in Saul's court or camp; none of my former acquaintance, and friends. and relations. KNOW ME; own me, or show any respect or kindness to me. FOR MY SOUL; or, _for my life_, to wit... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou only art both my refuge to defend me from all evil, and MY PORTION to supply me with all the good which I need and desire. IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING; even in this life, wherein I doubt not to see God's goodness, as he said, PSALMS 27:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
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BRING MY SOUL OUT OF PRISON; bring me safe out of this cave, wherein I am imprisoned, and set me at perfect liberty. SHALL COMPASS ME ABOUT; shall flock to me from all parts, partly out of curiosity to see such a spectacle and miracle of God's power and mercy; and partly to rejoice and bless God wit... [ Continue Reading ]