_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ This Psalm, composed, as Dr. Chandler thinks, after David was well established on his throne, and settled in his new-built palace, declares his pious resolution to govern first himself, and then his court and his kingdom, with so much care, that the good might expect all fav... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will sing of mercy and judgment_ It is doubtful whether David, in thus determining to make _mercy_ and _judgment_ the subjects of his song, intended the mercy which God had shown him, and the judgment which God had executed on his enemies; or the mercy and judgment which he himself purposed to di... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way_ I will manage my affairs with wisdom and integrity; which are the two chief qualifications requisite for all men, and peculiarly necessary in princes, whose example is wont to have great influence on the morals of their people, and who can with no digni... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes_ Namely, to look upon it with approbation, or design to practise, countenance, or tolerate it. If any ungodly or unjust thing be suggested to me, whatsoever specious pretences it may be covered with, as some reason of state or worldly advantage, I will ca... [ Continue Reading ]
_Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour_ Such as by secret and false informations, and accusations of others, seek to gain my favour, and to advance themselves by the ruin of others; _him will I cut off_ From my family and court. _Him that hath a high look_, &c. Those who think highly of themselves,... [ Continue Reading ]
_He that worketh deceit_ That uses any frauds or subtle artifice to deceive, abuse, or wrong any of my people; _shall not dwell within my house_ Though he may insinuate himself into my family, yet, as soon as he is discovered, he shall be turned out of it. _He that telleth lies_ Either to defend and... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will early destroy all the wicked_ That is, all that are discovered and convicted; the law shall have its course against them; and incorrigible offenders shall suffer as it directs. _That I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord_ “I will use my utmost diligence to reform the whole... [ Continue Reading ]