_A.M. 3294. B.C. 710._ It as uncertain who was the author of this Psalm, but it was evidently designed for the encouragement and consolation of God's church and people, in all ages, against the plots and malice of their enemies. The contents of it, says Henry, “may be summed up in those words of th... [ Continue Reading ]
_They that trust in the Lord_ Who depend upon his care, and devote themselves to his honour; _shall be as mount Zion_ Which is firm, as a mountain supported by providence, and much more so as a _holy mountain_, supported by promise; _which cannot be removed_ Or, _overthrown_, by any winds or storms,... [ Continue Reading ]
_As the mountains are round about Jerusalem_ Defending it, not only from stormy winds and tempests, the force of which these mountains broke, but from the assaults of its enemies. And such a defence is God's providence to his people. His protection is _round about_ them on every side, and is constan... [ Continue Reading ]
_For the rod of the wicked_ Their power and authority; _shall not rest_ Not continue long; _upon the lot of the righteous_ Upon the habitation and persons of good men. _Lest the righteous put forth their hands_, &c. Lest, through human infirmity, and the great weight or long continuance of their tro... [ Continue Reading ]
_Do good unto those that be good_ As thou hast promised to keep thy people from evil, (Psalms 125:3,) be pleased, also, to vouchsafe unto them those blessings which will be good for them. Deal well with those that are truly good, and reward the fidelity of _them that are upright in their hearts_ Who... [ Continue Reading ]