_A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060._ The occasion of this Psalm was David's deep and long-continued distress. He complains to God of his delaying to help him, 1, 2. Prays for support and comfort, 3, 4. Declares his trust in God, and promises to give thanks for his goodness, 5, 6.... [ Continue Reading ]
_How long wilt thou forget_ That is, neglect or disregard; _me, O Lord? for ever?_ Shall it be during my whole life? _How long wilt thou hide thy face?_ Withdraw thy favour and assistance? _How long shall I take counsel_, &c. How long shall I be in such perplexities and anxieties of mind, not knowin... [ Continue Reading ]
_Lighten mine eyes_ Because I find my own counsels insufficient, do thou enlighten my mind, and guide me by thy counsel into the right way of obtaining thy merciful help. Or, he means, Do thou revive, and comfort, and deliver me from the darkness of death, which is ready to come upon me, and to clos... [ Continue Reading ]
_He hath dealt bountifully with me_ Either, 1st, In giving me that support and assurance of his favour which I enjoy at the present; or 2d, In giving me gracious promises of the deliverance and help which I expect; it being a common thing for David and other prophets to speak of future deliverances... [ Continue Reading ]