_A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060._ We learn from the title of this Psalm that it was a prayer of David when he was in the cave, most probably the cave of Adullam, whither he fled when he was in danger, both from Saul and from the Philistines, 1 Samuel 22:1. He complains of finding no help in his straits, dang... [ Continue Reading ]
_I cried unto the Lord_, &c. Hebrew, אזעק, _I will cry unto the Lord_ The words express the resolution he formed, when all human help failed, to have recourse again, as he often had had before, unto God in prayer, whom he had repeatedly made his _refuge and strength_, and found to be his _present he... [ Continue Reading ]
_When my spirit was overwhelmed within me_ And ready to sink under the burden of grief and fear: when I was quite at a loss what steps to take, and almost ready to despair; _then thou knewest my path_ That is, practically, so as to direct me what way I should take, in order that I might escape Saul... [ Continue Reading ]
_I looked on my right hand_, &c. The place where the patron, or assistant used to stand; _but there was no man_ Namely, in Saul's court or camp: none of my former relations, friends or acquaintance; _that would know me_ Own me, or show any respect or kindness to me. The verb, in the first clause of... [ Continue Reading ]
_I cried_, rather _I cry, unto thee, O Lord_ Thou knowest me and carest for me, when no one else will, and wilt not fail me nor forsake me when men do. _Thou art my refuge and my portion_ Thou only art both my refuge to defend me from all evil, and my portion to supply me with all the good which I n... [ Continue Reading ]
_Attend unto my cry_, &c. O let my importunate cry prevail for some relief; which will come most seasonably in this exceeding great necessity; _for I am brought very low_ And if thou do not help me I shall quite sink. _Deliver me from my persecutors_ Either tie their hands, or turn their hearts; bre... [ Continue Reading ]