_A.M. 2946. B.C. 1058._ The psalmist prays to God for protection, Psalms 54:1; Psalms 54:2. Represents his danger from lawless and oppressive men, who sought after his life, Psalms 54:3. Encourages himself by faith and hope in God, Psalms 54:4; Psalms 54:5. Declares his resolution to render a sacri... [ Continue Reading ]
_Save me by thy name_ That is, by thy own strength, as the next words explain it, because I have no other refuge. Or, _for thy name_, for thy own glory, which is concerned in my deliverance. _And judge me _ Give sentence for me, or plead my cause. _For strangers are risen up against me_ The Ziphites... [ Continue Reading ]
_Behold, God is my helper_ Consider it, and see the vanity of all your wicked practices against me. _The Lord is with them that uphold my soul_ He fights for them, and on my behalf, and therefore against all mine enemies. _He shall reward evil to mine enemies_ He shall bring upon themselves the misc... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will freely sacrifice_, &c. Not by constraint, as many do, because they are obliged to do it, and cannot neglect it without shame and inconvenience to themselves; but with a willing and cheerful mind, which thou lovest in and above all sacrifices. _I will praise thy name, for it is good _ Thy nam... [ Continue Reading ]