_A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023._ This Psalm, being without a title, and very similar to the former, is thought by many to be a continuation of it. The author acknowledges the continued series of God's goodness to him, even from his birth, and implores him not to leave him now in his old age to the malice of... [ Continue Reading ]
_In thee, O Lord_, &c. See notes on Psalms 31:1. _Thou hast given commandment to save me_ By which he understands God's purpose and promise, and his providence watching to execute them, all which are as powerful as a command.... [ Continue Reading ]
_I am a wonder to many_ Hebrew, כמופת, _chemopeth, as a prodigy_, or _monster_, that is, as a _frightful spectacle_, which they are afraid to come near. Green renders it, as _a gazing-stock to the multitude._ This David was, on account of his many and sore calamities, and perhaps, also, because of h... [ Continue Reading ]
_Let my mouth be filled with thy praise_ Give me occasion to multiply praises to thee for delivering me out of my present distress. _Cast me not off in my old age_ When I am most feeble, and most need thy help, and am one that is grown old in thy service. _For mine enemies lay wait for my soul_, &c.... [ Continue Reading ]
_But I will hope continually_ Although in the greatest straits and difficulties; _and will yet praise thee more and more_ For which I know thou wilt yet give me abundant occasion. _My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness_ Thy truth, justice, and mercy, manifested in all thy dispensations toward... [ Continue Reading ]
_O God, thou hast taught me from my youth_ By the instruction of my parents, by thy word and Spirit enlightening and convincing me, and also by my own experience, namely, concerning thy righteousness last mentioned, the wondrous effects whereof I have received and declared from time to time. Observe... [ Continue Reading ]
_Now also when I am old, &c., forsake me not_ Do not abandon the care of me when I need it most: but continue the same kindness to me in my declining years which I experienced when I was a youth. Those that have been taught of God from their youth, and have made it the business of their lives to hon... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy righteousness also is very high_ Most eminent and evident, as high things are; and that which thou hast in righteousness done for thy people is very great. God's righteousness, here intended, includes the rectitude of his nature; the equity of his providential dispensations; the righteous laws... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thou, who hast showed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again_ I never was in such straits and distresses, (and yet I have been in such as were very great and sore,) but I found relief in thee; and therefore I doubt not but thou wilt now revive and restore me, though all men give me up f... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will also praise thee_, &c. And then surely I shall be no less forward to bless thee than thou art to bestow thy benefits on me. _My lips shall greatly rejoice, and my soul_, &c. It is not possible to express the joy wherewith, not merely my lips, but my heart and soul shall sing triumphant songs... [ Continue Reading ]