_David prayeth for favour in judgment: he complaineth of his griefs: he strengtheneth his faith by meditation and prayer: he prayeth for grace, for deliverance, for sanctification, and for destruction of his enemies._ A Psalm of David. _TITLE._ לדוד מזמור _MIZMOR LEDAVID._— This psalm is thought t... [ Continue Reading ]
ENTER NOT INTO JUDGMENT— That is, "Do not call me to a rigorous account for my sins; (See 2 Samuel 12:9; 2 Samuel 12:11.) which have justly brought these troubles upon me." _Be justified;_ namely, if thou shouldst proceed according to the rigour of thy law.... [ Continue Reading ]
HE HATH MADE ME TO DWELL IN DARKNESS— _He maketh me to lie close in dark places._ The original word מחשׁכים _macheshakkim,_ properly signifies _dark places,_ and every where means the dark caverns of the earth, where, he complains in this and the preceding clause, his enemies forced him to hide hims... [ Continue Reading ]
I REMEMBER THE DAYS OF OLD— i.e. "But still, upon a more sedate reflection, I consider not only what thou hast done for me during the persecutions of Saul; but also that long before, in my younger days, thou deliveredst me from the greatest dangers." See 1 Samuel 17:34; 1 Samuel 17:58.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY SOUL THIRTIETH AFTER THEE, &C.— _My soul is as a thirsty land for thee._ Mudge.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE MORNING— i.e. Speedily, early; and so it is well rendered, Psalms 90:14. See Psalms 46:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
THY SPIRIT IS GOOD; LEAD ME INTO THE LAND OF UPRIGHTNESS— _Let thy good Spirit lead me through plain ground._ Mudge: Who observes, "I have translated it so, as the clause before leads to this sense; and there is an expression much the same, Psalms 27:11 in which he prays God to conduct him in a _pla... [ Continue Reading ]
CUT OFF— Or, _Shall thou cut off._ REFLECTIONS.—1st, When we are in trouble, God permits us to pour our sorrows into his bosom. 1. The Psalmist begs an audience to his prayers, and pleads, as the ground of his hope, God's _faithfulness_ to his promises, and his _righteousness;_ or his grace and me... [ Continue Reading ]