_The Psalmist voweth perpetual praises to God: he exhorteth not to trust in man. God for his power, justice, mercy, and kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted._ THESE five last psalms are particularly stiled _the Hallelujahs,_ because they both begin and end with that word. The Vulgate, LXX, and oth... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS THOUGHTS PERISH— _His projects perish._ Mudge. "All the designs which he had formed in favour of his dependants are frustrated and disappointed.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD OPENETH THE EYES, &C.— Illuminates their minds; or even restores their natural sight, when it is defective and weak; or, when perfectly gone, and there are no hopes of human cure. But this part of the psalm was most exactly and literally fulfilled in our Lord Jesus Christ, when he came to g... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT THE WAY, &C.— _The way—he will overthrow._ Mudge. Their steps shall be perplexed and puzzled, so that they shall stumble and fall, and all their projects be defeated. REFLECTIONS.—1st, David's heart overflowed with gratitude, and therefore his lips were filled with praise. He could say, with dee... [ Continue Reading ]