_David describeth a citizen of Zion._ A Psalm of David. _TITLE._— לדוד מזמור _mizmor ledavid._ It is not known with any certainty when David composed this Psalm. Bishop Patrick thinks that it was upon his bringing the ark to mount Sion, 2 Samuel 6., or upon his being restored to it again, after ha... [ Continue Reading ]
HE THAT WALKETH UPRIGHTLY— _He that walketh steadily uniform._ Mudge. The word צדק _tsedek_ rendered _righteousness,_ signifies not only those duties which strict justice requires from man to man, but likewise all those kind and benevolent offices, which, though not commanded in the law, are the orn... [ Continue Reading ]
NOR TAKETH UP A REPROACH, &C.— _Nor throweth a disgrace upon his neighbour:_ namely, by dishonouring his wife or daughter. I understand it so, says Mr. Mudge, for two reasons; one, that the common translation comes too near the meaning of the first clause of this verse; the second, that otherwise so... [ Continue Reading ]
HE THAT SWEARETH TO HIS OWN HURT, AND CHANGETH NOT— The greatest temptation to the breach of oaths and promises to others, is, when the performance of them brings mischief on ourselves; for then is the trial of a man's virtue; and not when he designs either to gain, or not to lose any thing by it. I... [ Continue Reading ]
HE THAT PUTTETH NOT OUT HIS MONEY TO USURY— See Deuteronomy 23:19. The next clause seems plainly to shew, that exorbitant and excessive usury is here more immediately pointed at. REFLECTIONS.—The former Psalm described that desperate corruption of fallen man, which rendered him unfit for communion... [ Continue Reading ]