_David praiseth God for his deliverances: he exhorteth others to praise him by the example of God's dealing with him._ A Psalm _and_ Song, _at_ the dedication of the house of David. _TITLE._ שׁיר מזמור _MIZMOR SHIIR. A PSALM AND SONG,_ &C.— This excellent composition is well suited to the occasion... [ Continue Reading ]
THOU HAST HEALED ME— The original verb רפא _rapa_ is used either for the healing of bodily disorders, Psalms 103:3 or to denote the happy alteration of any person's affairs, either in public or private life, by the removal of any kind of distress, personal or national. Psalms 107:20. Isaiah 19:22. S... [ Continue Reading ]
GIVE THANKS AT THE REMEMBRANCE OF HIS HOLINESS— The _holiness_ of God here refers particularly to his truth and faithfulness to his promises, which argues the rectitude and sanctity of his nature. Of this David had the highest and most comfortable assurance, God having at last brought him to the thr... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR HIS ANGER ENDURETH BUT A MOMENT— There is but a _moment in his anger; life and happiness in his favour: weeping may come to lodge with us in the evening, but singing shall dwell with us in the morning._ The accomplishment of God's promises must, as to the season of it, be left to the disposal of... [ Continue Reading ]
AND IN MY PROSPERITY I SAID— There should not be a full stop at the end of the 6th verse, but after the words _stand strong_ in the 7th; where the next period should begin, _Thou didst hide thy face; I was troubled._ The word שׁלו _shalev_ rendered _prosperity,_ denotes peace and tranquillity, arisi... [ Continue Reading ]
WHAT PROFIT, &C.— _What gain can there be by my blood? When I go down into the pit, can my dust praise thee? Can it declare thy faithfulness?_ There is a propriety in asking, _Shall the dust praise thee?_ when the body goes down and moulders in the grave, which does not immediately appear in the com... [ Continue Reading ]
TO THE END THAT MY GLORY, &C.— The Philistines had invaded David soon after his establishment on the throne, and before he had taken possession of his new-built palace; so that he was engaged in fresh difficulties, and could not enjoy the tranquillity which he promised himself. In this unexpected ex... [ Continue Reading ]