ABIDE] RV 'sojourn.' The worshipper is conceived as the guest of God. TABERNACLE] lit. 'tent,' the kind of structure prepared by David for the ark. THY HOLY HILL] Mt. Zion, viewed as God's dwelling-place, and specially consecrated first by the presence of the ark, and afterwards by Solomon's Temple.... [ Continue Reading ]
In this Ps. we have a fine summary of the essentials of OT. piety. It sets forth the character and conduct required in the worshipper for acceptance with God. The occasion of its composition may have been the bringing of the ark to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:17). Cp. with the whole Ps. Isaiah 33:14; Isai... [ Continue Reading ]
IN HIS HEART] Emphasis is laid on inward sincerity as well as on outward integrity.... [ Continue Reading ]
BACKBITETH] RV 'slandereth.' TAKETH UP A REPROACH] The phrase refers to receiving and repeating what is to another's discredit.... [ Continue Reading ]
_He that_ SWEARETH TO _his own_ HURT, AND CHANGETH NOT] A truly upright man will keep his word even to his own disadvantage.... [ Continue Reading ]
USURY] was forbidden by the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 25:36; Deuteronomy 23:19) as inconsistent with the kindly spirit of brotherhood among Israelites. Interest was allowed to be taken from foreigners. The absence of greed and exaction is what the Psalmist commends. NOR TAKETH REWARD AGAINST THE INNOCEN... [ Continue Reading ]