PSALM III _David complains, in great distress, of the number of his_ _enemies, and the reproaches they cast on him, as one forsaken_ _of God_, 1, 2; _is confident, notwithstanding, that God will be his protector_, 3; _mentions his prayers and supplications, and how God heard him_, 4, 5; _de... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:2. _NO HELP FOR HIM IN GOD._] These were some of the _reproaches_ of his enemies, _Shimei_ and others: "He is now down, and he shall never be able to rise. God alone can save him from these his enemies; but God has visibly cast him off." These reproaches deeply affected his heart; an... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:3. _THOU, O LORD_, ART _A SHIELD_] As a _shield_ covers and defends the body from the strokes of an adversary, so wilt thou cover and defend me from them that rise up against me. _THE LIFTER UP OF MINE HEAD._] Thou wilt restore me to the _state_ from which my enemies have cast me dow... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:4. _I CRIED UNTO THE LORD WITH MY VOICE_] He was exposed to much danger, and therefore he had need of _fervour_. _HE HEARD ME_] Notwithstanding my enemies said, and my friends feared, that there _was no help for me in my God_; yet _he heard me_ _out of his holy hill. Selah: mark this... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:5. _I LAID ME DOWN AND SLEPT_] He who knows that he has God for his Protector may go quietly and confidently to his bed, not fearing the _violence of the fire_, the _edge of the sword_, the _designs of wicked men_, nor the _influence of malevolent spirits_. _I AWAKED_] Though humanly... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:6. _I WILL NOT BE AFRAID OF TEN THOUSANDS_] Strength and numbers are nothing against the omnipotence of God. He who has made God his refuge certainly has no cause to fear.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:7. _ARISE, O LORD_] Though he knew that God had undertaken his defence, yet he knew that his continued protection depended on his continual prayer and faith. God never ceases to help as long as we pray. When our hands hang down, and we restrain prayer before him, we may then justly fe... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 3:8. _SALVATION_ BELONGETH _UNTO THE LORD_] It is God alone who saves. He is the fountain whence help and salvation come; and to him alone the praise of all saved souls is due. His blessing is upon his people. Those who are saved from the power and the guilt of sin are his people. His m... [ Continue Reading ]