"To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon (a) Alamoth." God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in (b) trouble. (a) Which was either a musical instrument or a solemn tune, to which this psalm was sung. (b) In all manner of troubles God shows his speedy mercy and power... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore will not we (c) fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; (c) That is, we will not be overcome with fear.... [ Continue Reading ]
[Though] the waters thereof (d) roar [and] be troubled, [though] the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. (d) Though the afflictions rage, yet the rivers of God's mercies bring sufficient comfort to his.... [ Continue Reading ]
[There is] a (e) river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy [place] of the tabernacles of the most High. (e) The river of Shiloh, which passed through Jerusalem: meaning, though the defence seems small, yet if God has appointed it, it is sufficient.... [ Continue Reading ]
God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] (f) right early. (f) Always when need requires.... [ Continue Reading ]
The LORD of hosts [is] (g) with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge. Selah. (g) They are assured that God can and will defend his Church from all dangers and enemies.... [ Continue Reading ]
Come, behold the works of the LORD, (h) what desolations he hath made in the earth. (h) That is, how often he has destroyed his enemies, and delivered his people.... [ Continue Reading ]
Be (i) still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. (i) He warns them who persecute the Church to cease their cruelty: for also they will feel that God is too strong for them against whom they fight.... [ Continue Reading ]