PSALM 131 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm seems to have been composed by David during Saul's persecution. when be was charged with boundless ambition, and a greedy affectation of the royal throne, and that he sought it by wicked practices against Saul's life and dignity. And for his own just vindication he... [ Continue Reading ]
When my mind was provoked to irregular practices, either by my own corrupt heart, or by Saul's implacable rage and tyranny, or by the solicitation of any of my followers, as 1SA 24,1SA 26, I restrained and subdued all such evil motions. AS A CHILD THAT IS WEANED OF HIS MOTHER, either, 1. As void of... [ Continue Reading ]
Let all Israelites learn by my example to commit themselves to God in well-doing, and to fix all their hope and trust upon him alone.... [ Continue Reading ]