My soul — Of me: the soul being commonly put for the person. In God — God hath utterly forsaken him. Selah — This word is no where used but in this poetical book, and in the song of Habakkuk. Probably it was a musical note, directing the singer either to lift up his voice, to make a pause, or to len... [ Continue Reading ]
A shield — My defence. My glory — Thou hast formerly given, and wilt farther give occasion of glorying in thy power and favour. Lifter up — Thou wilt restore me to my former power and dignity.... [ Continue Reading ]
His hill — Out of heaven, so called, Psalms 15:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Slept — Securely, casting all my cares upon God. Awaked — After a sweet and undisturbed sleep.... [ Continue Reading ]
Cheek bone — Which implies contempt and reproach. Teeth — Their strength and the instruments of their cruelty. He compares them to wild beasts.... [ Continue Reading ]