This psalm is entitled simply “of David,” or “by David” -
לדוד _l__e__dâvid_. In the original title there is no
intheation, as in Psalms 3:1; Psalms 4:1; Psalms 7;...
In the preceding Psalm the Psalmist found relief and hope in the
presence of high-handed iniquity by the contemplation of the
inexhaustible lovingkindness of God. Here he assumes the character of
a te...
XXXVII.
This psalm is mainly composed of quotations and adaptations from older
writings, especially the Book of Proverbs (see notes _passim_)_,_
which are strung together with no other art than that s...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 37
[A PSALM] OF DAVID. This psalm, it is very probable, was written at
the same time, and upon the same occasion, with the former; and
describes the different states of good and...
_A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._
The design of this Psalm, which was written by David in his old age,
is to vindicate the providence of God, and satisfy the minds of men
with respect to the seeming inequality...
HEADING.
A Psalm of David.
This Psalm is another one that is based on the Hebrew alphabet, with
each stanza beginning with a different letter commencing at aleph, and
follows a 6 6 5 5 pattern (22 l...