_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._
This Psalm, composed, as Dr. Chandler thinks, after David was well
established on his throne, and settled in his new-built palace,
declares his pious resolution to govern first himself, and then his
court and his kingdom, with so much care, that the good might expect
all fav... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will sing of mercy and judgment_ It is doubtful whether David, in
thus determining to make _mercy_ and _judgment_ the subjects of his
song, intended the mercy which God had shown him, and the judgment
which God had executed on his enemies; or the mercy and judgment which
he himself purposed to di... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way_ I will manage my
affairs with wisdom and integrity; which are the two chief
qualifications requisite for all men, and peculiarly necessary in
princes, whose example is wont to have great influence on the morals
of their people, and who can with no digni... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes_ Namely, to look upon it
with approbation, or design to practise, countenance, or tolerate it.
If any ungodly or unjust thing be suggested to me, whatsoever specious
pretences it may be covered with, as some reason of state or worldly
advantage, I will ca... [ Continue Reading ]
_Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour_ Such as by secret and false
informations, and accusations of others, seek to gain my favour, and
to advance themselves by the ruin of others; _him will I cut off_ From
my family and court. _Him that hath a high look_, &c. Those who think
highly of themselves,... [ Continue Reading ]
_He that worketh deceit_ That uses any frauds or subtle artifice to
deceive, abuse, or wrong any of my people; _shall not dwell within my
house_ Though he may insinuate himself into my family, yet, as soon as
he is discovered, he shall be turned out of it. _He that telleth lies_
Either to defend and... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will early destroy all the wicked_ That is, all that are discovered
and convicted; the law shall have its course against them; and
incorrigible offenders shall suffer as it directs. _That I may cut off
all wicked doers from the city of the Lord_ “I will use my utmost
diligence to reform the whole... [ Continue Reading ]