_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ The matter of this Psalm sufficiently shows that the author of it was conflicting with great difficulties and oppositions, in the midst of which, after looking to different quarters for help, he at last turns his eyes heavenward, and encourages himself by a consideration of... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills_ To Zion and Moriah, called the holy mountains, Psalms 87:1, the hills on which the tabernacle or temple stood, where were the ark of the covenant, the oracle, and the altars. I will have an eye to the special presence of God in his church, and with his peopl... [ Continue Reading ]
_He will not suffer thy foot to be moved_ To wit, so as to fall into mischief. He speaks, as it were, from God to himself, but, withal, to the encouragement of all good men. _He that keepeth thee will not slumber _ Will not overlook nor neglect any thing which is necessary for thy preservation. _The... [ Continue Reading ]