_A.M. 2946. B.C. 1058._ This Psalm is similar to the preceding, and was composed on a like occasion, namely, when David was in great danger from his enemies. And he observes the same method in the composition of it as in the former. He begins with prayer and complaint, though not without hope, Psal... [ Continue Reading ]
_Be merciful unto me, O God_ Thus the psalmist prays, and looks to God for help, when surrounded with enemies: and he repeats his petition because of the greatness of his danger, and through the fervency of his spirit in his request, withal implying that his whole hope and trust was in God's mercy.... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will cry unto God_ For succour and relief; _most high_ To whom there is none superior or equal; and unto whom, therefore, I will continually commend myself; _unto God that performeth all things for me _ Hebrew, גמר עלי, _gomer gnali_, that _perfecteth_, or _finisheth_, as this word properly signi... [ Continue Reading ]
_He shall send from heaven_ Either his angels, as Daniel 3:28, or his power and help in some less extraordinary way. As if he had said, There are greater armies in heaven than those that here surround me; and rather than I should perish, he will send them for my deliverance; _and save me from the re... [ Continue Reading ]
_My soul is among lions_ I live in the midst of a generation of fierce and bloody men; _I lie_ That is, I have my abode; _among them that are set on fire_ Namely, _of_, or _from hell, James 3:6_, who are mere firebrands and incendiaries, that are continually breathing out their wrath and threatening... [ Continue Reading ]
_Be thou exalted above the heavens_ That is, higher than the heavens, or to the highest degree possible. Glorify thy power and goodness, thy justice and faithfulness, by my deliverance; all which attributes are exposed to censure and reproach while thou sufferest the ungodly to oppress and triumph o... [ Continue Reading ]
_They have prepared a net for my steps_ In which to take me, that I might not again escape out of their hands. _My soul is bowed down_ Hebrew, כפ Š נפשׁי, _he hath bowed down my soul;_ referring to Saul at the head of his troops, pursuing David to his ruin. _They have digged a pit before me_ Hebrew,... [ Continue Reading ]
_My heart is fixed_ Hebrew, נכון, _nachon, prepared_, or, _established;_ namely, in a full assurance of obtaining thy merciful help. It was ready to sink with fear, but now I have, through thy grace, conquered my fears, and am fixed in a steadfast belief of, and confidence in thy promises. Or, my he... [ Continue Reading ]