_The Psalmist professeth his hope in prayer, and his patience in hope: he exhorteth Israel to hope in God._ A Song of Degrees. _Title._ המעלות שׁיר _Shiir hammangaloth._] Bishop Patrick observes, that some think this psalm was composed by David after the affair of Bathsheba (see Psalms 130:3.); but... [ Continue Reading ]
SHOULDEST MARK INIQUITIES— i.e. As a rigorous judge, exactly take notice of every offence committed against thee and thy holy commandments:—_Who shall stand?_ "Who could be able to stand the trial, so as to be acquitted by thee?... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT THERE IS FORGIVENESS WITH THEE, THAT THOU MAYEST BE FEARED— For, otherwise, who could hold up his head before him? See the note on Psalms 111:10 and Sherlock's Discourses, vol. 4: Disc. 5.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY SOUL WAITETH, &C.— Or, _My soul hasteth to the Lord, from the guards in the morning, the guards in the morning._ Mr. Green renders it, _My soul waiteth for the Lord more ardently than those who watch for the appearance of the morning._ The Psalmist seems to mean the priests, or some officers of t... [ Continue Reading ]
FROM ALL HIS INIQUITIES— i.e. From the guilt, the nature, and the punishment of them. Redemption from sins always includes the punishment to be suffered in consequence of them. REFLECTIONS.—This is frequently reckoned among the seven penitential psalms; and indeed it is a most expressive description... [ Continue Reading ]