_David sheweth that, in his trouble, all his comfort was in prayer unto God._ Maschil of David; A prayer when he was in the cave. _TITLE._ לדוד משׂכיל _MASKIIL LEDAVID._— This psalm was composed by David when he was in that miserable situation in the cave of Adullam, 1 Samuel 22 or that of Engedi,... [ Continue Reading ]
I CRIED UNTO THE LORD— _I will cry;_ and so the following verbs would be rendered more properly in the future.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN MY SPIRIT, &C.— _Now, when my spirit is overwhelmed within me, yet thou knowest my path._ "Though the lowness of my spirits renders me incapable of providing for my own escape; yet thou art able to conduct me by the right path." Here he is supposed to make an effort for escaping. He finds he is... [ Continue Reading ]
I CRIED UNTO THEE, O LORD, &C.— He applies himself to God to rescue him out of this prison, the cave wherein he was concealed. _I have said,_ &c. "I have solemnly devoted myself to thee, as my God and only refuge; hearken therefore, &c." A way of speaking very common in the psalms. Mudge.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL ENCOMPASS ME, &C.— From me the righteous shall their hopes confirm, When I the object of thy care appear. FENWICK. Dr. Chandler renders it, _The righteous will crown thee with praises on my account, when thou hast rewarded me;_ and the sense, according to him, is, that when good... [ Continue Reading ]