_The majesty, power, and holiness of Christ's kingdom._ THIS psalm has no title in the Hebrew; but it is supposed to be David's, to whom it is attributed by the LXX, and most of the ancient versions. It was used by the Jews in their public worship on the day before the Sabbath; and by their interpr... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FLOODS HAVE LIFTED UP, O LORD— Instead of _waves_ at the end of the verse, some translators read _roar,_ which is equivalent to _voice._ The meaning of the verse is, "Multitudes of combined enemies threaten to break in upon us, like a flood.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD ON HIGH, &C.— See Chandler's Life of David, vol. 1: p. 104.... [ Continue Reading ]
THY TESTIMONIES ARE VERY SURE— Here, as in Psalms 19 the laws of nature and God's word are considered as laws of the same hand, and having the same promises; עדתיךֶ _eidotheka,_ comprehends both. He adds, _Holiness becometh thine house: i.e._ "Thou canst as soon renounce thy holiness, as thy faithfu... [ Continue Reading ]