" (a) To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David." Hear me when I call, (b) O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in (c) distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. (a) Among those who were appointed to sing the psalms and to play on instruments, one was appoi... [ Continue Reading ]
O ye (d) sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye (e) love vanity, [and] seek after leasing? Selah. (d) You who think yourselves noble in this world. (e) Though your enterprises please you, yet God will bring them to nothing.... [ Continue Reading ]
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is (f) godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. (f) A king who walks in his vocation.... [ Continue Reading ]
(g) Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be (h) still. Selah. (g) For fear of God's judgment. (h) Cease your rage.... [ Continue Reading ]
(i) Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. (i) Serve God purely, and not with outward ceremonies.... [ Continue Reading ]
[There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] (k) good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. (k) The multitude seeks worldly wealth, but David sets his happiness in God's favour.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, (l) only makest me dwell in safety. (l) This word in Hebrew may be referred to God, as it is here translated, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyfully alone, as if he had many about him, because the Lord is with him.... [ Continue Reading ]