Annotations on the Pentateuch - Psalms - Song of Songs

Annotations.

OF David] the Greek addeth, before he was [unspec 1] anointed. my light] that is, my comfort, joy, &c. So God and Christ are often called the light or illumination of his people, Mic. 7. 8. Esas. 16. 19, 20. and 10. 17. Luk. 1. 79. and 2. 32. Rev. 21. 23. John. 1. 4. and 8. 12. The Chaldee expoundeth it, The word of the Lord is my light. the strength] or strong fort, fortification: see Psal. 28. 8.

Vers. 2. made battle] or came near against me, to wit, in fight. So this word is used for battle, [unspec 2] Psal. 55. 19, 22. my enemies to me] a vehement manner of speech (as 2 Sam. 22. 2. my deliverer to me:) noting against whom in special their hatred was bent.

Vers. 3. if war] that is, warriors, or an-army, [unspec 3] as the word is used, Josh. 8. 11. See also Psal. 76. 4.

Vers. 4. One thing] or One request, as is expressed, [unspec 4] 1 King. 2. 20. 1 Sam. 2. 20. For such want of words to be supplied, see the notes on Psal. 10. 10. that I may sit] that is, dwell, or abide. to view the pleasantness] to see the pleasantness or amenitie of Jehovah, and consequently to enjoy it. The Tabernacle had the figure and pattern of heavenly things in Christ, Hebr. 8. 5. which David in spirit here desireth to contemplate. The Hebrew phrase is, view in the pleasantness; and after in the 13. verse. see in the goodness; which signifieth to have the fruition, use, and enjoying of pleasure and goodness, Eccles. 2. 1. And as to seek in Jehovah, 2 Chron. 34. 26. is to seek Ichovah, 2 King. 22. 18. so to see in the good, is to see the good, and enjoy it. So in Psal. 106. 5. and 128. 5. and 50. 23. to inquire] or seek early, that is, diligently.

Vers. 5. will keep privily] or hide me, that is, keep [unspec 5] me safe as in the most holy of his Sanctuary, into which none might enter, Levite. 16. 2. called therefore God's hidden place, Ezek. 7. 22. and his Saints are his hidden ones, Psal. 83. 4.

Vers. 6. sacrifices of shouting] or of triumph, of [unspec 6] joyful sounding and alarm. This hath respect to the law, which appointed over the sacrifices, trumpets to be sounded, Numb. 10. 10. whose chiefest, most loud, joyful and triumphant sound was called Trughnah, Triumph, alarm or Iubilation; Numb. 10. 5, 6, 7. So to other instruments this triumphant noise is adjoined, Psal. 33. 3. and is applied sometime to man's voice or shouting, Ios. 6. 5. 1 Sam. 4. 5. Ezra 3. 11. See also Psal. 89. 16. and 47. 6. and 81. 2. and 100. 1.

Vers. 8. seek ye my face] an imperfect speech, [unspec 8] which we may supply and explain thus, (thou saidest) seek ye my face; and this thy commandment my heart minded, and spake of to thee in my temptations; and I made it a ground of my action and request following. See a much like defect of a word, in 1 King. 20. 34. To seek the face, is of desire to see, hear, and know, 1 King. 10. 24. and to pray and ask counsel in doubts and distresses, &c. 2 Sam. 21. 1. Hos. 5. 15. So Psal. 105. 4.

Vers. 10. Though my father &c. should] see the [unspec 10] like in Isaiah 49. 15. Or, For my father &c. have forsaken me, but Jehovah will gather me, that is, receive and take me to him. So the word gathering is also used, Judge. 19. 15. Ios. 20. 4. Mat. 23. 37. He meaneth that God would be a father unto him.

Vers. 12. to the soul] that is, to the will, lust, or [unspec 12] desire. So Soul is for will, Psal. 41. 3. and 105 22. Ezek. 16. 27. and for lust, Psal. 78. 18. the Chaldee expoundeth it the will. that breatheth] or puffeth out. See Psal. 10. 5.

Vers. 13. Except I had believed] an imperfect [unspec 13] speech; where we may understand, I should have fainted, or They had overthrown me, if I had not believed: but the Greek saith, I believe to see the good things of the Lord. Land of the living] that is, where men live in this world, and in special, the land of Canaan, the seat of God's Church, Ezek. 26. 20. So Psal. 52. 7. and 116 9. and 142. 6. Job 28. 13. For by death, men are said to be cut out of the land of the living, Isaiah 53. 8. and 38. 11. Jer. 11. 19. but the Chaldee expounds it, the land of life eternal: and that was figured by the land of Canaan.

Vers. 14. be confirmed] be comfortable, hold fast, [unspec 14] (as the Greek hath) be manly, or, quit thee as a man; which word the Apostle useth, 1 Cor. 16. 13. These are the words of encouragement against remissness, fear, faintness of heart, or other infirmities, as Deut. 31. 6, 7. Ios. 10. 25. 1 Chron. 22. 13. Dan. 10. 19. let thy heart wax strong] so also the Greek turneth it: or we may read it, he will strengthen thy heart. So after in Psal. 31. 25.

Annotations.

CEase not &c.] that is, cease not to speak unto [unspec 1] and answer me, be not silent as turned away from me; so the like phrase meaneth, Job 13. 13. Ier. 38. 27. or, cease not to speak for me, as the phrase also importeth, 1 Sam. 7. 8. and so by the Rock fore-mentioned he may mean Christ, 1 Cor. 10. 4. who is our Advocate with the Father, 1 John. 2. 1. And to be silent (or still) is not in words only, but deeds, as in Judge. 18. 9. 1 King. 22. 3.

Vers. 2. oracle of thy holiness] thy holy oracle: The inmost, and most holy place of the Temple [unspec 2] was thus named, 1 King. 6. 5, 16, 19, 20. called the Holy of Holies, 1 King. 8. 6. and that which one Prophet calleth the Oracle, 2 King. 6. 23. another calleth the house of the Holy of holies, 2 Chron. 3. 10. The Hebrew Debir hath the signification of Speaking; for from the most holy place God spake to his people, Num. 7. 89. The Apostle seemeth to express it by that which is within the veil, Hebr. 6. 19.

Vers. 3. Draw me not] to wit, unto death, that is, destroy me not. So drawing is used, Ezek. 32. 20. Job [unspec 3] 21 33. and 24. 20. an example whereof see in Sisera, Jud. 4. 7.

Vers. 4. the evil of their practices] This hath reference to the curse denounced against sinners, [unspec 4] Deut. 28. 20.

Vers. 5. not discreetly attend] or, consider, so as to discern and understand them. The like sin is [unspec 5] blamed, Isa. 5. 12. break them down] or, destroy: opposed to building up or edifying; and applied figuratively to men: so Ier. 1. 10. and 42. 10. 2 Cor. 13. 10. build] that is, conserve, exalt, prosper them. See the like phrase, Job 22. 23. Mal. 3. 15. Ier. 12. 16.

Vers. 8. strength to them] or, to him, as Psal. 2. 3. meaning, his people, (as the Greek expresseth,) and [unspec 8] his anointed King: both which follow. Or, Jehovah strength is his, that is, kingdom and power belong to him. the strong fort] or fortification. The former word strength is in Hebrew G •• oz; and this strong fort, Maghnoz; by addition of a letter, adding to the force of the signification. And this is often used for a fortification or strong defensed place, Dan. 11. 10. Judge. 6. 26. of the salvations of his anointed] or of the deliverances (the victories) of his anointed, that is, of me his anointed King. This sentence may also be turned thus: and the strong fort of salvations, his Anointed (Christ) is; meaning that the Christ of God is the saving strength of his people. The last word He is often put for Is, sometime in the Hebrew text it self, as is noted in Psal. 16. 3.

Vers. 9. inheritance] that is, people or Church, [unspec 9] Deut. 4. 20. and 32 9. Psal. 33. 12. and 94. 5. 1 Pet. 5. 3. Sometime it is the land where they dwelt, Psal. 79. 1. advance them] or bear them up, relieve them. The word is used for advancing to honor, Est. 3. 1. and 9. 3. and for bearing up, supporting, helping, as 1 King. 9. 11. Esr. 1. 4. and 8. 36.

Annotations.

A Psalm of David] The Greek addeth to this [unspec] title, Exodiou skenes, that is, of the solemn assembly of th • Taber •• cle, (or Booth.) for the solemn assembly at the Feast of Tabernacles, mentioned in Levite. 23. 36, called in Hebrew Ghnat s • reth, is there and in other places translated in Greek Exod • on: so this title intimateth that this Psalm was sung at the feast of Tabernacles. And so Maimonides in Misneh, tom. 3. in Tamidin, chap. 10. sect. 11. saith that every day of the days of that feast they said a peculiar song for the addition of the day; and in the first of the working days of the solemn feast, they said (Psalm. 29.) Give ye unto the LORD, sons of the mighties, &c. Sons of the mighties] that is, ye mighty men, or potentates. So Psal. 89. 7. The Chaldee referreth it to the company of Angels. strength] or strong praise. See Psal. 8. 3. and 1 Tim. 6. 16.

Vers. 2. honor of the Sanctuary] that is, the honorable [unspec 2] Sanctuary, (as the Greek explaineth it, in his holy court) or, with honor of sanctuy, that is, with holy honor. So Psal. 96. 9. 1 Chron. 16. 29. This phrase is sometime used of God's holy Majesty, 2 Chron. 20. 21.

Vers. 3. The voice] that is, the thunder, as Exod. [unspec 3] 20. 18. called God's voice, Exod. 9. 28, 29. Yet voices and thunderings are sometimes distinct, as Revel. 4. 5. and 8. 5. and 11. 19. and 16. 18. This word voice is generally used for all noise or sound, 2. King. 7. 6. 1 Cor. 14. 10. upon the waters] which are above the firmament, Gen • . 7. where the thunder is heard. So waters mean watery clouds, in Psalm. 18. 12. Or above the waters, that is, a louder voice than the roaring of the waters; whereof see Ezek. 1. 24. and 43. 2. Rev. 1. 15. and 14. 2. and 19. 6. God's voice shaketh heavens and earth, Hebr. 12. 26. Jehovah upon] that is, thundereth upon, or, his voice is above many waters.

Vers. 5. Cedars of Lebanon] The Cedar is a tree [unspec 5] tall, strong and durable; and for the dryness of it, the timber rotteth not. They are called Cedars of God, Psal. 80. 11. and by him planted, Psal. 104. 16. Lebanon is a mountain in Canaan, high, pleasant, and fruitful, full of Cedars and other trees, the glory of that mount, 2 Chron. 2. 8. Song 3. 9. and 5. 15. Isa. 60. 13. Hos. 14. 6, 7, 8. It is called Lebanon, of whiteness, for the snow that lieth on it, Ier. 18. 14. To this mount, and to the goodly trees thereon, great kingdoms and personages are compared, Ezek. 31. 3. and 17. 3. Ier. 22. 23. Judge. 9. 15. 2 King. 14. 9. And the just man's estate in special, Psal. 92. 14.

Vers. 6. Shirjon] this is mount Hermon, called [unspec 6] of the Sidonians, Shirjon, and of the Amorites, Shenir, Deut. 3. 9. and by another name Zion, (not Tsijon, spoken of in Psal. 2. 6.) Deut. 4. 48. for this Shirjon or Hermon lay without the river Iarden, where Ogh reigned, Ios. 12. 1, 5. 1 Chron. 5. 23. Here also grew goodly trees, and many wild beasts kept in it, Ezek. 27. 5. Song 4. 8. Of Hermon see more in Psal. 89. 13. and 133. 3. and 42. 7. a young Unicorne] a fierce untamed beast; see Psal. 22. 22. The Hebrew phrase is, son of the Unicorns; the like is also, Psal. 114. 4. All young creatures, and things that come of, or belong to another, are in Hebrew called sons: so the sons of the cole, are sparks, Job 5. 7. the sons of the quiver, are arrows, Lam. 3. 13. the son of the morne, is the morning star, Isa. 14. 12. the sons of S 〈…〉 , are the Citizens there, Psal. 149. 2. the sons of the wedding chamber, are the Bridegroom's friends, Matth. 9. 15. and many the like.

Vers. 7. striketh] or cutteth ••• mes, as the flashes [unspec 7] of lightning with the thunder.

Vers. 8. maketh tremble] or quake, or paineth [unspec 8] the wilderness, that is, the wild beasts there, which being frighted by God's voice or thunder, do travel and bring forth their young with pain and trembling. Kadesh] called also Paran and Zin, a desert thorough which the Israelites passed from Egypt to Canaan, Numb. 13. 27. and 33. 36. and had the name of the city Kadesh by which it lay, Numb. 20. 1, 16. The beasts of this wilderness were cruel, Deut. 8. 15. and 32. 10.

Vers. 9. the hinds] though of all other creatures [unspec 9] they bring forth with great trouble, bowing themselves, bruising their young, and casting out their sorrows, Job 39. 4, 6. maketh bare] by driving the beasts with the thunder into their dens; as the Chaldee addeth, the beasts of the forest; or, by beating off the leaves and fruits of the trees. So the fig-tree is said to be made bare, Joel 1. 7. everyone] so the Greek turneth it: or it may be read, every whit, or all of it, meaning of his people, verse. 11. which saith, glory to God, or all of it, that is, of his glory, he saith (that is, God declareth) in his Temple. The Chaldee saith, and in the Temple of the house of his Sanctuary which is above, all his ministers do say his glory.

Vers. 10. at the flood] meaning Noah's flood, Gen. [unspec 10] 6. and 7. for to that only both the Hebrew and Greek word is applied. And here the Chaldee paraphraseth thus, The Lord at the generation of the s • oud, sat on the seat of judgment, to take vengeance on them: he sat also upon the seat of mercies, and delivered Noah, and reigneth over his sons forever and ever.

Vers. 11. with peace] or in peace; which word [unspec 11] betokeneth integrity, perfection, a making whole and absolute; opposed both to war and sword, Psalm. 120. 7. Matth. 10. 34. and to division, confusion, and • umu •• uous disorder, Luke 12. 51. 1 Cor. 14. 33. It denoteth all prosperity, safety, and welfare of soul and body, and specially that spoken of in Eph. 2. 14, 15. where Christ is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken the stop of the partition wall, &c. to make of twain, one new man in himself, so making peace.

Annotations.

DEdication] or initiation, which is, when a new [unspec 1] thing is first employed and put to that use for which it was made. It is applied to houses, as here, and Deut. 20. 5. to altars, as Num. 7. 84, 88. to walls, as Nehem. 12. 27. to images, as Dan 3. 2. and to men, and then it meaneth instruction, or training up, as Prov. 22. 6. Gen. 14. 14. It is recorded by the Hebrews, that when the Israelites brought their baskets of first-fruits into the Sanctuary, according to the Law in Dent. 26. and came thither in companies, as their manner was, they sang by the way the 122. Psalm, and when they came to the Sanctuary, with every man his basket on his shoulder, they sang the 150. Psalm; and when they were come into the court-yard, the Levites said this 30. Psalm, I will exalt thee, &c. Maimonides in Misn. tom. 3. in Biccurim (or Treat. of First-fruits) chap. 4. sect. 17. And the Chaldee expoundeth this title, For the dedication of the house of the Sanctuary an Hymn of David.

Vers. 2. hast drawn up me] as out of a pit of waters; [unspec 2] for this word is used for drawing of waters, Exod. 2. 16, 17. waters signifying troubles. at me] or over me, for my ruin. Or, my enemies to me, that is, my utter enemies, as Psal. 27. 2.

Vers. 3. healedst me] that is, helpedst me out of trouble: So Psal 41. 5. and 60. 4. Hos. 7. 1. 2 Chron. [unspec 3] 7. 14. my soul from hell] me, or my life from the peril and state of death. So Psal. 86. 13. Jonah meant the same, when he said, thou hast brought out my life from the pit, Ion. 2. 6. Of hell, See Psal. 16. 10. them that go down] that is, which die, that I should not be among them: The Hebrew also hath another reading, that I should not go down the pit. The meaning is the same.

Vers. 5. to the remembrance] or for it, that is, that [unspec 5] his holiness may be had in remembrance, as Isa. 26. 17. So Psal. 97. 12.

Vers. 6. a moment] or little while. For God's anger [unspec 6] towards his, and their affliction, is short and moment any, as Isa. 54. 7, 8. 2 Cor. 4. 17. life] or lives, meaning a blessing and the continuance of it, as Psal. 133. 3. and 21. 5. Life is here opposed to a moment. So years of life, mean many good years, Prov. 3. 2. and the Chaldee here for life, saith life eternal. lodgeth] that is, abideth: or he (meaning God) causeth weeping to lodge, as if it should be an abiding guest. So another Prophet saith, At even tide loe there is trouble, but afore the morning it is gone, Isa. 17. 14. The Chaldee here translateth the latter part thus, in the morning he raiseth up with song.

Vers. 7. in my safe quietness] or tranquility. [unspec 7] God's children have so great infirmities, that in prosperity they are too secure, (as David showeth here, and Job, in chap. 29. 18, 19, 20.) and in adversity they are too fearful, as David elsewhere doth confess, Psal. 31. 23. and 116. 11.

Vers. 8. settled] or made stand, that is, reared up, [unspec 8] constituted and stablished sure. So this phrase importeth, Psal. 107. 25. and 31. 9. to my mountain] that is, mount Zion, where David's house or court was: or, figuratively, he meaneth his kingdom, as Isa. 2. 2. Dan. 2. 35, 44. See Psal. 65. 7. thy face] thy favorable countenance; the Chaldee calleth it Shekhinah, the divine Majesty of God.

Vers. 10. what profit] what gain (or use) will [unspec 10] there be in my blood; which here may mean his violent death, as in Psal. 72. 14. unto corruption] the grave, or place where the body rotteth. See Psal. 16. 10. shall dust] that is, my body when it is turned to dust. The Chaldeesaith, they that lie in the dust. See the like in Psal. 6. 6. and 88. 11. and 115. 17. Isa. 38. 18.

Vers. 12. to a dance] which is a sign of joy, Ier. [unspec 12] 31. 4, 13. therefore the Greek turneth it here, joy. The contrary is in Lam. 5. 15. where their dance is turned into mourning. loosed my sack] or, done off my sackcloth; which was wont to be worn in time of sorrow, Esth. 4. 1. Ion. 3. 6. Psal. 35. 13.

Vers. 13. my glory] so the Greek putteth to [unspec 13] the word my; by glory, meaning the tongue or soul: See Psal. 16. 9. But the Chaldee translateth, That the glorious ones of the world may praise thee. silenced] or made silent, which is, when men are cut off by death, as Psal. 31. 18.

Annotations.

IN thee] the Chaldee saith, in thy word. [unspec 1] [unspec 3]

Vers. 3. a house of fortresses] a place of defences, a most safe hold. David being often forced to take such forts for his safety, did not make them, but God his strength: See 1 Sam. 22. 4. and 23. 14, 19. and 24. 1, 23. 2 Sam. 5. 7. 9.

Vers. 6. commit my spirit] or commend, depose, [unspec 6] of trust to be kept. Such words our Lord Christ uttered on the Cross to his Father, Luke 23. 46.

Vers. 7. I have hated] in Greek, Thou hast hated. [unspec 7] Compare Psal. 139. 21. Vanities of vain falsehood] that is, most vain, false, and lying vanities. The word vanity (Hebel) here used, besides vain worldly things against which Solomon writeth, Eccles. 1, &c. meaneth in special idolatry, for Idols are often called vanities, as being light, vile, and things of naught, Deut. 32. 21. 1 King. 16. 26. 2 King. 17. 15. Ier. 2. 5. and 8. 19. and 10. 15. and 14. 22, &c. They that observe lying vanities, forsake their own mercy, Jonah 2. 8.

Vers. 8. hast known my soul] that is, acknowledged, [unspec 8] cared for, and (as the Greek translateth) saved it. See Psal. 1. 6.

Vers. 9. not shut me up] or closed me, that is, not [unspec 9] given me into their power: So Psal. 78. 48, 50, 62. Deut. 23. 15. and 32. 30.

Vers. 10. gnawen] that is, fretted, and consumed [unspec 10] as with worms: in Greek, troubled: see Psalm. 6. 8.

Vers. 11. decayed,] or weakened, so as one stumbleth [unspec 11] and falleth down through weakness, Psal. 27. 2. So Psal. 109. 24. and 105. 17. with my iniquity] that is, punishment due for iniquity; so the word often is used; Gen. 19. 15. 2 King. 7. 9. So, whoredom, for the punishment of whoredom, Numb. 14 33.

Vers. 12. known acquaintance] that is; such as I [unspec 12] knew, respected, and favored, and to whom I made known my mind, estate, &c. my familiars.

Vers. 13. out of heart] that is, out of mind, ot [unspec 13] memory; for the remembrance of the dead is forgotten, Eccles. 9. 5. therefore the grave is the land of forgetfulness, Psal. 88. 13. vessel of perdition] that is, a lost or broken vessel, or instrument. So Paul mentioneth vessels of perdition, Rom. 9. 22. Or, a vessel perishing, that is, ready to perish and be lost; as a perishing sheep, Psal. 119. 176.

Vers. 14. the infamy of many] or the diffamation [unspec 14] (the ill report) of mighty men. The like complaint Jeremiah maketh in his troubles, Ier. 20. 10. fearfulness from every side] or terror round about. In Hebrew, Magor missabib, which name Jeremiah gave to Pashur the Priest, signifying that he should be a terror to himself, and to all his friends, Ier. 20. 3, 4. This phrase Jeremiah often useth, Ier. 6. 25. and 46. 5. and 49. 29. Lam. 2. 22. when they plot] or whiles they consult: See Psal. 2. 2.

Vers. 16. my times] Hereby he meaneth, that his [unspec 16] many and sundry events, troubles, deliverances, prosperities, adversities, life and death, (for all things have their appointed time, Eccles. 3. 1, 2.) were in the hand and disposition of God. Though times here, (as days in Psal. 119. 84.) may chiefly be meant of his troubles, as Psal. 9. 10. and 10. 1. but the Chaldee expoundeth it, the times of my redemption. So in 1 Chron. 29. 30. mention is made of the times that went over David, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the lands.

Vers. 17. Make thy face to shine] that is, cause [unspec 17] thy favorable countenance to appear. This is taken from the blessing prescribed, Numb. 6. 25. and is often used in requests for grace. See Psal. 4. 7. and 67. 2. and 80. 4, 8, 20. and 119. 135.

Vers. 18. silenced] that is, through shame and fear be confounded, tamed, quieted, and made still. The [unspec 18] word is sometime used for cut off, or destroyed, and so may here be taken. So Psalm. 49. 13, 21. The Greek translateth, let them be brought down. to hell] understand, thrust down to hell, or, to the grave; as the Chaldee calleth it, the house (or place) of burial.

Vers. 19. an hard word] or durable speech; a reproach which lasteth long to a man's infamy. The [unspec 19] Hebrew Ghnathak signifieth durance, hardness, and antiquity, Psal. 6. 8, and respecteth both antique things long ago, 1 Chron. 4. 22. and things lasting or durable for time to come, Prov. 8. 18. Isaiah 23. 18. And in speeches, it is put for an old said saw, takē up and applied to ones reproach, and so during long; and generally for any hard or stout speech, 1 Sam. 2. 3. Psal. 94. 4. and 75. 6. The Greek here expoundeth it, iniquity.

Vers. 21. Thou keepest them secret] or, hidest [unspec 21] them in the hiding place of thy presence, where thou always lookest unto them, in secret favor, which the world knoweth not of. rough prides] or knots, knobs, rough troubles. The Hebrew Racas signifieth Knitting or binding with knots, Exod. 28. 28. and 39. 21. from which a word is derived, in Isa. 40. 4. signifying knotty, knobby, or rough places, opposed to smooth or plain. Here David useth it figuratively for rough affections or actions of men, meaning their pride, conspiracies, or molestations, as the Greek translateth, from the trouble of men. lay them up] or hide them. Hereupon God's people are called, his stored or hidden ones, Psal. 83. 4. the strife of tongues] plea, or contradiction, as the Greek turneth it, and the Apostle, Jude verse. 11.

Vers. 22. made marvelous his mercy] or marvelously severed it, as Psalm. 4. 4. shown his mercy in [unspec 22] marvelous and hidden manner. As contrariwise God threatened to make marvelous the plagues of sinners, Deut. 28. 59. of strong defense] or of siege, that is, a fortified, defensed city, as 2 Chron. 8. 5. or a besieged city, as 2 King. 24. 10. The Hebrew Matso • signifieth both a fort or sconce, and a siege or leager, Deut. 20. 20. and 28. 53.

Vers. 23. my hastening away] namely through [unspec 23] amazement or fear, as the word commonly intendeth, Deut. 20. 3. Psal. 48. 6. 2 Sam. 4. 4. The Greek calleth it an ecstacy (or trance.) And that David hastened him away for fear, is recorded 1 Sam. 23. 26. So Psal. 116. 11. cut down] Jonah in his affliction respected this speech of David, and changing a letter, for Nigrazti, saith, Nigrashti, I am driven away from before thy face, &c. Jonah 2. 4. So the Greek here translateth it, I am cast away.

Vers. 24. the faithful] or, keepeth fidelities, as [unspec 24] Isa. 26. 2. The original word signifieth either faithful persons, or truths, fidelities, as Psal. 12. 2. The Greek here hath truths. payeth abundantly] or to abundance, with surplusage. that doth haughtiness] This sense the Greek giveth. The Hebrew may also thus be Englished, he (that is, God) doth haughtiness, that is, high magnificent acts. For the original word Gaavah sometime noteth God's high magnificence, Psalm. 68. 35. sometime man's haughty pride, Psal. 10. 2.

Vers. 25. wax strong] or, he will strengthen, See [unspec 25] Psal. 27. 14. hopefully wait] or persevere with hope and patience. The word jachal implieth both a patient waiting, Gen. 8. 10. and a hope or trusting, as the holy Ghost expoundeth it, Mat. 12. 21. from Isa. 42. 4. for Jehovah] which the Chaldee expoundeth, the word of the Lord.

Annotations.

AN instructing Psalm] or, A Psalm that maketh [unspec 1] prudent, that causeth understanding. As in the 8. verse of this psalm he saith, I will make thee prudent, or instruct thee. This title is set before sundry other Psalms. whose sin is covered] meaning, by the Lord, Psal. 85. 3. not by a man himself, who must not cover, but acknowledge sin, Psal. 32. 5. otherwise, he shall not prosper, Prov. 28. 13. Now God covereth sin, when he imputeth it not, as the verse following showeth: and as this is man's happiness, so for God not to cover it, is woe and misery, Nehem. 4. 5.

Vers. 2. not impute] not think, count, or reckon. [unspec 2] And this is an effect of his grace in Christ, as it is written, God was in Christ, and reconciled the world to himself, not imputing their sins unto them, 2 Cor. 5. 19. And hereunto the Apostle applieth this Psalm thus; David saith, blessedness is the man's unto whom God imputeth justness without works; saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin, Rom. 4. 6, 7, 8.

Vers. 3. because I ceased speaking] or, when I [unspec] kept silence, forbearing to confess my sins, as after, verse. 5. Like doctrine Elih • teacheth, Job 33. 19,—22.

Vers. 4. thy haud] in Chaldee, thy plague. moisture] the chief sap, or radical moisture, which [unspec 4] is an airy and oily substance, dispred through the body, whereby the life is fostered, and which being spent, death ensueth. This word is used only here and in Num. 11. 8. where it is applied to the best moisture (or cream) of oil.

Vers. 5. confess] Confessing of sins is when one [unspec 5] freely manifesteth them, accusing himself, and praising God's mercy, which he expecteth in faith: see Ios. 7. 19. against me my trespasses] or, concerning my trespasses; but both the Greek version plainly hath, against me, and elsewhere the Hebrew ghnalei (here used) seemeth to be put for ghnalai: as Psal. 108. 10. compared with Psal. 60. 10. the iniquity of my sin] that is, the guilt and punishment of it; as Psal. 31. 11. And thus he that confesseth and forsaketh sin, shall have mercy, Prov. 28. 13. for if we acknowledge our sins, God is faithful and just, to forgive us them, 1 John. 1. 9 See also Job 33. 27, 28.

Vers. 6. the time of finding] or, time to find: [unspec 6] which may be meant of the time when afflictions shall find, that is, shall come upon him; as Psal. 116. 3, 4. or the time when God may be found, as Isa. 55. 6. and that time is, when he is sought with the whole heart, Deut. 4. 29. Ier. 29. 13. 2 Chron. 15. 15. To this latter the Chaldee applieth it, saying, of favor. flood] or inundation. As waters signify afflictions, Psal. 69. 2. so a flood of waters denoteth great troubles and persecutions, Dan. 9. 26. and 11. 22. Nahum 1. 8. Isa. 59. 19. Rev. 12. 15, 16. The Chaldee paraphraseth, in the time when many people's come as waters, they shall not come near him to do him evil.

Vers. 7. shouting songs of deliverance] or, of evasion, [unspec 7] that is, thou wilt give me occasion by deliverance of me, to sing many songs of praise unto thee.

Vers. 8. mine eye shall be upon thee] or, mine eye [unspec 8] I will set upon thee, that is, I will have care of, and look well unto thee, as Ier. 40. 4. Ezra. 5. 5. Deut. 11. 12. Psal. 34. 16. So the Chaldee explaineth it, I will counsel thee, and set mine eye upon thee for good. Or thus, I will give counsel unto thee with mine eye, that is, with my care and providence. Thus Christ counseled Peter with his eye, Luk. 22. 61. So the eye is said to mock, Prov. 30. 17.

Vers. 9. as the horse, &c.] that is, be not fools, [unspec 9] and brutish, so as ye must be ruled by force and rigor, not by reason. For unto the horse belongs a whip, unto the asse a bridle, and a rod to the fools back, Prov. 26. 3. mouth must be stopped] or, jaw is to be tied. Hebr. to stop; for, to be stopped: active for passive; as after Ps. 36. 3. which come not near] that is, which will not obey or do thee service, unless they be forced and ruled by the bridle: according to the saying of the Apostle, Behold, we put bits into the horses mouths that they should obey us, I am. 3. 3.

Vers. 10. Many pains] or, Great smarts (or [unspec 10] sores) are for the wicked: So Solomon saith, Affliction followeth sinners, &c. Prov. 13. 21. and 19. 29. and 24. 20.

Annotations.

BEcommeth] the word denoteth a fair and [unspec 1] comely grace, for which a thing is to be liked and desired. So Psal. 93. 5. and 147. 1. The Apostle expresseth it in Greek, by fair or beautiful, Rom. 10. 15. from Esa. 52. 7.

Vers. 2. with harp] or, with sitterne; in Hebrew, [unspec 2] Kinnor: a musical instrument invented by Iubal, Gen. 4. 21. used for mirth and joy, Psal. 137. 1, 2. Esa. 24. 8. Gen. 31. 27. and therefore is called the pleasant harp, Psal. 81. 3. opposed unto mourning, Job 30. 31. in skill on this instrument David excelled, 1 Sam. 16. 16. 23. and with this and other they used in Israel to celebrate the Lord with gladness, 1 Chron. 13. 8. and 15. 16. 28. and 25. 1. Nehem. 12. 27. So spiritually in the New Testament, Rev. 14. 2. with Psalterie] or Lute, or Uioll: In Hebrew Nebel; an instrument so called of the form, which (as seemeth) was with a round hollow bulk, much like a bottle: (fo • Nebel is also a bottle or pitcher, 1 Sam. 10. 3. Lam. 4. 2.) and of this the Greeks and Latins had their instruments named Nable, Naulon, Nablium. The Greek here calleth it Psalterion. ten stringed instrument] this differed from the Psalterie, Psal. 92. 4. therefore the word with is here supplied.

Vers. 3. a new song] A thing is said to be new [unspec 3] which is always fresh, renewed upon new occasions, and so permanent; as Job saith, my glory was new with me. So Love is both an old and a new commandment, 1 John. 2. 7, 8. Or these new songs (mentioned here, and Psal. 40. 4. and 96. 1. and 98. 1. and 144. 9. Isaiah. 42. 10.) may have reference to the state of things under the Gospel where there is a new covenant, Heb. 8. 8. 13. new heavens and new earth, Rev. 21. 1. a new man, Ephes. 2. 15. and 4. 24. a new Jerusalem, Revel. 21. 2. and all things new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. Rev. 21. 5. See also Rev. 5. 9. and 14. 3. do well playing, &c.] that is, make good music, or melody. So 1 Sam. 16. 17. 18. Esa. 23. 16. And this melody we are now willed to make to the Lord in our hearts, Ephes. 5. 19. The Hebrew Nagan, (whereof cometh Neginoth, Psal. 4. 1.) properly is to play with the hand upon an instrument, 1 Sam. 19. 9.

Vers. 4. in faith] that is, faithful, true, and constant: [unspec 4] for so this word is often used, as Exod. 17. 12. Moses hands were with faith, that is, steady, firm, constant.

Vers. 5. the earth is full] the like is said, Ps. 119. [unspec 5] 64. For God doth good unto all, both just and unjust, Matth. 5. 45. and saveth man and beast, Psal. 36. 7.

V. 6. the host of them] that is, the many creatures [unspec 6] in them; as Angels, Suune, Moon, Stars, &c. Ps. 148. 1, 2, 3, 5. Gen. 2. 1. So mention is made of the powers or hosts of heaven, Matt. 24. 29. Spirit] or breath; thus Jehovah his Word and his Spirit are noted to be the maker of the world, as in Gen. 1.

Vers. 7. giveth the deeps] that is, putteth or [unspec 7] disposeth the deep waters into treasuries, or in cellars & secret store-houses, hidden from the eye of man, called elsewhere the secret room of the deep, Job 38. 16. So God is said to have treasuries or store-houses of wind, Psal. 135. 7. of snow and hail, Job 38. 22. of darkness, Isa. 45. 3. and the like. The Chaldee translateth, he putteth (the waters) into the treasuries of the deeps.

Vers. 9. it stood] that is, existed firm and stable, [unspec 9] and so continued. So Psalm. 119. 91.

Vers. 10. dissipateth] or maketh frustrate, undoeth, [unspec 10] abrogateth; a word opposed to ratifying, confirming, stablishing, Isa. 8. 10. and 19. 3. bringeth to naught] annihilateth, and breaketh.

Vers. 11. shall stand] that is, continue and have [unspec 11] effect, whatsoever men purpose to the contrary. See Isa. 14. 24. 27. and 46. 10. Prov. 19. 21.

Vers. 12. is God] to wit, by special covenant and [unspec 12] favor, though all the earth be his, Gen. 17. 7. Exod. 19. 5. and this is by the new Covenant, Heb. 8. 10. So Psal. 144. 15.

Vers. 15. altogether] or alone. The Hebrew jachad [unspec 15] sometime signifieth alone without others, Job 34. 29. Ezra 4. 3. (and so the Greek Interpreters took it here, translating it kata monas, alone, or, by himself,) sometime it signifieth wholly, or every whit, Job 10. 8. sometime together, or, in one, Ps. 2. 2. All these agree well here; for God only and wholly formeth every man's heart and spirit, Zach. 12. 1. whereupon he is called the Father of spirits, Hebr. 12. 9. and the God of the spirits of all flesh, Num. 16. 22.

Vers. 16. Of a power] that is, of an army; so called, because there are strong, valiant, and active [unspec 16] men, Psal. 136. 15.

Vers. 17. A horse is falsehood] that is, a false and deceitful help cannot save a man, but faileth those [unspec 17] that trust in him, Zach. 10. 5. Ps. 76. 6. The horse is here used for all warlike furniture; this being above other creatures, strong, fierce, and courageous, Job 39. 22,—28. and therefore is prepared for the day of battle, but salvation is of the Lord, Pro. 21. 31.

Vers. 18. The eye of Jehovah] that is, his care [unspec 18] and providence for good, as the next verse showeth, and as Ps 32. 8. Zach. 12 4. 1 Pet. 3. 12. Sometime the Lord's eye is on men for evil, Amos 9. 4. 8.

Vers. 20. for Jehovah] in Chaldee, for the redemption of the Lord. [unspec 20]

Vers. 21. in him] Chaldee, in his word. [unspec 21]

Annotations.

HIs behavior] or his sense, reason, properly the [unspec 1] taste, as in verse 9. Job 6. 6. and often other-where, which is used both for ones inward sense or reason, and outward gesture and demeanour, (as the Greek here translateth it, face,) because by it a man is discerned and judged to be wise or foolish, as meats are discerned by the taste. David when he was afraid of the King of Gath, changed his behavior before them, and sained himself mad in their hands, & scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard, 1 Sam. 21. 12, 13. Abimelech] whose proper name was Achish King of Gath, a city of the Philistines, 1 Sam. 21. 10. and as every King of Egypt was called Pharaoh, Gen. 41. 1. Exod. 5. 1. 1 King. 11. 18. so every King of the Philistines was called Abimelech, that is, Father King, Gen. 20. 2. and 26. 1. had driven] or expelled. For Achish said to his servants which had taken and brought David to him, Loe ye see the man is beside himself, wherefore have ye brought him to me? have I need of mad men? &c. So David departed thence, 1 Sam. 21. 14, 15. and 22. 1. Upon that he made this Psalm.

Vers. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ] or, in every seaso • . See Psal. [unspec 2] 〈◊◊〉 T 〈…〉 〈◊〉 is also composed according to the order 〈◊〉 the Hebr e •• Alphabet, as it observed on Psal. 25. 1.

Vers. 3 shall glgrie] or joyfully boast. For so the [unspec 3] Apostie expoundeth this word, which properly signifieth to praise ones self, 1 Cor. 1. 31. from Ier. 9. 23, 24. So in Psal. 52. 3. and 97. 7. and 105. 3. and 106. 5.

Vers. 4. Magnifie] or, Make gr • at, to wit, by [unspec 4] praising. So Deut. 〈◊◊〉 3. Give ye greatness unto our God.

Vers. 6. They looked] to wit, the meek, mentioned [unspec 6] before, verse. 3. or generally, they that look and flow unto him. flowed] ran as a river; the like similitude is, Isa. 2. 2. and 60. 5. Ier. 31. 12. and 51. 44. be not ashamed] or, shall not be ashamed; which word in the original signifieth digging; as Psal. 35. 7. applied to shame, which causeth men to seek to hide themselves, as is lively described, Rev. 6. 15, 16.

Vers. 8. The Angel] that is, the Angels; for he [unspec 8] speaketh of an host: And often in the Hebrew, one is put for a muititude; as the inhabitant, for, the inhabitants, 2 Sam. 5. 6. with 1 Chron. 11. 4. So, frog for 〈◊〉 , Psal. 78. 45. tree for troes, quail for quail, Psal. 105. 33. 40. See the note on Psal. 8. 9. pitcheth a campe] a similitude taken from wars; as Psal. 27. 3. So Jacob, when the Angels of God met him, said, This is God's campe (or host) Gen. 32. 1, 2. Likewise about Elishah, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire, 2 Kings 6. 17. See also Psal. 91. 11, 12.

Vers. 9. Taste and see] that is, make trial and [unspec 9] you shall find that God is good, sweet and delectable; and you will the more desire him. Thus the Apostle applieth these words, saying; as new borne babes desire ye the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby, if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is good, 1 Pet. 2. 2, 3. 〈◊〉 in him] The Chaldee expoundeth it, in his word.

Vers. 10. Fear Jehovah] under this word Fear, [unspec 10] is comprehended God's whole worship, as is shown on Psal. 19. 10. and the walking in his ways, as it is expounded in 2 Chr. 6. 31. compared with 1 King. 8. 40. and Psal. 128. 1.

Vers. 11. Lions] Lurking lions (whereof see [unspec 11] Psal. 7. 3.) which are lusty, strong toothed, fierce, roaring, ravenous, as appeareth by Psal. 58. 7. and 104. 21. Mic. 5. 8. Ezek. 19. 3. 5, 6. 7. Job • 9. 1, 2. And hereby may be meant the rich and mighty of the world, whom God often bringeth to misery; and so the Greek for Lions, putteth here the rich. Tyrants and strong men are sometime called Lions, Ier. 2. 15. 1. Chr. 11. 22. Nahum 2. 13. See Luke 1. 53. are impoverished] or suffer penury. See Job 4. 10, 11. Prov. 10. 3. that seek Jehovah] Chaldee, that seek the doctrine of the Lord.

Vers. 13. that willeth] that is, fain would have [unspec 13] and delighteth. days to see good] that is, to enjoy good many days; which the Apostle (following the Seventie) expresseth thus, to see good days, 1 Pet. 3. 10. that is, days of prosperity, pleasure, comfort.

Vers. 14. Keep thy tongue] to wit, by restraining [unspec 14] and making it cease from evil, as the Apostle teacheth, 1 Pet. 3. 10.

Vers. 16. their outcry:] or, their deprecation, [unspec 16] their prayer for need, as the Greek (which the Apostle followeth) expresseth it.

Vers. 17. The face] that is, open anger, Lev. 17. [unspec 17] 10. So the Chaldee expoundeth it, The face of the Lord is angry against evil doers: See Psalm. 21. 10.

Vers. 18. They cried] that is, as the Greek faith, [unspec 18] The just cried: and the Chaldee, the just prayed.

Vers. 19. the broken of heart] them that have [unspec 19] their hearts broken and their spirits contrite (or humble) for their sins. See the like speeches, Psal. 51. 19. and 147. 3. Isa. 57. 15. and 61. 1. Ier. 23. 9. Luke 4. 18.

Vers. 20. the evils] that is, griefs and afflictions; [unspec 20] as Deut. 31. 17. Psal. 27. 5. and 88. 4. Mat. 6. 34. the word also may import sins and vices, as Psal. 28. 3. and 94. 23. So after in verse 22.

Vers. 22. slay the wicked] or, do him die, kill him; [unspec 22] because he shall not be delivered there-from, as the just man is, verse. 20. The Greek and Chaldee expound it, The death of sinners (of the wicked) is evil. condemned as guilty] and consequently perish. See Psal. 5. 11.

Vers. 23. all that hope] that is, any one of them. So [unspec 23] all is used for any, Psal. 147. 20.

Annotations.

PLead] This properly is to contend or debate a matter with many words, as the next word, war [unspec 1] or fight, is with deeds. But God's pleading o 〈…〉 imes is in action; as he pleaded David's cause against Nabal, when he slew him, 1 Sam. 25. 39. And as here David prayeth, so God elsewhere promiseth to plead with those that plead with his people, Isa. 49. 25. war] which in the original tongue hath the name of cutting, biting or devouring, for wars devour and consume many. So the sword is said to have a mouth, that is, an edge, Job 1. 15. Heb. 11. 34. and to eat, that is, to kill and consume, 2 Sam. 11. 25.

Vers. 3. drawout] or, as the Hebrew phrase is, [unspec 3] empty, that is, unshead; the like is of the sword, Exod. 15. 9. Levite. 26. 33. sword] or close weapon, as the name signifieth. This interpretation seemeth best, because of the Hebrew pause, which joineth this word with the former, spear: thus also these two weapons of offense are answerable to the former two of defense, the shield and buckler: and of this Hebrew name Segor, the Greek Sagaris (and perhaps the Latin Securis,) seemeth to be borrowed, for a sword or axe. And in Job 28. 15. this word is used for a close treasure, or stored gold; as here for a close weapon. Otherwise we may read according to the Greek, and other versions, close thou, or stop, to wit, the way or passage.

Vers. 4. that seek my soul] that is, my life to [unspec 4] take it away: for so this phrase commonly meaneth, as Psal. 38. 13. and 54. 5. and 70. 3. Exod. 4. 19. Mat. 2. 20. and sometime is so explained, as Psal. 63. 10. 1 King. 19. 10. they seek my soul to take it away. Yet sometime this phrase intendeth seeking the soul for ones good, as Psal. 142. 5. turned backward] a token of fear, shame, and discomfiture, as Psal. 129. 5. and 40. 15. and 70. 3. and 9. 4. Isa. 42. 17. Ier. 46. 5.

Vers. 6. Darkness, &c.] that is, most dark and [unspec 6] slippery: meaning, fearful, dangerous, troublesome, &c. Nahum 1. 8. Psal. 88. 7. and 107. 9. Prov. 4. 19. So elsewhere it is said, their way shall be unto them us slippernesses in the darkness; they shall be driven and fall therein, Ier. 23. 12.

Vers. 7. the corruption, &c.] that is, their corrupting [unspec 7] pernicious net, or their insnaring corruption: or understanding the word in, we may read, they hid their not for me in a pit, (or, in a corrupting ditch;) as Psal. 7. 16. have digged] to wit, a pit to fallin; so Job 6. 27. Or, have diligently searched, and laid wait. So digging is used for seeking, Job 3. 21. and 39. 32.

Vers. 8. tumultuous ruin] calamity, wasting or [unspec 8] desolation that is with noise and sonnd as of waters, Isa. 17. 12, 13. So Psal. 63. 10. Prov. 1. 27.

Vers. 10. my bones] that is, my strong and solid members [unspec 10] (as the Chaldee translateth it members,) delivered out of danger: meaning that with all his strength he would praise God: So the bones are said to rejoice, Psal. 51. 10. the loins to bless, Job 31. 20. the spoiler] or robber, that by open violence taketh away. Compare Job 5. 15.

Vers. 11. of cruellwrong] that is, cruel, violent, [unspec 11] or (as the Greek saith,) unjust witnesses. So Exod. 23. 1. Deut. 19. 16.

Vers. 12. the bereaving of] that is, to deprive, [unspec 12] bereave or rob me of my soul or life; or, to bereave my soul of comfort. The word properly signifieth the bereaving or loss of children.

Vers. 13. s • ck • loath] used to be worn in sign [unspec 13] of sorrow, Psal. 69. 12. Gen. 37. 34. Mat. 11. 21. Rev. 11. 3. Here 〈◊〉 are to understand the word was, on gave, as is expressed, Psal. 69. 12. even as the word afflicted, here expressed, is there understood, Psal. 69. 11. with fasting] another sign and cause of sorrow: wherefore mourning & fasting are used for the same, Matt. 9. 15. with Mark. 2. 19. returned up on 〈◊〉 bosom] or, into my bosom. The meaning may be, I prayed • ften for them, secretly, and with hearty laving affection. For, the returning of the prayer seemeth to mean the often minding and repeating of it; the bosom signifieth secrecy, Prov. 21. 14. and 17. 23. Psal. 89. 51. and inward affection, Num. 11. 12. John. 1. 18. Or we may read it thus; Let my prayer return into thy bosom, that is, I wished no worse to them than to myself, let me receive of God such good as I prayed for them. See Psal. 79. 12.

Vers. 14. sad] or black, to wit, in black and [unspec 14] mournful attire, and with sad and heavy countenance, as the Greek here translateth it, Scuthropazon, which word the new testament also useth, Matt. 6. 16. Luke. 24. 17. So after in Psal. 38. 7. and 42. 10. and 43. 2. bewaileth his mother] mourneth at her funeral. In this case the affections are most strong. Therefore the Priests were permitted to mourn for such, Levite. 21. 1, 2, 3.

Vers. 15. my halting] that is, my calamity and [unspec 15] infirmity, whereby I seemed ready to fall. So in Psal. 38. 18. Ier. 20. 10. the smiters] that smote me with the tongue, as Ier. 18. 18. and as here followeth, they rent, &c. The Seventy in Greek turn it Scourges, alluding (as I think) to the scourge of the tongue, as Job 5. 21. and another Greek version hath plectai, smiters. It may also be read the smitten, that is, abjects, vile persons, Job 30. 8. (as the Chaldee expresseth it, the wicked;) or understand smitten on their feet, as 2 Sam. 4. 4. that is, lame, so feigning themselves: or smitten in spirit, as Isaiah. 66. 2. that is, grieved in outward show. they rent] to wit, me with reproaches, as Matt. 7. 6. or rent their garments, counterfeiting sorrow for me, Job 2. 12.

Vers. 16. hypocrites] or, close dissemblers, which [unspec 16] outwardly cover and cloke their wickedness, wherewith inwardly they are defiled, Matt. 23. 27, 28. or which have their hearts covered, Job 36. 13. The Greek also (from whence our English word hypocrisy is borrowed,) signifieth an under judgment, that is, dissimulation. scoffers] or, of scoffs, that is, men that make scoffs; as in Psal. 36. 12. pride is for proud persons. for a cake of bread] that is, for good cheare, for their bellies: or, at their belly cheare, at banquets. So Solomon speaketh of some that will transgress for a piece of bread, Prov. 28. 21. The original word Mag • nog is a cake, 1 King. 17. 12. and as bread is used for all food, Psal. 136. 25. so a cake seemeth to be used for all juncates or dainty meats; as in Hos. 7. Ephraim is likened to a cake, and their enemies to banketters that greedily eat them up, verse 8, 9. so here David matcheth his adversaries with hypocritical and scoffing parasites, whose God was their belly, as Phil. 3. 19. Or we may figuratively take this word for a mock jest, or mer • meant, and so read it, with hypocritical jesting scoffers: and this the Greek favoreth, saying, they mocked me with mockage. gnashing] or, they gnashed: Hebr. to gnash; but a word thus indefinite, following another with person, is it self of the same, by propriety of the Hebrew tongue. So Psal. 49. 15. their teeth] the teeth of them and him, that is, of every of them. See Psal. 2. 3.

Vers. 17. return] or, reduce, restore stay my soul [unspec 17] or life: so Job 33. 30. alonely] or solitary, desolate soul: See Psal. 23. 21,—23.

Vers. 18. a mighty people] or, a strong, to wit, [unspec 18] in number, that is, a great multitude. The word Ghnatsum, as it is mighty in strength, Psal. 135. 10. Prov. 30. 26. so is it many in number, Psal. 40. 6. 13. and 105. 24. and 137. 17.

Vers. 19. enemies with falsity] that is, for a false [unspec 19] cause; or (as the Greek explaineth it) unjustly. wink] make secret signs by the winking of the eye, which argueth both privy and scoruefull gesture; therefore this always is a sign of evil, Prov. 10. 10. and 6. 13. not peace] that is, not peaceably or friendly, which yet some hypocrites do, Psal. 28. 3. or, not speak to come to any sound composition, or peaceable end which one may trust unto. But God speaketh peace to his people, Psal. 85. 9. words of deceits] deceitful words or things.

Vers. 21. hath seen] or, seeth, to wit, the evil of [unspec 21] David, or, that which we desired. In speeches of evil cases, often the Hebrew useth silence. So after in Psal. 54. 9. and 59. 11. and 118. 7.

Vers. 23. to my judgment] that is, to judge and [unspec 23] avenge me of mine enemies: so after, to my plea, is, to plead my cause, as verse. 1.

Vers. 25. aha our soul] that is, aba •• have our [unspec 25] desire. Soul is sometime put for desire, Psal. 41. 3.

Vers. 26. clothed with bashfulness] meaning [unspec 26] their confusion on every side, when nothing but their shame appeareth and so continueth. So Psal. 109. 29. and 132. 18. Job 8. 22. that magnify] to wit, their mouths, as is expressed, Hobad. 1. 12. Ezek. 35. 13. that is, speak great things and boastfully, as the Greek explaineth. So after in Psal. 38. 17. and 55. 13. delight my justice] whom my justice and innocence pleaseth or delighteth, and the defense thereof.

Annotations.

THe trespass of the wicked] or Trespass saith to [unspec 2] the wicked, that is, persuadeth, imboldneth, hardeneth him. assuredly saith] or, it is an assured saying, a faithful affirmation. This word is peculiar to the oracles of God, which are sure and faithful, (as the Apostle sometime mentioneth faithful sayings, 1 Tim. 1. 15. and 3. 1. and 4. 9.) In the New Testament it is interpreted, said, Mat. 22. 44. from Psal. 110. 1. And David by the spirit here testifieth that the wicked man's trespass is such, as assuredly saith (or avoucheth) even in his heart and conscience, that he dreadeth not God. in the inmost of my heart] in the mids, or within my heart: meaning that he certainly knew it, and was much affected with it.

Vers. 3. to find] that is, to perform, or accomplish; [unspec 3] as to find the will, is to perform or do the same, Isa. 58. 13. So in Rom. 7. 18. Or, to find, that is, to obtain and get, as Gen. 6. 8. Mat. 11. 29. Rom. 4. 1. Or, to find, that is, to invent or devise new mischiefs; as the Apostle speaking of inventers (or finders out) of evil things, Rom. 1. 30. which he ought to hate] or, which is to be hated, is odious. So, to keep, Psal. 119. 4. that is, to be kept: to stop, Psal. 32. 9. for, to be stopped: to do, Esth. 6. 6. for, is to be done. So Psal. 49. 15. Ios. 2. 5. See also the verb active expounded passively, by the Apostles authority, Psal. 51. 6. But the Chaldee expoundeth it, he hateth doctrine.

Vers. 5. he setteth himself] namely, to stand or [unspec 5] walk continually in a way not good, as Isa. 65. 2. or, he standeth still, as Exod. 14. 13.

Vers. 6. in the heavens] elsewhere it is said, [unspec 6] unto the heavens, Psal. 57. 11. so here in may be used for unto: sometime it is, above the heavens, as Psal. 108. 5.

Vers. 7. mountains of God] that is, high, mighty [unspec 7] or excellent mountains. The Hebrew usetth to note excellent things, by adding the name of God; as Cedars of God, Psal. 80. 11. Mount of God, Psal. 68. 16. river of God, Psal. 65. 10. wrestlings of God, Gen. 30. 5. harps of God, Rev. 15. 2. and sundry the like. So the Chaldee here saith, high as the strong mountains.

Vers. 8. How precious] that is, honorable and [unspec 8] much to be esteemed; sometime the word signifieth bright and glorious, Job 31. 26. Zach. 14. 6. which also agreeth well here. and the sons] or, when, or therefore the sons. shadow of thy wings] that is, thy protection, so Psal. 63. 8. and 91. 4. called sometime, the secret of God's wings, Psal. 61. 5.

Vers. 10. Well of life] or, as the Chaldee translateth, [unspec 10] well of living waters, that is, an ever-springing fountain, from whom life & all graces spring and flow. So God is called the Well of living waters, Ier. 2. 13. and 17. 13. Song 4. 15. we see light] or enjoy light, that is, knowledge, comfort, joy, &c. See Job 29. 3. Isa. 9. 2. I am. 1 17. Psal. 27. 1.

Vers. 11. Extend thy mercy] or draw it, meaning, [unspec 11] exercise and show it; as Psal. 109. 12. also prolong or continue it; as Psal. 85. 6. Eccles. 2. 3.

Vers. 12. foot of pride] or of haughtiness, that [unspec 12] is, (as the Chaldee translateth) of the proud man, as Ier. 50. 31, 32. the thing being put for the person in whom it is. As deceit, for a deceitful man, Prov. 12. 27. Poverty, for poor people, 2 King 24. 14. habitation, for inhabitants, 2 Sam. 9. 12. Circumcision, for circumcised, Rom. 2. 26. Helpings, governings, for, helpers, governors, 1 Cor. 12. 28. dreams, for dreamers, Ier. 27. 9. sin, for sinner, Prov. 13. 6. and many the like. See also Psal. 5. 5. and 12. 9. and 55. 21. and 109. 4. and 78. 31.

Vers. 13. There] to wit, in the very enterprise, [unspec 13] while they labored to remove me.

Annotations.

THis is the third Psalm penned Alphabetwise; there being two verses allowed to every letter, except four, in verse 7. 20. 29. 34. See Psal. 25. 1.

Vers. 1. Fret] or, Inslame not, burn not thyself [unspec 1] with anger or grief. So after, verse 7. and 8. Pro. 24. 19. evil doers] to be like unto them, as the Chaldee addeth; which accordeth with verse 8. envy not] or, have not envious zeal or emulation. This word is general for all hot and fervent zeal, whether good or evil; emulation, jealousy, envy, and the like, Psal. 106. 16. and 69. 10.

Vers. 3. Dwell in the land] This may be taken either [unspec 2] for a commandment, to dwell in the land of Canaan, which God had given them to possess, Num. 33. 53. though troubles and wants should arise therein, as did the Patriarchs by faith, Gen. 37. 1. and 26. 3. 12. Heb. 11. 9. Or, for a promise, dwell, that is, thou shalt dwell, that is, abide long, as after in v. 27. So, see, for thou shalt see, Psal. 128. 5, 6. Seek me and live, Amos. 5. 4. that is, ye shall live▪ feed on faith;] to wit, which shall gr • w out of the land, Psal. 85. 12. that is, of the fruits which the land truly and faithfully bringeth forth. Or, as a promise, thou shalt feed on faith, that is, on the faithful constant increase; and thus the Greek explaineth it, thou shalt be fed with the riches thereof, meaning, of the land. Or, feed on faith, that is, nourish thyself and live by it; for the just man liveth by his faith, Habak. 2. 4. and walketh by it, not by sight, 2 Cor. 5. 7. The Chaldee expoundeth it, Study (or exercise thyself) in the faith. Or, feed in faith, that is, thou shalt be fed faithfully and assuredly. Contrary hereunto, is to feed on the wind, Hos. 12. 1. and on ashes, Isa. 44. 20.

Vers. 4. delight thyself] or, thou shalt delight, or [unspec 4] solace thee: so verse. 11. and Job 22. 26.

Vers. 5. Turn confidently] Commit of trust: in Hebrew, Roll; in Chaldee, Reveale before the Lord: [unspec 5] see Psal. 22. 9. So Prov. 16. 3. Roll (or Commit) thy works unto Jehovah. will do] that which thou desirest; or will execute, to wit, thy judgment, as the next verse showeth, and as elsewhere is expressed, Mic. 7. 9.

Vers. 6. as the light] to wit, of the morning, or [unspec 6] sun: (for so light sometime signifieth, Nehem. 8. 3. Job 31. 26.) that is, clearly, manifestly. So Hos. 6. 5. Compare also Job. 11. 17.

Vers. 7. be silent] or, be still, stay and tarry silently. See Psal. 4. 5. The Greek saith, be subject. [unspec 7] wait still patiently] or, pain thyself, that is, set thyself with earnestness and patience to wait for.

Vers. 8. Surcease] or, Slake, Let go. A word contrary [unspec 8] to holding fast, applied here to the shaking or abating of anger; so Judge. 8. 3. also to do] or, which is but to do; or, at least to do evil.

Vers. 9. inherit] or possess. So Isa. 57. 13. He [unspec 9] that trusteth in me (saith the Lord) shall inherit the land, and possess my holy mountain.

Vers. 11. And the meek] or But the meek. From [unspec 11] hence our Lord saith, Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the land, Mat. 5. 5.

Vers. 13. his day] that is, his dismal day, the [unspec 13] time appointed for his affliction and destruction, 1 Sam. 26. 10. Ezek. 21. 25. 29. So the Chaldee explaineth it, the day of his calamity. Day is often used for the time of punishment; as, The posterity shall be astonied at his day, Job 18. 20. Woe unto them, for their day is come, Ier. 50. 27. So, the day of Madian, Isa. 9. 4. the day of Jezreel, Hos. 1. 11. the day of Jerusalem, Psal. 137. 7.

Vers. 14. drawn] Hebrew, opened, or loosed, [unspec 14] meaning out of the shed. A like phrase is, the emptying of the sword, Psal. 35. 3.

Vers. 16. the little of a just man] or, a little (a [unspec 16] small portion) to the just. See Prov. 15. 16. and 16. 8. plenteous mammon] The Hebrew hamon signifieth multitude, plenty or store, of riches, or any other thing. Here the Greek translateth it riches. From this Hebrew word, riches are called mammon▪ Luk. 16. 9. 11. 13. many wicked] or great (mighty) wicked.

Vers. 17. arms] that is, power, help, &c. See [unspec 17] Psal. 10. 15.

Vers. 18. knoweth] that is; acknowledgeth and regardeth, [unspec 18] as Psal. 1. 6. the days] that is, the [unspec] • vents, good or evil, estates, calamities that at any time befall them, as verse. 13. Psal. 116. 2. and 119. 84. See also Psal. 31. 16. shall be forever] meaning, that they and their seed after them should inherit the land, as Exod. 32. 13. Ios. 14. 9. 1 Chron. 28. 8. Prov. 13. 22. Isa. 60. 21. and then come to their immortal inheritance, 1 Pet. 1. 4.

Vers. 20. the precious fat] that which is precious [unspec 20] in the rams, the best, and that was the fat, all which was the Lord's, and might not therefore be eaten by any man, but was burned upon the altar, and so consumed away in smoke, Levite. 3. 15, 16, 17. So, the precious fruit of the earth, I am. 5. 7. The Hebrew Carim, elsewhere used for fields or pastures, Psal. 65. 14. is here fat pastured rams or muttons: so Deut. 32. 14. Isa. 34. 6. Amos 6. 4. with the smoke] which vanisheth in the air; therefore the Greek saith, as the smoke: so Psal. 102. 4. The Chaldee paraphraseth, they shall be consumedin the smoke of Gehenna, (or of Hell.)

Vers. 21. repaieth not] shall not, or will not pay [unspec 21] again. It may intend both his inability that he cannot, and his unconscionablenesse that he will not pay. Borrowing in the Law is noted for a curse; as lending, for a blessing, Deut. 28. 12. 44. for the borrower is servant to the lender, Prov. 22. 7. showeth grace] or, doth graciously, that is, is liberal and bountiful. So the Apostle calleth liberality, grace, 1 Cor. 16. 3. 2 Cor. 8. 4. 19.

Vers. 22. his blessed ones] or ••• y that are blessed [unspec 22] of him, that is, of God. The Chaldee addeth, they that are blessed by his Word: and after, they that are cursed by his oath.

Vers. 23. steps of the man] the gate, or ways [unspec 23] of such a man as is before shoken of; or as after followeth, whose way God delighteth; called here Geber, a valiant man. A like phrase is in Esa. 60. 12. the nations, that is, those nations, such as are there before mentioned. stablished] or firmly directed and perfected. The word noteth the ordering, perfecting and fast stablishing of anything. and his way] or thus, to wit, whose way he delighteth (or affecteth.) So Gideon & his house, Judge. 8. 27. for, Gideon, to wit, (or that is to say) his house.

Vers. 24. shall fall] to wit, into sin, by occasion [unspec 24] or infirmity, Gal. 6. 1. or into affliction and trouble, Mic. 7. 9. Thus the Chaldee • expoundeth it, if he fall into sickness, he shall not die. For, the just man falleth seven times, and riseth again, Prov. 24. 16. upholdeth his hand] and consequently; raiseth him up. A like phrase is of strengthing the hand, Isa 8. 11. 1 Sam. 23. 16.

Vers. 26. his seed] that is, his children or posterity [unspec 26] are in the blessing, or, are appointed to the blessing, as the heirs thereof, Gen. 28. 4. 1 Pet. 3. 9. and have still abundance, though they give to others▪ For, the blessing of the Lord maketh rich, Prov. 10. 22. And, there is that scattereth, and is more increased, Prov. 11. 24.

Vers. 27. dwell forever] that is, thou shalt dwell; [unspec 27] as verse. 3. The like promise is in Ier. 7. 5▪—7.

V. 28. 〈◊〉 cut off] a like judgment is in Job 18. 19. He [unspec 28] shall have neither son nor nephew among his people, nor any posterity in his dwellings. See also Psal. 21. 11. and 109. 13. and the contrary, Psal. 102. 29.

Vers. 30. will meditate] usually meditateth, that [unspec 30] is, resoundeth, uttereth, as Psal. 35. 28.

Vers. 31. in his heart] so God commanded, [unspec 31] Deut. 6. 6. and there hath he promised to write his law, Hebr. 8. 10. See also Psal. 40. 9. Isa. 51. 7. it shall not stagger] understand, his foot shall not stagger, or, faulter, Job 12. 5. Or, any one of his steps (or feet) shall not stagger or slide.

Vers. 33. condemn him for wicked] make (or [unspec 33] pronounce) him wicked, that is, condemn him. Opposed to justifying: so Psal. 94. 21. Job 9. 20.

Vers. 35. daunting terrible] sorely dismaying [unspec 35] others with his terror: in Greek, lifted very high. See Psal. 10. 18. spreading bare] making bare, that is, thrusting forth and showing himself. green] that is, fresh and flourishing, as Dan. 4 1. It is not meant for color only, but for juice and vigor. So Psal. 52. 10. self-growing lawrell] a tree that groweth in his natural place, which commonly sprout and thrive better than such as are removed to another soil: therefore the Greek explaineth it, as the Cedars of Lebanon.

Vers. 37. the after end] or, the last, or the posterity. [unspec 37] This word is sometimes used for the end, as Deut. 11. 12. and 32. 20. 29. Ier. 29. 11. sometime for posterity of children left behind, as Ps. 109. 13. Dan. 11. 4. And thus it may be understood here, specially in the verse following. The Greek translateth, there is a remnant to the peaceable man.

Vers. 40. in him] Chaldee in his word. [unspec 40]

Annotations.

FOr to record] or to cause remembrance for commemoration, [unspec 1] to wit, of David's troubles, as Psal. 132. 1. and of God's mercies, deliverances, and praise • s for the same, as Isa. 63. 7. The like title is of the 70 Psalm. David appointed before the Ark, singers of the Levites for to record, and to confess, and to praise Jehovah the God of Israel, 1 Chron. 16. 4. The Greek addeth to the title, A Psalm of David for remembrance concerning the Sabbath.

Vers. 2. neither] Hebr. and, where the word [unspec 2] not is again to be repeated, as is noted, Psal. 9. 19. and as is expressed, Psal. 6. 2. where the like prayer is made.

Vers. 3. thy arrows] so Job saith, the arrows [unspec 3] of the Almighty are in me, the venom whereof drinketh up my spirit, Job 6. 4. Arrows are sicknesses, or plagues of body or mind, Psal. 18. 15. and 91. 5. thy hand] in Chaldee, the stroke of thy hand.

Vers. 4. no soundness] or, there is nothing sound, [unspec 4] or whole. So Isaiah. 1. 6. angry throat] or, detestation, indignation. See Psal. 7. 12.

Vers. 6. my stripes] or skarres: properly such [unspec 6] sore marks, wounds or stripes, as wherein the blood and humors are gathered and do appear after beating; named in English, wails. foolishness] The Hebrew, sweleth, meaneth rash and unadvised folly, through want of prudency. Therefore though commonly in Greek it is turned imprudencie, yet sometime it is called unadvised rashness, Prov. 14. 17. and Aevil the Fool, is named rash or heady, Prov. 10. 14. And by foolishness is meant usually viciousness or sin, and is so expressed by the Greeks, Prov. 13. 16. and 15. 2. and 26. 11. and our Savior numbereth foolishness among other evils that defile a man, Mark 7. 22.

Vers. 7. sad] mournfully. See Psal. 35. 14.

Vers. 8. my flancks] or loins. parching] [unspec 7] [unspec 8] or, burning, roasting: so elsewhere he complaineth of the burning of his bones, Psal. 102. 4. and so the Chaldee Paraphrast here taketh this word, which may also be translated, vile matter: meaning a vile or loathsome disease, full of burning pain. The Greek turneth it, mockings.

Vers. 9. the gro • ing] or rumbling, roaring [unspec 9] noise.

Vers. 11. panteth] throbbeth, beateth about, [unspec 11] through trouble and distemperature. able strength] force and ability that is in the heart and bowels; as elsewhere he saith, my heart forsaketh me, Psal. 40. 13. are not with me] that is, I have no use of them; I cannot see, Psal. 40. 13. Through faintness oft times the eye-sight faileth, 1 Sam. 14. 28. 29. Psal. 13. 4.

Vers. 12. my plague] or, stroke, touch, hurt. [unspec 12] The Hebrew useth touching, for striking, or hurting any manner of way, Psal. 105. 15.

Vers. 13. seek my soul] to kill me. See Psal. 35. [unspec 13] 4. woeful evils] in Greek, vanities; in Chaldee, falsehood.

Vers. 15. no reprehensions] no arguments, or [unspec 15] convictions.

Vers. 16. thou wilt answer] or, that thou make [unspec 16] answer, that is, hear and deliver me, Psal. 3. 5.

Vers. 17. I said, lest] or, I say, (I think) it is to [unspec 17] be feared, lest, &c. An imperfect speech through passion. my foot is moved] that is, slip. This is always in the evil part, when ones state is changed to worse, Deut. 32. 35. Psal. 66. 9. and 94. 18. and 121. 3. A like phrase is of moving of the hand, Lev. 25. 35. magnify] vaunt themselves: in Greek, speak great things: See Psal. 35. 26.

Vers. 18. to halting] to show my infirmity in my [unspec 18] trials and afflictions; as Jacob halted after his wrestling with God, Gen. 32. 31. See Psal. 35. 15. In the Greek, I am ready for scourges, that is, to suffer correction and punishment for my sins: so the Chaldee saith, for calamity.

Vers. 19. am careful] or, will show care, taking [unspec 19] thought as for fear of some evil or danger to come. So the original word importeth, Josh. 22. 24. 1 Sam. 9. 5. and 10. 2. Isa. 57. 11.

Vers. 20. are alive] or living, that is, lively, [unspec 20] lusty, cheerful, hail, and sound. Or rich, as the word seemeth to mean in Eccles. 6. 8. are mighty] or strengthened, compacted, by power, riches, number, &c. See Psal. 35. 18. falsely] or in falsity, that is, for a false untrue and unjust cause, Ps. 35. 19. So the Greek translateth it, unjustly.

Vers. 21. my adversaries] or, are adverse to [unspec 21] me, opposite, to let and hinder me. The Hebrew Satan is hereupon applied to the Devil, who is an adversary to hinder all goodness, Zach. 3. 1. Mar. 1. 13. Rev. 12. 9. So after, Psal. 71. 13. and 109. 4. 6. 20. 29.

Annotations.

TO Jeduthun] or, for him: and it may be meant [unspec 1] not only for his person, but for his posterity, as Aaron is put for the Aaronites, 1 Chron. 12. 27. This Jeduthun and his sons were singers in Israel with the harp: he prophesied for the confessing and giving praise to Jehovah, 1 Chron. 25. 3. So Psal. 77. 1. The Chaldee addeth to the title thus: To praise for the keeping of the house of the Sanctuary, by the mouth of Jeduthun.

Vers. 2. take heed] or, beware, observe. The like [unspec 2] speech is used, 1 King. 2. 4. from sinning] that is, as the Greek translateth, that I sin not, or miss not. If any man sin not in word, he is a perfect man and able to bridle all the body, I am. 3. 2. a bridle] or mousell: the Greek turneth it a ward: by this the untamednesse of the tongue is noted, which must by force and watchfulness be restrained. See I am. 3. 3,—8.

Vers. 3. with stillness] or, silentnesse, tamed subjection; [unspec 3] as the word often signifieth, Psal. 4. 5. Wherefore the Greek here turneth it, I was humbled. from good] in Greek, from good things, which the Chaldee explaineth, the words of the Law. my pain was troubled] my sore was exulcerate, renewed (as the Greek saith,) and increased.

Vers. 4. fire burned] with this speech of David we may compare that of Jeremiah; And I said I will [unspec 4] not mention him, nor speak anymore in his name: but it was in my heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and could no longer, Ier. 20. 9.

Vers. 5. how soon ceasing] how temporary, frail, brittle and short-lived; as the Chaldee expoundeth [unspec 5] it, when I shall cease out of the world; or, how defective I am: so the Greek saith, what I lack, to wit, of the end of my days; what is the term and period of my life.

Vers. 6. of hand bredths] that is, thou hast exactly [unspec 6] measured them out, and they are but short. A hand breadth is a short measure, the breadth of four fingers. my worldly time] my life-time, my temporary age. The Greek translateth it, my substance; the Chaldee, my body. The Hebrew Cheled, is the world; Psal. 17. 14. used here for man's life-time in this world. So Psal. 89. 48. Job 11. 17. surely] or, but only. all vanity] or, a mere vapor, all manner vanity, and nothing else. Whatsoever vanity is in the world, may all be seen in man. The Hebrew Hebel is a soon-vanishing vapor, as the breath of ones mouth. To this the Apostle hath reference, saying; What is your life? it is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time, and afterward vanisheth away, I am. 4. 14. every man] or, all mankind, Hebr. all Adam. Adam called his second son Hebel, that is, vanity, Gen. 4. 2. and here David saith, that all Adam (every man) is Hebel, vanity. Solomon in Ecclesiastes declareth this at large. See also Psal. 62. 10. though settled] or standing, steadfast, and in good estate: in Greek, living. The Chaldee saith, but all just ones live forever.

Vers. 7. walketh in an image] or, in a shadow, [unspec 7] that is, obscurely, changeth daily, leadeth an imaginary life, rather than a life it self, and so soon passeth hence; He fleeth as a shadow, and abideth not, Job 14. 2. So Paul saith, the fashion (or hiew) of this world goeth away, 1 Cor. 7. 31. The Chaldee explaineth it otherwise, walketh in the image of the Lord. make a stir] or a tumult, disquieting themselves and one another. he heapeth] that is, any one heapeth up, to wit, goods, and knows not who shall enjoy them. See Eccles. 2. 18, 19.

Vers. 9. put me not] or, expose, make me not to be [unspec 9] the reproach of the fool, of Nabal; whereof see Psal. 14. 1.

Vers. 10. I am dumb] or tongue-tied. This [unspec 10] is a profession of his patient sufferance of the things laid upon him by God. And so did David carry himself, 2 Sam. 16. 10. and Aaron, Levite. 10. 3.

Vers. 11. the striking] or buffeting: this noteth [unspec 11] the greatness and oft reiteration of his trouble.

Vers. 12. melt] that is, consume away. as a [unspec 12] moth] to wit, as a moth-worm consumeth, or perisheth, which is suddenly, as Job 4. 19. they are destroyed before the moth. Or, as the moth consumeth garments, so thou with thy rebukes consumest them, as Hos. 5. 12. Job 13. 28. Isa. 50. 9. and 51. 8. that which is to be desired of his] or his desirable; meaning his beauteous grace, best strength, dignity, and every whit of him, that is amiable, to be desired, or liked: which the Greek expoundeth to be his soul; the Chaldee, his body.

Vers. 13. unto my tears] which cry unto God, [unspec 13] (as blood is said to cry, Gen. 4. 10.) or, which are joined with earnest prayers, as Heb. 5. 7. a stranger with thee] This is taken from the Law, Levite. 25. 23. The land is mine, ye are but strangers and sojourners with me. The like acknowledgement is also in 1 Chron. 29. 15. Hence saith the Apostle, They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth, and, they that say such things, declare plainly that they seek a country, to wit, an heavenly, Hebr. 11. 13, 14, 16.

Vers. 14. Stay] or Leave off, to wit, thine anger, [unspec 14] or affliction: or, Look away, shut the eye, as this word sometime signifieth, Isa. 6. 10. and let me refresh) or, that I may recover strength. This speech is taken from Job 10. 20, 21. Igoe] to wit, unto death: See Gen. 15. 2. and 25. 32. and 5. 24.

Annotations.

DAvids Psalm] or, a Psalm of David; but [unspec 1] David's name is here fet first, which elsewhere commonly is last: or, a Psalm concerning David that is, Christ, who is called David in the Prophets, Hos. 3. 5. Jer. 30. 9. Ezek. 34. 23. and 37 24. Of him this Psalm entreateth, as the Apostle teacheth, Hebr. 10. 5, 6, &c.

Vers. 2. Waiting] or, expecting; the doubling [unspec 2] of this word noteth earnestness, constancy, patience. bended] to wit, his ear, as is expressed, Psal. 17. 6.

Vers. 3. pit of sounding calamity] or, dungeon of [unspec 3] tumultuous desolation, which ecchoed and resounded with dreadful noises, denoting hereby the greatness of Christ's afflictions. mire of mud] that is, muddy (or dirty) mire, or clay, signifying fast cleaving afflictions. So Psal. 69. 3. set up] or stablished, set fast my feet on a rock, that is, on firm ground, opposed to the former mud.

Vers. 5. respecteth not] or turneth not the face; [unspec 5] which implieth liking, or inclination of the mind and affections, Job 36. 21. the proud] or stout, that in confidence of their strength carry themselves insolently. turn aside to a lie] swerve (or revolt) to deceiveable falsehood; meaning Heretics and Idolaters.

Vers. 6. thy thoughts] thy good meanings, or purposes. [unspec 6] none can count in order] or, they cannot be orderly counted, or propounded. The Chaldee paraphraseth, it is not possible for to order unto thee thy praise. Here the word is used for ordering of speech, as in Job 32. 14. Sometime it is used for matching, or comparing; so the Greek turneth it here, in thy thoughts there is not any that can be likened to thee. would I] or, if I would declare mightily increase] or, strong, to wit, in number many: so after in verse. 13. see Psal. 35. 18. above telling] that is, moe than I or any can tell; or, moe than can be told.

Vers. 7. thou wouldest not] or delightedst not; [unspec 7] Christ was to cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease, D •• . 9. 27. because it was unpossible that they should purge sins, Hebr. 10. 4. therefore speaketh he thus to God his Father, Heb. 10. 5. mine ears] or, ears to me: see Psal. 3. 1. digged open] or pierced, that is, thou hast made me obedient to thy voice, (contrary to which is the stopping of the ear, Psal. 58. 5.) so the Chaldee explaineth it, thou hast digged open mine ears, to hearken unto thy commandments: Or, mine ears thou hast bored, as thy servant forever, according to the law, Exod. 21. 6. The Greek Interpreters, to make the sense plainer, say, but a body hast thou fitted to me; meaning that his body was ordained and fitted to be a sacrifice for the sins of the world, when the other legal sacrifices were refused as unprofitable. And thus the Apostle allegeth the words, following the Greek, Hebr. 10. 5, 10. burnt-offering] sacrifice that goeth all up in fire: See Psal. 20. 4. sin-offering] or, expiation, oblation for sin, as the Apostle calleth it, Hebr. 10. The word Sin is often in the Law put for the sin-offering, Levite. 4. 24, &c. Exod. 29. 14 So the Apostle saith, Him that knew no sin, he made sin (that is, a sin-offering) for us, 2 Cor. 5. 21.

Vers. 8. Loe I come] or, am come, to wit, into [unspec 8] the world, Hebr. 10. 5. and particularly, to Jerusalem to give myself a sacrifice for sin. See Mark. 10. 32, 33, 34. The Chaldee, not understanding this mystery, paraphraseth, Loe I enter into life eternal, when I have studied (or exercised myself) in the roll of the book of the law, which is written for me: alluding as it seemeth to Deut. 17. verse. 18, 19, 20. the roll] or volume of the book, that is, a book or scroll of paper or parchment rolled up. The like phrase is used, Ier. 36. 2, &c. Ezek. 2. 9. &c. The Hebrew Sepher, book, is used generally for any writings, evidences, bills, court-rolls, &c. Deut. 24. 1. 2 King. 5. 5, 6. Ier. 32. 11. and the books in Israel were written in long scrolles, and folden or wrapped up. Hence is that phrase, the heavens shall be folden up like a book, Isa. 34. 4. Rev. 6. 14. it is written] So Christ saith, The son of man goeth as it is written of him, Mat. 26. 24. and Moses wrote of me, John. 5. 46. See also Luk. 24. 44. 46. Act. 13. 29.

Vers. 9. thy acceptable will] by the which will we [unspec 9] are sanctified, even by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once, Heb. 10. 10. See also John. 6. 38. Luk. 22. 42.

Vers. 10. I have preached the glad tidings of] [unspec 10] or, I have evangelized justice; of this word, the Evangelie or Gospel hath the name, the Greek signifying Good tidings, and the English also to like effect, made of the Saxon godspell, that is, a good speech. And the justice here meant is thus set forth by the Apostle; Now is the justice of God made manifest without the law, having witness of the law and of the Prophets; namely the justice of God, by the faith of Jesus Christ, unto all and upon all that believe, &c. Rom. 3. 21, 22. the great church] or, assembly, congregation. So Psal. 22. 23. close not up] restrain not, as in a prison, that words should not be uttered, Ier.