Annotations on the Pentateuch - Psalms - Song of Songs

Annotations.

COncerning the dumb dove] or after the Hebrew [unspec 1] phrase, the dove of dumbness; thus David speaketh of himself, as of a dove subject to vexation among the • avenous kites the Philistines, which were far dis • oyned from God's people in faith, though near in habitation; as the Greek translateth it, the people far off from the Saints. Or Aelem, interpreted dumbness, may also be turned, a Congregation, as in Psalm. 58. 2. and so the meaning is, the dove of the Congregation of them that be far of, that is, of the Philistines. And thus the Chaldee expoundeth it, To praise for the congregation, which is like to a silent dove, in the time when they are driven far from their cities, &c. Michtam] a Jewel, or golden Psalm▪ See Psalm. 16. 1. took him in Gath] David fleeing from Saul to Achish King of Gath, and being there known, changed his behavior, and feigned him-self foolish, and was so dismissed, 1 Sam. 21. 10, &c. whereupon he made the • 4. Psalm. After that he fled again to K. Achish, and dwelt there with him, he and his company, 1 Sam. 27. 1, 2, 3, &c.

Vers. 2. would swallow me up] or, breatheth after [unspec 2] me, to take and dev • ure me. The word Shaaph is used for sooping in of drink, Job 5. 5. also, of the wind or breath, Ier. 2▪ • 4. and 14. 6. and so for breathing after anything to come thereto, John 7. 2. Eccles. 1. 5. So after, in Psal 57 4. and 119. 131. O most high] O high God, as the Chaldee explaineth it. The Greek saith, from the height; we may also translate it, in height, that is, highly (proudly) they war against me. But Marom Height, is sometime God's attribute, as Mich. 6. 6. Psal. 92. 9.

Vers. 4. In the day] or, what day, that is, whensoever [unspec 4] I shall be afraid.

Vers. 5. what flesh can do] or, question-wise, [unspec 5] what can flesh do unto me? by flesh, meaning corrupt and weak man, as is expressed, verse. 12. The like title is given to men, in Psal. 78. • 9. Gen. 6. 3. Isaiah 40▪ 6.

Vers. 6. they grievously wrest] they pairfully [unspec 6] form, and frame my words (or my matters▪) perverting them, and giving them another figure or fashion. So the Hebrew word is used for fashioning, Job 10. 8. It signifieth also, grieving, Esa. 63. 9.

Vers. 7. They draw together] or, gather, that is, [unspec 7] convene and combine together, or, gather wars, as is expressed, Psal. 140. 3. So Psal. 59. 4. my steps] or my heels▪ or foots • les, after the manner of that old Serpent, Gen. 3. 15.

Vers. 8. cast down] or make descend, to wit, to [unspec 8] the pit of corruption, as Psal. 55. 24. or nether parts of the earth, as Ezek. 32. 18.

Vers. 9. my wandering] my flitting to and fro, as [unspec 9] from Saul's presence to Gath, 1 Sa • . 21. 10. from thence to the cave of Adullam, 1 Sam. 22. 1. from thence to Mispeh in Moab, verse. 3. then to the forest of Hareth in Judah; verse. 5. then to Keilah, 1 Sam. 23. 5. thence to the wilderness of Ziph, verse. 14. thence to the wilderness of Maon, ver. 25. then to Eugedi, 1 Sam. 24. 1, 〈◊〉 . and so from place to place, as a partrich on the mountains: in all which David acknowledged God's care and providence towards him. in thy bottle] that is, reserve them diligently. Bottles were used to put in milk and wine, Judge. 4. 19. 1 Sam. 16. 20. In the Hebrew there is an allusion to the former word wandering, called Nod, a bottle being also in that tongue called Nod, having difference in writing, but none in sound. are they not in thy register?] or, in thy book and reckoning? meaning, doubtless they are. A question is often used for an earnest affirmation or denial. As when one Evangelist saith, Do ye not err? Mar. 12. 24. another saith, ye do err, Mat. 22. 29.

Vers. 10. that God will be for me] or, with me, [unspec 10] or, that God is mine: as the Greek saith, thou art my God.

Vers. 13. Thy vows are upon me] that is, I have [unspec 13] thank-offerings ready, wherewith to pay my vows which I made unto thee. A like phrase is in Prov. 7. 14. Upon me are peace-offerings. See also how vows were paid with peace or thank-offerings, Lev. 7. 15, 16. Psal. 66. 13. Or, they are upon me, that is, I am bound to pay them, or, do now bind myself and take them upon me. The Chaldee saith, O • me I have received, O God, thy vows. confessions] that is, as the Chaldee saith, sacrifices of confession, or thanks: which were distinguished from vows, Lev. 7. 12, 15, 16.

Vers. 14. hast thou not also] meaning, surely thou hast: as before in verse. 9. and Psal. 116. 9. from [unspec 14] sliding] or, from driving, from thrust, that is, from sliding by the thrust of my enemies. to walk on] or converse: it noteth a continual and pleasing carriage of ones self acceptable to God: therefore the Greek expresseth it by well-pleasing; and the Apostle followeth the same, in Heb. 11. 5. from Gen. 5. 24. So in Psal. 116. 9. The meaning also of the phrase here is, that I may walk: as that which one Prophet saith, lashabeth, to dwell, 1 Chron. 17 4. another saith, leshibti, that I may dwell, 2 Sam. 7 5. the light of the living] or, light of life: meaning the vital of lively light which men here on earth do enjoy: and therefore in Job 33. 28, 30. this is opposed to the pit or grave; and in Psal. 116. 9. it is called the land of the living; whereof see Psal. 27. 13. This also respecteth the better light of life, mentioned by our Savior, John. 8. 12.

Annotations.

COrrupt not] or, Bring not to corruption, or perdition. [unspec 1] This word sometime importeth corruption of faith and manners, by sin, as is noted on Psal. 14. 1. sometime perdition, or utter destruction, the punishment of sin, Ps. 78. 38. 45. Gen. 6. 13 and 9. 11. 15. it is a more vehement word than killing, Ezek. 9. 6, 8. This word is also in the title of the 58, 59, and 75. Psalms. Michtam] a golden song. See Psal. 16. 1. from face] or, for fear of Saul. See Psal. 3. 1. into the cave] Saul sought David in the wilderness of Engedi, upon the rocks, among the wild goats; and being there in a cave, David cut off the lap of Saul's coat, and would not kill him. Which when Saul after perceived, his heartrelented for David's kindness, and he wept, acknowledging his fault. And taking an oath of David that he should not destroy his seed, he ceased his persecuting for a time, 1 Sam. 24. David in that distress made this Psalm.

Vers. 2. evils passeth] that is, every evil; or, [unspec 2] the whole heap of evils passeth.

Vers. 3. perfectly accomplisheth] or performeth, [unspec 3] to wit, his grace, or his promise; or my affairs, bringing them to a full end and stay. So Psal. 138. 8. A like speech the Apostle useth, Phil. 1. 6.

Vers. 4. He will send] or usually sendeth, to wit, [unspec 4] his hand, as Psal. 144. 7. or, his Angel, as Dan. 3. 27. and so the Chaldee explaineth it; or, his mercy and truth, as after here followeth. swallow me] or, breatheth after me. See Psalm. 56. 2.

Vers. 5. Lions] called here Lebaim, • eartie, [unspec 5] stout, courageous Lions; of Leb, that is, heart, courage. As there be sundry sorts of Lions, so have they sundry names; see Psal. 7. 3. Lions are mentioned in the Scriptures for the stoutness of their heart, 2 Sam. 17. 10. boldness, Prov. 28. 1. and grimnesse of their countenance, 1 Chron. 12. 8. Saul and his Courtiers are here Lions to David, as were the Kings of Asshur and Babel after unto Israel, Ier. 50. 17. the Roman Emperor to Paul, 2 Tim. 4. 17. and all wicked rulers over the poor people, Prov. 28. 15. inflamers] boutefeus, meaning fiery, fierce, and raging persons, that flamed with wrath and envy, and inflamed others. Of such David did complain to Saul, 1 Sam. 24. 10. spears] Hebr. the spear; as chariot for chariots, Psal. • 8. 18. So Agur speaketh of a generation whose teeth are swords, and their jaws knives, to eat up the afflicted out of the earth, Prov. 30. 14. See also Psalm. 55. 22. and 59. 8.

Vers. 6. over the heavens] the Chaldee expoundeth it, over the Angels of heaven: so in verse. 12. [unspec 6]

Vers. 9. Raise up] or Stir up, to wit, thyself, or Awake. A word of exciting, Judge. 5. 12. Compare [unspec 9] this with Psal. 108. 2, 3, &c. my glory] my tongue or soul. See Psal. 16. 9. and 30. 13. at the day dawning] I will rouse up myself with my instruments. Or, I will raise up the day dawning, that is, I will prevent the early morning, and be up before it, and so stir it up. A figurative speech.

Vers. 11. That thy mercy] or, For thy mercy is great, &c. Compare Psal. 36. 6. [unspec 11]

Annotations.

COrrupt not] Bring not to perdi • ion, &c. See [unspec 1] Psal. 57. 1. and 16. 1.

Vers. 2. O assembly] O band, Company or congregation. [unspec 2] The Hebrew Aelem. which hath the signification of binding as a sheaf or bundle, seemeth here to be a company that are combined, and confederate. Or, it may be taken for the binding of the tongue, that is, dumbness, (as before in Psal. 56. 1.) and be read thus; Of a truth, do ye speak dumb justice? or, mutenesse of justice? As blaming them for speaking and boasting of justice, when indeed justice was dumb, and opened not her mouth, but they gave most unjust sentence. righteousnesses, or equities, that is, righteous, plain, and equal things. Judges are called God's, Psal. 82. 6. and therefore should imitate God, who saith, I do speak justice, and declare righteousnesses, Isa. 45. 19.

Vers. 3. ye weigh] or, ye balasse, (of the Hebrew [unspec 3] Palas) ye peise. A similitude taken from the weighing of things which should be in even peise and proportion, Prov. 16. 11. so justice should weigh all words and works in equity, and reward them accordingly: but these weighed out wrong for right.

Vers. 4. from the womb] that is, even from their [unspec 4] mothers womb, the wicked are estranged (do alienate themselves) from God, justice, and virtue. This noteth man's natural corruption. So in Esa. 48. 8.

Vers. 5. Hot poison they have] or, Hot wrath is [unspec 5] to them. The Hebrew Chamath signifieth both poison and rage or fury, each of them being hot. The Greek here turneth it rage; the similitude of a serpent rather giveth it to be poison, as Psal. 140. 3. Rom. 3. 13. Deut. 32. 24. Though both are fitly applied to the wicked, who like serpents in fury spit out their venom and malice. like as] or, according to the likeness. It maketh an exact comparison, as no whit inferior to the serpent, which was the instrument to poison mankind, Gen. 3. serpent] or snake, called in Hebrew Nachash, of expertnesse, for it was more subtle than any beast of the field, Gen. 3. 1. deaf asp] or cockatrice, or the serpent Python. called in Hebrew Pethen, which name noteth (by the contrary) the unperswadednesse which this Psalm showeth to be naturally in that beast. And so the wicked have the title of Apeitheis, Unperswaded, or Disobedient, Tit. 1. 16. Ephes. 2. 2. stoppeth] Hebr. will stop, that is, usually stoppeth his ear, with his tail (as human writers report) whiles the other he layeth on the ground; or, is naturally deaf of it.

Vers. 6. the voice of charmers] which with [unspec 6] words use to charm serpents, that they can neither bite nor sting, as may be gathered both by this place, and by Eccles. 10. 11. Ier. 8. 17. And these Charmers have their name in Hebrew of whispering, or, soft, sweet, and eloquent speaking, Psal. 41. 8 Isa. 3. 3. of him that inchanteth] or that conjureth, conjoineth, associateth. Enchanters have this title here, and in Deut. 18. 11. either because by sorcery they associate serpents, making them tame & familiar, that they hurt not; or because such persons use to bind and tie bands or things about the body, to heal or hurt by sorcery; or because by their conjuring art, they have society and fellowship with Devils. And that these evil arts are not here approved, the Law showeth, Deut. 18. Only similitudes are taken from them, as elsewhere from the thief, Rev. 16. 15. the unrighteous Judge, Luk. 18. 1, 2, 6, 7. the unjust Steward, Luke 16, &c. of him that is made wise] of the wised, that is, the learned, expert, the cunning mage.

Vers. 8. refused as waters] that is, (as the Greek explaineth,) set at naught, nothing esteemed; as [unspec 8] waters that pass away and are not regarded. bend he his arrows] or, his arrow, (for the Hebrew hath a double reading;) that is, every of his arrows. And this may be meant of the wicked man, whose arrows bent at the just, shall be broken: or, of God, who shooteth at the wicked, and cutteth them off. be they as cut off] or, let them be as if they were cut off, or, even as staws: meaning it of the wicked's arrows: or if of their own persons, let them be even cut off, as the Greek saith, until they be weakened.

Vers. 9. snail that melteth] or, snail of melting, that is, a consuming snail; which creeping out of [unspec 9] the shell, casteth her moistures, and so wasteth to death. Also with salt, a snail melteth into water. let him go away] or, walk meaning, let him die. So where one Prophet saith, to go with thy fathers, 1 Chron. 17. 11. another saith for it, sleep, that is, die, 2 Sam. 7. 12. the untimelybirth] or fallen birth, meaning fallen before due time. So Job. 3. 19. Eccles. 6. 3. 5.

Vers. 10. Ere that they shall perceive] or, Before men shall understand. He speaketh to the wicked [unspec 10] of their sudden destruction. The meaning seemeth to be this: Ere men shall perceive (or feel,) the pricking of your thorns, which are thorns of the Bramble, God will as with a whirlwind destroy every of them. The bramble or brier (mentioned also in Iotha • s parable, Judge. 9. 14, 15.) hath strong and sharp thorns, fit to resemble the evil counsels and deeds of the wicked. The Hebrew Sir is used both for a thorn, and a pot: wherefore some here translate po • s, yet yielding the same sense. The Greek turneth it thorns. as alive] or even quick; which noteth sudden destruction, as Psal. 55. 16. let them go down to hell alive, or their lively vigor, which made them fear no destruction, as Psal. 38. 20. my enemies are alive are mighty. This word is sometime used for raw flesh 1 Sam. 2. 15, which some that translate the former word pots, retain also here. even in wrath, or, a • with burning anger. We may also understand the word thorn thus: as well the living thorn, (that is, fresh and green,) as the thorn of burning, that is, the burnt or sear thorn: because on the bramble, some of the thorns are parched and arie, when others are young and green. he will tempestuously whirl it away] God will take away, (or skare away) it, that is, every thorn, as with a whirlwind or tempest. For, as with a whirlwind that passeth, the wicked is no more, Prov. 10. 25.

Vers. 11. his feet in blood] This noteth both the [unspec 11] greatness of the slaughter, and comfortable use which the just shall make hereof. Compare Psalm, 68. 24. Isaiah 63. 3. Rev. 14. 20.

Vers. 12. earthly man] Hebr. Adam, put here for [unspec 12] men in general: as son for sons, 2 King, 21. 6. with 2 Chr. 33. 6. See also Ps. 8. 9. fruit] that is, a comfortable reward, after their labors and troubles. As Heb. 12. 11. Jam. 3. 18. So the Chaldee translateth it, a good reward. God that judge] or God's judging. A mystery of the holy Trinity, used sundry times in the Scripture, as, God's caused me to wander, Gen. 20. 13. he is holy God's, Ios. 24. 19. he is living God's, Ier. 10. 10. though most commonly it is otherwise. See the note on Psal. 3. 3.

Annotations.

COrrupt not] or bring not to perdition. See Plasm. 57. 1. Michtam] a notable song: [unspec 1] see Psalm. 16. 1. to kill him] or to do him die. Saul having cast his spear at David, and missed him, sent messengers after unto David's house, for to keep (or watch) him, and to kill him. But his wife Michal (Saul's daughter,) bewrayed the matter, let David down at a window, and so he escaped, 1 Sam. 19. 10, 11, 12. Hereupon he made this Psalm.

Vers. 2. set me on high] set me aloft, where I [unspec 2] may be safe, that my foes reach not to me.

Vers. 4. not for my trespass] to wit, against them; as else-where David professeth, 1 Sam. 24. [unspec 4] 10, 12.

Vers. 5. without iniquity] to wit, of me, or on my part, understanding it of sin, as in the [unspec 5] former verse: or without punishment (understanding it of the enemies) they run. &c. Iniquity is often used for Punishment: See Psalm. 69. 28. Or, without iniquity, (without blame) in their own conceit; as in Ierem 50. 7. their enemies said we offend not, because they have sinned, &c. to meet me] meaning, for good, that is, to assist me. For sometime meeting is to oppose and resist, Psal. 35. 3.

Vers. 6. to visit] namely, with punishment, as [unspec 6] Exod. 20. 5. See otherwise, in Psal. 8. 5. the heathens] that is, the wicked mine enemies, called here heathens, as elsewhere strangers, Psalm. 54. 5. unfaithfully work] or, distoyally commit. See this word, Psal. 25. 3.

Vers. 7. They return at evening] The enemies, like hungry dogs, come at evening, secretly to surprise [unspec 7] and devour me. So wicked persecutors are likened to dogs, Psal. 22. 17. or it may be a prophesy of their extreme poverty, that when others go to rest, they go about howling for meat. make noise as a dog] barking, grinning, howling, as a dog for his meat; as after, verse. 15, 16. therefore the Greek turneth it, they are hungry.

Vers. 8. utter] or well out, as from a fountain; [unspec 8] belch or babble, as Prov. 15. 2, 28. This similitude is explained, Ierem. 6. 7. As the fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her malice. swords &c.] that is, they speak sharp devouring words. So the Chaldee interpreteth it, words that are sharp like a sword. See Psalm. 57. 5. who heareth] These are the adversaries words, who thought that none did hear, or (as the Chaldee addeth) would punish them.

Vers. 10. His strength] understand, O God that [unspec 10] art his strength: and it may be meant of himself, though he speak as of another: 1. Because in the Hebrew there is sometime a sudden change of the person, as Dan. 9. 4. thou keepest covenant towards them which love him, that is, which love thee, Deut. 5. 10. that love me, and keep his Commandments; for, my commands, Mic. 1. 2. Hear ye people all they, for all ye. 2. Because in the last verse of this Psalm it is repeated, My strength. 3. Also in this place, both the Greek and Chaldee turn it My strength. 4. Because in the next verse it is written in the Hebrew text letters, his mercy, but by the vowels and margin, read, my mercy; which giveth occasion to suppose the like meaning here. Howbeit the sense is good, if we understand it of the enemy Saul, thus, O God that art his strength, and hast given him the kingdom, and this power. For even wicked rulers have no power, except it be given them from above, John. 19. 11. And David much respected Saul, as God's Anointed, 1 Sam 26. 11. 2 Sam. 1. 14. I take heed] or, will I keep, observe, that is, wait upon thee, or keep thanks and praises for thee, as verse. 18.

Vers. 11. God of my mercy] or, of his mercy, (as [unspec 11] is observed on the former verse;) or, my God of mercy, that is, my merciful God. prevent me] to wit, with mercy, or blessings, as Psal. 21. 4. let me see] to wit, vengeance, Psalm. 54. 9. as the Chaldee also here explaineth it.

Vers. 12. people forget] to wit, their sin, and [unspec 12] punishment for the same. Dead men are forgotten, Psal. 31. 13. Eccles. 9. 5. so their punishment whiles they live, is the more memorable. make them wander] to wit, as vagabonds. The word hath reference to Cain's judgment, who was not killed, but marked for a vagabond, Gen. 4. 14, 15. Some punishments are less tolerable than death it self, Revelat. 9. 6.

Vers. 13. The sin of their mouth, &c.] This [unspec 13] sentence is difficult; for, 1. It may have reference to the former, that my people forget not their sins and punishments, but may tell of them: or, 2. It may respect themselves; let them tell (or confess) their own sins and punishments, as did Cain, Judas, &c. Gen. 4. 13, 14. Mat. 27. 4. Or, 3. It. may show the cause of their judgments, For the sin of their mouth, &c. and so the Chaldee expoundeth it. when they shall.] or, and let them be taken. and of cursing] or, for the curse, (the execration,) which may be understood of the sin, according to Psal. 10. 7. or, of the punishment thereof, as Deut. 30. 7. of false denial] of their lying, or of their leanness. The original signifieth either, and may also be meant of sin, or the punishment thereof. let them tell] or, they shall tell, speaking of his people, or of the wicked themselves.

Vers. 14. Consume] to wit, them, as Loose, Mat. [unspec 14] 21. 2. for, loose him, Mark. 11. 2.

Vers. 15. And they shall return] or, let them return &c. a prophesy of, or prayer for their punishment [unspec 15] answerable to their sin, as before, verse. 7.

Vers. 16. They shall wander] or, make themselves [unspec 16] wander, scatter themselves abroad. The Hebrew hath a double reading, to include both these: so 2 Sam. 15. 20. See a like punishment of the wicked, Job 15. 23. The Chaldee addeth, They shall wander abroad, that they may take a prey for to eat. shall howl] or, shall tarry all night, to wit, hungry and unsatisfied. The Hebrew signifieth either of these: but the Greek chooseth the former, they shall murmur, howling for hunger.

Vers. 17. sing thy strength] that is, praise with [unspec 17] song thy strength, who canst defeat my soes, and protect me.

Annotations.

SHushan] that is, the six-stringed instrument, (or [unspec 1] Lily.) See Psal. 45. 1. eduth] that is, the testimony; which here either belongeth to the music now unknown to us, or meaneth the Psalm to be a testimony of David's faith & thankfulness; or to be sung by the Priests before the Ark of God in the Sanctuary; which Ark and Tables of the covenant in it, was called the Testimony, Exod. 40. 5, 20. Michtam] a golden song: See Psal. 16. 1.

Vers. 2. Aram] that is, the Aramites, or Syrians; [unspec 2] the posterity of Aram, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, Gen. 10. 22. Mesopotamia] a country so commonly called of the Greek, Act. 7. 2. in Hebrew Naharajim, that is, of (or between) the two rivers, meaning Tigris and Euphrates, between which this land lay. So the Chaldee expoundeth it, Aram which is by Euphrates. Zobah] a country near the other, called of Greek Writers Syria Saphena. Aedom in the valley of salt] that is, the Aedomites, or Idumeans in the salt valley, a place in that country, whereof mention is also made, 2 King. 14. 7. twelve thousand] in the history, 2 Sam. 8. 13. this victory is ascribed to David, in 1 Chron. 18. 12. it is ascribed to Abishai, Joab's brother, and there also the number is eighteen thousand. It seemeth that Captain Abishai first set on them, and slew 6000. after him followed Joab, and slew 12000 moe, here mentioned. And to David is this victory attributed, because he was King.

Vers. 3. cast us away] This complaint seemeth [unspec 3] to have reference unto that miserable state wherein Israel was, 1 Sam. 13. 19, &c. and 31. 7. turn] The Chaldee addeth, turn thy glory to us.

Vers. 4. the land quake] that is, change the state [unspec 4] thereof; as Hag. 2. 7. compared with Hebr. 12. 26, 27, 28. also Ezek. 31. 16. This land, the Chaldee expoundeth the land of Israel. rive it] as at earthquakes rifis and chinks appear. This word is not else-whereused in Scripture. heal] that is, repair: See the like phrase, 2 Chron. 7. 14.

Vers. 5. astonishing horror] or reeling, giddiness: [unspec 5] meaning, they were drunken with afflictions, which caused horror, as drunkenness with wine causeth giddiness. This word is also used, Isaiah 51. 17, 20, 21, 22.

Vers. 6. a banner] or ensign. This word is applied [unspec 6] to the flag or ensign of the Gospel, Isaiah 11. 12. and 49. 22. and 62. 10. here, to David and his victory. to be high displayed] or, to use for a banner, which hath the name of lifting high. the certain truth] of thy promises.

Vers. 7. answer me] or us, me and my people. The Hebrew hath both readings. The Chaldee [unspec 7] explaineth it, Receive my prayer.

Vers. 8. shall divide] this meaneth a full possession after conquest, Ios. 1. 6. and 13. 7. Shechem] [unspec 8] a city in the tribe of Ephraim, not far from Samaria, Gen. 33. 18. Ios. 20. 7. Succoth] a city in the tribe of Gad, beyond the river Iarden, Ios. 13. 27.

Vers. 9. Gilead] and Manasseh: These were the utmost borders of the land of Canaan without [unspec 9] Iarden: which howsoever for a time they resisted David, and clave to Ishbosheth Saul's son, 2 Sam. 2. 8, 9. &c. yet were by God's promise to be subjected unto David. strength of my head] that is, my horns wherewith I shall smite the people together, according to that promised blessing, Deut. 33. 17. or by head, may be meant headship, kingdom or principality. law-giver] or statute-maker, a title of authority; therefore the Greek translateth here, King. This also accordeth to the promise made to Judah, Gen. 49. 10. 1 Chron. 5. 2.

Vers. 10. Moab] the land or people of the [unspec 10] Moabites, near to the land of Israel; these were the posterity of Lot, Abraham's nephew, begotten by Lot in his drunkenness, of his own daughters, Gen. 19. 33,—36, 37. they had now forsaken the true God, and worshipped Baal-pehor and Chemosh, Numb. 25. 1, 3. and 21. 29. were enemies to Israel, Numb. 22. Judge. 3. 12. and subdued by David, 2 Sam. 8. 2. washing pot] that is, used for base services, as a vessel to wash my feet in. over Aedom shall I cast my shoe] that is, I shall walk thorough, possess, and tread down the land of Aedom (or Idumea,) whose inhabitants were Aedomites, the posterity of Aedom, that is, Esau the elder brother of Jacob, who profanely selling his birth-right for a mess of red pottage, (called in Hebrew Adom,) had his name therefore Aedom, to the perpetual shame of him and his seed, Gen. 25. 30. and 36. 8 9. Heb 12. 16. as Jakob by faith obtained the glorious name of Israel; see Psal. 14. 7. Palestine shout thou] for this, in Psal. 108. 10. it is said, over Palestine I will shout. So here it seemeth to be spoken in mockage; intimating, that howsoever the Philistines dominiered and triumphed for a while, (as appeareth, Judge. 10. 7. and 13. 1. 1 Sam. 4. 10. and 31. 1.) yet should they by David be subdued; as came to pass, 2 Sam. 8. 1. Therefore the Greek turneth it, the aliens are subject to me: the Chaldee thus, concerning the Philistines, shout and be strong, O congregation of Israel. Palestine (called in Hebrew Pelesheth,) was a part of the land of Canaan, westward by the sea, inhabited by the Philistines, which came of the Casluhims nephews of Mizraim the son of Cham, the son of Noah, Gen. 10. 14. These with the Caphtorims, first inhabited Caphtor, & from thence came to Palestine, Amos 9. 7. where they drove out the Avims, (the ancient inhabitants of the land) and dwelt in their stead, Deut. 2. 23. And this seemeth to be the reason why usually the Philistines are called in Greek Allophyloi, Aliens, (of another tribe or nation;) because they were not the first natural inhabitants.

Vers. 11. Who will lead] it is a kind of wish, as [unspec 11] Psal. 14. 7. yet implying also some difficulty, as the next verse here showeth. of strong defense] that is, defensed or fortified: see Ps. 31. 22. This may be meant generally of all strong cities that resisted David; or specially of Rabbah, the chief city of the Ammonites, whereof see 2 Sam. 12. 26, 29, &c.

Vers. 13. from distress] or from the distresser, [unspec 13] the adversary. for vain] Hebr. and vain: but and is often used for because, or for; as 2 Sam. 22. 28. with Psal. 18. 28. so Isa. 64. 5.

Vers. 14. do valiantness] or valor, that is, valiant [unspec 14] acts: according to the prophesy, Num. 24. 19. or make a power, that is, gather an army, as the phrase is used, 1 Sam. 14. 48. and in Ezek. 28. 4. it is used for gathering of wealth. See the Notes on Psal. 18. 33. will tread down] in Greek, will set at naught, or contemn.

Annotations.

VPon Neginath] or with neginath, that is, the [unspec 1] playing on the strings of the instrument: meaning that this Psalm was to be sung with music of stringed instruments. See Psal. 4. 1.

Vers. 3. end of the land] the utmost border of the [unspec 3] land of Canaan, where David sometime was driven to abide, 2 Sam. 17. 24. or, end of the earth. is overwhelmed] or covered over, to wit, with grief, (as the Greek explaineth it,) whereby it fainteth; oppressed with sorrow. So Psal. 102. 1. and 77. 4. and 107. 5. and 142. 4. lead thou] or, thou wilt lead: a speech of faith, from former deliverances, as the next verse showeth. higher than I] which I cannot get up on, unless thou lead me.

Vers. 4. a safe hope] or, shrowding place, where [unspec 4] he hoped for, and had found safe shelter.

Vers. 5. I will sojourn] or shall abide. See Psal. 15. 1. in the secret] or, the hiding place, called [unspec 5] else-where the shadow of his wings, Psal. 36. 8. and 63. 8. See Psal. 91. 1,—4.

Vers. 6. my vows] that is, my prayers made [unspec 6] with vows, as the Saints used, Gen. 28. 20. Judge. 11. 30, 31. Hereupon, prayer is called in Greek Proseuche, of pouring out vows to God. inheritance to them] so the Greek also hath it; or, given me the inheritance of them; that is, such a blessing as usually thou bestowest on such as fear thee. The Chaldee paraphraseth, thou hast given an inheritance in the world to come to them that fear thy name.

Vers. 7. Thou wilt add] or prayer-wise, add thou &c. so the rest. days unto days] or, upon [unspec 7] days, that is, a long life. of the King] meaning himself, and specially Christ, who was to be his Son after the flesh. So the Chaldee saith, of the King Christ. See Psalm. 72. and 89. 21, 30, 37, 38.

Vers. 8. He shall sit] to wit, on the throne, that [unspec 8] is, reign, or sit, that is, dwell, or abide, as Psalm. 140. 14. prepare] or, appoint, as his due and ready portion. The Heb • . is Man, a name whereby that prepared meat was called, which God gave his people from heaven, Psal. 78. 24.

Vers. 9. day by day] or day and day, that is, daily. The Hebrew usual phrase is, day day, so Psal. [unspec 9] 68 20. Gen. 39. 10. Isa. 58. 2. Exod. 16. 5. sometime day and day, as Hest. 3. 4. 2 Cor. 4. 16. So two two, Mark. 6. 7. for, two and two. The Chaldee maketh this paraphrase, when I pay my vows in the day of the redemption of Israel, and in the day when the King Christ shall be anointed to reign.

Annotations.

OVer Jeduthun] • hat is, over Ieduthuns posterity, [unspec 1] who was a singer in Israel, 1 Chron. 25. 3. or, to Jeduthun: See also Psal. 39. 1.

Vers. 2. Yet surely] or Only. It is an earnest affirmation, [unspec 2] against some contrary temptation or speech, and excludeth also other things. So verse. 3, 5, 6, 7, 10. keepeth silence] or is sile • , or still, that is, quiet, submiss, and (as the Greek explaineth it) subject; the rebellious affections being tamed and subdued. See also Psal. 4. 5.

Vers. 3. moved much] or, moved with a great [unspec 3] moving. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but 〈◊〉 perish not, as 2 Cor. 4. 9. for God giveth the issue with the temptation, 1 Cor. 10. 1▪3. The Chaldee expounds it, I shall not be moved in the day of great affliction.

Vers. 4. endeavor mischief] this word is not [unspec 4] found elsewhere in the Scripture. It denoteth both a purpose in mind, and a thrusting forward in act of any mischievous deed. against a man] in Chaldee, against a gracious man. So man here is used as in Jer. 5. 1. if ye can find a man, that is, a just and godly man. ye shall be killed] or will ye be murdered? violently killed. Some Hebrew copies varying a point or vowell, give it an active signification, will ye murder? This the Greek followeth; but the former sense here fitteth best. a fence] wall, or mure, another word than the former. shooved at] or thrust, namely, for to fall, as is expressed, Psal. 118. 13. Hereby is meant a great and sudden ruin, as Isa. 30. 13. Ezek. 13. 13, 14.

Vers. 5. from his high dignity] or excellency [unspec] whereunto he was exalted of God. David speaketh this of himself, (therefore the Greek hath, mine honor;) and blameth them here for opp • gning his dignity, as he did before in Psal. 4. 3. they d • light] or readily like of▪ and accept o • a deceivable, lie▪ each of them blesseth] Hebr. they bless: but his mouth leadeth us to mind it of all in general, & everyone in particular. Compare Psal. 5. 10. Blessing is used for fair words, and sometimes flattery, Rom. 16. 18.

Vers. 6. my expectation] that is, my salvation expected, and hoped for, as verse. 2. [unspec 6]

Vers. 9. in all time] that is, always: See Psal. 34▪ 2. pour out your heart] that is, the desires [unspec 9] of your heart, your prayers with tears. A similitude taken from pouring out of waters, as is expressed, Lam. 2. 19. pour out thy heart like water before the face of the Lord. This was practiced in Israel when they drew water (from their heart) and poured it out (by their eyes) before the Lord, 1 Sam. 7. 6. A like phrase is of pouring out the soul, Psal. 42. 5. 1 Sam. 1. 15. The Chaldee maketh this paraphrase, Cast down before him the prides of your heart, & pray before him with all your heart, and say, God is our hope forever.

Vers. 10. noble man] hereby is meant men of all degrees, high and low. See the notes on Ps. 49. 3. [unspec 10] in balances to mount up] or, to ascend: meaning that all men together, if they be put in one ballāce, and vanity in another, they will mount up, that is, be lighter than vanity it self. And the word hebel, vanity, here used, denoteth a vain light thing, as the breath of ones mouth, or bubble on the water.

Vers. 11. in oppress • an] that is, in goods gotten by oppression, extortion, or fraudulent inj ••••• this word [unspec 11] importeth guileful wrong, as the next, more open violent robbery. See also Isa. 30. 12. become not vain] that is, foolish and vile in respect of others, and deceiving yourselves. For to make vain, is to deceive, Ier. 23. 16. and to wax vain, is to be vile and come to nothing, Job 27. 12. Ier. 〈◊〉 . 5. Rom. 1. 21. This instruction which concerneth all men, David applieth to his soldiers, that they should not give themselves to the spoil. Compare Luke. 3. 14. powerful wealth] riches; see Psal. 49. 7. set not the heart] that is, do not affect it, or carefully regard it, but use this world as though you used it not, 1 Cor. 7. 31. So, to set the heart, is to regard or care for a thing, 1 Sam. 4. 20. and 9. 20. 2 Sam. 18. 3. Exod. 7. 23. Prov. 22. 17.

Vers. 12. Once] Hebrew One, meaning one time, [unspec 12] as Exod. 30. 10. and as is expressed, Ios. 6. 3. So twice, or two times. Though it may also be interpreted one thing, two things, (as achath is one thing, Psal. 27. 4.) The Greek here saith, Once spake God, these two things have I heard.

Vers. 13. to man] that is, to everyone, as this phrase is opened, Matth. 16. 27. Rom. 2. 6. Rev. 22. [unspec 13] 12. to his work] whether it be good or evil. See the like in Prov. 24. 12. ler. 32. 19. Job 34. 11. Ezek. 7. 27. 2 Cor. 5. 10. Ephes. 6. 8. Coloss. 3. 25. 1 • er. 1. 17.

Annotations.

WIldernesse of •• dah] the forest of Hareth, [unspec 1] 1 Sam. 22. 5. or, the wilderness of Ziph, 1 Sam. 23. 14. both which were in the tribe of Judah.

Vers. 2. early] this noteth care and diligence, Job [unspec 2] 8. 5. Hos. 5. 15. Psal. 78. 34. Prov. 1. 28. Luk. 21. 38. longeth ardently] this word (which is here only found) seemeth to denote an earnest or hot appetite for meat, as the former thirst is for drink. land of drought] that is, dry land, for so the wilds or deserts were usually waterless, Psal. 107. 33, 35. Exod. 17. 1. Num. 20. 1, 2. Ie • . 〈◊〉 . 6. weary] and consequently thirsty, which is caused by weariness. So Psal. 143. 6. Or wearisome to travel, as the Greek translateth it, wailesse, which none can go in.

Vers. 3. the sanctuary] or, the sanctity▪ the holy [unspec 3] place, so called for the more reverence, and because holiness became that house, Psal. 93. 5. for to see] this may be meant of his present desire to behold it as in time past: or as a continued speech of his passed comfort, when I did behold thy strength. thy strength and thy glory] both these were seen in the Ark of the testimony, whence God's oracles were uttered, Exod. 25. 22. Num. 7. 89. called therefore the ark of God's strength, Ps. 132. 8. & also his glory, 1 Sam. 4. 21, 22. See also Ps. 78. 61. and 105. 4.

Vers. 4. celebrate] land, 〈◊〉 glorify thee. The Chaldee paraphraseth on this verse thus: because [unspec 4] thy mercy which thou wilt do to the just in the world to come, is better than the life which thou hast given to the wicked in this world, therefore my lips shall [unspec 1] land thee.

Vers. 5. So will I bless thee] to wit, when th •• restorest me again 〈◊〉 sanctuary therefore 〈…〉 so [unspec 5] it may be taken for • 〈◊〉 , S •••• me bless thee. in my life] that i • 〈◊〉 I live 〈…〉 i as the Chaldee saith, in my life in this world. So Psal. 49. 19. and 104. 33. and 146. 2. lift up my hands] that is, pray: which was with this gesture of holding up the palms of the hands towards heaven, as looking to receive a blessing. So Job 11. 13. Lam. 2. 19. and 3. 41. Psal. 141. 2. It is called also the lifting up of the hands, Psal. • 8. 2. and spreading out of the palms; Psal. 44. 21. and 88. 10.

Vers. 6. fat] or s • w • t and fatness. Both words [unspec 6] in the original signify fatness: and hereby is meant satiety of pleasures; so Ier. 31. 14. Psal. 36. 9. The Chaldee expoundeth it, satisfied with thy law.

Vers. 7. when I remember] or, if I remember, 〈◊〉 , so oft as. The Hebrew 〈◊〉 , if, is here used for [unspec 7] when: as also 1 Sam. 15. 17. So in Greek, e 〈…〉 , of, Matth. 6. 22. i • 〈…〉 an, when, Luke 11. 34. watches, or oust • dies, observations, which were in the night, as is expressed, Psal. 90. 4. See the notes there.

Vers. 8. helpfulness] that is, a full help, as Psal. 44. 27. of thy 〈…〉 gs] which the Chaldee translateth, [unspec 8] of thy divine majesty. So Psal. 57. 2.

Vers. 9. eleaveth after thee] this noteth love, constancy, and humility, and union in the spirit: for [unspec 9] as man and wife cleaving together, are one flesh, Gen. 2. 24. so he that cleaveth to the Lord, is one spirit. 1 Cor. 6. 17. And this union cometh of the Lord, who saith by the Prophet, a • the girdle cleaveth to the loins of 〈◊〉 man, so have I tied to me the whole house of Israel, that they might be my people, Ier. 13. 11.

Vers. 10. for tumultuous ruin] that is, to bring my soul unto destruction, or ruin. See this word, [unspec 10] Psalm 35. 8.

Vers. 11. They shall make him run out] or, They (the enemies) shall pour out him, meaning some [unspec 11] principal, as Saul, or every of his sees: or He (everyone that seeks my soul) shall be made run out, that is, his blood shall be shed, as waters, Psal. 79. 3. A like phrase is used Ier. 18. 21. Ezek. 35. 5. The Greek translateth, They shall be delivered unto the hands of the sword. hands] that is, the edge, or force of the sword, as Job 5. 20. Ier. 18. 21. portion of foxes] that is, left unburied, for foxes and other wild beasts to prey upon & devour. So Saul's blood flowed 〈◊〉 by the sword, and his company slain on mo 〈…〉 G 〈…〉 , lay for a prey to the beasts, 1 Sam. 31. So Christ's enemies slain with the sword are eaten of ravenous fowls, Rev. 19. 21.

Vers. 12. But the King] that is, I who am King [unspec 12] by God • anointing, 〈◊〉 Sam. 16. 12▪ 13. and Christ the son of David. 8. sweareth by him] that is, by God; the Chaldee saith, by his word: by swearing, meaning God's whole worship, whereof swearing was a part, Deut. 6. 13. Esa. 45. 23. and 65. 16. Ier. 4. 2. Therefore that which the Prophet calleth Swearing, Esa. 45. 23. the Apostle calleth Confessing to God, Rom. 14. 11.

Annotations.

PRayer] or meditation: see Psa. 55. 3. the Greek [unspec 2] saith, when I pray unto thee.

Vers. 3. the secret] or secrecy, mystery, that is, [unspec 3] council, or assembly of evil doers, that is, the malignant Church, as the holy Church is called the secrecy (or mystery) of the righteous, Psal. 111. 1.

Vers. 4. bent their arrow] that is, laid their arrow [unspec 4] ready on their bended bow. The like phrase was in Psal. 58. 8. See also Psal. 11. 2. bitter word] or bitter thing, as the Greek explaineth it. So after in verse. 6. an evil word, or thing. See the notes on Psal. 7. 1. A bitter word is here called an arrow; and in Ier. 9. 3. their tongue is called their bow.

Vers. 6. they tell, to hide] or, of hiding, that is, impart their counsel one to another, how to hide [unspec 6] snares. they accomplish an exquisite search] or, a search searched out, that is, a curious diligent search. The Greek translateth, they are consumed searching out searches: meaning that they spend both their time and themselves, in searching out evils against the just. It may also be read, we are consumed by the search searched out, meaning that in their judgment we cannot escape their snares. even the inmost] Hebr. and the inmost, that is, whatsoever any man's wit and deep heart can find out: or, So deep (is) the inward part and heart of man.

Vers. 8. have been] or, assuredly shall be: the time past being used for more certainty, as in Isa. [unspec 8] 9. 6. And by have been, is meant the sure event and accomplishment of God's judgments on them, with the continuance of the same. As the Hebrew word of being, signifieth to come to pass, or have event, 1 Sam. 4. 1. Job 37. 6. and to continue to be, Dan. 1. 21. Isaiah. 66. 2. Ruth 1. 2.

Vers. 9. they have caused them everyone] Hebr. caused him: which being spoken of many, as in [unspec 9] this place, meaneth them all severally, to one man. to fall, &c.] or to stumble down: signifying, that God's strokes should have effect to overthrow them by their own devices. betake themselves to flight] or, shall wander about in their flight; which noteth great fear and unstaiednesse, (which the Greek therefore turneth, are troubled) and is meant of the wicked, their favorites.

Annotations.

PRaise, silent waiteth] or, is silent, that is, submisly [unspec 2] and quietly expecteth thee: see Psal. 62. 2. or, Unto thee there is silence and praise, that is, silence looking to receive mercies, and praise for them being received. The Greek saith, praise becometh thee. The Hebrew also may imply the same, though it be more significant. The Chaldee paraphraseth thus, The praise of the Angels is counted as silence before thee, O God, whose majesty (is) in Zion.

Vers. 3. Thou hearest] or, O thou that hearest, or, [unspec 3] he that heareth: see after in verse. 7. all flesh] that is, all sorts of men; as Gen. 6. 12. Psal. 145. 21. Act. 2. 17. This is a prophesy of all Nations converted unto Christ.

Vers. 4. words of iniquities] or, of perversities, [unspec 4] that is, perverse things, or words, unrighteous deeds. Words are often put for things, as Psal. 7. 1. mercifully cover] or expiate, propitiate, purge away, and so cover, and forgive. Of the Hebrew Caphar, which signifieth to cover, the Cover of the Ark was called Caporeth, Exod. 25. 17. in Greek hilasterion, that is, the propitiatory, or mercy-seat, Heb. 9. 5. which name Paul giveth to Christ, Rom. 3. 25. who is the true propitiation for our sins, 1 Job. 2. 2.

Vers. 5. takest near] or, causest to approach, to wit, [unspec 5] unto thyself; the Greek saith, takest unto thee. thy courts] or, court-yards, the open places of the Tabernacle and Temple. There was an inner court and an outward, 1 King. 7. 12. one for the Priests, another for the people, called the great court, 2 Chron. 4. 9. 2 King. 21. 5. good things] so the Greek explaineth it well: the Hebrew speaking of the good thing in general, comprehending the wholestore of pleasures and commodities, 〈◊〉 . Deu. 6. 11. Ge • . 45. 23. The like here followeth, holy, for all holy things. And among good things, understand the principal, the gift of the holy Ghost: as that which in Matth. 7. 11. is good things, in Luk. 11. 13. is called the holy Ghost.

Vers. 6. Fearefull things, &c.] God out of his Tabernacle gave oracles and answers to his people, [unspec 6] Numb. 7. 89. and from Heaven he answered to their prayers against their adversaries, Psal. 3. 5. he answered always things reverend and fearful. those far off by sea] whereby is meant, not only those upon the sea, whose hope God is, Psal. 107. 23. 28, &c. but those also that dwell far asunder disjoined by the sea, as in Islands, which wait for his law, Isa. 42. 4. So the Chaldee interpreteth it, and of the Isles of the sea which are disjoined from the dry land (or continent.)

Vers. 7. O he that stablisheth] or, which setteth fast: it is a continued speech to God, as the words [unspec 7] before and after manifest, but the person changed for more passion, like that in Job 18. 4. O he that teareth his soul, for, O thou that tearest thy soul. See the notes on Psal. 59. 10. mountains] hereby is often meant kingdoms, polities, and commonweales, Ier. 51. 25. See Psal. 30. 8. The Chaldee understands it here, of God's preparing food for the wild Goats of the mountains.

Vers. 8. of the seas] waters signify people's, Rev. 17. 15. and seas are the huge armies of people's, Ier. [unspec 8] 51. 42. Isaiah. 17. 12, 13. All such, as well as the natural seas, God asswageth. See also Psal. 46. 7.

Vers. 9. And they] or, When they fear. utmost parts] or borders, to wit, of the earth, as is expressed, [unspec 9] Isa. 41. 5. the out-goings of morning, &c.] This may be meant both of the successive course of day and night, and of them that go out at morning and evening, which be men to their labor, and beasts for their prey, as is shown, Psal. 104. 20,—23. and of people, inhabiting the East and West parts of the world.

Vers. 10. plenteously moistenest it] This sense the Greek yieldeth: the Hebrew also may be turned, [unspec 10] when thou hadst made it to desire rain: or, and givest it the desire thereof. These things are spoken first of the land of Canaan; (as the Chaldee expoundeth, thou rememberest the land of Israel;) which God visited and blessed continually, as Moses telleth, Deut. 11. 12. and spiritually are meant of Christ's Church, Ezek. 36. 8. 9, &c. very much] or, with multitude, to wit, of riches, (or good things.) the stream] or brook, riveret. See Psal. 1. 3. and 46. 5. The Chaldee paraphraseth, from the fountain of God which is in heaven, which is full of the showers of blessing. of God] that is, with heavenly, sweet and wholesome streams of waters, not as Egypt, watered with man's labor, but drinking waters of the rain of heaven, Deut. 11. 10, 11. The stream of God may here be taken for an excellent stream, as mountains of God, Psal. 36. 7. and the word with is to be supplied. Compare herewith Joel. 3. 18. Rev. 22. 1. where a fountain, and pure river of water of life, come forth from the Lord's house and throne, their corn] theirs that dwell in thy land, and house: after that thou hast thus prepared the land, and watered it, thou makest it fruitful.

Vers. 11. set lest the furrows] or, the clods, that is, with rain thou causest the clods to lie close to cover [unspec 11] the seed. The Hebrew words being indefinite, to settle, &c. have like signification with the former. See Psal. 49. 15. and 77. 2. and 103. 20. makest it soft] or meltest, resolvest, makest it moist, with drops of rain, that fall many. See Psal. 72. 6. the bud] or branch, that which springeth up out of the earth. This name is given to Christ himself, Isaiah. 4. 2. Zach. 3. 8. and 6. 12.

Vers. 12. year of thy goodness] that is, thy good [unspec 12] year, which thou honourest with singular blessings. So God commanding the Sabbath year, promised to bless the sixth year, that it should bring forth fruit for three years, Lev. 25. 20, 21. But the good year is that acceptable yere of the Lord, which Christ preached, Isaiah. 61. 2. Luke 4. 19. thy paths drop] the clouds which are God's chariot, Psal. 104. 3. in which water is bound, Job 26. 8. and from which rain is dropped, to cause the earth to fructify, Job 36. 28. and 38. 26, 27. And paths here are properly such trackes as are made by chariot wheels.

Vers. 13. of the wilderness] where there is no [unspec 13] man, Job 38. 26. that grass may grow for beasts, Psal. 104. 14. Though sometime shepherds there feed their flocks, as Exo. 3. 1. girded with gladness] rejoicing for the store of grass that grow on them on every side. Things are figuratively said to be glad, when they attain unto & abide in their natural perfection: so light is said to rejoice when it shineth clear and continually, Prov. 13. 9.

Vers. 14. the pastures] or fields, are clothed, that [unspec 14] is, covered, abundantly stored with flocks of sheep. For fields, the Greek putteth Rams of the sheep: the Hebrew Carim signifieth both, Isaiah. 30. 23. and 34. 6. but the gramatical construction and coherence here showeth it rather to be fields or pastures.

Annotations.

SHout] to wit, with a joyful or triumphant noise: [unspec 1] see Psal. 41. 12. all the earth] or, all the land, that is, the inhabitants thereof, as the Chaldee explaineth. So verse. 4. and Psal. 98. 4. and 100. 1. and often in the Scripture.

Vers. 2. put glory] in Greek, give glory to his [unspec 2] praise, that is, make his praise glorious and honorable. A like phrase is in Ios. 7. 19. put glory to Jehovah, that is, give him glory.

Vers. 3. fearful is every, &c.] or, fearful art [unspec 3] thou in thy works. One word singular, and another plural, meaneth exactly all and everyone, as Psal. 57. 2. and 62. 5. falsely deny] or l. e, that is, feinedly submit: See Psal. 18. 45.

Vers. 4. Let all] or, All shall. [unspec 4] [unspec 5]

Vers. 5. in his doing] or, in practice; the Greek translateth, in counsels: See Psal. 9. 12.

Vers. 6. sea to dry land] the red sea God turned [unspec 6] to dry land by a strong east wind, dividing the waters, that Israel might go thorough it, Exod. 14. 21, 22. thorough the river] Iarden, when the banks thereof were full, was dried; the waters stood still on an heap till all the people went thorough it, Ios. 3. 13, 14,—17. So the Chaldee explaineth it, 〈◊〉 the river 〈◊〉 the sons of Israel went on their feet. there did we rejoice] he teacheth them to apply their fathers deliverances to themselves: for all things fore-written are for our learning and use, Rom. 15 4. Alike speech another Prophet useth, he found him in Rethel, and there he spake with us, Hos. 12. 4. The Chaldee paraphraseth, I will lead them to the mount of the house of the Sanctuary, there we will rejoice in his Word.

Vers. 7. espy] that is, watchfully view in the nations, [unspec 7] that is, (as Solomon expoundeth it) in every place, both the evil (persons) and the good, Prov. 15. 3. the rebellious] or, the off-fallen, froward and refractary persons, which exasperate and provoke the Lord to bitterness, as the Greek here translateth. exalt] or, be exalted (puffed up) in themselves.

Vers. 8. people's] tribes of Israel, called also pe • ples, [unspec 8] Act. 4. 27. make to be heard] or, cause (men) to hear, sound forth audibly: See Psal. 26. 7.

Vers. 9. That putteth our soul in life] that is, first [unspec 9] giveth, then preserveth life, and finally, restoreth our dead souls unto life. Saving from dangers of death, Psal. 30. 4. quickening them that were dead in sins. Ephes. 2. 1. The Chaldee expounds it, the life of the world to come • , given ou • foot to be moved] that is, suffered our estate to be changed to our ruin: So Psal. 38. 17. and 121. 3. See Psal. 15. 5.

Vers. 10. as silver is tried] Hebr. as to try silver; [unspec 10] and this meaneth sore afflictions, as at large is shown, Ezek. 22. 19, 20, 21, 22. wherefore when God mentioneth lesser trials, he saith, Loe, I have tried thee, but not as silver, Isa. 48. 10. Hereby also is meant a purifying from drosle and corruption by afflictions. See Mal. 3. 3. Zach. 13. 9. 1 Pet. 1. 7.

Vers. 11. straitness] or affliction, as the Greek [unspec 11] also turneth it; but hereby a strait chain or wringing girt may be meant, such as burdens are tied with to beasts backs.

Vers. 12. upon our head] to use us as beasts for to [unspec 12] carry them; it meaneth servile subjection: See the like in Isa. 51. 23. came into fire and into waters] that is, passed thorough afflictions of sundry sorts, Psal. 32. 6. Ezek. 15. 6, 7. Also in Num. 31. 23. those things are said to come into (or pass thorough) fire, which would abide the same without being consumed, as metals. That sense hath also use here, as after is shown. an abundant place] or, a moist, a well watered land, where we may drink our fill. The Greek calleth it a refreshing; which well fitteth with the comforts of the Gospel, as Act. 3. 29.

Vers. 14. opened] that is, uttered, or promised [unspec 14] distinctly and seriously, as the Greek saith, distinguished: for the mouth being opened in vows, signifieth that they may not be called back, Judge. 11. 35, 36. distress upon me] or in my distress: so Psal. 18. 7. and 59. 17.

Vers. 15. marrowed rams] that is, fat and [unspec 15] lusty. The word rams is in Hebrew set after the word incense: which may therefore be read, the incense (or perfume) of rams, meaning the fat which was burned on the altar. And so it may intend peace offerings, as before he mentioned burnt offerings: See Levite. 3. 9, 10, 11. compared with Levite. 1. 10,—13. The Chaldee expoundeth it, incense of spices, and sacrifices of Rams. make ready] or offer, as the Greek interpreteth it. The Hebrew word to make or do, is used for dressing or making ready of meat, or sacrifices, Gen. 18. 8. Judge. 6. 19. Exod. 10. 25. and 29. 36. Levite. 16. 24. and 22. 23. beeves] the Hebrew bakar is the Beefe generally; one for many, as in Psal. 8. 9. These were the principal sacrifices, Lev. 1. 2, 10.

Ver. 17. under my tongue] that is, with my tongue: or it may be meant of the heart and inward parts, [unspec 17] which are under the tongue.

Vers. 18. If I had seen in my heart] that is, had regarded with it: so to see, is to behold with a corrupt [unspec 18] affection, Job 31. 26. Thus God cannot see evil, Habak. 1. 13. would not have heard] for, God heareth not sinners, John 9. 31. nor hypocrites, Job 27. 8 9. Prov. 15. 29. The Greek maketh it a wish, Let not the Lord hear me.

Annotations.

FAce to shine] or, to be light, that is, cheerful and [unspec 2] favorable. See Psal. 4. 7. and 31. 17.

Vers. 3. That they may know] meaning men, indefinitely: or, that thy way may be known. God's [unspec 3] way is generally his administration in the world, specially his Gospel, Act. 18. 25, 26. as his salvation is Christ, Luke 2. 30.

Vers. 4. shall confess] or, let them confess and so af 〈…〉 [unspec 4]

Vers. 7. The earth] or land of Canaan, (as the Chaldee explains it, the hand of Israel) the seat of [unspec 7] God's Church; whose fruitful increase God promised in the Law, Levite. 25. 19. and • 6. 4, and the Prophets apply it to the spiritual graces of the Gospel, Ezek. 34. 27. Zach. 8. 12. Isaiah 45. 8. and our land or earth is our hearts regenerate, to bear fruits to the Lord, Matth. 13. 19,—23. Heb. 6. 7.

Annotations.

LEt God arise] or stand up. By God here is meant [unspec 2] Christ our Lord; for of him is this Psalm interpreted by the Apostle, Ephes. 4. 8, 9, 10. This entrance is taken from Moses, Numb. 10. 35. where when the host of Israel rose up from mount Sinai to journey towards Canaan, the Ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them three days journey, to search out a resting place for them. And when the Ark went forward, Moses said, Rise up Jehovah, and let thine enemies be scattered, &c. where Moses respected not only the Ark, (the figure of Christ) but the promise of God: Behold, I send an Angel before thee to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee to the place which I have prepared; beware of him and hear his voice, &c. for my name is in him, &c. Exod. 23. 20, 21. This was the Angel of the covenant, Mal. 3. 1. the Angel of God's face or presence, which saved the people, Isa. 63. 9. even Christ, whom they tempted in the wilderness, 1 Cor. 10. 9. in whom God was, 2 Cor. 5. 19. and who himself is God our all blessed forever, Amen, Rom. 9. 5. David applieth these things to his own time and action of bringing home the Ark, 1 Chro. 13. and prophesieth also of things to come, as Act. 2. 30, 31.

Vers. 4. let them joy] to wit, inwardly, with [unspec 4] delight, (as the Greek explaineth it) as the former word signifieth, outward joyful carriage and exultation.

Vers. 5. make an high way] or, exalt: but that [unspec 5] this is meant of a way, or causie, first the Hebrew word Sollu naturally beareth, as Isa. 62. 10. and 57. 14. secondly, the Greek version hodopoiesate, make way, confirmeth it; thirdly, the scope of this place showeth it, compared with Isaiah 40. 3. where the Voice in the wilderness crieth to prepare the way of the Lord Christ, Matt. 3. 2. deserts] places where things are mixed and confused, as the word Ghnaraboth properly signifieth. So Gnarabah is a desert or wilderness, Isa. 40. 2. and there is a declaration of this place, that valleys should be exalted, mountains debased, crooked things made strait, and rough places smooth, Isa. 40. 3. Luk. 3. 5. The Greek version here, epi dusmoon, meaneth also the same: for though the word be ambiguous, and signifieth the west parts, yet is it often used for the deserts or plains of the wilderness, Numb. 33. 48, 50. and 36. 13. Deut. 1. 1. Josh. 5. 10. 2 Sam. 4. 7. in Yah his name] or by Yah his name, to wit, sing and praise him. Yah is the proper name of God in respect of being or existence, for he is of himself, Exo. 3. 14. giveth to all life and breath, and all things, and in him we live, and move, and have our being, Act. 17. 25. 28. It is the same in effect with Jehovah, but more seldom used: of which see Psal. 83. 19.

Vers. 6. a Judge] that is, a defense and avenger [unspec 6] of their wrongs: See Exod. 21. 22, 23, 24. Isa. 1. 17. I am. 1. 27. mansion of his holiness] or, his holy mansion, whereof see Psal. 26. 8.

Vers. 7. the solitary] them which are alone, or [unspec 7] desolate, meaning without children. in house] that is, giveth them children: See Psal. 113. 9. in chains] or, in conveniences, that is, in convenient and commodious sort; or, into fit (and commodious) places. The Greek saith, in fortitude. The Chaldee thus, he brought forth the sons of Israel, which were bound in Egypt. dry land] or, barren ground, named in the original of the bleaknesse or whiteness, as whereon nothing groweth. This the Chaldee referreth to Pharaoh and his host, which were obstinate, and would not send away Israel, that they dwelt in a dry land.

Vers. 9. Sinai it self] or, this Sinai, to wit, quaked, [unspec 9] when God came down upon it to give his law: see Exod. 19 16, 18. Heb. 12. 18. The Chaldee saith, Sinai, the smoke thereof ascended like the smoke of a furnace, because the majesty of God, the God of Israel, was revealed upon it. These words David borrowed from Deborahs song, Judge. 5. 4, 5. Sina • is a mountain in Arabia, Gal. 4. 25. in the wilderness, thorough which Israel passed, Exod. 19. 1. It was called also Hereb: see Psal. 106. 19.

Vers. 10. rain of liberalities] that is, a liberal, plentiful, [unspec 10] free and bountiful rain, proceeding of God's free grace. So elsewhere is mentioned the rain of blessing, Ezek 34 26. Spiritually this meaneth the doctrine of the Gospel, Deu. 32. 2. Isa. 45. 8. Hes. 14. 6, 7. and 6. 3. Heb. 6. 7. See Psal. 65. 10. shake out] or, shed and sprinkle abroad, as with the waving of the hand; the Greek turneth it, separate. God divideth the spouts for the rain, Job 38. 25, 26, 28. and 37. 6. when it, &c.] Hebr. and wearied, that is, dry, fainting for want of water, as Psal. 63. 2.

Vers. 11. Thy company] the host of Israel, seated [unspec 11] in Canaan. The Hebrew word Ch • j • h signifying Life, is used for all living creatures, commonly beasts, and among them wild beasts, in which most life appeareth, Gen. 1. 24, 25, &c. also for fishes, Psal. 104. • 5. Applied to men, it meaneth a company or society, either good, as in this place, or evil, as after in verse 31. It is used for an host of men, as 2 Sam. 23. • 3▪ instead whereof, in 1 Chron. 11. 15. is written Machan • h, a Campe or Leager. The Greek here turneth it Zoa, Living wights: which word is used in Revel. 4. 6. and 5. 8, 9. where mystical speech is of Christ's Church. prepare▪] to wit, thine inheritance (or, fruitful blessings therein) for the poor (or afflicted) that is, the Church. This every man was to acknowledge when he brought the first fruits unto God: See Deut. 26. 5, 6,—9. 10. The Chaldee expoundeth it, thou preparedst the hosts of the companies of Angels for to do good to the poor afflicted.

Vers. 12. will give the speech] or, gave the word; but it may be taken for a prophesy. And by giving [unspec 12] the speech (or word) is meant either the ministering of matter and speech unto them, or the confirming and performing of that which they have spoken. So Paul desired the prayers of the Churches, that speech might be given him, Ep •• s. 6. 19. Col. 4. 3. But the Chaldee referreth this to the Law, The Word of God gave the words of the Law to his people. of those that 〈◊〉 gl • d tidings] or, (applying it to Christ's time) of the Evang • l • sts, of the souls that preach the G • stell, or carry good news. Such are in armies, they that carry tidings of victory, as 2 Sam. 18, 19. Such in Christ's army are the Preachers of the Gospel, Rom. 10. 15. The original word here mebassroth, is of the feminine gender, usually understood therefore of women, such as sung songs of victory, as Exod. 15. 20. 1 Sam. 18. 6, 7. but the Scripture nowhere calleth such the publishers of glad tidings: we may therefore understand it of men; for, 1. as Solomon called him-self Koheleth, that is, a Preacher, (in the feminine gender) or a preaching soul, Eccles. 1. 1. so may any Evangelist in like sort be called Mebassereth. 2. Also the Greek version maketh it the masculine, the Lord will give the word ( • ois euaggelizome • ois) to the men that evangelize. 3. And in Isai. 40. 9. such are spoken to in this sort and form as did preach good tidings to S •• n and Jerusalem; which seemeth to be principally meant of the Apostles. 4. The Chaldet Paraphrast also applieth it to men, though past, as to Moses and Aaron, which evangelized the Word of God to the many companies of Israel. to the great army] meaning the Church, of whose warfare see Isa. 40. 2. Rev. 19. 14. 2 Cor. 10. 4. or if we refer it to the Evangelists, there is a great host of them: or to the tidings that they tell, it is of much war. The Chaldee refers it to Moses and Aaron, that evangelized God▪ Word to the great hosts of Israel.

Vers. 13. shall flee] this is meant of Christ's enemies, [unspec 13] as in verse 2. though here is another word, signifying a wandering flight, seeking where to hide them, as Rev. 6. 15. So five Kings fled from Joshua and hid them in a cave, Josh. 10. 16. See also Josh. 11. 1, 4, 5, 8. she that remaineth] Heb. the mansion (or habitation) that is, the woman or women, who go not out to war, but keep at home, as Judge. 5. 24. Tit. 2. 5. As the Church is sometime likened to a Woman, Rev. 12. 1. so the Chaldee applieth this here to the congregation of Israel, that divided the spoil from heaven. divide the spoil] this is a blessing, Isa. 53. 12. done after victory, Judge. 5. 30. Luk. 11. 22. and with joy, Isa. 9. 3. For spoils are used to denote riches, Pro. 1. 13. and 31. 11. and 16. 19.

Vers. 14. between the pot- raunges] or, between [unspec 14] the two banks or rewes, to wit, of stones made to hang pots and kettles on in the campe or leager: places where scullions lie, and so are black; meaning hereby affliction and misery; as on the contrary, by the doves silver wings is meant prosperity. Or, we may understand it of the two bounds and limits of the enemies, where they are continually assailed and endangered. And this the Greek seemeth to favor, turning it, [ana meson • oe • cleroon] amids (or between) the inheritances; even as they also translate the two burdens or limits between which Isac •• r couched, Ger. 49. 14. which tribe had the Philistines at one end, and Ammonites on the other, that vexed them. The Chaldee giveth this paraphrase, The God of Israel said, Though ye kings lie (or sleep) between the curtains, behold the Church of Israel, which is like unto a dove, covered with clouds of glory, divideth the spoil of the Egyptians. with yellow gold] understand again, decked with yellow) (or greenish) gold, that is, of a golden colou • and green, as the original word importeth, Levite. 13. 49. and 14. 57.

Vers. 15. the Almighty] or Al-sufficient, that is, God, named in Hebrew Shaddai, of his power [unspec 15] and sufficiency to go thorough with all things, and for wasting and destroying his enemies, as at the drowning of the world. To this the Prophets have reference, saying, that shod (destruction) shall come from Shaddai, (the Almighty) Isa. 13. 6. Joel 1. 15. scattereth] or spreadeth abroad, having discomfited the kings, his enemies, in that his inheritance, verse 10. 11. So spreading is used for scattering, Zach. 2. 6. it shall be snow-white] or, thou shalt be snowy, speaking to the Church, or of it. Whitenesse denoteth victory, joy, glory, Rev. 2. 17. and 3. 5. Luk. 9 29. and whiteness as snow, is a resemblance of purifying from sin, Psal. 51. 9. Isa. 1. 18. Tsalmon] in Greek, Selmon, a mount of Samaria, in the Tribe of Ephraim near the City Shechem, as appeareth Judge. 9. 47, 48. situate in the heart of the Country. Tsalmon signifieth shady, or dark, and so it seemeth this mount was, with caves, glinns, and trees that grew thereon; but with snow upon it was made lightsome. So to be snow white in Tsalm • n, is to have light in darkness, joy in tribulation.

Vers. 16. A mount of God] that is, high, large, and full of divine blessings; for Basan was a fat and [unspec 16] fruitful mountain: See Psal. 22. 13. and 36. 7. an hilly mount] or, a mount of hill • ks or knobs, having many tops. This seemeth to be a comparison; Basan is a goodly large mountain, but this Zion doth excel it, for here God dwelleth with his Angels, &c.

Vers. 17. leap ye] insult ye proudly, or lay ye [unspec 17] wait for. The original Ratsad is nowhere found in Hebrew but here only. In Arabic it signifieth to espy and lie in wait for the hurt of others, which agreeth well with the argument here. for his seat] to dwell in it. The Lord chose Zion, and desired it for his seat: this shall be my rest forever, Psal. 132. 13, 14. So, the Lamb Christ is on mount Sio • , Rev. 14. 1. But the Chaldee referreth this also to mount Sinai, upon which the Word of God desired to place his divine presence.

Vers. 18. God's chariot] which he useth for his own service, for defense of his Church, and destruction [unspec 18] of his foes: see Psal. 18. 11. Chariot is put for Chariots (as ship, 1 King. 10. 22. for ships, 2 Chron. 9. 21.) or to note out the joint service of all the Angels, as of one. twice ten thousand] or double myriads, that is, innumerable; in the Greek, ten thousand f • ld; meaning, innumerable. Angels] the Hebrew Shinan, translated Angels, is not elsewhere found in Scripture. It seemeth to come of Shanah, to second, as being second or next to God; the chief Princes, Da • . 10. 13. as those in place next Kings are called the second unto them, 2 Chron. 28. 7. Esth. 10. 3. If we refer it to the number, we may turn it redoubled or manifold. If to the Chariots, and derive it of Shanan, to sharpen, it may note a kind of Chariots with sharp hooks used in wars, as many human writers record, 2 Mecca • . 13. 2. Statius lib. 10. Thebaid. Macro • ius, &c. How ever the word be doubtful, the meaning seemeth to be of Angels (as the Chaldee plainly expresseth) which the Greeks here translate cheerful ones, as of the Hebrew Shaan, to be in tranquility and joy: and the Apostle seemeth to have reference to this place, where he mentioneth mount Si • n, the celestial Jerusalem, and the company of ten thousands of Angels, which now we are come unto in Christ, Heb. 12. 22. And Angels have appeared like fiery Chariots, 2 King. 6. 17. with them] or in them] as in Sinai] as God was in Sinai, with ten thousands of holy ones, when he gave the fiery Law, Deut. 33. 2. so is he in Zion with ten thousands of Angels, Heb. 12. 22. Here the words as in, seem necessarily to be supplied; or the word Lord, as the Lord of Sinai, with like meaning as before.

Vers. 19. Thou art ascended, &c.] Thou (Lord [unspec 19] Jesus) art gone up to the highest Heaven, having first descended to the lowest earth. So the Apostle teacheth us to understand this place, Eph. 4 8, 9. to on high] or to the high place: see Psal. 7. 8. The Chaldee translateth it, to the firmament. led captive] or, captived a captivity, that is, a company of captives, a prey of people taken in war: See the like phrase, 2 Chron. 28. 5. 11. Judge. 5. 12. Numb. 21. 1. Deut. 21. 10. So poverty is used for a company of poor people, 2 King. 24. 14. Christ's enemies, Satan, sin, death, hell, &c. were by him subdued, Colos. 2. 15. his Elect captived by Satan, were by him redeemed; of whom also this may be meant, as Psal. 126. 1, 4. hast taken gifts unto] that is, hast given (and distributed) gifts among men. An Hebrew phrase often used, as, Take me a sword, 1 King. 3. 24. that is, give or bring it me. Take her me to wife, Judge. 14. 2. Take me an offering, Exod. 25. 2. Take me a little water, 1 King. 17. 10. that is, Give. Giving also is sometime used for taking, as Gen. 42. 30. he gave (that is, took) us for spies. Rightly therefore doth the Apostle turn this in Greek, given, Ephes. 4. 8. and the next words •• Adam, is unto men, as Paul explaineth it, or among men, as Jeremiah 49. 15. And the gifts are the Ministers of the Gospel, given for the good of the Church, Ephes. 4. 11, 12. So the Chaldee here addeth, thou hast taught the words of the Law, hast given gifts to the sons of men. and also the rebellious] or disobedient, to wit, thou hast led captive. They that continue rebellious are subdued to destruction, Psal. 2. 9. Isa. 11. 4. others by conversion, as Saul, breathing out threatenings and slaughter, was by Christ subdued, Act. 9. And after spake of himself and others, we ourselves were in times past unwise, disobedient, &c. but when the bountifulness and love of God our Savior towards man appeared, he saved us, &c. Tit. 3. 3, 4, 5. to dwell] understand, in God's mount, as verse. 17. or, with Yah God, meaning it of the captives. Or, that thou, O Yah God, mayest dwell, to wit, in men's hearts by faith, Ephes. 3. 17. or in the Church, which by those thy gifts (the Ministers) is built as a spiritual house for God to dwell in, 1 Cor. 3. 9, 10, 16. 1 Pet. 2▪ 5. So God dwelt among the Israelites, Num. 5. 3. and 35. 34.

Vers. 20. day by day] or daily: see Psal. 61. 9. [unspec 20] • odeth us] to wit, with his blessings or gifts, verse 19. or with afflictions, wherewith the Saints are burdened, and yet bless him for his comforts in them, 2 Cor. 5. 4. and 1. 3, 4, 8. and 6. 4,—6. The Chaldee understandeth it of such l • ding as is by adding precepts upon precepts.

Vers. 21. Our God, &c.] or, God to us is a God for salvations, that is, all manner health, help and [unspec 21] deliverance that fully saveth. Jehovah] so the name of God is written usually, when Adonai, Lord, next followeth it, as here and Psal. 109. 21. or goeth before it, as Gen. 15. 2. having the vowels of Elohim, God, and so is by the Jews pronounced; as other times having the vowels of Adonai, it is so pronounced, Lord. So, for Adonai, Iehovaih, 2 Sam. 7. 18. is written, Jehovah Elohim, 1 Chron. 17. 16. See Psal. 83. 19. issues] or passages, that is, ways and means of death or to death: meaning that he hath many ways to bring his enemies to death, and to deliver his people out of it. For, he hath the keys of death, Rev. 1. 18. • e killeth and giveth life, woundeth and healeth, and none can deliver out of his hand, Deut. 32. 39. So issues of life, Prov. 4 23.

Vers. 22. hairy scalp] Hebr. the crown (or scalp) of hair, meaning open and inevitable [unspec 22] judgment on the chiefest and most fierce enemies. guiltinesses] guilty sins, impieties: So Psal. 69. 6.

Vers. 23. I will bring again] or, will return, reduce, to wit, thee my people, as I brought thee [unspec 23] from the peril of Ogh in Bashan, Numb. 21. 23, 35. and of Pharaoh at the red sea, Exod. 14. 22, 23, 28, 29. Former deliverances are often by the Prophets applied to the times and works of Christ: See Isa. 11. 1, 11, 15, 16. and 51. 10, 11. gulfs] or deeps, bottoms: See Psal. 69. 3.

Vers. 24. That thy foot may embrew] that is, • e embrewed, or, That thou mayest embrew thy foot. It [unspec 24] is the same word which before in verse 22. is Englished wound, and signifieth, to make gor • bloody; and is here by consequence put for embrewing or dipping in gor • blood: as the Greek turneth it, That thy foot may be dipped. And this noteth a great slaughter of the enemies; as the dipping of the foot in oil, Deut. 33. 24. meaneth abundance thereof. in blood of thine enemies] or, which floweth from thine enemies from him, that is, from each of them, or from the greatest of them, Antichrist: or, of the same blood. Compare herewith the slaughter of Christ's enemies, Rev. 19. 17, 18,—21.

Vers. 25. They have seen] that is, Men have [unspec 25] seen (not naming any special persons) thy goings, or ways, and administration. The Chaldee saith, The house of Israel have seen the going of thy Majesty upon the Sea, O God. in the] that is, which art in the Sanctuary, or into the Sanctuary, referring it to David's carrying of the A • ke into the holy Tent, 1 Chron▪ 13. 6. 8. and 15. 28.

Vers. 26. beating on timbrels] or on Tabers, to wit, with the hand; so in the triumph at the red [unspec 26] sea, Mary the sister of Aaron, and all the women after her with timbrels and pip • s, sung praise to God, Exod. 15. 20, 21. unto that the Chaldee here referreth it. So at the slaughter of the Philistines, 1 Sam. 18. 6, 7. and at the slaughter of the Ammonites, Judge. 11. 34. A timbrel (or taber) is in Hebrew named Toph, of the like sound that it maketh when it is stricken.

Vers. 27. In the Churches] or congregations: see [unspec 27] Psal. 26. 12. ye of the fountain] that come out of Israel, as out of a well or fountain; a phrase taken from Deut. 33. 28. Isaiah hath also one much like it, Isa. 48. 1. It seemeth to be meant of the people, though it may also be referred to Christ: bless the Lord, who is of the fountain of Israel. For, of the Israelites, concerning the flesh, Christ came, who is God over all, blessed forever, Amen, Rom. 9. 5.

Vers. 28. There] in the Churches be little Benjamin, [unspec 28] the tribe or posterity of Benjamin, who was himself little, that is, youngest of all Israel's children; and his tribe little, that is, few in number, being almost all destroyed for the sin of Gibea, Judge. 20. 1, &c. their ruler] the Prince of that Tribe. The Greek version saith, in a trance; taking the Hebrew Rodem to be of radam, though it be not found elsewhere in this form; yet rare words but once used are sundry times found in this and other Psalms. These things applied to Christ's times and after, are very mystical. Benjamin the least is here put first; so in the heavenly Jerusalem, the first foundation is a Jasper, Rev. 21. 19. which was the last precious stone in Aaron's Brest plate, on which Benjamins name was graven, Exod▪ 28. 20. 10. 21. In this Tribe Paul excelled as a Prince of God, though one of the last Apostles, 1 Cor. 15. 8, 9, 10. who was converted in a trance or ecstacy, Act. 9. 3, 4, &c. and in ex • asies he and other Apostles saw the mysteries of Christ's Kingdom, Act. 10. 10, 11, &c. 2 Cor. 12. 1, 2, 3, 4. their assembly] in Greek, their governors; the Hebrew word Regamah but once used, causeth this ambiguity: for coming of Ragam, to throw an heap of stones, Lev. 24. 14. may either be taken for an heap or assembly, or for a stone, that is, a ruler; as elsewhere a stone signifieth, Gen. 49. 24. Of this Tribe of Judah were the Apostle James, and other our Lord's brethren, Gal. 1. 19. Act. 1. 14. Zebulu • , Naphtal • ] these Tribes were situate in the • arthest parts of Canaan, as Judah and Benjamin were in the first and chiefest parts; meaning by these few all other Tribes gathered to praise God. In these coasts Christ called to Apostleship Simon Peter, And • ew, &c. fishers of Galilee.

Vers. 29. commanded thy strength] that is, powerfully [unspec 29] appointed it, speaking to the Church. See the like phrase, Psal. 133. 3. and 44. 5. By strength also, Kingdom is often meant. strengthen] the Chaldee paraphraseth, dwell in this house of the Sanctuary which thou hast made for us.

Vers. 30. For thy Palace] or temple, which was [unspec 30] after David's days to be buil •• in the heavenly Jerusalem, the Lord and the Lamb are the Temple of it, Rev. 21. 22. bring a present] or, lead along a gift▪ that is, gifts▪ or presents. So Psal. 76. 12. which pres • nts are sometimes of the persons of men. See Isa. 18. 7. & 66. 20. Rom. 〈◊〉 . 16. &. 12. 1.

Vers. 31. Rebuke] that is, Destroy: See Psal. 9. 6. • ompany of spear- men] or of archers, the [unspec 31] •• ut (or 〈◊〉 ) of the cane, that is, such as use canes or reeds, whereof spears or arrows were made. Of this word company, see before, verse. 11. It may also be read, the wild beasts of the reeds, meaning the savage wicked people. So the Chaldee turneth it, the armies of sinners. mighty bulls] the high Priests and great personages: see Psal. 2 • . 13. that submitteth] that is, the Hypocrite which • aineth subjection, (as the former were professed enemies) or, till • e (that is, everyone) submit, as Deut. 33. 29▪ The word signifieth such submission, as when one casts down himself at the feet, as to be trodden on: so Prov. 6. 3. he hath scattered] this is spoken to the Church of God. The Greek turneth it as the former, Scatter thou.

Vers. 32. Princely Ambassadors] Heb. Chashmannim, a word not used but here. The Greek [unspec 32] saith, Presbeis, Ambassadors. Egypt] in Hebrew called Mitsrajim, the name of the son of Cham, the son of Noah, Gen. 10. 6. who called the country where he & his posterity dwelt by his own name. In Greek, and in the New Testament, it is always called Egypt. This is a prophesy of the calling of the Gentiles to the faith, as the Chaldee saith, that they may be made proselytes. Ethiopia] in Hebrew Cush, another son of Cham, brother to M • sraim and Canaan, Gen. 10. 6. the country where he and his children dwelt is called by his name Cush, in Greek Ethiopia. The people we call back Moors. hastily stretch] Hebr. make run: nothing the readiness of that nation to offer gifts and sacrifices, (or, as the Ch •• dee explaineth it, to spread out their hands in prayer) and to receive the Gospel: See Act. 8. 27▪ &c.

Vers. 34. of heavens of antiquity] that is, the most ancient and highest heavens, which were since [unspec 34] the world began, noting hereby God's powerful Majesty and help to his Church, as Deut. 33. 26. will give] or giveth usually his voice, that i • , speaks aloud or thundereth: see the notes on Psal. 46. 7. and 29. 3. Some Apostles were called Sons of thunder, Mark▪ 3. 17. and Christ's powerful voice raiseth the dead, John. 5. 25.

Vers. 35. Give the strength] that is, strong praise, [unspec 35] and the glory of the Kingdom: see Psal. 8. 3.

Vers. 36. San • tuaries] the holy and most holy [unspec 36] places of the Tabernacle, and Heaven it self: see Psal. 43. 3. the people] that is, as the Greek explaineth, his people. So the soul, Psal. 69. 2. fo • my soul: see Psal. 45. 4. Blessed be God] Hereupon God was called in Israel, the Blessed one, as Mark. 14. 61. Art thou Christ the son of the Blessed? that is, the son of God, Mat. 26. 63.