Annotations on the Pentateuch - Psalms - Song of Songs

Annotations.

GEntiles] or nations; all which are exhorted to glorify God, for obtaining mercy by Christ, [unspec 1] who hath received us into the glory of God; as the Apostle showeth from this Scripture, Rom. 15. 7.—11.

Annotations.

FOr he] or, that he is good: so verse. 29. [unspec 1] [unspec 4]

Vers. 4. that fear] strangers of all nations, as before he mentioned the Church and Ministers: see Psal. 115. 9.

Vers. 5. with a large roomth] that is, by bringing [unspec 5] me into it, as is expressed, Ps. 18. 20. and 4. 2.

Vers. 6. for me] to wit, an helper, as the Greek [unspec 6] explaineth; which the Apostle followeth, Heb. 13. 6. So the Chaldee saith, the word of the Lord is for mine help: so in verse. 7. See also Ps. 56. 5, 12.

Vers. 7. with them that help me] instead of all [unspec 7] helpers: see a like phrase, Psal. 54. 6. The Greek saith, mine helper. see on them] to wit, their reward, or vengeance, as the Chaldee explaineth. See Psal. 54. 9. and 91. 8.

Vers. 10. but in, &c.] or, in the name of Jehovah, [unspec 10] (I trust) that I shall cut them off. The Greek agreeth with the former; the Chaldee with this latter: and so in the verses following.

Vers. 12. were quenched] or (on the contrary) [unspec 12] were kindled, as both the Greek and Chaldee do translate it. Sundry words signify contraries, as barac to bless and to curse, 1 King. 21. 13. The fire of thorns is both soon kindled, and soon quenched: so Christ's enemies. for] or, but in the name, &c.

Vers. 13. Thrusting, &c.] that is, Thou diddest [unspec 13] sorely thrust, speaking to the enemy: the Chaldee explaineth it, my sin thrust me to fall. Thrusting thrust, is an Hebraism often used; as after, verse. 18. So Cutting shall be cut off, Numb. 15. 30. that is, shall die without mercy, Heb. 10. 28.

Vers. 14. song] or melody, that is, whom I sing [unspec 14] laud unto. This is taken from Exod. 15. 2. so Isa. 12. 3. for a salvation] or, a salvation, that is, hath saved or rescued me against mine enemies, as 2 Sam. 10. 11. where the like phrase is used: so after, verse. 21. the word for may be omitted, as sometime in the Hebrew it self, 2 Chron. 18. 21. compared with 1 King. 22. 22.

Vers. 15. salvation] that is, victory, as Psal. 98. [unspec 15] 1. or thanks for salvation, as Psal. 116. 13. See Rev. 19. 1. tents] that is, dwelling places; but spoken of as in wars, or for short continuance; as Heb. 11. 9. So tents of the Saints, Rev. 20 9. See also 2 Chron. 31. 2.

Vers. 18. gave] or delivered; so Ezek. 31. 14. [unspec 18] [unspec 19]

Vers. 19. gates of justice] that is, of God's Sanctuary, the gates whereof were to be opened by the Priests and Levites, for men to come and serve the Lord, 1 Sam. 3. 15. called gates of justice, because only the just and clean might enter into them, as verse. 20. Isa. 26. 2. 2 Chron. 23. 19. Rev. 21. 27.

Vers. 20. gate of Jehovah] this the Chaldee expoundeth, [unspec 20] the gate of the Sanctuary of the Lord.

Vers. 22. The stone, &c.] By this stone is meant [unspec 22] David himself, and his Son Christ; by the builders, are meant the chief men of Israel, that refused David and Christ to reign over them, Matth. 21. 42. Act. 4. 11. Of David, the Chaldee expoundeth it, The builders despised the young man, which among the sons of Jesse was worthy to be made King and Ruler. for head] that is, the chief corner stone, which coupleth and fasteneth the building: See also Isa. 28. 16. 1 Pet. 2. 6, 7, 8. Ephes. 2. 20. 21.

Vers. 24. made] that is, preferred in honor above others; so making sometime signifieth, as 1 Sam. [unspec 24] 12. 6. and the making of a day, is the sanctifying and observing of it, Deut. 5. 15. Exod. 34. 21. Also day is the whole time of grace in Christ, 2 Cor. 6. 2.

Vers. 25. save now] or, I beseech thee save: in Hebrew, Hoshiah-na, or Hosanna, as it is sounded [unspec 25] in Greek, Matth. 21. 9, 15. where the people and children welcome Christ into Jerusalem, singing Hosanna the Son of David, that is, praying God most high, to save the King (Christ) who then came in the name of the Lord.

Vers. 26. he that cometh] that is, the King [unspec 26] (Christ) that cometh in the name (power, and authority) of the Lord, Luke 19. 38. we bless you] these seem to be the Priests words, whose office was to bless God's people in his house, Num. 6. 23. Deut. 10. 8. 1 Chron. 23. 13.

Vers. 27. the feast- offerings] or festivitie. This [unspec 27] word often used for a festival day, as Psal. 81. 4. is sometime figuratively used for the sacrifices offered at those feasts, as Exod. 23. 18. Isa. 29. 1. and so the Chaldee explaineth it here. Thus Christ is called our Passover, 1 Cor. 5. 7. that is, our Paschal lamb. with cords] This word is sometime used for thick twisted cords, Judge. 15. 13. sometime for thick branches of trees, used at some feasts, Ezek. 19. 11. Levite. 23. 40. Hereupon this sentence may two ways be read; bind the feast with thick branches, or bind the sacrifices with cords; both mean one thing, that men should keep the festivitie with joy and thanks to God, as Israel used at their solemnities. unto the horns] that is, all the Court over, until you come even to the horns of the altar: intending hereby many sacrifices or boughs. The Chaldee interpreteth it, till he have offered him, and poured the blood at the horns of the Altar.

Annotations.

PErfect in way] entire (or unblemished) in their [unspec 1] state or conversation: See Ezek. 28. 15. Psalm. 1. 1.

Vers. 2. seek him] with hope and trust, as the [unspec 2] word also importeth, Isaiah 11. 10. with Rom. 15. 12. See also Deut. 4. 29. Ier. 29. 13. 2 Chron. 15. 15. The Chaldee translateth, seek his doctrine.

Vers. 3. Also they &c.] the Greek turneth it [unspec 3] thus; For, not they that work iniquity, do walk in his ways.

Vers. 4. to be observed] or, for men to observe. [unspec 4] See the notes on Psal. 36. 3.

Vers. 5. O that] or, My wishes are that &c. [unspec 5] The Chaldee expounds it, It is good for me that I have directed my ways.

Vers. 8. very much] or unto vehemency, vehemently, [unspec 8] that is, utterly: a like prayer is against God's anger, Isaiah 64. 9. Or, it may here have reference to the former, I will keep thy statutes with vehemency, if thou forsake me not.

Vers. 10. let me not wander] o • make me not to [unspec 10] err; in Greek, repel me not.

Vers. 14. as above] as that which is superior to [unspec 14] all riches; or, as for all abundant wealth.

Vers. 16. delight] or solace, recreate myself. [unspec 16] [unspec 18]

Vers. 18. Vncover] or unveile. that I may] or, and I shall: so after in this and other Psalms often. See Psal. 43. 4.

Vers. 19. in the earth] or in the land: See Psal. [unspec 19] 39. 13.

Vers. 20. sor desire] or, with desiring, or to desire; [unspec 20] as the Greek saith, my soul coveteth to desire. A like form of the Hebrew word is in Ierem. 31. 12.

Vers. 23. spake] or talked of me; spake largely [unspec 23] and freely: See the word in this form, Ezek. 33. 30.

Vers. 24. men of my counsel] that is, my counselors, [unspec 24] they with whom I consult. So in Isaiah 40. 13. man of his counsel, is turned in Greek Sumbo • loss, Rom. 11. 34. that is, Counselor.

Vers. 25. quicken me] or, spare my life, as Ios. [unspec 25] 9. 15.

Vers. 26. answeredst me] which the Chaldee [unspec 26] expoundeth, acceptedst my prayer.

Vers. 27. and I will] or, that I may; as verse. [unspec 27] 18. and 33.

Vers. 28. droppeth] to wit, tears, that is, weepeth: [unspec 28] as Job 16. 20. raise up] or, confirm, stablish, as verse. 38. and 106.

Vers. 30. of faithfulness] or faith, that is, a sure [unspec 30] and faithful way. proposed] to wit, before me, as Psal. 16. 8.

Vers. 32. enlarge] that is, amplify and increase [unspec 32] with wisdom, as 1 King. 4. 29. (as to want an heart, is to be foolish, Prov. 9. 4.) or, with comfort, as Isa. 60. 5. or love, as 2 Cor. 6. 11.

Vers. 33. to the end] Greek, continually; some [unspec 33] turn it, for rewards, as after the Greek doth, verse. 112. The Hebrew properly is the heel or foot-sole; figuratively the end, and sometime reward: see Psal. 19. 12. that I may] or, and I shall keep &c. So verse. 34.

Vers. 37. Turn away] or Make pass, transfer: [unspec 37] so verse. 39. from seeing] or, that they see not, Psal. 69. 24. and 66. 18.

Vers. 38. Confirme] or raise up, that is, perform [unspec 38] and do it, as 2 Sam. 7. 25. and that continually, as Deut. 27. 26. with Gal. 3. 10. So, to confirm words, 2 King. 23. 3. is • o do them, 2 Chron. 34. 31. which] that is, which servant is given (or addicted) to thy fear, or which word is given for the fear of thee, that thou mayest be feared.

Vers. 41. come] that is, be performed, as Judge. [unspec 41] 13. 12.

Vers. 42. answer] Hebr. answer him word, that [unspec 42] is, return him answer, as this phrase importeth, 2 Sam. • 4. 13. 1 King. 20. 9. and 12. 16. so Prov. 27. 11. Or, answer him the matter.

Vers. 43. very much] or, unto vehemency, vehemently, as verse. 8. and it may be referred to the [unspec 43] word, vehemently true; or to the former, pull not utterly.

Vers. 45. in a large roomth] or, in wideness, that [unspec 45] is, at liberty, cheerfully, free from fears, distresses, &c. Psal. 4. 2. and 18. 20. and 118. 5.

Vers. 48. lift my hands] that is, put my hands to [unspec 48] the practice of thy law with earnestness.

Vers. 53. A burning horror] a storm of terror [unspec 53] and dismay, as the Greek saith, swow • ing or fainting: see Psal. 11. 6. for] or from the wicked; a storm of trouble raised by them.

Vers. 54. songs] theames, or arguments of singing. [unspec 54] the house] the earthly house of this tabernacle, where man sojourneth in his body; as 2 Cor. 5. 1, &c. in Greek, the place, that is, wheresoever I sojourn.

Vers. 56. This was] Thus ordered I the course [unspec 56] of my life; or, this variety of estate, persecution, consolation, &c. befell me.

Vers. 57. my portion] that is, as the Greek explaineth, O Lord thou art my portion, as Psal. 142. [unspec 57] 6. and 16. 5. Ier. 10. 16. or, my portion, O Lord, shall be to keep thy words.

Vers. 58. besought] or entreated: see Psalm. 45. 13. [unspec 58]

Vers. 59. thought upon] considered and counted; [unspec 59] the Chaldee saith, I thought to make good my ways.

Vers. 60. delayed not] or, distracted not myself, to wit, with worldly cares, fears, pleasures, &c. [unspec 60]

Vers. 61. Bands] or Cords, as the Greek also turneth it, or Companies, as the Chaldee explaineth [unspec 61] it: so a band of Prophets, for a company of them, 1 Sam. 10. 10.

Vers. 66. reason] or behavior: Hebr. taste or [unspec 66] savor: see Psal. 34. 1.

Vers. 67. afflicted] or answered, cried, to wit, for [unspec 67] my affliction.

Vers. 69. forged] or composed, adjoined: so Job [unspec 69] 13. 4.

Vers. 70. gross] congealed, and so made hard [unspec 70] and senseless; in Greek, curdled as milk. Compare Act. 28. 27. Ephes. 4. 18.

Vers. 72. thousands] to wit, of pieces, as is expressed, [unspec 72] Psal. 68. 31. the Chaldee expoundeth it, of talents.

Vers. 73. fashioned] or fitted, composed. Compare [unspec 73] Job 10. 8.

Vers. 75. with faithfulness] or in faith, or truth. [unspec 75] God is faithful, which will not suffer us to be tempted above that we are able, but will give the issue with the temptation, &c. 1 Cor. 10. 13.

Vers. 78. depraved] perverted, wronged me, [unspec 78] dealt perversely with me; or, would pervert me from the right way.

Vers. 79. turn to me] in Chaldee, turn to my [unspec 79] doctrine.

Vers. 80. perfect] sincere, in Greek, without [unspec 80] spot, unblemished, as verse. 1.

Vers. 81. fainteth] faileth, or, is consumed, to [unspec 81] wit, with desire. So Psal. 84. 2. fail] or, are consumed, as before, and verse. 123. See Psal. 69. 4. 1 Sam. 2. 33.

Vers. 83. in the smoke] that is, dry and wrincled. [unspec 83] Compare Psal. 32. 4. and 102. 4.

Vers. 84. days] to wit, of affliction: see Psal. 37. [unspec 84] 12. and 116. 2.

Vers. 85. digged pits] to take away my life, Psal. [unspec 85] 35. 7. the Greek saith, told me tales, to entrap me with errors.

Vers. 86. faithfulness] or faith, that is, faithful, [unspec 86] true.

Vers. 89. is steadfast] or, standeth fast, abideth: [unspec 89] compare Isa. 40. 8.

Vers. 90. stablished] or fitly settled: See Eccles. [unspec 90] 1. 4.

Vers. 91. To thy] that is, According to thy ordinations; [unspec 91] or, For thy judgments; in the manner and to the ends that thou appointedst them, they stand and continue, as Psal. 33. 9.

Vers. 96. of all perfection] or consummation, [unspec 96] that is, of every most perfect thing. large] or broad, wide, meaning infinite.

Vers. 98. thou makest] or it maketh. it is [unspec 98] with me] or, it is mine, that is, thy law (or everyone of thy commandments,) is mine.

Vers. 103. my palate] that is, my taste. [unspec 193] [unspec 105]

Vers. 105. a lamp] or, a candle, lantern: so Prov. 6. 23. Compare Job 19. 8.

Vers. 106. sworn] making covenant to walk [unspec 106] in thy law, as Nehem. 10. 29. ratify] perform, or stablish.

Vers. 108. free- offerings] or, voluntaries: see [unspec 108] Psal. 54. 8.

Vers. 109. in my hand] or palm, that is, I go [unspec 109] in danger of my life. See the like phrase, Judge. 12. 3. 1 Sam. 19. 5. and 28. 21. So the Chaldee explaineth it, my soul is in danger, as if it were upon my hand.

Vers. 112. to the end] as verse. 33. Here the Greek [unspec 112] turneth it, for reward, respecting the end and reward of faith and obedience, as Psal. 19. 12. Heb. 11. 26. 1 Pet. 1. 8, 9.

Vers. 113. vain thoughts] or wavering cogitations, [unspec 113] or vain thinkers, as the Chaldee explaineth it; the Greek also turning it, transgressors of law. It hath the name of top-branches of trees; figuratively applied to the thoughts or opinions of the mind, wavering and uncertain, as 1 King. 18. 21. or persons distracted with their own cogitations.

Vers. 117. delight] or, have respect, or contemplate, [unspec 117] meditate delightfully.

Vers. 119. Like dross] consumed with the fire [unspec 119] of thy wrath. See Ezek. 22. 18,—22. Prov. 25. 4, 5. makest cease] that is, removest, or takest away.

Vers. 120. feeleth horror] as when the hair [unspec 120] stands up for fear; and by flesh, may be meant the hair of his flesh, as is expressed, Job 4. 15. from whence this phrase seemeth to be taken.

Vers. 121. Be surety] answering for, and defending [unspec 121] him. Or, give sweetness (or delight,) unto him.

Vers. 126. to do] or work, showing his power: [unspec 126] The Chaldee otherwise, It is time to do the will of the Lord. made frustrate] of none effect, or dissipated: See Psal. 33. 10.

Vers. 128. hold righteous] or make righteous, [unspec 128] that is, do esteem, and defend to be most right, and do rightly use them.

Vers. 130. The opening] or door, that is, the [unspec 130] declaration (as the Greek interpreteth it;) or the first entrance into them.

Vers. 132. according to the judgment] that is, [unspec 132] as is right and meet, and behooveth; or, after the manner, wont and custom that thou usest. So judgment is for manner, or custom, Gen. 40. 13. Ios. 6. 15. 1 Sam. 2. 13. and 27. 11.

Vers. 136. they] men in general, or the wicked; [unspec 136] as after, verse. 158.

Vers. 137. righteous] to wit, is every of thy judgments; or, upright art thou in thy judgments. [unspec 137]

Vers. 138. justice of thy testimonies] that is, thy just and very faithful testimonies. Or, justice, [unspec 138] thy testimonies and faith.

Vers. 139. suppresseth] or cutteth off, that is, consumeth. Compare Psal. 69. 10. [unspec 139]

Vers. 140. fined] purified as in fire, Psal. 12. 7. [unspec 140] [unspec 142]

Vers. 142. forever] that is, everlasting: so verse. 144.

Vers. 143. found] that is, come upon me, as Psal. 116. 3. [unspec 143]

Vers. 144. justice of &c.] or, Thy testimonies are just &c. [unspec 144]

Vers. 147. prevented] to wit, thee, with prayer, [unspec 147] as Psal. 88. 14. and 95. 2. twilight] the dawning of the morning, as the Chaldee explaineth it, and the Hebrew sometime signifieth, Job 7. 4.

Vers. 148. watches] see Psal. 63. 7. and 90. 4. [unspec 148] and 119. 62. The Chaldee saith, the morning and evening watches.

Vers. 149. judgment] equity, or custom, as [unspec 149] verse. 132.

Vers. 160. the beginning,] or, the head, but the [unspec 160] Greek and Chaldee do explain it, from the beginning thy word is truth; and so forever. Or, taking head for excellency, thy most excellent word is truth.

Vers. 164. Seven times] that is, often; for seven [unspec 164] is used for many, as Levite. 26. 18. Prov. 24. 16. and 26. 25. 1 Sam. 2. 5.

Vers. 165. is no stumbling block] or, they have [unspec 165] no offense, (or scandal.) So in 1 John. 2. 10. he that loveth his brother, there is no scandal in him. He walks without fear of falling.

Vers. 172. resound] or, sing; Hebr. answer. [unspec 172] [unspec 175]

Vers. 175. Let my soul live] that is, Let me wholly live: as on the contrary, let my soul die, Judge. 16. 30.

Vers. 176. a lost sheep] a sheep of perdition, or [unspec 176] perishing, that is, ready to perish. All we like sheep have gone astray, Isa. 53. 6.

Annotations.

OF degrees] or, of ascensions, of heights: (Hebr. [unspec 1] ham-mahaloth,) that is, a Psalm to be sung with an high voice; as the Levites are said to praise God with a great voice on high, (Hebr. le-mahlah,) 2 Chron. 20. 19. Or, this title noteth the excellency of the song, for short, grave and pithy sentences; as Adam ham-mahalah, is a man of eminency, (or of high degree,) 1 Chron. 17. 17. Sundry other ways is this title understood, as of the stairs that went up to the house of the Lord, whereon the singers should stand; and this the Chaldee favoreth: also of the coming up from Babylon, (called mahalah, an a scension, Ezr. 7. 9,) &c. Fifteene Psalms together have this title prefixed. distressednesse] that is, sore distress: the Hebrew addeth a letter to increase the signification; so, helpfulness, for full help, Psal. 44. 27. cried] in Chaldee, prayed, and he received my prayer.

Vers. 3. What shall it give] or, (as the Greek [unspec 3] hath) what shall be given, that is, what good, or profit shalt thou get? meaning, none at all. The verb active is often used passively; see Psal. 32. 9. and 36. 3. Or, what shall be (meaning God, or any one) give to thee, O deceitful tongue? it add] or be added, to wit, as good, or advantage: so Psal. 115. 14. tongue] this may also be read, what shall the tongue of deceit give to thee, that is, profit thee, speaking to the calumniator.

Vers. 4. arrows, &c.] This may note out the [unspec 4] hurt of a guileful tongue, whose evil words are like arrows, Ps. 64. 4. Prov. 25. 18. or, the reward which God will give the deceitful tongue, his plagues, like arrows, Psal. 45. 6. Deut. 32. 23. Ezek. 5. 16. coals of Juniper] which wood in burning smelleth sweet, but the coals thereof burn extremely, and last long; so that under the ashes the glowing coals may be kept (as some write) a year long. So it fitly noteth the long lasting infamy of an evil tongue. Or, if we refer it to God's judgments, they are severe and durable, as Deut. 28. 59. Ps. 18. 9. and 140. 11.

Vers. 5. sojourn] or am a pilgrim, a stranger. [unspec 5] with Meshec] that is, with a profane and barbarous people, like the posterity of Meshec and Kedar, mentioned in Gen. 10. 2. and 21. 13. Meshec signifieth length or protraction, and so may here be taken for no proper name, but I sojourn so long; and thus the Greek turneth it, my peregrination is prolonged. Tents of Kedar] the son of Ishmael, Gen. 25. 13. whose children dwelt in Arabia, Esa. 21. 13,—17. therefore the Chaldee here turneth it Arabians, they dwelt in Tents or Cottages in the wilderness, as shepherds. See also Esa. 42. 11. Ier. 49. 28, 29. Ezek. 27. 21.

Vers. 6. it hath much] or, to it self (in it own [unspec 6] seeming) hath long dwelt: so Psal. 123. 4.

Vers. 7. for peace] or, to peace (as after for or to [unspec 7] war) that is, addicted thereto; or understand, a man of peace, that is, peaceful, as the Greek expoundeth it; so Job 5. 24. and 21. 9. 2 Sam, 17. 3. See the like phrase Psal. 109. 4. Also in Obad. 7. thy bread, for, men of thy bread.

Annotations.

OF degrees] or, for-degrees, or, ascensions: see [unspec 1] the first note on the former Psalm. the mountains] Zion and Merijah, where was the Sanctuary of God, who had his foundation in the holy mountains, Ps. 87. 1. w ^ch was a figure of the heavens, Heb. 9. 24. and sometime mountains and heavens are used for the same, as Ps. 18. 8. with 2 Sam. 22. 8. So the meaning is, that when he looked up to God for help, he received it. Or we may read it thus; Shall I lift up mine eyes to the mountains? that is, to the places where Idols are worshipped, Deut. 12. 2. as if he should say, far be it from me. For in vain is help expected from the hills, or the multitude of the mountains; but in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel, Ier. 3. 23. The lifting up of the eyes signifieth hope and expectation, Ezek. 18. 6. So Psal. 123. 1.

Vers. 3. to be moved] or, to slide, or to commotion, [unspec 3] which meaneth a falling into evil: see Psal. 38. 17. not 〈…〉 ber] that is, not neglect any care or diligence for thy good, Psal. 132. 4. Prov. 6. 4. Isaiah. 5. 27.

Vers. 5. shadow] that is, protection, comfort and [unspec 5] refreshing from heat, Esa, 25. 4. and 4. 6. Num. 14. 9. See also Psal. 1 • 9. 31.

Vers. 6. The Sun] which annoyeth with heat, [unspec 6] as the Moon doth with cold vapors, Ion. 4. 8. Gen. 31. 40. And the Sun and Moon being rulers of day and night, Psal. 136. 8, 9. imply all other things whatsoever. But this hath reference to God's protection of Israel in the wilderness, Exod. 13. 21. Isaiah. 4. 5.

Vers. 8. Thy going out and oomming in] that is, [unspec 8] all thy administration, affairs and actions. See the like phrase, Deut. 28. 6. 2 Chron. 1. 10. 2 Sam. 3. 25. Act. 1. 21. and 9. 28.

Annotations.

IN them] or, for them: Greek, for the things that [unspec 1] were said. we will] or, let us go, exhorting one another, as Deut. 33. 19. house] which the Chaldee expoundeth, house of the Sanctuary of the Lord.

Vers. 3. joined to it self] compact, fitly framed and built together for an habitation of God [unspec 3] through the spirit, Ephes. 2. 21, 22. so the curtains of the tabernacle were conjoined, Exod. 26. 3.

Vers. 4. to the testimony] that is, the Ark, wherein were the tables of testimony, and from whence [unspec 4] God testified his presence by oracle, Exod. 25. 21, 22. or, by the testimony to Israel, that is, according to the charge given for their coming thither, Deut. 16. 16, 17.

Vers. 5. are set] or sit thrones; that is, they stand; [unspec 5] or remain still, or; are set, active for passive, as Psal. 36. 3. of the house] or, for the house, that is, the posterity; as Psal. 115. 10. The Chaldee saith, for the Kings of the house of David.

Vers. 6. Ask] that is, Desire, or pray for the peace; in Greek, the things that belong to the peace: see [unspec 6] the like speech, Luke 19. 42. Ier. 15. 5. 〈◊〉 safe quietness have] or, they shall have safe ease, or tranquility, prosperity: the word meaneth both quietness from troubles, and abundance of welfare: so Psal. 30. 7. and 73. 12.

Vers. 7. fort] or rampart. frontier; whereof he [unspec 7] [unspec 8] [unspec 9] speaketh in Lam. 2. 8.

Vers. 9. good for thee] or, thy good: see Neh. 2. 10.

Annotations.

SIttest] that is, reignest, governest, judgest: for [unspec 1] heaven is God's throne, Isaiah. 66. 1.

Vers. 2. that he be gracious] or show mercy; this [unspec 2] noteth continual prayer without fainting, as Luke 18. 1,—7.

Vers. 4. it is or, to it self, as Psal. 120. 6. of [unspec 4] the proud] or, be to the proud; as a Prayer that the evil may turn upon themselves.

Annotations.

EXcept Jehovah, that he] or, But for Jehovah who [unspec 1] was. The Chaldee saith, Except the word of the Lord, &c.

Vers. 2. men] in Chaldee, sinful men. [unspec 2] [unspec 4]

Vers. 4. waters] that is, sinful people, as Isa. 59. 19. Rev. 17. 15.

Vers. 5. proud waters] the Chaldee expoundeth [unspec 5] it, the King whose Campe is like the high waters of the Sea.

Annotations.

THey that crust] The Chaldee explaineth it, [unspec 1] The just which trust in the Word of the Lord.

Vers. 2. and Jehovah] that is, and so Jehovah, [unspec 2] which the Chaldee expoundeth, the divine presence (or majesty) of the Lord.

Vers. 3. of wickedness] that is, of the wicked, as pride, for proud men, Psal. 36. 12. and their rod meaneth [unspec 3] their dominion, or power, as Psal. 2. 9. lot] that is, inheritance; as Ios. 18. 11. 1 Pet. 5. 3.

Vers. 5. crookednesses] crooked ways, or, vices. [unspec 5] lead them away] or, make them go away, that is, to die, as 1 Chron. 17. 11. compared with 2 Sam. 7. 12. So the Chaldee paraphraseth, will lead them to Hell, and their part shall be with the workers of iniquity.

Annotations.

THe captivity] or, the reversion, that is, the multitude [unspec 1] of captives returning from bondage. See Psal. 14. 7. and 68. 19. Deut. 30. 3. The return from Babels bondage figured our redemption by Christ, Esa. 10. 21, 22. Rom. 9. 27. And to return the captivity, sometime is to restore all that was lost, Iok 42. 10. that dream] that felt joy and comfort incredible, which we doubted whether it were true or not; as did Peter, Act. 12. 9. See also Isaiah. 29. 7, 8. The Chaldee expoundeth it, like sleepers which wake from their dreams.

Vers. 2. joyful shout] or song, or shrill singing: so [unspec 2] verse. 5, 6. Compare Job 8. 21. done very great things] or done magnificently, or magnified his doings, as the Greek translateth this phrase, in Joel 2. 20. the Hebraism being, he hath magnified to do, like that in 2 Chron. 33. 6. Manasseh multiplied to do (that is, did much) evil. with them] or with these men.

Vers. 4. our captivity] that is, the rest of the captives [unspec 4] which remain yet behind, bring them also. So captivity i • for captives, Ezek. 11. 24, 25. in the South] that is, in the dry ground; for so the Hebrew word signifieth, and so South lands were waterless, Judge. 1. 15. Here we may understand, this shall be to us as rivers in the South. The Chaldee paraphraseth, as the land is turned when water-springs break forth into it, in time of drought.

Vers. 5. shall reap] or, let them reap: as continuing [unspec 5] the former prayer: so after.

Vers. 6. He going goeth] that is, every sower fore-mentioned: [unspec 6] therefore the Greek saith, they did going go: which phrase meaneth a continual and diligent going. the sowing seed] the seed to be sown, Hebr. the drawing of the seed, that is, the seed of drawing, or, of sowing, as this phrase meaneth, Amos 9. 13. or, the dray of seed, that is, the seed-basket. Sometime drawing, is, purchasing, as Job 28. 18. which may also be minded here, the purchased (that is, precious) seed.

Annotations.

FOr Solomon] as Psal. 72. 1. or, of Solomon. the [unspec 1] city] in Chaldee, the city Jerusalem.

Vers. 2. to rise early] or, to be early in rising, to [unspec 2] be late in sitting, eating, &c. of sorrows] that is, gotten with much sorrow or pains: as bread of wickedness, Prov. 4. 17. is that which is wickedly gotten; or bread of sorrows, may mean course meat, as bread of pleasures, Dan. 10. 3. is dainty fine meat. so] by building, keeping and blessing their labors without sorrow; or surely he will give. his beloved] or dearling; the Hebrew Iedid, hath reference to Solomon's name Iedid-jah, 2 Sam. 12. 25. that is, Beloved of Yah: but the Greek turneth it plurally, his beloved ones. sleep] quiet rest without cark and sorrow. Therefore also the Hebrew word Shena is written with 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 a quiet dumb letter, (otherwise than usual) to denote the more quietness.

Vers. 3. an heritage] that is, a reward (or blessing) [unspec 3] given of the Lord: so Job 20. 29. Isa. 54. 17. Psal. 61. 6. wages] or reward, which sometime is of debt, for service, Num. 18. 31. Gen. 30. 28. sometime of favor, Rom. 4. 4. as God's rewards to his servants, Gen. 15. 1. Isa. 62. 11.

Vers. 4. sons of youth] that is, young men, who area help to their parents against the enemy, as [unspec 4] arrows in the battle. Compare 1 John. 2. 14. Prov. 20. 29.

Vers. 5. his quiver with them] that is, his house full of children. when they shall speak] that is, [unspec 5] plead in judgment; which was at the city gates; see the contrary, Job 5. 4. It may also be read, but they shall subdue the enemies in the gate. The Greek giveth the first interpretation. The Chaldee saith, when they contend with their adversaries in the gate of the judgment hall.

Annotations.

O Happy] or Blessed: as Psal. 1. 1. [unspec 1] [unspec 2]

Vers. 2. When thou] or, For (surely) thou shalt eat. the labor] that is, things got with labor, according to the Law, Gen. 3. 19. and this is of God's hand, Eccle. 2. 24. the contrary whereof is a curse, Deut. 28. 30, 31, 33. good] profitable, and pleasing, as Deut. 23. 16. The Chaldee explaineth it, Happy thou in this world, and good (shall it be) unto thee in the world to come.

Vers. 3. fruitful] or, fructifying: see also this similitude, [unspec 3] Ezek. 19. 10. Gen. 49. 22. Olive plants] always green, Psal. 52. 10. and legitimate, as the Olive admitteth no other graff.

Vers. 5. will Jehovah] or, prayer-wise (as the [unspec 5] Greek hath it) Jehovah bless thee. see thou] or, thou shalt see, that is, enjoy: look the Notes on Psal. 27. 4. and 37. 3. the good] that is, the good things, as the Greek hath it: see Psal. 65. 5.

Vers. 6. thy sons sons] or, sons to (or of) thy [unspec 6] sons. See this fulfilled in Job 42. 16. where Job saw his sons, and his sons sons, even four generations.

Annotations.

OFten] or Much, vehemently. from my [unspec 1] youth] my first constitution, in Egypt, Ezek. 23. 3. not prevailed] in Chaldee, they could not do me evil.

Vers. 3. plowers] that plow iniquity, Job 4 8. the [unspec 3] Greek saith, sinners. furrow] and furrows, that is, every of them; (for the Hebrew hath both readings) meaning their injuries, or iniquity, as the Greek turneth it.

Vers. 4. cord] for cords, or ropes; one put for many: [unspec 4] see Psal. 8. 9. by cords, meaning counsels and enterprises, wherewith they drew the plough of their iniquity, Isaiah. 5. 18.

Vers. 5. Let them] or, They shall be abashed. [unspec 5] [unspec 6]

Vers. 6. pulleth it off] or pulleth out, namely, the hook to cut it. The Chaldee explains it, which before it flourisheth, an East wind cometh and bloweth on it, and it withereth.

Vers. 7. his bosom] his arms; as Isaiah. 49. 22. [unspec 7] or lap.

Vers. 8. we bless you] the Chaldee addeth, and [unspec 8] they answer them not, we bless you, &c. taking this latter branch to be the harvest men's answer, as in Ruth 2. 4.

Annotations.

DEeps] or low places, that is, great calamities, Psal. 69. 3. 15. with hearty deep affections, [unspec 1] and lowliness of mind.

Vers. 3. shall stand] or can subsist? meaning, no man can. [unspec 3]

Vers. 6. watchmen] or, warders, keepers. Which the Chaldee explaineth thus, more than they which [unspec 6] observe the morning watch, which they observe that they may offer the morning sacrifice. for] or to the morning.

Vers. 8. his] or their iniquities: see the note on Psal. 25. 22. [unspec 8]

Annotations.

HAughty] or lifted up, with pride: see Deut. 17. [unspec 1] 20. Prov. 16. 5. 2 Chron. 32. 25, 26. Psal. 101. 5. marvelous] that is, too hard for me, high and above my reach: as Psal. 139. 6.

Vers. 2. If I have not] that is, Surely I have: an [unspec 2] oath, whereof part is concealed; see Psal. 95. 11. Ier. 49. 20. composed, or put fit and in order. The Chaldee expoundeth it, If I have not put my hand on my mouth, and silenced my soul, till it might hear the words of the Law, as a weaned child on his mothers breasts, &c. stilled] or, made silent, refraining it from noisome lusts. as a weaned child] that is, meek, modest, humble, submissive, simple, &c. See Mat. 18. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Annotations.

VNto David] or for him, that is, for good unto [unspec 1] him: or, David with all his affliction. So Psal. 137. 7. affliction] or, humiliation, afflecting care, for to have the Ark brought home unto him, 1 Chron. 13. 1, 2, 3, 12. and 15. 1, 2. &c. or, to build God an house, 2 Sam. 7. 1, 2.

Vers. 2. the Mightie one] in Greek, the God of Jacob; so called first by Jacob himself, Gen. 49. 24. [unspec 2] This title is also given to other things, as Psal. 78. 25. and 22. 13.

Vers. 3. If I enter] that is, surely I will not enter: see Psal. 95. 11. and 89. 36. Compare this care of [unspec 3] David with the contrary negligence of the people, Hag. 1. 4. 2 Sam. 7. 1, 2. mine house] mentioned, 1 Chron. 15. 1.

Vers. 5. find] that is, prepare, or build: so Act. 7. [unspec 5] 46. Also in Psal. 36. 3. finding is accomplishing. for Jehovah] that is, for his Ark to rest in, which the Chaldee explaineth, a place for the house of the Lord's Sanctuary. dwelling places] or, habitacles: see Psal. 43. 3.

Vers. 6. it] God's Ark, verse. 8. Ephra • hah] the country of Ephraim, the city Shilo, where [unspec 6] God's house and Ark had long continued, Judge. 18. 31. and 21. 19. 1 Sam. 1. 3. therefore an Ephraimite is called an Ephrathite, Judge. 12. 5. the fields of the wood] in the city of Kirjath-jearim (that is, the City of the woods) where the Ark was twenty years, after it came home from the Philistines, 1 Sam. 6. 21. and 7. 1, 2. It was also called Balle (the plains) of Judah, 2 Sam. 6. 2.

Vers. 7. at the foot stool] or towards it, meaning [unspec 7] the Sanctuary: see Psal. 99. 5.

Vers. 8. thy rest] the Sanctuary built for thy name, as 1 Chr. 28. 2. 2 Chr. 6. 41. Ark] or Christ, [unspec 8] Coffer, w ^ch was made of Shittim (or Cedar) wood, overlaid with plates of gold, whose cover (called the Mercy-seat) was also of pure gold, on which were two glorious Cherubs of gold, from whence God gave his Oracle, Exod. 37. 1, 2,—6, 7. Num. 7. 89. In this Ark were the two Tables of the Law or Testimony, written with the finger of God, Deut. 10. 3, 4, 5. This Ark is called God's strength and glory, Psal. 78. 61. For Ark of thy strength, the Chaldee saith, the Ark wherein thy Law is.

Vers. 9. clothed with justice] that is, let them [unspec 9] justly and holily administer their Priests office. So Job speaking of his just administration, saith, I put on justice, and it clothed me, my judgment was as a robe and crown, Job 29. 14. Therefore the Priests had holy garments to administer in, Exod. 28. 2, 3. In 2 Chron. 6. 41. and after here in verse. 16. the Priests are clothed with salvation: so Christ, and his people, Isa. 61. 10. Rev. 1. 13. and 19. 8. thy Saints] the people of Israel, 1 Chron. 15. 28. and specially the Levites which were singers in God's Sanctuary. So the Chaldee paraphraseth, Let thy Priests be clothed with the garments of justice, and let the Levites thy Saints say praises for the oblations.

Vers. 10. David's sake] for the promises made [unspec 10] to David; or, for Christ's sake, called often David: see Psal. 18. 51. turn not away the face] that is, deny not the request: as 1 King. 2. 16, 17, 20.

Vers. 11. truth] that is, a true oath, a faithful [unspec 11] promise. fruit of thy womb] or belly, that is, thy children: see 2 Sam. 7. 12. And this prophesy respecteth Christ, Act. 2. 30.

Vers. 13. his seat] or dwelling place; see Ps. 68. 17. [unspec 13] [unspec 15]

Vers. 15. victuals] or meat: see Psal. 78. 25. blessing bless] this noteth certainty and abundance of blessing.

Vers. 16. with salvation] the minstration of the [unspec 16] word, whereby they save themselves and those that hear them, Deut. 33. 10. 1 Tim. 4. 16. So God's ministers are called Savior's, Obad. 21. See before, verse. 9. The Chaldee translateth, with garments of salvation (or of redemption.)

Vers. 17. the horn to bud] or to grow, that is, the [unspec 17] kingdom and power to increase, as the Chaldee saith, I will make a glorious King to bud in the house of David. See Psal. 75. 5. and 89. 18, 25. So Christ is called the horn of salvation, Luke 1. 69. ordained a lamp] or, prepared a candle, the bright glory of the kingdom by a successor; as 1 King. 11. 36. and 15. 4. 2 King. 8. 19. See Psal. 18. 29.

Vers. 18. clothe with shame] the Chaldee saith, [unspec 18] with garments of shame. He meaneth they shall be disappointed and confounded in all their enterprises: So Psal. 35. 26. and 109 29. crown] or diademe; a sign of government and sanctity: therefore the Greek turneh it, sanctification: see Psal. 89. 40.

Annotations.

TOgether] in unity and concord. The Chaldee [unspec 1] paraphraseth, to dwell in Zion and Jerusalem, like two brethren together.

Vers. 2. the good oil] the balsam, or oil of holy ointment, made of the principal spices, for the [unspec 2] Lord's Tabernacle and Ministers; see Exod. 30. 23, 25, 26,—30. the collar] Hebr. the mouth, that is, the edge, the upper hole or border which was bound about that it should not rent, Exod. 39. 23.

Vers. 3. Hermon] an high and fertile mount [unspec 3] without Jordan, watered with the dew of heaven: it was called also Shirion: see Psal. 29. 6. which descendeth] understand here again, and as the dew that descendeth: for Hermon and Zion were far asunder. there] where brethren dwell in unity. commanded] appointed, and sent effectually: see Psal. 42. 9.

Annotations.

THat stand] that is, serve, or minister, as, which [unspec 1] stood before the King, Ier. 51. 12. for which is written, in 2 King. 25 8. servant of the King. Here is meant chiefly the Priests and Levites, whose office was to stand and minister, Deut. 10. 8. and 17. 12. Ezek. 44. 11, 15. So Neh. 12. 44. the Priests and Levites that stood, that is, served. See also Psal. 13 5. 2. The Chaldee expoundeth it, that stand in the watches of the house of the Sanctuary of the Lord, and do praise in the nights. in the nights] keeping the watch of the Lord. See Levite. 8. 35. 1 Chron. 9. 33.

Vers. 2. in the Sanctuary] or, towards the holiness, [unspec 2] that is, the most holy place, where God dwelt between the Cherubims: or, in holiness, that is, holily.

Vers. 3. bless] or will bless thee, speaking to [unspec 3] God's people. Compare Num. 6. 24. Psal. 128. 5. and the promise, Exod. 20. 24. In all places where I put the memory of my name, I will come unto thee, and bless thee.

Annotations.

HAlelu-jah] that is, praise, or glorify ye Yah▪ it is [unspec 1] a word of joyful exhortation to sing praises to the Lord for his mercies, and in the end of Psalms, is added as Amen, for a cheerful acclamation: see Psal. 104. 35. and 106. 48. Rev. 19. 1, 3, 6.

Vers. 4. peculiar treasure] or precious and singular [unspec 4] possession, propriety: so Deut. 7. 6. This was promised by the law, Exod. 19. 5. but performed by Christ his redeeming and purifying of his people, Tit. 2. 14. 1 Pet. 2. 9.

Vers. 7. vapors] or elevations; in Greek clouds: [unspec 7] for by vaporous clouds drawn from the end of the earth or sea, cometh rain; as it is said, he calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out on the faoe of the earth. Amos 5. 8. So Ier. 10. 13. and 51. [unspec 1] 16. with the rain] or, to the rain; so fire and water are mixed in one cloud. treasures] or cosfers, store-houses. see Psal. 33. 7.

Vers. 8. from man, &c.] that is, both men and [unspec 8] beasts: see Psal. 78. 50, 51. Exod. 12. 12, 29.

Vers. 9. Pharaoh] the King who was plagued first in Egypt, and after drowned in the red sea, [unspec 9] Exod. 7. and 8. and 9. and 10. and 14.

Vers. 10. Many] or ample, great nations, the [unspec 10] Amorites, Canaanites, &c.

Vers. 11. Ogh] a giant whose bedstead was of [unspec 11] iron, nine cubits long, and four broad. See Num. 21. 23, 35. Deut. 3. 11. kingdoms] thirty and one, as is reckoned, Josh. 12. 9,—24.

Vers. 12. a possession] or heritage: see Psal. 78. 55. [unspec 12] [unspec 14]

Vers. 14. for] or concerning his servants: this is taken from Deut. 32. 36.

Vers. 15. idols] compare this that followeth, [unspec 15] with Psal. 115. 4. &c.

Vers. 19. house of Israel] that is, the posterity of [unspec 19] Israel; so after. of Aaron] to whom the Priest-hood was committed, Exod. 28. 1.

Vers. 20. of Levi] which were taken from among [unspec 20] the sons of Israel, and given and joined with the Priests to minister unto them, Num. 18. 2, 6. ye that fear.] all strangers converts, profelytes, Act. 2. 5. and 10. 35.

Annotations.

MErcie] the Hebrew Chesed signifieth a sacred [unspec 1] affection of mercy, piety, grace, benignity, and bountiful good will towards any without respect of merit. In man sometime it is the pious benign affection wherewith he doth good: sometime the mercy or bountihed which he receiveth; as in Isa. 40. 6. it is the glorious grace which man hath from God, called by the holy Ghost in Greek, doxa, glory, 1 Pet. 1. 24. usually the Greek version hath for it eleos, mercy, which the New Testament alloweth, Mat. 9. 13. from Hos. 6. 6. Hereof a godly man is called Chasid, gracious, or merciful: see Psal. 4. 4.

Vers. 8. dominion] or rule, sovereignty: see [unspec 8] Gen. 1. 16.

Vers. 10. Egypt] or, the Egyptians: see Psal. [unspec 10] 78. 43,—51.

Vers. 13. parts] or divisions. By the Jews tradition, [unspec 13] the red sea was parted into twelve several parts, for every of the twelve tribes to go thorough.

Vers. 15. shook off] that is, overthrew: so Exod. [unspec 15] 14. 27.

Vers. 18. magnificent] mighty and excellent, [unspec 18] mentioned after, and Psal. 135. 10, 11, 12.

Vers. 24. redeemed] or delivered, broken off, and [unspec 24] pulled away, as by violence; for so also the word signifieth, Psal. 7. 3.

Vers. 25. bread] that is, food; Bread is used for all [unspec 25] meats: so in the Greek, to buy bread, Mark. 6. 36. is, to buy meat, (or victuals) Mat. 14. 15. Therefore this word is used also for beasts food, Psalm. 147. 9.

Vers. 8. make my bed] or spread my couch; in Greek, descend. Compare Amos 9. 2. [unspec 8]

Vers. 9. wings of the morning] or, day-dawning, which is said to have wings, for that it speedily flieth [unspec 9] over all the air. of the sea] meaning the furthest parts of the world, for so the sea often signifieth, Psal. 65. 6. and 72. 8. Isa. 24. 14.

Vers. 11. shroud] over-dim me, as with the dark [unspec 11] twilight; or shall bruise, shall crush me down, as Gen. 3. 15. so the Greek, shall tread me down.

Vers. 12. darkeneth] that is, hideth: Compare [unspec 12] Job 34. 22. Ier. 23. 24. as is, &c.] or, like darkness, like light, that is, they are equal, as that which in Mat. 22. 30. is like, in Luk. 20. 36. is equal.

Vers. 13. covered] that is, safely kept and protected, [unspec 13] as the Greek saith, holpen me, or covered me with skin and flesh, &c. as Job 10. 11.

Vers. 14. fearfully] or in fearful sorts, to [unspec 14] wit, I am made: or, these are fearful things: the Chaldee saith, thou hast done fearful things. marvelously made] or excellently made; elsewhere this word is used for separated from, and excelling others: see Psal. 4. 4.

Vers. 15. my bone] that is, bones, any of them; [unspec 15] or my substance or strength; for thereof the bone is named. embrodered] that is, cunningly wrought with Nerves, Sinewes, Veines, & variety of limbs. A similitude taken from broiderie work, Psal. 45. 15. nether places of the earth] so he calleth his mothers womb, because of God's secret and unknown making of men there, Eccles. 11. 5. And thus may the like phrase, Ephes. 4. 9. be understood of Christ's incarnation.

Vers. 16. My unformed substance] or, Mine [unspec 16] embryon, which is the body in the womb before it hath perfect shape, or, unwrought up, as the Greek here translateth it. The Hebrew name is of wrapping or winding up like a bottom, my wound-up mass, or body. all of them] all my members wound up in that my embrion or unperfected substance. Or generally, all men. The Chaldee saith, all my days were written in the book of thy memorial. were written] Hebr. shall be written, which meaneth a continual act: see Psal. 2. 1. So after, shall be formed. in the days they were formed] or, what days they should be formed: meaning that all his members, in the days that they were in fashioning in his mothers womb, were written down of God: or, that the days of their forming were written. The Chaldee saith, in the day when the world was created, &c. and when not one] Hebr. and not one of them, or in them. Meaning that God had written down all parts of his body, not only when they were in forming, but long before. So commending his providence, who calleth things which be not as though they were, Rom. 4. 17.

Vers. 17. how precious are] that is, how rare are [unspec 17] thy thoughts to me, how few of them can I speak of, how incomprehensible are thy cogitations! The words following show this to be the meaning: Compare Job 26. 14. And a thing is said to be precious which cannot be attained unto or effected; see Psal. 49. 9. Otherwise we may take it thus, Thy thoughts, that is, the thoughts that I have of thee, how precious, of how much esteem and worth are they to me? So precious is used, Psal. 36. 8. The Chaldee expoundeth it, How honorable are they that love thee, O God, and how are their princes fortified. mightily increased] many and strong: see Psal 40. 5. the sums] Hebr. heads, used for sums, and so the Greek, archee, Numb. 1. 2. and 26. 6. I awake and] or, when I awake I am still with thee, that is, still meditating of thee. The Chaldee referreth this to the last resurrection thus, I shall rise again in the world to come, and shall be still with thee. See Psal. 17. 15.

Vers. 19. If thou wouldest] or, O that thou wouldest, [unspec 19] for it seemeth here to be a wish, as also in the Greek of the New Testament, Luk. 12. 49. what will I, if it were (that is, O that it were) already kindled. So in 1 Chron. 4. 10. If thou wilt bless me, that is, O that thou wouldest bless. Or, Surely thou wilt slay, &c. and men, &c.] this may also be referred to God thus, and wouldest say, Ye bloody men depart from me; or to David, who saith, depart ye from me. The Chaldee expoundeth it, & let the men addicted to the judgment of death depart from me.

Vers. 20. speak of thee] or against thee, as the like [unspec 20] Hebraism meaneth, 1 King. 21. 13. witnessed of (or against) him. See the notes on Psal. 5. 5. Or say thee, that is, mention or speak of, as Psal. 40. 11. 2 Sam. 6. 22. The Chaldee understands it of swearing, which swear in thy name deceitfully. to a mischievous purpose] or with a crafty intent, that is, craftily, wickedly. See Psal. 10. 2. lift up do thy foes. &c.] or, thy foes take up thy name to vanity; this sense the Chaldee paraphrase giveth, and the phrase is taken from Ex. 20. 7. the word name being understood, (as in Lev. 24. 11. the word Lord is understood) or, thy soes lift up their head (as is expressed, Psal. 83. 2.) in vain, that is, they are vainly proud and insolent. Often times words wanting are to be supplied: see the Notes on Psal. 103. 9. Or, they lift up thy foes in vain, that is, the wicked (which speak evil of thee) do vainly extollthine enemies. to false vanity] or in vain: see Psal. 12. 3. and 24. 4.

Vers. 21. am not I grieved] or grieve (irke) my [unspec 21] self: so Psal. 119. 158. Compare also 2 Chron. 19. 2. Prov. 29. 27.

Vers. 23. Prove] or try me. Compare Psal. 26. 2. [unspec 23] [unspec 24]

Vers. 24. way of sorrow] or of grief, that is, wicked way (purposes or actions) which are grievous to God and men; and in special, the way of idolatry; for of this word Idols have their name: see Psal. 16. 4. So a word of grief, Prov. 15. 1. is that which grieveth him to whom it is spoken. way of eternity] or of antiquity, the old way, as Ier. 6. 16. meaning the way of faith and godliness, which God taught from the beginning, and which continueth forever; contrary to the way of the wicked, which perisheth, Psal. 1. 6.

Annotations.

THey gather wars] or are gathered to wars, [unspec 3] getting themselves and other together. The active is often used passively, Psal. 32. 9. and 109. 13.

Vers. 4. of the Asp] or Viper; Greek, of Asps: so Rom. 3. 13. Compare Psal. 58. 5. [unspec 4]

Vers. 5. to thrust away my feet] or, to overthrow my footsteps. [unspec 5]

Vers. 6. by the paths side] or, fast by my path; [unspec 6] Heb. at the hand of the path. Compare Psal. 142. 4. Ier. 18. 22. Prov. 29. 5.

Vers. 8. Jehovah] or God: see Psal. 68. 21. [unspec 8] of arms] or of armor, that is, of battle, (as the Greek translateth it) when men harness themselves. This is that helmet, salvation, Eph. 6. 17.

Vers. 9. further not] or, bring not to pass. lest they] or, they will exalt themselves, that is, be [unspec 9] proud or lofty. Compare Deut. 32. 27.

Vers. 10. the head] that is, As for the head (the chief) of those, &c. An head sometime signifieth a company of chief men, 1 Chron. 4. 42. though here perhaps someone man is meant, as the Chaldee nameth Achitophel. It is also used for a band of men, as Job 1. 17. Sometime the Hebrew word signifieth gall, as Psal. 69. 22. Which sense also is not amiss here. shall cover] or prayer-wise, let it cover them, and him (as Psal. 2. 3.) that is, every of them.

Vers. 11. They shall bring] or make move (as [unspec 11] Psal. 55. 4.) upon themselves; or coals shall be moved (that is, thrown) upon them. The Hebrew hath a double reading, yielding both these senses; their judgments to be from God, but procured by themselves. he] that is, God shall fell them, or indefinitely, they shall be felled, or cast. deep pits] or sudden sorrows; the Greek saith calamities; the Chaldee, the fire of Gehenna.

Vers. 12. An ill- tongued man] Heb. a man of [unspec 12] tongue, that is, a pratler or evil speaker, that hath tongue at will to use and abuse at his lust, and to smite therewith, as Ier. 18. 18. So a man of lips, Job 11. 2. is one talkative: a man of words, Exo. 4. 10. is one eloquent: a man of arm, Job 22. 8. is one mighty; and sundry the like. to a sudden overthrow] or, his utter ruin and misery. Hebrew, to (or with) thrustings down. The Chaldee paraphraseth, The Angel of death shall hunt him, and thrust him down into hell.

Vers. 14. sit before thy face] or dwell with thy face, that is, in thy presence: see Psal. 16. 11. and 61. 8.

Annotations.

BE firmly directed] or prepared; and so acceptable. as incense] or perfume, which was a [unspec 2] confection of sweet spices, made after the art of the Apothecary, pure and holy, and was by the Priests burned upon the golden altar, every morning before the Lord, Exod. 30. 34, 35, 36. 7. 8. a figure of the prayers of the Saints, acceptable to God, through Christ's mediation, as this place showeth, compared with Rev. 8. 3. my hands] or palms, lifted up in prayer: see Psal. 63. 5. evening oblation] the Manchah properly was the meatoffering, (which was fine flower mingled with oil) offered together with the Lamb every evening, before the Lord continually, as Exod. 29. 39, 40, 41, 42. Num. 28. 2, 3,—8. Here it is taken for the whole oblation, at the time of the offering whereof the godly used to pray, Exod. 9. 5. Dan. 9. 21. it was at the ninth hour of the day, (about three of the clock in the afternoon) called the hour of prayer, Acts 3. 1.

Vers. 3. a watch] or, a ward, custody, to keep me from speaking amiss. keep] observe thou: or, [unspec 3] an observation, before the door. the door] or gate of my lips, by which my words pass out as at a door: so the doors of the womb, Job 3. 10. The original dal, is contracted for deleth, a door: though this be rare: yet the Hebrew text sometime doth the like, as Chaji, 2 Sam. 23. 20. for Chajil, 1 Chron. 11. 22.

Vers. 4. Incline not] to wit, by Satan, or mine own corruption: for God properly tempteth no [unspec 4] man to evil, but the devil, and man's own concupiscence, I am. 1. 13, 14. 1 Cor. 7. 5. and by Satan, God moveth men's minds, as appeareth, 1 Chro. 21. 1. with 2 Sam. 24. 1. So Matt. 6. 13. evil thing] or word: see Psal. 7. 1. to pretend pretences] or, excuses; thus the Greek turneth it: the Hebrew also signifieth occasions pretended, as Deut. 22. 14, 17. Or we may read it, to practice practices in wickedness. with men that work] or, with men workers, that is, such as stoutly, boldly, and manfully work iniquity. their dainties] the Chaldee expoundeth it, of their songs at bankers.

Vers. 5. smite] or beat me; the word properly signifieth beating with an hammer, Psal. 74. 6. Judge. [unspec 5] 5. 26. applied to sharperebukes. So Prov. 23. 35. Compare also Prov. 9. 8. and 25. 12. and 28. 23. Zach. 13. 6. it shall be a kindness] a mercy, or, with kindness, that is, let him smite me kindly, and reprove me. the head-oil] that is, the chief or precious oil: (as head spices are chief and principal, Exod. 30. 23.) or oil of the head, which is to anoint the head with. Or, by head, understand the chiefest of his adversaries, as before, Ps. 140. 10. for this seemeth to be an opposition to the former thus, let the just smite me, but let not the precious oil (or the oil of the head) of the wicked break mine head: and this the Greek favoreth, saying, but let not the oil of the sinner supple mine head: by oil, meaning flattering words, as Psal. 55. 22. Otherwise we may refer it to the former just man's reproof, it shall be a precious oil, let him not make it fail my head. The Chaldee otherwise expoundeth it, and let the Priest reprove me, anointing me with the anointing oil of the Sanctuary: but let him not take the crown of the kingdom from mine head. let it not break my head] not distract or dazzle my wits, not overcome me; the Hebrew word signifieth breaking and bringing to naught, Ps. 33. 10. and is applied to the breaking of the heart by discouragement, Num. 32. 7. and here to the breaking of the head, or bringing to naught of counsels, purposes, &c. by flattery. Or, if it be understood of the just, we may read it, let him not make it fail mine head, that is, let the oil of his reproof not be wanting upon mine head. in their evils] or, against their evils: which may be applied to the evil deeds of the wicked, or calamities of the just: and here understand, is or shall be in their evils: or, as the Chaldee explaineth it, is ordered against their evil.

Vers. 6. Their Judges] the Princes of mine adversaries. [unspec 6] are thrown down] or, throw down themselves, that is, secretly pursue and beset me in the rocks and mountains whither I am forced to flee, 1 Sam. 24. 3. and 23. 26. The word may also bear their throwing down to destruction, as 1 Chro. 25. 12. by the rock sides] or, in rocky places; Hebr. in the hands of the rock; as Psal. 140. 6. and they shall hear] or, though they have heard.

Vers. 7. cutteth and cleaveth] to wit, wood, or [unspec 7] the ground with the plough. of hell] or, the grave. Compare Ezek. 37. 1, 11, 12. Jehovah] or God: see Psal. 68. 21. pour not out my soul] to wit, unto death, as Esa. 53. 12. that is, kill me not: or, make not my soul bare, that is, leave it not destitute and helpless.

Vers. 10. Let the wicked fall] or, They shall fall. [unspec 10] into his net] that is, every of them into his own not, or flue. together] namely, with their fall, or together with them that are with me: or, altogether (wholly) pass over, and escape: the Greek saith, alone I am, until I pass over. See this word, Psal. 33. 15.

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IN the cave] fled thither from the persecution of Saul, 1 Sam. 24. 4, &c. [unspec 1]

Vers. 4. was overwhelmed] or, swowned, fainted: see Psal. 77. 4. then thou] Hebr. and thou: so, [unspec 4] And he saith, Mark. 14. 34. is expounded, Then he saith, Matth. 26. 38.

Vers. 5. I did look] or, Look thou, &c. continuing his complaint to God. But the Greek turneth [unspec 5] it, I considered: and the Hebrew Look thou, or To look, is often resolved by other definite persons: see the notes on Ps. 22. 9. and 49. 15. and 65. 11. & 77. 2. & 103. 20. and see] or, and behold, to wit, on the left hand. refuge] or flight. is perished frō me] that is, faileth me: I have no place to fly unto and escape. So Job 11. 20. Amos 2. 14. seeketh] that is, careth for: so Prov. 29. 10. usually to seek the soul, is in the ill part to destroy it: see Ps. 35. 4.

Vers. 7. brought low] or weakened: see Ps. 116. 6. [unspec 7] [unspec 8]

Vers. 8. the prison] the cave wherein I am shut up close. inviron] compass, as Psal. 22. 13. or, expect, as Job 36. 2. and so the Greek translateth, the just shall wait for me, until thou reward me. See Psa. 13. 6. The Chaldee saith, for my sake the just shall make thee a crown of praise, because thou wilt render a good reward unto me.

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ANd enter not into judgment] or, but go not to [unspec 2] Law with me; by the deeds whereof no flesh shall be justified in thy sight, Rom. 3. 20. so Job 22. 4. & 14. 3. Esa. 3. 14. In Chaldee, go not into the judgment hall, namely, to judge with severity. not any] or, not all, that is, none living: so Matth. 24. 22. not all, that is, no flesh, 1 John. 2. 21. every lie is not, that is, no lie is of the truth; so 2 Pet. 1. 20. Ps. 76. 6.

Vers. 3. my life] or, my company; the Hebrew [unspec 3] signifieth both, Job 33. 18. 22. Psal. 68. 11. darknesses] or, dark places: so Psal. 88. 7, 19. and 74. 20. for ever] or, of eternity, of old, meaning dead long since, and forever after: the word respecteth time past, and to come. So Lam. 3. 6.

Vers. 4. overwhelmed] fainteth, or, is perplexed: [unspec 4] see Psal. 77. 4. wondrously amazed] astonished, or desolate. Gr. troubled. See this word, Esa. 59. 16. and 63. 5. Dan. 8. 27. Psal. 40. 16.

Vers. 5. of old] or, of antiquity; so Psal. 77. 6. [unspec 5] [unspec 6]

Vers. 6. spread out] that is, pray; as the Chaldee saith, spread out my hands in prayer. See Psal. 44. 21. weary] that is, dry and thirsty: in Greek, waterless: see Psal. 63. 2.

Vers. 7. for I] or lest I; Hebr. and I; which may [unspec 7] be supplied thus, left I perish, and be made like, &c. See Psal. 28. 1.

Vers. 8. in the morning] speedily: so Psal. 90. 14. [unspec 8] [unspec 9]

Vers. 9. I fly for covert] or, I cover (I hide) myself, flying unto thee: or, to thee I covertly fly, secretly disclosing to thee that which I would hide from others: so the Greek, I fly to thee. The Chaldee expoundeth it, I have made thy Word my redeemer.

V. 10. thy good spirit shall lead me] so the Greek [unspec 10] translateth this, and the rest, as assured: we may also read it prayer-wise, let thy good spirit lead me; or, thy spirit is good; let it lead me, &c. and so the rest. Compare Neh. 9. 20. in the land] or, into the land of righteousness; in a plain (or even) ground: see Psal. 26. 12. Esa. 26. 10.

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HAlelu-jah] that is, Praise ye Yah; see Psalm. [unspec 1] 135. 1.

Vers. 2. in my life] so long as I live: so Psalm. [unspec 2] 104. 33.

Vers. 4. his spirit] man's ghost; so the soul is said [unspec 4] to go forth, Gen. 35. 18. to his earth] whereof he was made; earth is in Hebrew Adamah; hereof man was called Adam, Earthly; compare Gen. 2. 7. and 3. 19. Ps. 104. 29. his thoughts] or purposes, the most excellent effects of the mind or spirit of man.

Vers. 7. the bound] or prisoners; but here it may [unspec 7] be meant more largely; for sicknesses also are Satan's bonds, which our Lord Christ loosed, Luke 13. 16. See also Isa. 61. 1.

Vers. 8. openeth the eyes] or giveth sight to: compare [unspec 8] Mat. 9. 29, 30. John. 9. 6, 7, 32. uprightneth] or maketh strait; as Psal. 145. 14. see this fulfilled, Luke 13. 13.

Vers. 9. setteh upright] maketh to continue sure: [unspec 9] so Psal. 20. 9. and 147. 6. Compare Deut. 10. 18. and 27. 19. Ezod. 22. 22, 23, 24. Psal. 68. 6. overthroweth] or turneth up-side down: so Job 19. 6. see also Psal. 1. 6.

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OVtcasts] or driven out; in Greek, the dispersions, [unspec 2] (that is, the di •• ersed,) which word the Apostle useth, 1 Pet. 1. 1. I am. 1. 1. Compare Deut. 30. 4. Isa. 11. 12. and 56. 8. John. 11. 52.

Vers. 3. bindeth up their griefs] that is, healeth [unspec 3] their wounds, as Luke 4. 18. with Isa. 61. 1. Compare also Ezek, 34. 16.

Vers. 4. Counteth] or Telleth, numbereth, which [unspec 4] to man is impossible; see Gen. 15. 5. Ier. 33. 22. Isa. 40. 26.

Vers. 5. no number] nor searching out, Isa. 40. 28. [unspec 5] [unspec 6]

Vers. 6. setteth upright] conserveth, to continue yet: see Psal. 146. 9.

Vers. 7. Sing] or, Answer, that is, Sing by turns, [unspec 7] one after another: as Exod. 15. 21.

Vers. 8. with clouds] as in Elias time, 1 King. 18. [unspec 8] 45. the mountains] and deserts where no man is, as Job 38. 26, 27. Psal. 104. 14.

Vers. 9. food] Hebr. bread, that is, the beasts their [unspec 9] food, as the Greek hath it. young ravens] Hebr. sons (that is, younglings) of the ravens. So in Job 39. 3. who prepareth for the raven his meat, when his young ones call unto God, wandering for lack of meat?

Vers. 13. strengtheneth] or, hath made strong, a [unspec 13] sign of God's favor and Zion's safety: see the contrary, Lam. 2 9. Ier. 51. 30. Amos 1. 5. Psal. 107. 16. Isa. 45. 2. These graces are to be referred unto the Church under the Gospel, called the heavenly Jerusalem, Rev. 21. 2. and which is above, Gal. 4. 26. So the Hebrew Doctors say, It is written, Land the Lord, O Jerusalem: and the Scripture speaketh of the Jerusalem that is above. R. Menache on Gen. 3.

Vers. 14. putteth in] or putteth thy border, &c. [unspec 14] that is, maketh peace in thy borders. Compare Isa. 60. 17, 18. Ier. 12. 12. and 15. 13. and 17. 3. fat] that is, fine flower: so Psal. 81. 17.

Vers. 15. his edict] or saying, that is, commandment. [unspec 15]

Vers. 17. ice] or frost, the frozen hail stones. [unspec 17] can stand] that is, endure it: so Pro. 27. 4. Nah. 1. 6.

V. 19. his words] the ten commandments (or moral law) [unspec 19] Exo. 20. 1 called the ten words, Deut. 10. 4. statutes] decrees & constitutions of God's worship; see the note on Psal. 2. 7. judgments] the judicial laws for punishing offenders, Exod. 21. 1. Psal. 19. 10.

Vers. 20. any] or every; but in Hebrew, all is [unspec 20] often used for any: see Psal. 103. 2. and 143. 2. judgments] the Greek saith, his judgments he hath not manifested to them; which sense the Hebrew also may bear, he hath not made known to them, as the Chaldee also interpreteth it.

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FRom the heavens] ye heavenly creatures; as the [unspec 1] Chaldee, ye holy creatures of heaven: so after, from the earth, verse. 7. is earthly creatures. Compare Rev. 5. 13. in the high places] which the Chaldee expoundeth, high Angels.

Vers. 3. stars of light] bright shining stars, which praised God together, Job 38. 7. [unspec 3]

Vers. 4. above the heavens] in the clouds of the air, Gen. 1. 7. Job 26. 8. and 37. 11. [unspec 4]

Vers. 6. stablished] or, made them stand, Psalm. 119. 91. a statute] that is, statutes [unspec 6] or decrees, rules, ordinances, whereby every creature is bounded to his set time and place, as Job 14. 5, 13. and 26. 10. whereupon mention is made of the statutes or ordinances of heaven, of the Moon and stars, &c. Job 38. 33. Ier. 31. 35. and 33. 25. it shall not pass] that is, not any of the things fore-mentioned shall pass the statute