Psalm LXIII
I). Taking courage from God's promise to give them pos-
Ver. 1-U. The historical occasion referred to by the 365
Desire for God's Service. PSALMS LXIV—LXVIII. Infinite Goodness of God.
title was probably during Absalom's rebellion (cf. 2 Sam-
dread (Psalm 26. 7; 9S. 1, <tc.), and in His fertilizing show-
ers, causing the earth to produce abundantly for man and beast, outgoings of . . . rejoice all people from east to west, visitest— in mercy (cf. Psalm 8. 4). river of GimI— His exhaustless resources, thy paths—ways of providence (Psalm 25. 4, 10). Avilderness—places though not inhabited by men, fit for pasture (Leviticus 16. 21, 22; Job 24.
uel 15. 23, 2S; 16. 2). David expresses an earnest desire for God's favour, and a confident expectation of realizing it
In his deli verance and tlie ruin of his enemies.
1. early . . . seek tUee—earnestly (Isaiah 26. 9). The figurative terms—dry and thirsty—lit., weary, denoting moral destitution, suited his outward circumstances, soul—and—flesli—the whole man (Psalm 16. 9, 10). 3. The
5). pastures—(In r. 12) is lit., folds, or, enclosures for flocks ; and in v. 13 it may be lambs—the same word used and so translated (Psalm 37.20); so that " the flocks are clothed with lambs," a figure for abundant increase, would be the form of expression.
special object of desire was God's perfections as displayed
in his worship (Psalm 27. 4). 3. Experiencing God's mercy, whicli exceeds all the blessings of life, his lips will be opened for his praise (Psalm 51. 15). 4. Tlxns—Ut.,
Ti-uli/. will I bless—praise thee (Psalm 34. 1). lift iip my liaiMls—in worship (cf. Psalm 28. 2). in thy name—
PSALM LXVI.
in praise of thy perfections. 5-8. Full spiritual blessings satisfy his desires, and acts of praise fill his thoughts and time, night-as well as day. Past favours assure him of future, and hence he presses earnestly near to God, wliose power sustains him (Psalm 17. 8; 60. 5). 9, 10. those . . . fo rtestroy It—or lit., to, or, for ruin—i. e., such
Ver. 1. 20. The writer invites all men to unite in praise, cites some striking occasions for It, promises special acts of thanksgiving, and celebrates God's great mercy.
1. Make . . . noise—or. Shout. 3. his name—as Psalm
29. 2. make his praise glorious lit., make or place honour. His praise, or, as to His praise—i. e., let His praise be such as will glorify Him, or, be honourable to Him. 3, 4. A specimen of the praise. How terrible—(Cf. P.salm 65. 8.) submit- (Cf. Margin), show a forced subjection (P.salm 18.
as seek to injure me (are) for ruin—appointed to it (cf. Psalm 35. 8). shall go . . . earth-into the grave, or, to
deatli; as their bodies are represented as a portion for foxes—at. .jackals. 11. the king—t. e., David himself, and
44), produced by terror. 5, 6. The terrible works illustrated in Israel's history (Exodus 14. 21). By this example
all v.iio reverence God, "shall share aglorious part," while
let rebels be admonished. 7. behold the nations—watch their conduct. 8, 9. Here is, perhaps, cited a case of recent deliverance, holdeth . . . inllfe lit., piittclh our soul in life—i. e., out of danger (Psalm 30. 3 ; 49. 15). to be moved
treacherous foes sliall be for ever silenced (Psalm 62. 4).