holy Scriptures; 4 and that the wicked contemners of God, a Acts 4:25 the Princes are assembled together against the Lor
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1P s a l m s
o f D av i d
1 Whether it was Esdras, or any other that gathered the Psalms into a book, it seemeth he did set this Psalm first in manner of a preface, to exhort all godly men to study and meditate the heavenly wisdom. For the effect hereof is, 1 That they be blessed which give themselves wholly all their life to the holy Scriptures; 4 and that the wicked contemners of God, though they seem for a while happy, yet at length shall come to miserable destruction.
themselves under God's yoke, because it is in vain to resist God. Herein is figured Christ's kingdom.
chapter 1
a Deut. 6:6
Josh. 1:8 Prov. 6:10
1 Why do the 1heathen arage, and the people murmur in vain. 2 The kings of the earth band themselves, and the Princes are assembled together against the Lord, and against his 1Christ. 3 1Let us break their bands, and cast their cords from us. 4 bBut he that dwelleth in the heaven shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 1Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure, saying, 6 Even I have set my King upon Zion mine holy mountain. 7 I will declare the 1decree: that is, the Lord hath said unto me, cThou art my son; this 2day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the 1ends of the earth for thy possession. 9 dThou shalt crush them with a scepter of iron, and break them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 1Be wise now therefore, ye kings: be learned ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord in fear, and rejoice in trembling. 12 1Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye 2perish in the way, when his wrath shall suddenly burn. Blessed are all that trust in him.
b Jer. 17:8
chapter 2
a Acts 4:25
b Prov. 1:26
c Acts 13:23,33
Heb. 1:5
1 Blessed is the man that doth not walk in the 1counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the alaw of the Lord, and in his 1law doth he meditate day and night. 3 For he shall be like a btree planted by the rivers of waters, that will bring forth her fruits in due season: whose leaf shall not fade: so 1whatsoever he shall do, shall prosper. 4 1The wicked are not so, but as the chaff, which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the 1judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6 For the Lord 1knoweth the way of the righteous, and the way of the wicked shall perish. 2 The Prophet David rejoiceth, that notwithstanding his enemies' rage, yet God will continue his kingdom forever, and advance it even to the end of the world, 10 and therefore exhorteth kings and rulers, that they would humbly submit
d Rev. 2:27
Title 1 Or, praises, according to the Hebrews: and were chiefly insti tuted to praise and give thanks to God for his benefits. They are called the Psalms or Songs of David, because the most part were made by him. 1:1 1 When a man hath given once place to evil counsel, or to his own concupiscence, he beginneth to forget himself in his sin, and so falleth into contempt of God, which contempt is called the seat of the scorners. 1:2 1 In the holy Scriptures. 1:3 1 God's children are so moistened ever with his grace, that what soever cometh unto them, tendeth unto their salvation. 1:4 1 Though the wicked seem to bear the swinge in this world, yet the Lord driveth them down that they shall not rise nor stand in the company of the righteous. 1:5 1 But tremble when they feel God's wrath. 1:6 1 Doth approve and prosper, like as not to know, is to reprove and reject.
2:1 1 The conspiracy of the Gentiles, the murmuring of the Jews, and power of kings cannot prevail against Christ. 2:2 1 Or, anointed. 2:3 1 Thus the wicked say, that they will cast off the yoke of God, and of his Christ. 2:5 1 God's plagues will declare that in resisting his Christ, they fought against him. 2:7 1 To show that my vocation to the kingdom, is of God. 2 That is to say, as touching man's knowledge, because it was the first time that David appeared to be elected of God. So is it applied to Christ in his first coming and manifestation to the world. 2:8 1 Not only the Jews, but the Gentiles also. 2:10 1 He exhorteth all rulers to repent in time. 2:12 1 In sign of homage. 2 When the wicked shall say, Peace and rest, seeming yet to be but in the mind way of their purposes, then shall destruction suddenly come, 1Thess. 5:3.
Psalm 3:1 548 3 David driven forth of his kingdom, was greatly tormented in mind for his sins against God: 4 And therefore calleth upon God, and waxeth bold through his promises, against the great railings and terrors of his enemies, yea against death itself, which he saw present before his eyes. 7 Finally, he rejoiceth for the good success that God gave him and all the Church.
unto him. 4 1Tremble and sin not: examine your own heart upon your bed, and be 2still. Selah. 5 1Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord. 6 Many say, Who will show us any 1good? but Lord, lift up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7 Thou hast given me more joy of heart, than they have had, when their wheat and their wine did abound. 8 I will lay me down, and also sleep in peace: for thou, 1Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. 5 David oppressed with the cruelty of his enemies, and fearing greater dangers, calleth to God for succor, showing how requisite it is that God should punish the malice of his adversaries. 7 After, being assured of prosperous success, he conceiveth comfort, 12 concluding, that when God shall deliver him, others also shall be partakers of the same mercies.
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. 1 Lord, how are mine adversaries 1increased? how many rise against me? 2 Many say to my soul, There is no help for him in God. 1Selah. 3 But thou Lord art a buckler for me, my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I did call unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept, and rose up again: for the Lord sustained me. 6 I will not be afraid for 1ten thousand of the people, that should beset me round about. 7 O Lord, arise: help me, my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone: thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked. 8 1Salvation belongeth unto the Lord, and thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. 4 When Saul persecuted him, he called upon God, trusting most assuredly in his promise, and therefore boldly reproveth his enemies, who willfully resisted his dominion, 7 and finally preferreth the favor of God before all worldly treasures.
To him that excelleth upon 1Nehiloth.
A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my words, O Lord: understand my 1meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my king and my God: for unto thee do I pray. 3 Hear my voice in the morning, O Lord: for in the morning will I direct me unto thee, and I will 1wait. 4 For thou art not a God that loveth 1wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 1The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: for thou hatest all them that work iniquity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies: the Lord will abhor the bloody man and deceitful. 7 But I 1will come into thine house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thine holy Temple. 8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, 1because of mine enemies: make thy way plain before my face. 9 For no constancy is in their mouth: within
1To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear me when I call, 1O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty, when I was in 2distress: have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. 2 O ye 1sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame, 2loving vanity, and seeking lies? Selah. 3 For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to himself 1a godly man, the Lord will hear when I call
3:1 1 This was a token of his stable faith, that for all his troubles he had his recourse to God. 3:2 1 Selah here signifieth a lifting up of the voice, to cause us to consider the sentence, as a thing of great importance. 3:6 1 When he considered the truth of God's promise, and tried the same, his faith increased marvelously. 3:8 1 Be the dangers never so great or many, yet God hath ever means to deliver his. 4:Title 1 Among them that were appointed to sing the Psalms, and to play on the instruments, one was appointed chief to set the tune, and to begin: who had the charge, because he was most excellent, and he began this Psalm on the instrument calleth Neginoth, or in a tune so called. 4:1 1 Thou that art the defender of my just cause. 2 Both of mind and body. 4:2 1 Ye that think yourselves noble in this world. 2 Though your enterprises please your never so much, yet God will bring them to nought. 4:3 1 A king that walketh in his vocation.
4:4 1 For fear of God's judgment. 2 Cease your rage. 4:5 1 Serve God purely, and not with outward ceremonies. 4:6 1 The multitude seek worldly wealth, but David setteth his felicity in God's favor. 4:8 1 This word in Hebrew may be referred to God, as it is here trans lated, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyful alone, as if he had many about him, because the Lord is with him. 5:Title 1 Or, a musical instrument or tune. 5:1 1 That is, my vehement prayer, and secret complaint and sighings. 5:3 1 With patience and trust till I be heard. 5:4 1 Seeing that God of nature hateth wickedness, he must needs punish the wicked, and save the godly. 5:5 1 Which run most ragingly after their carnal affections. 5:7 1 In the deepest of his tentations he putteth his full confidence in God. 5:8 1 Because thou art just, therefore lead me out of the dangers of mine enemies.