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like Shiloh--(see on Jer 7:12, 14; 1Sa 4:10-12; Ps 78:60). curse--(Jer 24:9; Isa 65:15).
Those who turn aside (under temptation) permanently show that they are hypocrites, and their lot or portion shall be with the wicked (Ps28:3). crooked ways--(Compare De 9:16; Mal 2:8, 9). their--is...
A record of God's dealings and the sins of the people is now made. The writer gives the history from the exode to the retreat from Kadesh; then contrasts their sins with their reasons for...
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying--(Ps 78:2, nearly as in the Septuagint). I will open my mouth in parables, &c.--Though the Psalm seems to contain only a summary...
(Compare Ps 2:6; 3:4).
As in Ps 45:6 the divine nature is made prominent, here the moral qualities of the human are alleged as the reason or ground of the mediatorial exultation. Some render "O God, thy God," instead of...
By a strong figure the abundance as well as intensity of grief is depicted.
His experience illustrates the statement of Ps 32:6.
(Compare Ps 5:5; 6:8).
call...name--(Ps 79:6; Ro 10:13). Call on Him, according to His historically manifested glory. After the example of Abraham, who, as often as God acquired for Himself a name in guiding him, called...
if I have done this--that is, the crime charged in the "words of Cush" (compare 1Sa 24:9).
Boasting (Da 7:25) is, like flattery, a species of lying. lips, and...tongue--for persons.
enclosed...fat--are become proud in prosperity, and insolent to God (De 32:15; Ps 73:7).
given me the necks--literally, "backs of the necks"; made them retreat (Ex 23:27; Jos 7:8).
Where is thy God?--implying that He had forsaken him (compare 2Sa16:7; Ps 3:2; 22:8).
the new moon--or the month. the time appointed--(Compare Pr 7:20).
snares...[and]...noisome pestilence--literally, "plagues of mischiefs" (Ps 5:9; 52:7), are expressive figures for various evils.
Lift up thyself--or, "Arise," both figures representing God as heretofore indifferent (compare Ps 3:7; 22:16, 20).
The terms used to express the highest kind of joy. rock--a firm basis, giving certainty of salvation (Ps 62:7).
such...covenant--limits the general terms preceding. righteousness--as usual (Ps 7:17; 31:1).
Plead, &c.--Hengstenberg translates, "Fight my fight." (See Ps35:1; 43:1; Mic 7:9).
(Compare Ps 37:12; 66:7). lest they exalt themselves--or, they will be exalted if permitted to prosper.
The first clause expresses the general idea that wicked men labor to do evil, the others carry out the figure fully.
his righteousness--(Ps 5:8). Thus illustrated in the defense of His servant and punishment of the wicked.
I will freely, &c.--or, present a freewill offering (Le 7:16; Nu15:3).
defend me--(Compare Margin). rise up...me--(Compare Ps 17:7).
These earnest terms are often used, and the address to God, as indifferent or averse, is found in Ps 3:7; 22:24; 27:9, &c.
bring...iniquity--(Compare Ps 5:10; 7:16). in their...wickedness--while they are engaged in evil doing.
Contrast with man's frailty (compare Ps 90:1-7). thy remembrance--that by which Thou art remembered, Thy promise.