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(Compare Ps 22:16; Isa 42:13).
their coasts--all their land (Ps 78:54).
in the face of His admitted power.
There were ten temptations (Nu 14:22).
Taunts and reproaches aggravate his afflicted and feeble state (Ps 22:6, 7).
(Compare Ps 3:7; 7:6). God hears the wicked to their own ruin (Ge 4:10; 18:20).
Tell ye your children--in order that they may be admonished by the severity of the punishment to fear God (Ps 78:6-8; compare Ex 13:8; Jos4:7).
their...desire--what they longed for.
gave--or, "shut up." his people--(Ps 78:48; 1Sa 4:10-17).
warning against neglect; and this is sustained by citing the melancholy fate of their rebellious ancestors, whose provoking insolence is described by quoting the language of God's complaint (Nu...
(Compare Ps 7:6; 26:1; 2Th 1:6). God's righteous government is the hope of the pious and terror of the wicked.
Joseph--for Ephraim (1Ch 7:20-29; Ps 78:67; Re 7:8), for Israel. Shepherd--(Compare Ge 49:24). leadest, &c.--(Ps 77:20). dwellest...cherubim--(Ex 25:20); the place of God's visible glory, whence He...
made a way--removed obstacles, gave it full scope.
gave...cattle--literally, "shut up" (compare Ps 31:8).
God's sovereignty was illustrated in this choice. The contrast is striking--humility and exaltation--and the correspondence is beautiful.
sheep...pasture--(Compare Ps 74:1; 78:70).
Moses...chosen--both what they were by divine choice (Ps 78:70).
incline--to hear attentively (Ps 17:6; 31:2). parable--In Hebrew and Greek "parable" and "proverb" are translations of the same word. It denotes a comparison, or form of speech, which under one...
lied...tongues--a feigned obedience (Ps 18:44).
tent...placed--literally, "caused to dwell," set up (Jos 18:1).
lighten mine eyes--dim with weakness, denoting approaching death (compare 1Sa 14:27-29; Ps 6:7; 38:10).
With God's presence and aid he is sure of safety (Ps 10:6; 15:5; Joh12:27, 28; Heb 5:7, 8).
mine eye, &c.--denotes extreme weakness (compare Ps 6:7). grief--mingled sorrow and indignation (Ps 6:7). soul and...belly--the whole person.
These are, of course, figurative terms (compare Ps 7:6; 13:1, &c.). hidest--Supply "thine eyes" or "face."
Yet to God's banner they will rally, and pray that, led and sustained by His power (right hand, Ps 17:7; 20:6), they may be safe.
Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare Ps 72:3,7; Isa 9:6, 7).