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tabernacle of Joseph--or, "home," or, "tribe," to which-- tribe of Ephraim--is parallel (compare Re 7:8). Its pre-eminence was, like Saul's, only permitted. Judah had been the choice (Ge 49:10).
The object of this faith expressed in God's words (2Sa 7:11-16). with--or literally, "to" my chosen--as the covenant is in the form of a promise.
These expostulations are excited in view of the identity of the prosperity of this kingdom with the welfare of all mankind (Ge 22:18; Ps 72:17; Isa 9:7; 11:1-10); for if such is the fate of this...
Moses' life was an exception (De 34:7). it is...cut off--or, "driven," as is said of the quails in using the same word (Nu 11:31). In view of this certain and speedy end, life is full of sorrow.
ways--of providence, &c., as usual (Ps 25:4; 67:2). acts--literally, "wonders" (Ps 7:11; 78:17).
A truly grateful love will be evinced by acts of worship, which calling on God expresses (Ps 116:13; Ps 55:16; 86:7; compare Ps 17:6;31:2).
So when He has led us to rely on His truth, He will "make us to the praise of His grace" by others. "Those who fear Thee will be glad at my prosperity, as they consider my cause their cause" (Ps...
holy...works--literally, "merciful" or "kind, goodness" (Ps144:2) is the corresponding noun. righteous--in a similar relation of meaning to "righteousness" (Ps145:7).
This is the consequence, if such has been his conduct. mine honour--(compare Ps 3:3; 4:2)--my personal and official dignity.
compass thee--as those seeking justice. return thou on high--assume the judgment seat, to be honored as a just Ruler by them.
They are here distinctly pointed out, though by changing the person, a very common mode of speech, one is selected as a representative of wicked men generally. The military figures are of obvious...
temple...heaven--The connection seems to denote God's heavenly residence; the term used is taken from the place of His visible earthly abode (Ps 2:6; 3:4; 5:7). Thence He inspects men with close...
payeth not--not able; having grown poor (compare De 15:7). Ability of the one and inability of the other do not exclude moral dispositions. God's blessing or cursing makes the difference.
My heart panteth--as if barely surviving. light...from me--utter exhaustion (Ps 6:7; 13:3).
above--literally, "above" (Ge 1:7). heavens...earth--For all creatures are witnesses (De 4:26; 30:19; Isa1:2).
I will abide--So I desire to do (compare Ps 23:6). trust in the covert, &c.--make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Ps17:8; 36:7).
hand [and] right hand--power (Ps 17:7; 60:5). sea, and...rivers--limits of his empire (Ps 72:8).
he--"who formed," Ps 94:9. knoweth our frame--literally, "our form." we are dust--made of and tending to it (Ge 2:7).
walk before the Lord--act, or live under His favor and guidance (Ge17:1; Ps 61:7). land of the living--(Ps 27:13).
thy hand--of God, or power in distressing him (Ps 38:2). moisture--vital juices of the body, the parching heat of which expresses the anguish of the soul. On the other figures, compare Ps6:2, 7;...