THE BOOKE OF PSALMES: Englished both in Prose and Metre.
With Annotations, opening the words and sentences, by conference with other Scriptures.
BY Henry Ainsworth.
Be yee filled with the Spirit: speaking to yourselves in Psalms, and Hymns, and spirituall Songs: singing and making melodie in your hearts to the Lord.
AMSTERDAM, Printed by THOMAS STAFFORD; and are to be sold at his House at the signe of the Flight of Brabant, upon the Milke-Market, over against the Deventer Wood-Market. MDCXLIV.
A Preface, declaring the reason and use of this Booke.
I Have enterprised (Christian reader) this work, with regard of Gods honour, and comfort of his people; that his word might dwell in us richly, in all wisdom; and that we might teach and admonish our selves, in Psalmes and hymnes and songs spirituall. This I have laboured to effect, by setting over into our tongue the Psalms in metre, as agreeable to the originall Hebrew, as are other usuall translations. For the better discerning hereof, I turned them also into prose, and set these versions one by another, to be the more easily compared. And because the Psalms, have hard words and phrases: I have added notes to explain them with brevity; which was to me as laborious, as if I had made a larger commentary.
The Text I set down in such manner, as I neither omit the grace of the Hebrew tongue, (wherein the Psalmes were first penned,) minding how the Apostles writing in Greek, do chuse many Hebraisms, as having their weight: neither yet use I such uncouth phrases, as the common reader understands not; having herein both rule and example in the new Testament, as the learned in tongues do know, and I occasionally manifest in sundry annotations. For this cause I adde necessary words of explanation, [Page] which may be known by their different letter; and which by warrant of holy scripture may be expressed, as I prove in the notes on Psal. 2, 7, 8. and 10, 10. and in many other places. I differ somewhat in phrase from our former English Bible, not because I affect novelty, but in Christian liberty (which is not tyed to words,) I use what I judge best, without prejudice to other. And this falleth out to be the more, because these Psalms were not onely translated, but many of them printed, before I could see our late well amended Translation. In pawses, (which are more frequent here;) I follow the Originall text: where moe are to be seen than our English can well admit of; serving both to shew the sense, and to read with consideration.
In the Metre I use somwhat more liberty, partly, for plainnes sake, as putting words, for mouth, Ps. 49.14. chiefest for head, Ps. 137.6. and sundry the like which in sense are the same, and easier for the simple: partly, for necessity, adding somtime words, which yet are included in the Hebrew; as to blesse thankfully, Psal. 103.1, 2. whereas in the prose, I use onely blesse; but the scripture proveth thanks to be included in our blessing of God, for when one Evangelist saith he blessed, Math. 26, 26. another saith he gave thanks, Luk. 22, 19. The like I do in many other epithites, taken from the force of the Hebrew word, as the skilfull in that tongue know; and the notes hereafter manifest. The name of God, Jehovah (or Jehovih,) I keep in the prose alwayes, as I find it written; because of the force thereof, shewed in the note on Psal. 83.19. and to distinguish it from Adonai, which we English Lord: but in the verse, I am forced somtime to contract it into Jah, (which is also the scripture name, Psal. 68.5.) sometime I turn it LORD, as [Page] the new Testament expresseth it: and sometime I adde the word eternal, as the French version turneth it, and the Hebrew Jehovah implieth.
The Verse is much of that measure which we had before, but because many Psalms, (as the 119, and other) fall out better in a long verse of ten syllables, which without too much adding or detracting I could not well changed; I have therefore so set them. And because it is our manner to have the verses answer each other with like sounds at the end, I also keep the same, without violating (as I trust) the text: neither is it to be condemned, seeing our language so useth, as also the Hebrew in some Psalms beginneth verses with an order of letters Alphabetwise, as in Psal. 25. and 34. and 37. and 111. and 112. and 119. and 145. Yet rather than I would stray from the text, I straine now and then, with rules of our English poesie, in the just ending alike of both verses, and sometime in the quantity of a syllable; which in a work of this sort, I trust all sincere minded will forgive. Tunes for the Psalms, I find none set of God: so that each people is to use the most grave, decent, and comfortable manner of singing that they know, according to the generall rule; 1 Cor. 14, 26.40. The singing notes therefore I have most taken from our former Englished Psalms, when they will fit the measure of the verse; and for the other long verses, I have also taken (for the most part) the gravest and easiest tunes of the French and Dutch Psalmes.
The Annotations, are partly to open the hebrew words and phrases; partly to shew the meaning of the text, where I finde it opened by other Scriptures: for otherwise I chose rather to be silent. And herein conference of the new Testament with the old, giving much light [Page] to many mysteries, as may be seen in the 2. the 16. the 22. the 40. the 68. the 110. and many other Psalmes.
Among the translations which I have compared, I much respect the Greek work of the LXX. Interpreters, which being abroad before the Apostles times, they much followed, even where it varied from the Hebrew in words, but not in meaning: as Angels, Heb. 2.7. for Gods, Psal. 8, 6. a body thou hast fitted to me, Heb. 10.5.10. for, mine ears thou hast opened, Psal. 40.7. and sundry the like. Hereupon it is, that I so often follow and mention the Greek. Yet bind I not my self alwaies to their version, finding them often to mistake things, some of which the Holy Ghost correcteth: as Mat. 2.15. Out of Aegypt I called my son; which the LXX. had turned, his children, Hose. 11, 1. And where they translated, Death prevailing hath swallowed up, Isa. 25, 8. the Apostle amendeth it, Death is swallowed up in victorie; (or for ever,) 1. Cor. 15, 54. Where they had weakned the text, Exod. 9, 16. turning it, thou hast been kept alive untill now; he more fully expresseth it, I have raised thee up: Rom. 9, 17. Wisdom therefore would not have us to follow them in all things, but to weigh the force of the originall Hebrew. The Chaldee paraphrase being made by ancient Jews near the Apostles time, I sometime alleadge for the meaning of some places. Some of the annotations are specially for them that have judgement in the Hebrew tongue, the proprieties whereof they explaine: others are for more generall use of all, that will take paines to compare the Scriptures. The Table in the end, is to help the Reader to find readily the places where words are once opened: as Jehovah, God, Lord, and many other which are often used, and but once explained, the Table directeth to Psal. 83.19. Psal. 3.3. Psal. 2.4. where in [Page] the annotations on those places, the explanations are found. By this also the Reader may see the reasons of some words added in the metre, which els might seem strange; as where I say O Lord-my stayes, Psal. 73, 20. when in the prose it is but O lord; if he look the place where this word Lord is opened, Psal. 2, 4. he shall find the Hebrew to signify my stayes, or Sustainers, which therefore for the verse sake I sometime annexe. Now to speak a word of singing in general. The scripture sheweth us two sorts of Psalmes. First, such as were written by the Prophets, (and specially David,) to be left unto the Church as a part of the Canonicall word of God, Luke. 24.44. Secondly such as were uttered by voice in the assemblies, and not written, but served for the present use of the Church, as other gifts of doctrine, interpretation, &c. 1. Corinth. 14.26. The first sort being Gods infallible word, were sung in his Church, with harmonie of voices; and the other scriptures were read, 1. Corinth. 16.7.8. 2. Chron. 29.25.27.30. Act. 25.21. The later sort being but inferiour gifts, were sung by him that had them, and judged of by those that heard; even as doctrines, interpretations, and other like gifts, 1. Corinth. 14.26.29.32. Psalmes of holy scripture, are perpetually to be sung in the Church. For God hath given his word, partly in prose, to be read, partly in metre to be sung, Luke 4.16. 2. Sam. 23, 1, 2. Col. 3.16. 2. Chron. 29, 25, 27, 30. Psal. 98, 1, 4, &c. Also God hath given men the facultie not onely of speaking, but of singing: and all that is in us, is to be used to the lauding of God, and edifying of his Church, Psal. 103, 1, 2. 1. Corinth. 14, 26. And although psalteries, harps, and other instruments were used in Israel with the song, Psal. [Page] 150.3, 4, 5. 2. Chron. 29, 25, 26, 27. yet doth not the ceasing of that musik, abolish the singing of psalms with melodie in our hearts: any more than the ceasing of incense, which was burned with prayer, doth abolish now prayer out of the Church. Psal. 141, 2. Luk. 1, 10. But great use and benefit there shall be alway of singing Psalmes; as The celebrating of God, his name, and works, Exod. 15, 1. Psal. 92.2, 3, 4, and 147, 1. The teaching, instructing, comforting of our selves, Psal. 32, 1, 8, and 78, 1, 2. Colos. 3, 16. The alaying of our inordinate passions, anger, grief, care, &c. Psal. 77, 6, 7. 2. King. 3.13, 14, 15. Stirring up of good affections in us; joy, comfort, fervencie in the spirit, &c. 2. Sam. 6, 15, 16. Psal. 42.12. and 57, 8, 9, 10. Facilitie and ease for us to learn the law of God with more delight, Psal. 49.2, 3. &c. and 78, 2, 3, &c. Deut. 31, 19, 22, 30. with other like comfortable uses, the godly doe feel in themselves.
To help therefore the saints, in the comfortable use of this exercise; have I imployed my strength in this work: and shall think it wel bestowed, if it may serve to Gods glory and the benefit of his people.
THE BOOK OF PSALMES OR HIMNES.
PSALM. I.
O Blessed is the man, that doeth not walk, in the counsell of the wicked; nor stand in the way of sinners: nor sit, in the seat of the scornfull.
verse 2 . But, hath his delight, in the law of Iehovah: and in his law doeth meditate, day and night.
verse 3 . And he shall be, as a tree, planted by brooks of waters: which shall give his fruit, in his time; and his leaf shall not fade: and whatsoever he-shall doe, shall prosper.
verse 4 . Not so, the wicked: but as the chaff, which the wind driveth it away.
verse 5 . Therefore, the wicked shall not stand-up, in the judgement: and sinners, in the assembly of the just.
verse 6 For Jehovah knoweth, the way of the just: and the way, of the wicked shall-perish.
PSALM. I.
[...] O Blessed man, that doth not in the wickeds counsell walk: nor stand in sinners way; nor sit in seat of scornful- folk. 2. But setteth in Jehovahs laws, his pleasure, full delight: and in his law doth meditate, by day and eke by night.
PSALM. II. Sing this as the 18. Psalm.
PSALM. II.
VVHy, do-the heathens tumultuously-rage: & the peoples, meditate vanity?
verse 2 The Kings of the earth, set-themselves; and the Princes do plot together: against Jehovah, and against his Christ.
verse 3 Let us break, their bands: and cast their cords from us.
verse 4 He that-sitteth in the heavens laugheth: the Lord, mocketh at them.
verse 5 Then will he-speak unto them in his anger: and in his wrath, he-will suddainly-trouble them.
verse 6 And I, have anointed my King: upon Sion, the mountain of my holines.
verse 7 I wil tel, the decree: Iehovah, said unto me, thou art my Son; I, thu day begat thee.
verse 8 Ask of me, and I-wil-give the heathens, for thine inheritance: and the ends of the earth, for thy firm-possession.
verse 9 Thou shalt-roughly-rule them, with a rod of yron: as the vessel, of a potter thou shalt-scatter-them in peeces.
verse 10 And now O ye Kings be prudent be nurtured ye, judges of the earth.
verse 11 Serv-ye Iehovah with fear: and be glad, with trembling.
verse 12 Kisse ye the Son, least he-be-angry, and ye-perish in the way; when his anger shal-burn suddainly; O blessed, all that hope-for-safety in him.
PSALM. III.
PSALM. III. 1. Psalm of David, when he fled, from the face of Abshalom his Son.
verse 2 IEhovah, how many-are my distressers! many, that rise-up against me.
verse 3 Many, saying of my soul; ther-is no salvation, for him in God, Selah.
verse 4 But thou Jehovah, art a sheild about me my glory, and lifter-up of my head.
verse 5 With my voice, I called unto Iehovah: and he answered me, from the mountain of his holines, Selah
verse 6 I lay, down, and slept; I waked-up; for, Jehovah sustained me.
verse 7 I-wil-not fear, for ten-thousands of people: which round-about, do set against me.
verse 8 Rise up, Jehovah; save me my God; for thou smitest all mine enemies on the cheek-bone: thou breakest the teeth of the wicked.
verse 9 To Iehovah the salvation: upon thy people, thy blessing, Selah.
PSALM. IV. 1. To the maister of the musick on Neginoth, a Psalm of David,
verse 2 VVHen I call, answer me, O God, of my justice; in distress, thou hast made roomth for me▪ be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
verse 3 Sons of man, how long shall my glory be to ignominy, will ye love vanity: will ye seek, a lie, Selah?
verse 4 But know ye, that Jehovah hath marvailously-separated, a gracious-saint to him: Jehovah will heare, when I call unto him.
verse 5 Be stirred, and sin not: say in your heart, upon your bed; and be still, Selah.
verse 6 Sacrifice ye the sacrifices of justice: and trust, unto Jehovah.
verse 7 Many do say, who will cause us to see good? list thou up over us, the light of thy face Jehovah.
verse 8 Thou hast given joy in my heart: more than of the time when their corn, and their new-wine were multipled.
verse 9 In peace together, will I lie-down and sleep: for thou Jehovah alone, wilt seat me in confidence,
PSALM. IV. Sing this as the 1. Psalm.
PSALM. V.
PSALM. V. 1 To the Master of the musick on Nechiloth; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 HEear thou my words, Iehovah: understand my meditation.
verse 3 Attend to the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto thee wil I pray.
verse 4 Iehovah, at morning, thou shalt-hear my voice: at morning wil I orderly-address unto thee, and wil look out.
verse 5 For, thou art not a God delighting wickednes: the evil, shall not sojourn with thee.
verse 6 Vainglorious-fooles, shal-not-set themselves, before thine eyes: thou-hatest all that work painful-iniquitie.
verse 7 Thou wilt bring to perdition, them that speak a lye: the man of bloods and of deceit, Iehovah doth-abhorr.
verse 8 But I, in multitude of thy mercy, wil come into thy house: will doe-worship toward the pallace of thy holines, in the fear of thee.
verse 9 Iehovah, lead me in thy justice, because of my envyers make streight, before me thy way.
verse 10 For, in his mouth is no certaintie; their inward part is woeful-evils: their throat is an open grave: their tongue they-make-smooth.
verse 11 Condemn-thou-them-as-guilty, O God, let them fal from their consultations: with the multitude of their trespasses, drive-thou-them-away: for they are turned-rebellious against thee.
verse 12 And rejoyce-shall all that hope-for-safetie in thee, for ever shal-they-showt, and thou shalt-cover them▪ & they that love thy name, shal-be glad in thee.
verse 13 For thou, Iehovah, wilt blesse the just-one: as with a bukler, with favourable-acceptation thou wilt crown-him about.
PSALM. VI. 1 To the Master of the musick on Neginoth, upon the eight; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 IEhovah, rebuke me not in thy anger: neither chastise me in thy wrathfull-heat.
verse 3 Be gracious-to me Iehovah, for I am weak: heal me Iehovah; for, my bones are troubled.
verse 4 And my soul, is troubled vehemently: and thou Iehovah, how long?
verse 5 Return Iehovah, release my soul: save me, for thy mercy sake.
verse 6 For, in the death is no memorie of thee: in hel, who shall-confess to thee?
verse 7 I saint, with my sighing; I make my bed to swim in every night: I water my bedsted with my tears.
verse 8 Myne eye is-gnawn with indignation: it is waxen-old, because of all my distressers.
verse 9 Away from me, all ye that work painful-iniquitie: for Iehovah hath heard, the voice of my weeping.
verse 10 Iehovah hath-heard, my supplication for grace: Iehovah: hath accepted my prayer.
verse 11 All my enemies, let be abasht, and troubled vehemently: let them return, be abasht in a moment.
PSALM. VI. Sing this as the 3. Psalm,
PSALM. VII. 1. Shigajon, of David: which he sang to Iehovah; upon the words of Cush, son of Iemini.
verse 2 IEhovah my God, in thee I hope for-safety: save-thou me from all that-persecute me, and deliver thou me.
verse 3 Least he tear-in-peeces like a Lion my soul: breaking, while there is none delivering.
verse 4 Jehovah my God, if I have done this: if there-be injurious-evil in my palms.
verse 5 If I have rewarded, evil to him-that-had-peace-with-me: (yea I have-released, my distresser without cause.)
verse 6 Let the enemy pursue my soul, and take it; and tread-down my life on the earth: and my glory, let him make- it-dwell, in the dust, Selah.
verse 7 Rise-up, Iehovah, in thy anger; be thou lifted-up, for the rages of my distressers: and wake-thou-up-unto me, judgment thou-hast-commanded.
verse 8 And the congregation of peoples, shall compasse-thee-about: & for it, return thou to the high-place.
verse 9 Iehovah, will judge the peoples: judge-thou me Iehovah; according-to my justice, & according-to my perfection in me.
verse 10 Oh let the malice of the wicked, be at-an-end, and stablish thou the just: for thou triest the hearts, and reins, just God.
verse 11 My shield is in God: the saviour, of the right in heart.
verse 12 God is a just judge: & God angerly-threatneth, every day.
verse 13 If he-turn not, he wil whet his sword: he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
verse 14 And for him, he-hath made-ready the instruments of death: his arrowes, he-worketh for the hot-persecutors.
verse 15 Loe he shall be-in-travel of painful-iniquity: for he hath conceived molestation, & shal bring-forth a lye.
verse 16 He hath digged a pit, and delved it: and is-fallen, into the corrupting-ditch he wrought.
verse 17 His molestation, shall return upon his head: and upon his crown, shall his violent-wrong descend.
verse 18 I will-confesse Iehovah according-to his justice: and will-sing-Psalm, to the name of Jehovah Most-high.
PSALM. VII.
[...] verse 2 IEhovah mine almighty-God, I hope-repose in thee: save me from all that me pursue, and thou deliver me. verse 3 Least he a renting-Lion like my soul in peeces-tear: breaking-asunder, while there is no-one deliverer.
PSALM. VIII. 1 To the maister of the musik upon Gittith; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 IEhovah our Lord, how wondrous-excellent is thy name in all the earth: which hast given thy glorious-majesty, above the heavens.
verse 3 Out-of the mouth of babes, and sucklings, thou hast sounded strength because; of thy distressers: to make cease the enemy, and self-avenger.
verse 4 When I behold thy heavens, the deed of thy singers: the moon and the starrs, which thou hast stably-constituted.
verse 5 What is sory-man that thou remembrest him: and the son of Adam, that thou-visitest him?
verse 6 For thou hast made-him-lesser a litle, than the Gods: and crowned him with glory and comely-honour.
verse 7 Thou gavest-him-dominion, ovet the works of thy hands: all, thou-didst-sett under his feet.
verse 8 Sheep and oxen all of them: and also, the beasts of the field.
verse 9 The fowl of the heavens, and the fishes of the sea: that-which-passeth-through, the pathes of the seas.
verse 10 Jehovah our Lord: how wondrous-excellent is thy name, in all the earth.
PSALM. VIII.
PSALM. IX. 1. To the master of the musick, upon Muth Labben; a Psalm of David.
I Will confess Jehovah, with all my heart: I will tell, all thy marveilous- works.
verse 3 I will-rejoice and shew-gladnes in thee: I will sing-psalm, to thy name O-most-high.
verse 4 When mine enemies turned bakward: they stumbled and perished, from thy face.
verse 5 For thou-hast-done, my judgment and my doom: hast sitten on the throne, judge of justice.
verse 6 Thou hast rebuked the heathens, hast brought-to perdition the wicked one: their name thou-hast-wiped-out, for ever and aye.
verse 7 The desolations of the enemie, are wholly-ended, to perpetuity: and the citie thou hast pulled-up; perished is, the memoriall of them of them.
verse 8 And Iehovah, shal sit for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgement.
verse 9 And he, wil-judge the world with justice: wil judg the peoples, with righteousnesses.
verse 10 And Iehovah, wil be an hye-refuge for the oppressed: an hye-refuge, at times in distress.
verse 11 And they that know thy name, wil trust in thee: for thou forsakest not, them that seek thee Iehovah.
verse 12 Sing-Psalm to Iehovah, that dwelleth in Sion: shew forth among the peoples, his practises.
verse 13 For he that seeketh our bloods, remembreth them: forgetteth not, the crye of the meek-afflicted.
verse 14 Be-gracious to me Iehovah; see mine affliction from my haters; lifting-up me, from the gates of death.
verse 15 That I may tell, al thy prayses; in the gates of the daughter of Sion: may be glad, in thy salvation.
verse 16 The heathens are sunck-down, in the corrupting-pit that they made: in the net, that they hidd, caught is their foot.
verse 17 Known is, Iehovah, judgement he hath done: in the work of his palmes, insnared is the wicked one: Meditation, Selah.
verse 18 The wicked shall turn into the hell: and the heathens that forget God.
verse 19 For not to perpetuity, forgotten-shall be the needy-one: nor the exspectation of the poor-afflicted-ones, perish for aye. verse 20 Rise-up Jehovah, let not sory-man be-strong: let the heathens be judged, before thy face. verse 21 Put thou, Jehovah, a fear in them: let the heathens know; that they be, sory-men, Selah.
PSALM. IX. Sing this as the 25. Psalm.
PSALM. X.
VVHerefore Jehovah doest-thou stand in a place farr-off: doest thou hide, at times in distresse?
verse 2 In the haughtinesse of the wicked, he hotly-pursueth the poor afflicted: let them be taken, in the crafty-purposes, that they have thought.
verse 3 For prayse doeth the wicked, for the desire of his soul; and the covetous he blesseth, he despiteth Jehovah.
verse 4 The wicked, such is the loftines of his nose, that he seeketh not: there is no God in all his crafty-purposes.
verse 5 His wayes, doe well-succeed in all time; thy judgments are on high, above his sight: all his distressers, he pusseth at them.
verse 6 He saith in his heart, I shall not be removed: for that I shall not be in evill, to generation and generation.
verse 7 His mouth is full, of cursing, and of deceits and fraud: under his tongue, is molestation and painfull-iniquity.
verse 8 He sitteth, in the wayting-place of the villages; in the secret-places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes lurk for the poor.
verse 9 He lieth-in-wait in the secret-place, as a Lion in his denn; he lyeth in wayt, to snatch away the poor afflicted: he snatcheth-away the poor-afflicted, in drawing him into his net.
verse 10 He croucheth he-boweth-down: that fall-may into his strong- pawes, a troup-of-poor.
verse 11 He saith in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face, he wil not see to perpetuity.
verse 12 Rise-up Jehovah; O God-lift-up thy hand: forget not the meek-afflicted.
verse 13 Wherfore, doth the wicked, despite God? he saith in his heart, thou wilt not inquire.
verse 14 Thou seest, for thou beholdest, molestation, and indignation, to give it into thy hand: unto thee, the poor doeth leave it: thou art the helper, of the fatherlesse.
verse 15 Break thou, the arme of the wicked-one: and of the evil- man; seek-out his wickednesse, till thou findest none.
verse 16 Jehovah is King for ever and aye: perished are the heathens, out of his land.
verse 17 Jehovah thou hast heard, the desire, of the meek: thou preparest-firm their heart, thou makest attentive thine eare.
verse 18 To judge the fatherlesse, and the oppressed: that he add not any more; to daunt-with-terrour sory-man, out of the earth.
PSALM. X. Sing this as the 7. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM. XI. Sing this as the 1. Psalm.
PSALM. XI. 1 To the master of the Musick, a Psalm of David.
IN Jehovah, doe I hope-for-safety; how say ye to my soul: flee, to your mountain as a bird?
verse 2 For loe the wicked, bend the bow; they prepare their arrow upon the string: to shoot in the darknesse, at them that are upright in heart.
verse 3 For the foundations, are cast-down: the just, what hath he done?
verse 4 Jehovah, in the pallace, of his holynesse; Jehovah in the heavens his throne: his eyes will view; his eye lids wil prove, the sons of Adam.
verse 5 Jehovah, wil prove the just-one: and the wicked-one; and him that loveth violent-wrong; his soul doth hate.
verse 6 He will rain upon the wicked, snares: fire and brimstone, and wind of burning-storms, shall be the portion of their cup.
verse 7 For just Jehovah, he loveth justices: his face will view, the righteous.
PSALM XII. 1 To the master of the musick upon the eight, A Psalm of David.
verse 2 SAve O Jehovah, for the gracious-saint is ended: for the faithfull are diminished, from the sonns of Adam.
verse 3 They speak, false-vanity, each-man with his next-friend: with lip of flatteries; with a heart, and a heart they speak.
verse 4 Jehovah cut-off, all lipps of flatteries: the tongue, that speaketh great-things.
verse 5 Which have sayd, with our tongue we wil prevail, our lips are with us▪ who is Lord over us?
verse 6 For the wastfull-spoil of the poor-afflicted; for the groning of the needy-ones: now will I rise up, sayth Jehovah; I wil set in salvation, he shall have breathing.
verse 7 The sayings of Jehovah, are pure sayings: as silver tried, in a subliming-fornace of earth; fined, seven times.
verse 8 Thou Jehovah wilt keep them: wilt preserve him from this generation, for ever.
verse 9 The wicked walk, on every side: when vilenesse is exalted, of the sonns of Adam.
PSALM XII. Sing this as the 50. Psalm.
PSAM XIII. 1 To the master of the Musick, a Psalm of David.
verse 2 HOw long Jehovah, wilt thou forget me for ever: how long wilt thou hide, thy face from me?
verse 3 How long, shall I set counsels in my soul, sorow in my heart by day: how long shall my enemy be exalted above me?
verse 4 Behold answer thou me, Jehovah my God: lighten thou mine eyes, least I sleep the death.
verse 5 Left my enemy say, I have prevailed against him: my distressers be glad, when I am moved.
verse 6 But I, in thy mercy, doe I trust, my heart shall be glad, in thy salvation: I will sing to Jehovah; for, he hath bounteously-rewarded unto me.
PSALM XIII.
[...] HOw long Jehovah, wilt thou me forget for aye: how lōg- while wilt thou hide, thy face frō me away? 3 How long shall, in my soul, I counsels set; dayly sad-sorrow in my heart: how long shall my foe bee exalted above mee?
PSALM XIV. Sing this as the 7. Psalm.
PSALM XIV. 1 To the master of the musick, a Psalm of David:
THe fool, saith in his heart, there is no God: they have corrupted, they have made-abominable their practise; there is none that doeth good.
verse 2 Jehovah, from the heavens, looked down upon the sonns of Adam: to see, if there were any that understandeth; any that seeketh, God.
verse 3 Al is departed, together they are become unprofitable: there is none that doeth good: none, not one.
verse 4 Doe they not know, all that work painfull-iniquity: that eat my people, as they eat bread; they call not, on Jehovah.
verse 5 There, dread they a dread: because God, is in the just generation.
verse 6 The counsell of the poor-afflicted, ye would make-a bashed: because, Jehovah is his hope.
verse 7 Who will give out of Sion, the salvation of Israel? when Iehovah returneth the captivity of his people: Iaakob shall be glad, Israel shall rejoice.
PSALM XV.
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PSALM XV. 1 A Psalm, of David;
IEhovah, who shall sojourne in thy tent: who shall dwell, in the mountain of thy holinesse?
verse 2 He that walketh perfect, and worketh justice: and speaketh truth, in his heart.
verse 3 Slandereth not, with his tongue; doth not, evil to his next-friend: and taketh not up, a reproach, against his neighbour.
verse 4 In whose eyes, an abject, is contemned; but be honoureth, them that fear Iehovah: sweareth to his hurt, and changeth not.
verse 5 Giveth not his silver, to biting-usury; and taketh not a bribe, against the innocent he that doth these, shall not be moved for ever.
PSALM XVI. 1 Michtam of David:
PReserve me O God , for I hope-for-safety in thee.
verse 2 Thou hast sayd to Iehovah, thou art my Lord: my good, not unto thee.
verse 3 To the saints, which are in earth: and the excellent, all my delight in them.
verse 4 Their sorrowes shall be multiplied, that endow an other: I will not powr-out their powred-out-oblations of blood; neither will I take-up their names, upon my lips.
verse 5 Iehovah, the portion of my part and of my cup: thou, thou sustainest my lot.
verse 6 The lines are fallen to me, in the pleasant- places: yea the heritage, is fair for me.
verse 7 I will bless Iehovah, which hath counselled me: yea in the nights, my reins doe chastise me.
verse 8 I have proposed, Iehovah before me continually: for he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
verse 9 Therfore my heart rejoyceth, and my glory is-glad: also my flesh, shall dwell in confidence.
verse 10 For thou wilt not leav' my soul to hel, thou-wilt not give thy gracious-saint, to see corruption.
verse 11 Thou wilt make me know, the way of life: satiety of joyes, before thy face; pleasures, at thy right-hand to perpetuity.
PSALM XVI. Sing this as the 7. Psalm.
PSALM XVII. Sing this at the 8. or as the 35. Psalm.
PSALM XVII. 1 A Prayer of David:
HEar thou Jehovah, justice▪ attend to my shril-cry; hearken to my prayer: without, lips of deceipt.
verse 2 From before thy face, let my judgement come-forth: let thine eyes, view righteousnesses.
verse 3 Thou hast proved, my heart; hast visited, by night; thou hast tried me but hast not found: I have purposed, my mouth shall not transgress.
verse 4 For the works of earthly-man, by the word of thy lips: I have observed, the pathes of the breaker-through.
verse 5 Sustain thou my steps, in thy beaten-pathes: that my footsteps be not removed.
verse 6 I call upon thee, for thou wilt answer me O God: bow thine ear to me, hear my saying.
verse 7 Marvailously-separate thy mercies, O saviour of them that hope for safety: from them that raise-up themselves, with thy right hand.
verse 8 Keep thou me, as the black of the apple of the eye: in the shadow of thy wings, hide thou me.
verse 9 From faces of the wicked, that wast me: my enemies in soul, that inviron-round against me. verse 10 With their fat they have closed-up: with their mouth, they speak in pride. verse 11 In our steps now they compass us: their eyes they set, bending-down into the earth.
verse 12 His likenesse, is as a renting-Lion, that is greedy to tear: and as a lurking-Lion, sitting in secret places.
verse 13 Rise-up Jehovah, prevent thou his face, make him bow-down: deliver my soul, from the wicked one with thy sword.
verse 14 From mortall-men with thine hand Jehovah, from mortal-men of the transitory-world; who have their part in this life; and their belly thou fillest with thine hidd- tresure, satisfied are the sons: and they lay up their overplus, for their babes.
verse 15 I, in justice shall view thy face: shall be satisfied when I awake, with thine image.
PSALM XVIII. 1 To the master of the musick, a Psalm of the servant of Jehovah, of David, which spake, to Jehovah, the words of this song: in the day, that Jehovah had delivered him, from the palm of al his enemies; and from the hand of Saul.
verse 2 And he sayd; I Will deerly-love thee, Jehovah my firm-strength.
verse 3 Jehovah, my rock and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God my rock, in whom I hope for shelter: my shield and horn, of my salvation, mine high-defense.
verse 4 I caled-upon the praised Jehovah: and from mine enemies, I was saved.
verse 5 The pangs of death compassed me: and the streams, of Belial frighted me.
verse 6 The pangs of hell went-round about me: the snares of death, prevented me.
verse 7 In the distre's upon me, I called on Jehovah, and unto my God I cried-out: he heard out of his pallace my voice: and my outcry, before him, entred into his ears.
verse 8 And the earth, shaked and quaked; and the foundations of the mountains were-stirred: and they shook-themselves, because he was wroth.
verse 9 Smoke ascended, in his anger; and fire out of his mouth did eat: coles, burned from it.
verse 10 And he bowed the heavens, and came down: and gloomy-darknes, was under his feet.
verse 11 And he rode upon the Cherub, and did fly: and he flew-swiftly, upon the wings of the wind.
verse 12 He set darknes, his secret- place; round-about him his pavilion: darknes of waters, thick-clowds of the skyes.
verse 13 From the brightnesse that was before him: his thick-clowds passed-away; hayl, & coles of fire.
verse 14 And Jehovah, thundered in the heavens; and the Most-high, gave his voice: hail, and coles of fire.
verse 15 And he sent his arrowes, & scattered-them-asunder: & lightnings he hurled-forth, and terribly-stroke-them-down.
verse 16 And the channels of waters, were seen; & the foundations of the world, were revealed: at thy rebuke Jehovah; at the breath of the wind of thine anger,
verse 17 He sent from the high-place, he took me: he drew me, out of many waters.
verse 18 He ridd me, from my strong enemy: and from my haters; for they were-mightier then I.
verse 19 They prevented me in the day of my clowdy-calamity: and Jehovah was, for a staff unto me.
verse 20 And he brought me forth to a large-roomth: he released me; because, he delighted in me.
verse 21 Jehovah rewarded me according to my justice: according to the purenes of my hands, rendered he unto me.
verse 22 Because I observed, the wayes of Jehovah: and did not wickedly, from my God.
verse 23 For all his judgements were before me: and his decrees, I did not turn-away from me.
verse 24 And I was perfect with him: and kept my self, from mine iniquity.
verse 25 And Jehovah rendred to me according to my justice: according to the purenes of my hands, before his eyes. verse 26 With the gracious-saint thou wilt shew-thy-self-gracious: with the perfect man, thou wilt shew-thy-self-perfect. verse 27 With the pure thou wilt shew thy self pure: and with the froward, thou wilt shew-thy-self-wry.
verse 28 For thou, wilt save the poor-afflicted people: and wilt bring-low, the lofty eyes.
verse 29 For thou, hast-lighted my candle. Iehovah my God, hath-brightned my darknes.
verse 30 For by thee, I have broken-through an host: and by my God, I have leaped-over a wall.
verse 31 God, his way is perfect: the saying of Iehovah is tried: he is a shield, to all, that hope-for-safetie in him.
verse 32 For, who is God, besides Iehovah: and who is a rock, except our God?
verse 33 God, that girdeth me with valour: & giveth, my way perfect.
verse 34 He matcheth my feet, as Hindes feet: and upon my high-places, he maketh-me stand.
verse 35 He learneth my hands, to the warr: and a bow of brasse is broken, with mine armes.
verse 36 And thou hast given to me, the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath upheld me: and thy meeknes hath made me to encrease.
verse 37 Thou hast widned my passage under me: and my leggs, have not staggered.
verse 38 I followed mine enemies, and overtook them; and turned not, till I had consumed them.
verse 39 I wounded them, and they could not rise up: they sell, under my feet.
verse 40 And thou hast girded me with valour, to the warr: them that rose-against me, thou hast made to stoop-down, under me.
verse 41 And thou hast given to me the neck, of mine enemies: and them that hated me, I have suppressed.
verse 42 They cried-out but there-was none to save: unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
verse 43 And I did beat-them-smal, as dust before the wind as the clay, of the streets I did powre-them-out.
verse 44 Thou hast delivered me, from the contentions of the people: thou hast put me, for the head of the heathens, a people, whom I have not known doe-serve me.
verse 45 At the hearing of the eare, they obey me; the sons of the stranger, falsly-deny unto me.
verse 46 The sonns of the stranger, fade-away: and shrink-for fear, out of their closets.
verse 47 Jehovah live, and blessed be my rock: and exalted be, the God of my salvation.
verse 48 The God, that giveth vengeances to me: and subdueth, peoples under me.
verse 49 My deliverer, from mine enemies: also from them that rose-up against me, thou hast exalted me: from the man of violent-wrong, thou hast rid me.
verse 50 Therefore, I will confess thee, among the heathens Jehovah: and to thy name, I will sing-psalm.
verse 51 He maketh great, the salvations of his King: and doth mercy, to his anointed; to David and to his feed; for ever.
PSALM XVIII.
The second part.
The third part.
PSALM XIX. Sing this as the 22. or as the 1. Psalm.
PSALM XIX. 1 To the master of the Musick; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 THe heavens, doe tell the glory of God: and the outspred-firmament sheweth, the work of his hands.
verse 3 Day unto day, uttereth speech: and night unto night, manifesteth knowledge.
verse 4 No speech, and no words: not heard is their voice.
verse 5 Through all the earth, gone-forth is their line; and into the utmost-end of the world, their speakings: he hath put a tent in them, for the sun.
verse 6 And he; as a bridegroom, going-forth out of his privy-chamber: joyeth a mighty-man to run a race.
verse 7 From the utmost-end of the heavens, is his egress, & his compassing-regress, is unto the utmost-ends of them: and none is hidd from his heat.
verse 8 The law of Jehovah is perfect; returning the soul: the testimony of Jehovah is faithfull, making-wise the simple.
verse 9 The precepts, of Jehovah are right, giving-joy to the heart: the commandement of Jehovah is pure, giving-light, to the eyes.
verse 10 The fear of Jehovah, is clean, standing to perpetual-aye; the judgements of Jehovah are truth, just they are, together. verse 11 To be desired, more-then gold, and then much fine-gold▪ and sweeter than hony, and liquor of the honey-combs.
verse 12 Also thy servant, is clearly-admonished by them: in keeping them, there is much reward.
verse 13 Unadvised-errours who doth-understand? from secret- faults clense-thou me.
verse 14 Also from presumptuous- sinns, withhold thou thy servant; let them not have dominion in me, then shall I be perfect; and made-clean, from much trespass.
verse 15 Let the words of my mouth▪ and the meditation of my heart before thee, be to favourable-acceptation: Jehovah, my Rock and my redeemer.
PSALM. XX. 1 To the master of the musick; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 JEhovah answer thee, in day of distress: the name of the God of Jaakob, set-thee-on-high.
verse 3 He send thy help from the Sanctuary: and uphold thee, out of Sion.
verse 4 He remember all thy oblations: and thy burnt-offring, he turn-to-ashes, Selah.
verse 5 He-give to thee according-to thy heart: and fulfill all thy counsell.
verse 6 We will showt, in thy salvation; and in the name, of our God set up the banner: Iehovah, fulfill all thy petitions.
verse 7 Now I know, that Iehovah, saveth his Anointed; answereth him, out of the heavens of his holines: with powers, the salvation of his right hand
verse 8 These make-mention of charrets, and these of horses: but we, make-mention of the name of Iehovah, our God.
verse 9 They, stoop-down and fall: but we rise-up, and stand-upright.
verse 10 Iehovah save-thou: the King, he-answer us in the day we call.
PSALM. XX. Sing this as the 84. Psalm.
PSALM XXI.
PSALM XXI. 1 To the master of the musick, a Psalm of David.
verse 2 IEhovah, in thy strength the King shall rejoyce: and in thy salvation, how vehement glad shall he be.
verse 3 Thou hast given to him, his hearts desire: and the earnest-request of his lips, thou hast not kept-back, Selah.
verse 4 For thou doest prevent him, with blessings of goodnesse: thou fettest on his head, a crown of fine gold.
verse 5 Life, he asked of thee, thou gavest it him: length of dayes, ever and aye.
verse 6 Great is his honour, in thy salvation, glorious-majesty and comly-honour, hast thou put upon him.
verse 7 For thou hast set him for blessings to perpetuall-ay, thou hast made him chearfull with joy, with thy face.
verse 8 For the King, trusteth in Iehovah: and through the mercy of the most-high, he shall not be moved.
verse 9 Thy hand shall find, all thine enemies: thy right- hand, shall find them that hate thee.
verse 10 Thou wilt set them, as an oven of fire, at the time of thy face: Iehovah, in his anger will swallow them: and fire shall eat them.
verse 11 Their fruit, from the earth thou wilt destroy: and their seed, from the sonns of Adam.
verse 12 For they have intended against thee evill: they have thought a crafty-purpose, but they shall not be able.
verse 13 For, thou wilt set them as a but: with thy strings, thou wilt make-ready against their faces.
verse 14 Be thou exalted Iehovah in thy strength: we will sing and praise-with-psalme-thy power.
PSALM XXII. 1 To the master of the musick, concerning the hind of the morning; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 MY God my God, wherefore hast thou forsaken me: art farr-off▪ from my salvation, from the words of my roaring.
verse 3 My God, I call by day, and thou answerest not: and by night, and there is no silence to me.
verse 4 And thou art holy: sitting, the praises of Israel.
verse 5 In thee, our fathers trusted: they trusted, and thou deliveredst them.
verse 6 Unto thee they cryed-out and were safe-delivered: in thee, they trusted and were not abashed.
verse 7 But I am a worm and not a man: the reproach of earthly-men, and the contemned of the people.
verse 8 All they that see me, doe skoff at me: they make-a-mow with the lip, they wag the head.
verse 9 He confidently-turned unto Jehovah let him deliver him: let him ridd him; because, he delighteth in him.
verse 10 But thou art the drawer of me forth out of the belly: the maker of me to trust, even at my mothers brests.
verse 11 Upon thee, I have been cast from the womb: from my mothers belly, thou art my God.
verse 12 Be not thou gone-farr off from me, for distress is neer: for there is no helper.
verse 13 Many bulloks, have compassed me about: mighty- bulles, of Bashan have environed me.
verse 14 They have wide-opened upon me their mouth: as a renting and roaring Lion.
verse 15 I am powred-out as waters; and all my bones. dispart-themselves: my heart is, as wax: it is molten, in the midds of my bowels.
verse 16 My able-strength, is dried-up, as a potsheard; and my tongue, cleaveth to my jawes; And thou hast brought-me-down to the dust of death.
verse 17 For dogs, have compassed me; the assembly of evill-doers, have inclosed me: they Lion-like-piersed, my hands and my feet.
verse 18 I may tell all my bones: they did behold, they did view me.
verse 19 They parted my garments among them: and for my coat, they cast a lot.
verse 20 And thou Iehovah, be not farr-off: my fortitude, hasten to my help.
verse 21 Ridd my soul from the sword: my alonely- soul, from the hand of the dog.
verse 22 Save me, from the mouth of the Lion: and from the hornes, of Unicorns, thou hast answered me.
verse 23 I will tell thy name to my brethren: in the midds, of the Church I will praise thee.
verse 24 Ye fearers of Jehovah, praise him, all ye seed of Jaakob honour him: and be afraid of him, all ye seed of Israel.
verse 25 For, he hath not despised nor abhorred, the affliction of the poor-afflicted, nor hidd his face from him: and when he cried-out unto him, he heard.
verse 26 Of thee, shall be my praise; in the great Church: my vowes I will pay, before them that fear him.
verse 27 The meek shall eat, and be satisfied; they shall praise Jehovah, that seek him: your heart, shall live to perpetual-aye.
verse 28 All the ends of the earth, shall remember and turn unto Jehovah: and all families of the heathens, shall bow-down-themselves before thee.
verse 29 For to Jehovah, pertains the kingdom: and he is ruler among the nations.
verse 30 All the fat-ones of the earth, shall eat and bow-down-themselves; all that goe-down to the dust, shall bend-down before him: and he that quickeneth not, his soul.
verse 31 A seed shall serve him: it shall be counted, to the LORD for a generation.
verse 32 They shall come, and shall declare his justice: to a people that shall be born; that he hath done it.
PSALM XXII.
The second part.
PSALM XXIII. 1 A Psalm of David.
IEhovah feedeth me, I shall not lack.
verse 2 In folds of budding-grass, he maketh me lie-down: he easily-leadeth me, by the waters of tests.
verse 3 He returneth my soul, he leadeth me in the beaten-paths of justice, for his name sake.
verse 4 Yea, though I should walk, in the vally of the shade of death, I will not fear, evill; for thou wilt be with me: thy rod and thy staff, they shall comfort me.
verse 5 Thou furnishest before me, a table; in presence of my distressers: thou makest fat my head with oil; my cup is abundant.
verse 6 Doubtlesse, good and mercy shall follow me, all the dayes of my life: and I shall converse in the house of Iehovah, to length of dayes.
PSALM. XXIII. Sing this as the 8. Psalm.
PSALM XXIV.
PSALM XXIV. 1 A Psalm of David.
THe earth is Iehovahs, and the plenty thereof: the world, and they that sitt therein.
verse 2 For he, hath founded it upon the seas: and established it, upon the rivers.
verse 3 Who shall ascend into the mountain of Iehovah, and who shall stand, in the place of his holinesse?
verse 4 The clean in palmes, and pure in heart: which lifteth not up his soul to false-vanity: neither, sweareth to deceit
verse 5 He shall receive a blessing, from Iehovah: and justice, from the God of his salvation.
verse 6 This, is the generation of them that inquire for him: of them that seek thy face, of Iaakob, Selah.
verse 7 Lift up ye gates, your heads; and be lifted up, ye dores of eternity: that the King of glory, may come in.
verse 8 Who is this King of glory? Jehovah, strong and valiant: Jehovah valiant in battel.
verse 9 Lift up ye gates, your heads, and lift up ye, dores of eternity: that the King of glory, may come in.
verse 10 Who is he this King of glory? Jehovah of hosts: he is the King, of glory, Selah.
PSALM XXV. 1 A Psalm of David;
VNto thee Jehovah, lift I up my soul.
verse 2 My God; in thee do I trust, let me not be abashed: let not my enemies shew-gladnesse over me.
verse 3 Yea all that earnestly-exspect thee, shall not be abashed: they shall be abashed, that unfaithfully transgress in vain.
verse 4 Thy waies Jehovah, make thou me to know: learn me thy pathes.
verse 5 Make me to tread in thy truth; and learn me; for thou, art the God of my salvation: thee do I earnestly-exspect, all the day.
verse 5 Remember thy tender-mercies Jehovah, and thy kind-mercies: for, they are from eternitie.
verse 7 The sins of my youth, and my trespasses, remember thou not: according to thy mercie do thou remember me; for thy goodnesse sake, Jehovah.
verse 8 Good and righteous, Jehovah is: therefore will he teach, sinners in the way.
verse 9 He will make the meek, to tread in judgement: and will learn, the meek his way.
verse 10 All the pathes of Iehovah, are mercy and truth: to them that keep his covenant, and his testimonies.
verse 11 For thy name-sake Jehovah: even mercifully pardon wilt thou my iniquity; for it is much.
verse 12 Who is the man, that feareth Iehovah? he wil teach him, in the way that he shal chuse.
verse 13 His soul, shal lodge in good: and his seed shal inherit the land.
verse 14 The secret of Iehovah, is to them that fear him: and his covenant, to make them for to know.
verse 15 Myne eyes are continually, unto Jehovah: for he wil bringforth, my feet out of the net.
verse 16 Turn-the-face unto me, and be gracious-to me: for I am solitarie, and poor-afflicted.
verse 17 The distresses of my heart are inlarged; bring thou me forth, out of my vexations.
verse 18 See mine affliction, and my molestation: and forgive, all my sinns.
verse 19 See mine enemies for they are multiplied▪ and with hatred, of violēt-wrong have they hated me.
verse 20 Keep thou my soul, and deliver me: let me not be abashed; for I hope-for-safetie in thee.
verse 21 Let perfection and righteousnes preserve me: for, I earnestly-exspect thee.
verse 22 Redeme Israel, O God: from all, his distresses.
PSALM XXV.
PSALM XXVI. Sing this as the 5. or as the 66. Psalm.
PSALM XXVI 1 A psalm of David.
JUdge me Iehovah; for I, walk in my perfection: and doe trust in Iehovah; I shal not stagger.
verse 2 Prove me Iehovah and tempt me: try, my reins and my heart.
verse 3 For thy mercy, is before mine eyes: and I walk, in thy truth.
verse 4 I doe not sit, with mortal-men of false-vanitie and with the hidden, I enter not.
verse 5 I hate, the church of evil-doers: and with the wicked, I sit not.
verse 6 I will wash my palms with cleannes: and compass, thine altar Iehovah.
verse 7 To cause to hear, with voice of confession: and to tell, all thy marveilous- works.
verse 8 Iehovah, I love the mansion of thy house: and the place, of the habitation of thy glory.
verse 9 Gather not, my soul with sinners: and my life, with men of bloods.
verse 10 In whose hands is a mischievous purpose: and their right-hand, is full of bribes.
verse 11 And I, doe walk in my perfection: redeeme thou me and be gracious to me.
verse 12 My foot, standeth in righteousnes: in the Churches, I will bless Iehovah.
PSALM XXVII. 1 A Psalm, of David;
JEhovah, is my light and my salvation, for whom should I fear? Iehovah is the strength of my life; for whom should I dread?
verse 2 When evil-doors, made-battel against me, to eat my flesh: my distressers and my enemies to me; them- selves, stumbled and fell.
verse 3 If a pitched-host, shall pitch against me; my heart shall not fear: if warr, shall rise-up against me; in this, I trust.
verse 4 One- thing, I have asked of Iehovah, the same I will request: that I may sit in the house of Iehovah, all the dayes of my life: to view the pleasantnes, of Iehovah; and to inquire in his Pallace.
verse 5 For he will keep me privily, in his pavilion, in the day of evil: he will keep me secret, in the secret- place of his tent: on a rock, he will exalt me.
verse 6 And now, exalted shal be my head; above my enemies round-about me; and I wil sacrifice in his tent, sacrifices of showting: I will sing and sing-psalm to Iehovah.
verse 7 Hear Iehovah, my voice when I cal; and be gracious to me and answer me.
verse 8 To thee, sayd my heart, seek ye my face: thy face, Iehovah I doe seek.
verse 9 Hide thou not thy face, from me; turn not-aside in anger, thy servant: thou hast been my succour: leave me not neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
verse 10 Though my father and my mother should forsake me: yet Iehovah would gather me.
verse 11 Teach me Iehovah, thy way: and lead me, in the path of righteousnesse: because, of my enviers.
verse 12 Give me not, to the soul of my distressers: for, witnesses of falshood doe stand up against me, and he that breatheth violent-wrong.
verse 13 Except I had beleeved, to see the goodnesse of Iehovah; in the land of the living.
verse 14 Earnestly-exspect thou, for Iehovah: be confirmed, and let thine heart wax-strong: and earnestly-expect thou, for Iehovah.
PSALM XXVII.
PSALM XXVIII. 1 A Psalm of David
VNto thee Iehovah, doe I call; my rock, cease not-as-deaf from me: least thou be silent from me; and I be made-like to them that goe-down the pit.
verse 2 Hear thou the voice of my supplications-for-grace, when I cry-out unto thee: when I lift-up my hands, unto the oracle of thine holinesse.
verse 3 Draw me not with the wicked, and with the workers of painful-iniquity: that speak peace, with their next-freinds; and malice is in their heart.
verse 4 Give thou to them according-to their work, & according to the evil of their practises: according to the deed of their hands, give thou to them; render, their reward unto them.
verse 5 Because, they wil not discreetly-attend, unto the works of Iehovah, and to the deed of his hands: he wil break them down, and wil not build them-up.
verse 6 Blessed be Iehovah, for he hath heard, the voice of my supplications-for-grace.
verse 7 Iehovah, my strength and my shield, in him my heart trusted, and I was holpen: and my heart sheweth-gladsomnes; & with my song wil I confess him.
verse 8 Iehovah is a strength to them: and he, is the strong fort, of the salvations, of his anointed.
verse 9 Save thou, thy peoples; and bless thy inheritance: & feed them and advance them, even for ever.
PSALM XXVIII. Sing this as the 32. psalm.
PSALM XXIX. 1 A psalm, of David;
GIve yet to Iehovah, sonns of the mighties: give ye to Iehovah, glorie and strength,
verse 2 Give ye to Iehovah, the glorie of his name: bow down your selves to Iehovah, in the comly-honour of the sanctuerie.
verse 3 The voice of Iehovah, is upon the waters; the God of glory thundereth: Iehovah, upon many waters.
verse 4 The voice Iehovah is with able power: the voice of Iehovah, with comly-honour.
verse 5 The voice of Iehovah, breaketh the cedars: and Iehovah breaks-asunder, the cedars of Lebanon.
verse 6 And he maketh them leap like a calf: Lebanon and Shirjon; like a yong Unicorne.
verse 7 The voice of Jehovah, striketh flames of fire.
verse 8 The voice of Jehovah maketh the wildernes to tremble: Jehovah maketh the wildernes of Kadesh to tremble.
verse 9 The voice of Jehovah, maketh the hindes tremblingly-to-travel; and maketh-bare the forrests: and in his Pallace, every one, saith glorie.
verse 10 Jehovah, sate at the Floud: and Jehovah shal sitt, King for ever.
verse 11 Jehovah, wil give strength to his people: Jehovah wil bless, his people with peace.
PSALM XXIX. Sing this as the 24. Psalm.
PSALM XXX. Sing this as the 27. Psalm.
PSALM XXX. 1 A Psalm, a song of the dedication, of the house of David.
verse 2 I Wil-exalt thee Jehovah, for thou hast drawn-up me: and hast not made my enemies to rejoice at me.
verse 3 Jehovah my God: I cryed-out unto thee: & thou healedst me.
verse 4 Jehovah, thou hast brought-up my soul from hel: thou hast kept-me-alive from them that goe down the pit.
verse 5 Sing-psalm to Jehovah ye his gracious-saints: and confess ye, to the remembrance of his holinesse.
verse 6 For a moment, is in his anger, life, in his favourable-acceptation: in the evening; lodged weeping; and at the morning showting-joy.
verse 7 And I, I said in my safe-quietnes: I shal not bee moved for ever,
verse 8 Iehovah; in thy favourable-acceptation, thou hast setled strength to my mountain: thou didst hide thy face, I was suddenly-troubled.
verse 9 Unto thee Iehovah I called: and unto Iehovah, supplicated-for-grace.
verse 10 What profit in my blood, when I goe-down unto corruption? shall dust confess thee? shal it shew-forth thy truth?
verse 11 Hear thou Iehovah and be gracious-to-me: Iehovah, be thou an helper to me.
verse 12 Thou hast turned my mourning, to a dance to me: thou hast loosed my sack; and hast girded me with joy.
verse 13 That my glory may sing-psalm to thee, and not be silenced: Iehovah my God, I wil confess thee for ever.
PSALM XXXI. 1 To the master of the musike; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 IN thee Jehovah doe I hope-for-safetie, let me not be abashed for ever: in thy justice deliver me.
verse 3 Bow unto me, thine ear, speedily ridd me: be thou to me, for a rock of firm-strength, for a house of fortresses, to save me.
verse 4 For thou art my firm-rock and my fortress: and for thy name sake, wilt guide me and lead me.
verse 5 Thou wilt bring me forth, out of the net, that they have hidd for me: for thou, art my firm-strength.
verse 6 Into thy hand, doe I committ my spirit: thou hast redemed me Jehovah, God of truth.
verse 7 I have hated, them that observe vanities of vain-falshood: and I, unto Jehovah doe I trust.
verse 8 I wil be glad and rejoyce, in thy mercie; which hast seen my affliction; hast known, my soul in distresses.
verse 9 And hast not shut me up, in the hand of the enemy: hast made my feet stand, in a large-roomth.
verse 10 Be gracious to me Jehovah, for distress is on me: gnawn is with Indignation, mine eye, my soul and my belly,
verse 11 For my life, is quite-spent with pensivenes; and my yeares with sighing: my able-strength, is decaied with my iniquitie; and my bones are gnawen.
verse 12 With all my distresters, I am a reproch; and to my neighbours, vehemently; and a dread to my known- acquaintance; seeing me in the street, they fled from me.
verse 13 I am forgotten, as a dead- man out of heart: I am, as a vessell of perdition.
verse 14 For I hear, the infamie of many; fearfulnes from every-side: when they plott together against me; they craftily-purpose, to take my soul,
verse 15 But I, unto thee doe I trust Jehovah: I say, thou art my God.
verse 16 In thy hand are my times: ridd thou me, from the hand of my enemies, and from my persecutors.
verse 17 Make thy face to shine, upon thy servant: save me, through thy mercy.
verse 18 Jehovah, let me not be abashed, for I doe call on thee? let the wicked he abashed, let them be silenced to hell.
verse 19 Let the lips of falshood, be mute: that speak against the just an hard- word; in haughtines and despite.
verse 20 How much is thy goodnes, which thou hast laid up for them that sear thee: hast wrought, for thē that hope-for-safetie in thee; afore, the sons of Adam!
verse 21 Thou keepest them-secret, in the secret of thy face, from the rough- prides of man: doost lay them up in a pavilion, from the strife of tongues.
verse 22 Blessed be Iehovah: for he hath made-marvailous, his mercy to me, in a city of strong-defense.
verse 23 And I, said in my hastening-away, I am cut down, from afore thine eyes: yet-certainly; thou heardest, the voice of my supplications-for-grace, when I cried out unto thee.
verse 24 Love ye Iehovah, all his gracious-saints: Jehovah keepeth the faithfull, and repaieth abundantly, him that doeth haughtines.
verse 25 Be ye confirmed and let your heart wax-strong: all that hopefully-wait for Jehovah.
PSALM. XXXI Sing this as the 35. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM. XXXII. 1 An instructing- psalm, of David.
O Blessed he whose trespass is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
verse 2 O blessed is the earthly-man, to whom Iehovah shall not impute iniquity: and in whose spirit, is no deceit.
verse 3 Because I ceased-speaking, my bones wore away-with age: in my roring, all the day.
verse 4 For, day and night, thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture was turned, into the droughts of sommer, Selah.
verse 5 My sinn, I acknowledged to thee; and my iniquity, I covered not; I said. I will confesse against me my trespasses, to Jehovah: and thou, forgavest the iniquity of my sin, Selah.
verse 6 For this, shall every gracious-saint-pray unto thee, at the time of finding: surely, at the floud of many waters; unto him, they shall not reach.
verse 7 Thou art a secret-place to me, from distress thou wilt preserv me: with showting-songs of deliverance, thou wilt compass me, Selah.
verse 8 I will make-thee prudent, and will teach thee, in the way that thou shalt go: I will give-counsel, mine eye shall be upon thee.
verse 9 Be not ye like a horse like a mule, without understanding: whose mouth must be stopped with bit and bridle; which come-not neer unto thee.
verse 10 Many paines, are for the wicked: but he that trusteth in Iehovah, mercy, shall compasse him.
verse 11 Rejoyce ye in Jehovah and be glad ye just: and shout-joyfully, all ye right of heart.
PSALM XXXII.
PSALM XXXIII.
PSALM XXXIII.
SHout-joyfully ye just, in Jehovah: praise, becommeth the righteous.
verse 2 Confesse ye, to Jehovah with Harp: with Psaltery, with tenne-stringed-instrument, sing-Psalme unto him.
verse 3 Sing ye to him, a new song doe-well playing-on-the-instrument, with triumphant-noise.
verse 4 For righteous is the word of Jehovah: and all his work, is faith.
verse 5 He loveth, justice and judgement: the earth is full, of the mercy of Jehovah.
verse 6 By the word of Jehovah, the heavens were made: and all the host of them, by the spirit of his mouth.
verse 7 He gathereth together as an heap, the waters of the Sea: he giveth, the deeps into treasuries
verse 8 Let all the earth, be-in-fear of Jehovah: let all the inhabitants of the world, shrink-with-feare for him.
verse 9 For, he said and it-was: hee commanded, and it stood.
verse 10 Iehovah, dissipateth the counsell of the nations: he-bringeth-to-nought, the cogitations of the peoples.
verse 11 The counsell of Iehovah, shall-stand for ever: the cogitations of his heart, to generation and generation.
verse 12 O blessed is the nation, whereof Iehovah is God: the people, that he hath-chosen, for a possession to himselfe.
verse 13 From the heavens, Iehovath doth behold: doth see, all the sonnes of Adam,
verse 14 From the firme-place of his dwelling he looketh-forth: unto, all the inhabitants of the earth.
verse 15 He formeth altogether their heart: hee discreetly-attendeth, unto all their works.
verse 16 There is no King, saved by multitude of a power: a mighty-man, shal not be delivered by multitude of able-strength.
verse 17 A horse is falshood, for salvation: and shall not deliver, by multitude of his power.
verse 18 Loe the eye of Iehovah, is unto them that feare him: to them that hopefully-wait for his mercy.
verse 19 To rid-free their soul from death: and to keep-them-alive in famin.
verse 20 Our soule, earnestly-waiteth for Iehovah: he is our help, and our shield.
verse 21 For in him, our heart shall-rejoyce: for in the name, of his holynesse doe we trust.
verse 22 Let thy mercy, Iehovah, be upon us: even-as, we hopefully-wait for thee.
PSALM. XXXIV. 1 A Psalme of David; when he had changed his behaviour, before Abimelech: and hee had driven him away, and hee was gone.
verse 2 I Will blesse Iehovah in all time: continually, his praise shall be in my mouth.
verse 3 In Iehovah, my soule shall glory: the meeke shall heare, and shall rejoyce.
verse 4 Magnifie yee Iohovah with me: and let us extoll, his name together.
verse 5 I sought Iehovah and hee answered me: and rid-me-free, from all my feares.
verse 6 They looked to him and flowed: and their faces, be not ashamed.
verse 7 This poor-afflicted man c [...]d, and Iehovah heard: & saved him, out of all his distresses.
verse 8 The Angel of Jehovah pitcheth-a-camp, about them that fear him; and releaseth them.
verse 9 Tast ye and see, that Iehovah is good: O-blessed is the man, that hopeth-for-safetie in him.
verse 10 Fear Iehovah ye-his saints: for there is no want, to them that fear him.
verse 11 The Lions, are empoverished and an hungred? but they that seek Iehovah, shal not want any good.
verse 12 Come sonns, hearken to me: I wil learn you, the fear of Iehovah.
verse 13 Who is the man, that willeth life: that loveth dayes, to see good!
verse 14 Keep thy tongue from evil: and thy lips, from speaking guile.
verse 15 Eschew evil, and doe good▪ seek peace, and pursue it.
verse 16 The eyes of Iehovah, are unto the just: and his ears, unto their out-crie.
verse 17 The face of Iehovah, is against them that doe evil: to cutoff, their memorial from the earth.
verse 18 They cried, and Iehovah heard: and ridd-them-free, out of all their distresses.
verse 19 Iehovah is neer, to the broken of heart: and the contrite of spirit, he wil save.
verse 20 Many, are the evils of the just: and out of them all, Iehovah wil ridd-him free.
verse 21 He keepeth all his bones: one of them, is not broken.
verse 22 Evil shal slay the wicked: and they that hate the just, shall be-condemned-as-guiltie.
verse 23 Iehovah redeemeth, the soul of his servants: and they shall not be condemned-as-guiltie, all that hope-for-safetie in him.
PSALM XXXIV.
PSALM XXXV. 1 A Psalm, of David;
PLead thou Iehovah, with them that-plead with me: warr thou, against them that warr against me.
verse 2 Lay hold on the shield and bukler: and stand-up for my help.
verse 3 And draw-out the spear and sword, to meet with my persecutors: say to my soul, I am thy salvation.
verse 4 Let them be abashed and ashamd, that seek my soul: let them be turned backward & confounded; that think, mine evil.
verse 5 Let them be, as chaff before the wind: and the Angel of Iehovah, driving them.
verse 6 Let their way be, darknes and slippernesses: and the Angel of Iehovah pursuing them.
verse 7 For without cause they have hidd for me, the corruption of their net: without cause they have digged for my soul.
verse 8 Let tumultuous ruine come on him, he not aware: and let his net which he hath hidden, catch him: with tumultuous ruine let him fal therinto.
verse 9 And my soul shal be glad in Iehovah: shall joy, in his salvation.
verse 10 Al my bones shal say, Iehovah, who is like thee; that riddest-free the poor-afflicted, from the stronger then himself: & the poor-afflicted and needy, from the spoiler of him.
verse 11 Witnesses of cruel-wrong, did rise-up: things that I knew not, they did ask of me.
verse 12 They repayed me evil, for good: the bereaving of my soul.
verse 13 And I, when they were sick, my clothing was sack; I afflicted my soul with fasting: and my prayer, returned upon my bosome.
verse 14 I walked, as if he had been a fellow-friend as if he had been a brother to me: I bowed-down sad, as he that bewaileth his mother.
verse 15 But in my halting, they rejoyced and were gathered-together: the smiters, were gathered-together against me, and I knew it not: they rent, and were not silent.
verse 16 With hypocrites, scoffers for a cake of-bread: gnashing their teeth against me.
verse 17 Lord, how long wilt thou see? returne my soul, from their tumultuous ruines: my alonely- soul, from the Lions.
verse 18 I will confesse thee, in the great Church: I will praise thee, among a mighty people.
verse 19 Let not them that are my enemies with falsitie, rejoyce at me: them that are my haters without cause, winke with the eye.
verse 20 For they speak not peace: and against the quiet-ones of the earth, they imagine words of deceits.
verse 21 And they have inlarged their mouth against me: they have said, aha, aha; our eye hath seen.
verse 22 Jehovah thou hast seen, cease-not-as-deaf: O Lord, be not far-off from me.
verse 23 Stir-up and awake, to my judgement: my God, and my Lord to my plea.
verse 24 Judge me according to thy justice Jehovah my God; and let them not rejoyce at me.
verse 25 Let them not say in their heart, aha our soul: let them not say, we have swallowed him up.
verse 26 Let them be abashed, and confounded, together, that rejoyce at mine evill: let them be clothed with bashfulnesse and shame, that magnifie against me.
verse 27 Let them shout joyfully and rejoyce, that delight my justice: and let them say continually, magnified be Jehovah; that delighteth the peace of his servant.
verse 28 And my tongue shall meditate thy justice: all the day, thy praise.
PSALM XXXV. This may be sung also as the 8. Psalme.
[...] PLead thou O LORD, with them, that plead with me: warr, against them that do against me war. 2 Lay hold upon the shield and the bucklar: stand for mine help. verse 3 And spear & sword draw-free, to meet with them that my pursuers be:
PSAL. XXXVI. 1 To the master of the musick, a Psalm of David, the servant of Iehovah.
verse 2 THe trespasse of the wicked assuredly saith, in the inmost of my heart: no dread of God, is before his eyes.
verse 3 For he flattereth him- self in his- own eyes: to finde, his iniquitie which he ought to hate.
verse 4 The words of his mouth, are painfull-iniquity and deceit: he hath left-off to be prudent to do good.
verse 5 He thinketh painfull-iniquity, upon his bed: he setteth-himself, on a way not good: he refuseth not evill,
verse 6 Iehovah, thy mercy is in the heavens: thy faithfulnesse, unto the skies.
verse 7 Thy justice, as the mountains of God; thy judgements, a great depth: Iehovah thou savest, man and beast,
verse 8 How precious is thy mercy, O God: and the sons of Adam, hope-for-safety, in the shadow of thy wings.
verse 9 They shall be plenteously-moistned, with the fatnesse of thy house: and the stream of thy pleasures, thou wilt give them to drink.
verse 10 Because with thee, is the well of life: in thy light, we see light.
verse 11 Extend thy mercy, to them that know thee: and thy justice, to the right of heart.
verse 12 Let not the foot of pride, come-on me: and the hand of the wicked, let it not make-me-flee.
verse 13 There have they fallen, that work painfull-iniquity: they have been thrust- down, and have not been-able to rise.
PSAL. XXXVI. Sing this as the 27. Psalm.
PSALM. XXXVII. This may be sung also as the 25. or as the 119. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM. XXXVII. 1. A Psalm of David;
FRet not thy self for the evill-doers: envie not, for them that do injurious-evill.
verse 2 . For they shall soon be cut-down, as grasse: and shall fade, as the greennesse of the budding-hearb.
verse 3 . Trust thou in Iehovah, and do good: dwell in the land, and feed on faith.
verse 4 . And delight thy self in Iehovah: and he will give thee, the petitions of thy heart.
verse 5 . Turn-confidently thy way upon Iehovah: and trust upon him, and he will do.
verse 6 . And will bring-forth thy justice as the light: and thy judgement, as the noon brightnesse.
verse 7 . Be silent, for Iehovah; and wait-still-patiently for him: fret not thy self, for him that prospereth in his way; for the man, that effecteth devices.
verse 8 . Surcease from anger, and leave-off hot-wrath: fret not thy self, also to do-evill.
verse 9 . For evill-doers, shall he cut-down: and they that earnestly-wait on Iehovah, they shall inherit the land.
verse 10 . And yet a little- while, and the wicked shall not be: and thou shalt consider his place, and he shall not be.
verse 11 . And the meek shall inheit the land: and shal delight-themselves, in the multitude of peace.
verse 12 . The wicked deviseth, against the just: and gnasheth, his teeth against him.
verse 13 . The Lord laugheth at him: for he seeth, that his day doth come.
verse 14 . The wicked have drawn the sword, and bent their bow: to fell-down the poor-afflicted and needy-one; to slay, them that be right of way.
verse 15 . Their sword, shall enter into their- own heart: and their bows, shall be broken.
verse 16 . Better is the little of a just- man: then the plenteous-mammon, of many wicked- men.
verse 17 . For the armes of wicked- men, shall be broken: but Iehovah upholdeth the just.
verse 18 . Iehovah knoweth, the daies of perfect men: and their inheritance, shall be for ever.
verse 19 . They shall not be abashed in time of evill: and in the daies of hunger, they shall have enough.
verse 20 . But the wicked shall perish; and the enemies of Iehovah, as the precious- fat of rams: they-are consumed, with the smoak they are consumed.
verse 21 . The wicked borroweth, and repayeth not: and the just, sheweth-grace and giveth.
verse 22 . For his blessed-ones, shall inherit the land: and his accursed-ones, shal be cut-off.
verse 23 . By Iehovah, the steps of the man are stablished; and his way he delighteth.
verse 24 . When he shall fall, he shall not be cast-off: for Iehovah, upholdeth his hand.
verse 25 . I have been young, also I am waxt-old: and I have not seen, the just- man forsaken; and his seed, seeking bread.
verse 26 . All the day, he sheweth-grace and lendeth: and his seed, are in the blessing,
verse 27 . Eschew evill, and do good: and dwell for ever.
verse 28 . For Iehovah, loveth judgement; and will not forsake his gracious-Saints, they are kept for ever: and the seed, of the wicked, is cut-off,
verse 29 . Iust- men shall inherit the land: and shall dwell thereon, to perpetuall-aye.
verse 30 . The mouth of the just, will utter wisdom: and his tongue, speak judgement.
verse 31 . The law of his God is in his heart: it shal not stagger in his steps
verse 32 . The wicked spieth, for the just: & seeketh to work-his-death.
verse 33 . Iehovah, will not leave him in his hand: nor condemne-him-for-wicked, whē he is judged
verse 34 . Wait-thou-earnestly for Iehovah, and keep his way; and he will exalt thee, for to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut-off, thou shalt see.
verse 35 I have seen, the wicked daunting-terrible: and spreading himself-bare, as a green self-growing-lawrell.
verse 36 And he passed-away, and lo he was not: and I sought him, and he was not found.
verse 37 Observe the perfect man, and see the righteous: for the after-end of the man shall be peace.
verse 38 And trespassers, shall be destroied together: the after-end of the wicked, shall be cut-off.
verse 39 And the salvation of just- men, is of Jehovah: their strength, in time of distresse.
verse 40 And Iehovah will help them, and deliver them: he will deliver them from the wicked, and save them: because they hope-for-safety in him.
PSALM XXXVIII. Sing this as the 18 Psalm.
PSAL. XXXVIII. 1 A Psalm of David, for to record
verse 2 IEhovah, rebuke me not in thy fervent-anger: neither chastise me in thy wrathfull-heat.
verse 3 For thy arrows, are stuck in me: and thou lettest-down, thy hand upon me.
verse 4 No soundnesse is in my flesh, because of thy angry-threat: no peace is in my bones, because of my sin.
verse 5 For my iniquities, are gone-over my head: as a weighty burden, they are too weighty for me.
verse 6 My stripes do stink, are putrified: because of my foolishnes.
verse 7 I am crooked, I am bowed-down very vehemently: all the day, I walk sad.
verse 8 For my flanks are full of parching: and there is no soundnesse, in my flesh.
verse 9 I am weakned and crushed very vehemently: I rore-out for the groaning of my heart.
verse 10 Lord, before thee is all my desire: and my sighing, is not hid from thee.
verse 11 My heart panteth, my able-strength forsaketh me: and the light of mine eyes, even they, are not with me.
verse 12 My lovers, and my neerest-friends, stand from before my stroke: and my neighbours, stand a far off. verse 13 And they that seek my soul, set-snares; and they that seek my evil, speak woful-evils: and all the day, they meditate deceits. verse 14 And I as a deaf- man, heare not: and as a mute- man openeth not his mouth. verse 15 And I am, as a man which heareth not: and in whose mouth, are no reproofs.
verse 16 Because for thee Jehovah I do hopefully-wayt: thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.
verse 17 For I savd, least they rejoyce at me: and when my foot is moved, do magnify against me.
verse 18 For I am ready to halting: and my pain, is before me continually.
verse 19 For I do declare my iniquitie: I am careful, for my sin.
verse 20 And my enemies, are alive are mightie: and multiplied are they that hate me falsly.
verse 21 And they that repay evil, for good: are my adversaries for that I follow good.
verse 22 Forsake me not Jehovah: my God, be not farr-off from me. verse 23 Hasten to my help: Lord, my salvation.
PSALM XXXIX. 1 To the Master of the musick to Ieduthun; a psalm of David.
verse 2 I Said; I wil take heed to my wayes, from sinning with my tongue: I will keep a bridle on my mouth; while the wicked is before me.
verse 3 I was dumb with stilnes, I was silent from good: and my pain was troubled.
verse 4 Mine heart was hot, within me, in my meditation the fire burned: I spake, with my tongue.
verse 5 Jehovah, make me know my end; and the measure of my dayes what it is: let me know, how soon-ceasing I am.
verse 6 Loe, thou hast given my daies, of handbreadths; and my worldly-time is as nothing before thee: surely all vanity is every earthly-man, though setled, Selah.
verse 7 Surely in an image, walketh each-man; surely in vanity doe they make-a-stirre: he heapeth-up, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
verse 8 And now what expect I Lord? my hopefull-exspectation, it is for thee.
verse 9 Rid-thou-me-free from all my trespasses: put me not, the reproch of the foole.
verse 10 I am dumb, I will not open my mouth: because, thou hast-done it.
verse 11 Turne-away from on mee thy plague: by the striking of thy hand, I am consumed.
verse 12 With reproofs for iniquity, thou chastisest a man; and makest-melt as a moth that which-is-to-be-desired of his: surely vanitie, is every earthly-man, Selah.
verse 13 Heare my prayer, Jehovah, and my out-cry, give-eare unto my teares; cease not as deafe: for a stranger I am with thee; a sojourner, as all my fathers,
verse 14 Stay from me, and let mee refresh my-selfe: ere-that, I goe and I be not.
PSALM XXXIX.
PSALM XL. Sing this at the 32. Psalm.
PSALM XL. 1 To the master of the musick Davids Psalme.
verse 2 WAyting I waited for Jehovah: and he bended unto me, and heard my cry.
verse 3 And he brought me up out of the pit of sounding-calamity, out of the mire of mud: and set-up, my feet vpon a rock; he ordered-steedily my steps.
verse 4 And he hath given into my mouth, a new song; a praise to our God; many shall see and fear; and shall trust, in Jehovah.
verse 5 O blessed is the man, that putteth Jehovah, his secure-trust: & respecteth not unto the proud, and them that turne-aside unto a lye.
verse 6 Thou Jehovah my God, hast made many, thy marveilous- works and thy thoughts, towards us: none can count-in-order unto thee; would I declare and speak them; they are mightily-encreast, above telling.
verse 7 Sacrifice and oblation, thou wouldest not; mine eares, hast thou digged-open: burnt-offering and sin- offring, thou askest not.
verse 8 Then said I, loe I come: in the roll of the booke, it is written of me.
verse 9 My God I delight to doe thy acceptable-will: and thy law, is within my bowels.
verse 10 I have preached-the-glad tidings of justice, in the great Church, lo I close not up my lips: Jehovah, thou knowest.
verse 11 Thy justice I have not covered within my heart, thy faith and thy salvation have I said: I have not concealed thy mercy & thy truth, to the great Church.
verse 12 Thou Jehovah, close not up thy tender-mercies from mee: let thy bounteous-mercy and thy truth, continually preserve me.
verse 13 For innumerable evils, have assailed me round-about: my iniquities have taken-hold on mee, and I am not able to see: they are mightily-increased more-then the haires of my head; and my heart forsaketh me.
verse 14 Vouchsafe Jehovah, to rid-me-free: Jehovah, make hast to my help.
verse 15 Let them be abashed, and ashamed together, that seeke my soule, to make-an-end of it: let them bee turned backward, and blush; that delight, mine evill.
verse 16 Let them be made-desolat, for a reward of their abashing: that say to me, aha, aha.
verse 17 Let all that seek thee, be joyful and rejoyce in thee: let them say continually, magnified be Jehovah; they-that love, thy salvation.
verse 18 And I, poor-afflicted and needy, the Lord thinketh on me: thou art my help and my deliverer; my God, delay not.
PSALM XLI. Sing this as the 39. Psalm.
PSALM XLI. 1 To the master of the musick; a Psalm of David.
verse 2 O Blessed, he that prudently-attendeth unto the poor-weakling: in the day of evil, Jehovah wil deliver him.
verse 3 Jehovah wil keep him and preserve him alive, he shalbe-made-blessed in the earth: and give thou him not, to the soul of his enemies.
verse 4 Jehovah, wil uphold him, on the bedsted of languishing-sorow: al his bed, thou hast turned in his sicknes.
verse 5 I did say, Jehovah be gracious to me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee.
verse 6 My enemies, sayd evil of me: when shal he dye, and his name perish?
verse 7 And if he come to see, he speaketh false-vanitie, in his heart▪ he heapeth up painful-iniquitie to him self: he goeth forth, abroad he speaketh it.
verse 8 Together, against me whisper-do all my haters: against me, they think evil to me.
verse 9 A mischievous thing, is fastned in him: and he that lyeth, shal no more rise.
verse 10 Also the man of my peace, he whom I trusted in, that eateth my bread: he hath greatly-lifted-up the heel against me.
verse 11 And thou Jehovah, be gracious to me and raise me up: and I shal repay them.
verse 12 By this I know, that thou delightest in me: because my enemie, shal not shout-triumphantly over me.
verse 13 And I, thou hast sustained me in mine integritie: and hast setled me, before thy face for ever.
verse 14 Blessed is Jehovah, the God of Israel; from eternitie, and unto eternitie; Amen, and Amen.
The second Book.
PSALM XLII. 1 To the master of the musick; and instructing- psalm to the sonns of Korach.
verse 2 AS the hind, desirously-brayeth for the streams of waters: so my soul desirously-brayeth, unto thee O God.
verse 3 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shal I come, and appear, before the face of God!
verse 4 My tears have been to me bread, day and night: while they say unto me all the day, where is thy God?
verse 5 These- things I remember, and pour-out, upon me my soul; because I had passed with tho throng, had resorted with them, unto the house of God: with voice of showting and confession, a multitude keeping-festivitie.
verse 6 Why bowest-thou-downe thy selfe, my soule, and makest-thou-a tumultuous-stirre within me? wait-hopefully for God, for yet I shall confesse him: the salvations of his face.
verse 7 My God; within mee, my soul boweth-down it selfe: for that, I remember thee from the land of Jorden, and Chermonim, from the little mountaine.
verse 8 Deepe unto deepe calleth, at the voice of thy water-spowts: all thy breaking-billowes and thy waves, doe passe over me.
verse 9 By day, Jehovah will command his mercy, and in the night, his song with me: a prayer, to the God of my life.
verse 10 I will say to God my rocke, why hast thou forgotten me: why goe I sad, for the oppression of the enemy?
verse 11 With a murdering- weapon in my bones, my distressers doe reproach me, when they say unto me all the day, where is thy God?
verse 12 Why bowest-thou-downe thy selfe, my soule; and why makest thou a tumultuous-stirre within me? waite-hopefully for God, for yet I shall confesse him: the salvations of my face, and my God.
PSALM XLII.
PSALM XLIII. Sing this as the 42. Psalm.
PSALM XLIII.
verse 1 IUdge me O God, and plead my plea; from the nation unmercifull: from the man of deceit, and injurious-evil, doe thou deliver me.
verse 2 For thou art the God of my strength, why thrustest thou me-away: why goe I still sad, for the oppression of the enemy?
verse 3 Send thy light and thy truth, let them lead me: let them bring me unto the mountaine of thy holines, and unto thy dwelling- places.
verse 4 And I will come unto the altar of God: unto God, the joy of my gladnesse: and confesse thee with harp, O God my God.
verse 5 Why bowest thou down thy selfe, my soule, and why makest thou a tumultuous-stirre within me? wait-hopefully for God, for yet I shall confesse him; the salvations of my face, and my God.
PSALM XLIV. 1 To the master of the musick, to the sons of Korach, an instructing- Psalm.
verse 2 O God, with our eares wee have heard, our fathers have told to us: the worke thou wroughtest in their dayes, in dayes of old.
verse 3 Thou with thy hand, diddest dispossesse the heathens, and didst [...] [...]m: thou didst evill to the peoples, and didst propagate them.
verse 4 For, not by their- own sword inherited they the land, and their arme saved them not; but thy right hand and thy arme, and the light of thy face, because thou didst favour them.
verse 5 Thou art he my king O God: command, the salvations of Jaakob.
verse 6 In thee, we shall push-with-the-horn our distressers: in thy name, we shall tread-down them that rise up against us.
verse 7 For I will not trust in my bow: and my sword shall not save me.
verse 8 For thou hast saved us, from our distressers: and our haters, thou didst make abasht.
verse 9 In God, we praised all the day: and thy name, for ever, we will confesse, Selah.
verse 10 But now thou thrustest-away, and makest us ashamed: and goest not forth with our armies.
verse 11 Thou makest us turn backward, from the distresser: and they that hate us, doe spoile for themselves.
verse 12 Thou givest us as sheep for meat: and fannest us, in the nations
verse 13 Thou sellest thy people for no wealth: and increasest not, by the prices of them.
verse 14 Thou exposest us a reproach to our neighbours: a scoffe and a scorn, to them that be round about us.
verse 15 Thou puttest us for a parable, among the heathens: a nodding of the head, among the nations.
verse 16 All the day, my ignominie is before me: and the abashing of my face covereth me.
verse 17 For the voice, of the reproacher and tanter: for the face, of the enemie, and avenger.
verse 18 All this is come on us, and we have not forgotten thee: not dealt-falsly, against thy covenant.
verse 19 Our heart hath not turned back-ward: nor our stepping swarved, from thy path.
verse 20 Though thou hast crushed us, in the place of Dragons: and hast covered over us with the shadow of death.
verse 21 If we have forgotten the name of our God; and spread out our palms to a strange God.
verse 22 Shall not God search-out this? for he knoweth, the hid-things of the heart.
verse 23 But for thee, we are killed all the day: are counted, as sheep of slaughter.
verse 24 Stirre up, why sleepest thou, Lord? awake, thrust not away to continuall-aye.
verse 25 Wherefore hidest thou thy face: forgettest thou, our affliction and our oppression?
verse 26 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly, cleaveth to the earth. verse 27 Rise-up, for an helpfulnes to us: and redeem us, for thy mercy sake.
PSALM XLIV.
The second part.
PSALM XLV. 1 To the master of the musick upon Shoshannim, to the sons of Korach: an instructing- psalm; a song of the welbeloved- virgins.
verse 2 MIne heart, hath boyled a good word; I doe say, my works to the king: my tongue the pen of a speedy writer.
verse 3 Thou art much-fairer than the sons of Adam; grace is powred-out in thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
verse 4 Gird, thy sword upon the high O mighty-one: thy glorious-majesty, and thy comely-honour.
verse 5 And in thy comely-honour prosper-ride-on word of truth, and of meeknes and of justice: and thy right hand, shall teach thee fearfull things.
verse 6 Thy arrows, are sharp: peoples, shall fall under thee: in the heart, of the kings enemes.
verse 7 Thy throne O God, is ever and perpetuall, the scepter of thy kingdome, is a scepter of righteousnesse.
verse 8 Thou lovest justice, and hatest wickednes: therfore, God thy God hath anoynted thee, with oile of joyfulnes, above thy fellowes.
verse 9 Myrrh and Aloes Cassia, all thy garments: out of the yvorie pallaces, more-than they that make thee joyful.
verse 10 Kings daughters, are among thy precious-ones: set is the Queen, at thy right hand, in fine-gold of Ophir.
verse 11 Hear O daughter and see, and bend thine ear: and forget thy people, and thy fathers house.
verse 12 And the king wil covet thy beautie: for he is thy Lord, and bow-down thy self to him.
verse 13 And the daughter of Tyrus, with oblation, shall earnestly-beseek thy face, even the rich of the people.
verse 14 The kings daughter is al glorious within: her clothing is of purled-works of gold.
verse 15 In embroderies, she shall be led-along, to the king: virgins after her, her fellow-friends; brought in to thee.
verse 16 They shall be led-along, with joyes and gladnes: they shall come, into the pallace of the King. verse 17 In stead of thy fathers, shall be thy sonns: thou shalt put them for Princes, in all the earth. verse 18 I wil make-memorie of thy name, in every generation and generation: therefore peoples shall confess thee, for ever and aye.
PSALM XLV. This may be sung also as the 8. Psalme.
PSALM XLVI. Sing this as the 44. Psalm.
PSALM XLVI. 1 To the master of the musick, to the sons of Korach: upon Alamoth a song.
verse 2 GOd wil be to us, an hopeful-shelter and a strength a help in distresses, we shal find vehemently.
verse 3 Therefore we will not feare, though the earth change; and though the mountains be moved, into the heart of the seas.
verse 4 Though the waters thereof make a noyse, be muddy: though the mountains quake, for the haughtynes thereof, Selah.
verse 5 A river, the streams therof, shall make-glad the citie of God▪ the holy, the dwelling-places of the most-high.
verse 6 God in the mids of it, it shal not be moved: God will help it, at the looking-forth of the morning.
verse 7 The nations made a noyse, the kingdoms were moved: he gave his voice, the earth melted,
verse 8 Jehovah of hosts is with us: the God of Jaakob, a hye-refuge for us, Selah.
verse 9 Come-on behold, the works of Jehovah: who putteth wondrous-deso;lations in the earth.
verse 10 He maketh warrs to cease, unto the utmost-end of the earth: he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear; the charrets, he burneth in fire.
verse 11 Surcease and know, that I am God: I wil be exalted in the nations, I wil be exalted in the earth.
verse 12 Iehovah of hosts is with us: the God of Jaakob, a high refuge for us, Selah.
PSALM XLVII. 1 To the master of the musick, to the sons of Korach a psalm.
verse 2 ALl peoples, clap ye the palm: showt- triumphantly to God, with voice of shrilling.
verse 3 For Jehovah is high, fearful: a great king, over al the earth.
verse 4 He hath subdued peoples under us: and nations, under our feet.
verse 5 He hath chosen for us our inheritance: the high-excellencie of Jaakob, whom he loveth, Selah.
verse 6 God is gone up, with triumph: Jehovah, with voice of trumpet.
verse 7 Sing-psalm to God sing-psalm: sing-psalm to our king sing-psalm.
verse 8 For God is king, of al the earth: sing an instructing-psalm.
verse 9 God reigneth over the heathens: God, sitteth on the throan of his holynes.
verse 10 The bounteous-princes of the peoples are gathered, the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth are Gods; vehemently is he exalted.
PSALM XLVII. Sing this as the 33. Psalm.
PSALM XLVIII. Sing this as the 44. Psalm.
PSALM XLVIII. 1 A song a psalm, to the sonns of Korach,
verse 2 GReat is Jehovah, and praysed vehemently: in the citie of our God, the mountayn of his holynes.
verse 3 Fair in situation, the joy of al the earth; is mount Sion, in the sides of the North: it is the city of the great King.
verse 4 God in the lofty-pallaces thereof; known he is for an high refuge.
verse 5 For loe the kings wore assembled: they went together.
verse 6 Themselves saw, so they wondred: they were sodainly-troubled they were frighted-away.
verse 7 Trembling took-hold on them there: payn, as of her that travelleth with-child.
verse 8 With an East wind; thou wilt break-asunder the ships of Tarshish.
verse 9 Even-as we have heard, so have we seen; in the citie of Jehovah of hosts, in the citie of our God: God wil firmly-stablish it, unto eternitie, Selah,
verse 10 We have quietly-minded thy mercy O God: in mids of thy pallace.
verse 11 As thy name O God, so thy prayse is, unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand, is full of justice.
verse 12 Let mount Sion rejoyce, let the daughters of Judah be glad: because, of thy judgments.
verse 13 Compass ye Sion, and goe-round-about it: tell the towers thereof.
verse 14 Set your heart, on the fort thereof; distinctly-view the lofty-pallaces thereof: that ye may tel to the generation after.
verse 15 That this God, is our God, ever and aye: he, will guide us untill death.
PSALM XLIX. 1 To the master of the musick, to the sonns of Korach a psalm.
verse 2 HEar ye this, all peoples: hearken ye, al inhabitants of the transitorie-world.
verse 3 Both sonns of base-man, and sonns of noble-man: together rich and poor.
verse 4 My mouth, shall speak wisdoms: and the meditation of my heart, prudencies.
verse 5 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open with harp, mine hidden-matter.
verse 6 Why should I fear, in the dayes of evil: when the iniquitie of my footsteps shall compass me?
verse 7 They that trust in their wealthy-power: and glorie, in the multitude of their riches.
verse 8 A man shall not redeeming redeem, a brother: shall not give, to God his ransom.
verse 9 So precious-shall be, the redemption of their soul: and it shal cease for ever.
verse 10 That he may live yet to continual-aye: may not see the pit-of-corruption.
verse 11 For he seeth, the wise doe dye; together the unconstant-fool and brutish doe perish; and leave to others, their wealthy-power.
verse 12 Their inward- thought is that their houses, shall be for ever; their dwelling-places, to generation and generation: they proclaim their names, on lands.
verse 13 But earthly-man in honour, doth not lodge-a-night: he is likened to beasts that are silenced.
verse 14 This their way is unconstant folly to them: and their posteritie, like-well of their mouth, Selah.
verse 15 As sheep they are put in hel, death shall feed them; and righteous- men shal have rule over them at the morning: and their form wear-away in hel, from his dwelling-place.
verse 16 But God, will redeem my soul, from the hand of hel: for, he will receive me, Selah. verse 17 Fear thou not, when a man shall grow-rich: when the glory of his house, shall be multiplied. verse 18 For he shall not when he dye, take any-thing: his glory shall not descend after him. verse 19 Though in his life, he blesseth his soul: and they will confess thee, when thou doest-good to thy self.
verse 20 It shall come, unto the generation of his fathers: unto continal-aye, they shall not see the light.
verse 21 Earthly man in honour, and understandeth not: he is likened, to beastes that are silenced.
PSALM XLIX. Sing this as the 119. or as the 78. Psalm.
PSALM L.
PSALM L. 1 A Psalm of Asaph.
THe God of Gods, Jehovah; speaketh, and calleth the earth: from the rising-up of the Sun, unto the going-in thereof.
verse 2 Out of Sion the whole-perfection of beauty, God shineth clearly.
verse 3 Our God come, and not cease-as deafe: a fire shall eat before him; and round-about him, shall a storm-be-moved vehemently.
verse 4 Hee will call to the heavens from above: and to the earth, to judge his people.
verse 5 Gather yee to mee my gracious-saints: that have stricken my covenant, with sacrifice.
verse 6 And the heavens shall-openly-shew his justice: for God, he is judge, Selah.
verse 7 Heare O my people, and I will speake; O Israel, and I will testifie to thee: I am God, thy God
verse 8 I will not reprove thee, for thy sacrifices: for thy burnt-offerings, are before me continually.
verse 9 I will not take a bullock out of thine house: goat-bucks, out of thy folds.
verse 10 For every wild-beast of the wood is mine: the beasts, that be on a thousand mountains.
verse 11 I know all the fowle of the mountains: and the store-of-beasts of the field, is with me.
verse 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell it thee: for mine is the world, and the plenty thereof.
verse 13 Will I eat, the flesh of mighty- bulls: and drink, the blood of goat-bucks?
verse 14 Sacrifice-thou to God a confession: and pay, thy vowes to the most-high.
verse 15 And call on mee, in day of distresse: I will release thee, and thou shalt glorifie me.
verse 16 But to the wicked saith God; what hast thou to doe, to tell my statutes: and that thou shouldest take-up, my covenant on thy mouth.
verse 17 And thou, hatest nurture: and castest my words behind thee.
verse 18 If thou seest a thief, and thou runnest with him: and thy part is with the adulterers.
verse 19 Thy mouth, thou sendest-out in evill: and thy tongue, joyneth-together deceit.
verse 20 Thou sittest, thou speakest against thy brother: against thy mothers son, thou givest ill report.
verse 21 These things hast thou done, and I ceased-as-deaf, thou diddest think, that I was surely like thee: I will reprove thee, and set-in-order to thine eyes.
verse 22 O now consider this, ye that forget God: least I teare, and there be no reskewer. verse 23 He that sacrificeth confesssion, honoureth me: and he that disposeth his way; I will cause him to see, the salvation of God.
PSALM. LI. 1 To the master
of the musick, a psame of David.
2 When Nathan the Prophet, came unto him: after he had entred, unto Bathshebangh.
verse 3 BE gracious to me O God according to thy kind-mercie: according; to the multitude of thy tender mercies, wipe-away my trespasses.
verse 4 Much wash me from my iniquity: and cleanse me from my sinne.
verse 5 For I know, my trespasses: and my sin, is before me continually.
verse 6 Against thee against thee onely, have I sinned; and have done, that which is evil in thine eyes: that thou mayst be just when thou speakest, mayst be pure when thou judgest.
verse 7 Loe in iniquitie was I painfully-brought-forth: and in sin, my mother conceived me.
verse 8 Loe the truth thou delightest, in the inward- parts: and in the secret, thou hast made me know wisdom.
verse 9 Thou will purge-me-from-sin with hizop, and I shall be clean: wilt-wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
verse 10 Thou wilt make me to hear, joy and gladnes: the bones that thou hast crushed, shall be gladsom.
verse 11 Hide thy face, from my sinns: and wipe-away, al my iniquities.
verse 12 A clean heart, create-thou to me O God: and a firm spirit, renew thou within me.
verse 13 Cast-thou me not from thy-face: and take not from me, thy spirit of holynes.
verse 14 Restore to me, the joy of thy salvation: and firmly-sustain me, with a free spirit.
verse 15 I will teach trespassers thy wayes: and sinners, shall convert unto thee.
verse 16 Deliver me from blouds, O God, the God of my salvation: my tongue shal showt thy justice.
verse 17 Lord, thou shalt open my lips: and my mouth, shall shew-forth thy praise.
verse 18 For thou delightest not sacrifice, and I would give it: burnt offring, thou wilt not contentedly-accept.
verse 19 The sacrifices of God, are a broken spirit, a heart broken and contrite: O God, thou wilt not despise.
verse 20 Doe-well in thy good-pleasure, unto Sion: build-thou, the walls of Jerusalem.
verse 21 Then shalt thou delightfully-accept the sacrifices of justice, the burnt-offring and the whole-oblation: then they offer-up bulloks upon thine altar.
PSALM. IX.
PSALM. LII. 1 To the master
of the musick; an instructing
psalm of David.
2 When Doëg the Adomite came, and shewed to Saul, and said to him: David came, unto the house of Achimelech.
verse 3 VVHy boastest thou in evil, O mighty-man? the mercy of God, endureth al the day.
verse 4 Thy tongue thinketh woefull-evils: as a sharp rasour, doing deceit.
verse 5 Thou lovest evill more-than good: falshood, more-than to speak justice, Selah.
verse 6 Thou lovest al words of swallowing; the tongue of deceit.
verse 7 Also God, will destroy thee to perpetuitie: he will pull thee-away and pluck thee out of the tent; and will root-thee up, out of the land of the living, Selah.
verse 8 And the just shall see, and fear: and shall laugh at him.
verse 9 Behold the man, that put not God, for his strength: but trusted, in the multitude of his riches: he was strong, in his woefull-evill.
verse 10 But I, as a green olive, in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God, ever and aye.
verse 11 I will confesse thee for ever, for thou hast doon this: and wil patiently-exspect thy name for it is good, before thy gracious-saints.
PSALM LII. Sing this as the 18. or as the 37. Psalm.
PSALM. LIII. 1 To the master of the musick on Machalath; an instructing- psalm of David.
verse 2 THe fool faith, in his heart, there is no God: they have corrupted, and have made themselves abominable with enjurious-evill; there is none that doth good.
verse 3 God, from the heavens, looked-down upon the sonns of Adam: to see, if there-were any that understandeth; that-seeketh God.
verse 4 Every-one is gone-back, together they are become-unprofitable: there is none that doth good; none, not one.
verse 5 Do they not know, that work painful-iniquitie: that eat my people as they eat bread; they cal not upon, God.
verse 6 There they dreaded a dread, where no dread was: for God, hath scattred the bones of him that besiegeth thee: thou hast made them abashed, for God hath contemptuously-cast them off.
verse 7 Who wil give out of Sion, the salvations of Israel? when God returneth, the captivitie of his people: Jaakab shal be glad, Israel shal rejoyce,
PSLM LIII. This may be sung also, as the 45. Psalm.
PSALM. LIV.
PSALM LIV. 1 To the master
of the musick on Neginoth: an instructing-
psalm of David.
2 When the Ziphims came, and said unto Saul: doth not David, hide himself with us.
verse 3 O God, in thy name save me: and in thy power judge me.
verse 4 O God, hear my prayer: hearken, of the words of my mouth.
verse 5 For strangers, are-risen-up against me; and daunting-tirants, seek my soul: they have not set God, before them, Selah.
verse 6 Loe God is mine helper: the Lord, is with them that uphold my soul.
verse 7 He wil turn the evil, to my enviers: in thy truth, suppress thou them.
verse 8 With voluntarines I wil sacrifice unto thee: I wil confess thy name Jehovah, because it is good.
verse 9 For he hath freely-ridd me out of all distress: and mine eye hath seen, on mine enemies.
PSALM. LV. 1 To the master of the musick on Neginoth, an instructing- psalm of David.
verse 2 HEar thou O God, my prayer: and hide not thy self, from my supplication-for-grace.
verse 3 Attend to me, and answer me: I mourn, in my meditation, and make-a-troubled-noise.
verse 4 For the voice of the enemie, because of the vexation of the wicked: for they bring upon me painful-iniquitie, and in anger they spitefully-hate me.
verse 5 My heart, is pained within me: and the terrours of death, are fallen upon me.
verse 6 Fear and trembling, is come into me: and horrour, hath covered me.
verse 7 So that I say, who will give me a wing, as a dove: that I might flie and dwell.
verse 8 Loe, I would make far off my wandring-flight: I would lodge, in the wildernes, Selah.
verse 9 I would hasten my safe-escaping: from the wind of driving-forward, from the tempest.
verse 10 Swallow them Lord, divide their tongue: far I see violent-wrong and strife in the citie.
verse 11 Day and night, they compasse it upon the walls therof: and painful-iniquitie and molestation are within it.
verse 12 Woeful-evils are within it: and fraud and guile, departeth not from the street therof.
verse 13 For, not an enemie reproched me; for I could bear it: not my hater, magnified against me; for I could be hidden from him.
verse 14 But it was thou O man esteemed of as my self▪ my guide, and my known-acquaintance.
verse 15 We which together, made-sweet secret- counsel: went into Gods house, with the societie.
verse 16 Let death seize, upon them; let them goe down quick to hel; for evils, are in their dwelling- place in their inmost- part.
verse 17 I, will call unto God: and Jehovah, wil save me.
verse 18 Evening and morning and at noon, will I meditate and make a noise: and he heard my voice.
verse 19 He hath redeemed, my soul in peace, from the battel against me: for with many, were they with me.
verse 20 God will hear, and afflict them, even he that sitteth from antiquitie, Selah: for that they have no changes; neither fear they God.
verse 21 He sent-forth his hand, on his peaceable, freinds: he profaned his covenant.
verse 22 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but battel, was in his heart: his words, were softer than oil, but they were drawn-swords.
verse 22 Cast thou, thy carefull-burthen upon Jehovah; and he will sustain thee: he will not give the just- man, for ever to be moved. verse 24 But thou O God, wilt make them goe-down, to the pit of corruption: men of blouds and of deceit, shall not live-half their dayes: but I, will trust in thee.
PSALM LV. This may be sung also as the 3. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM. LVI. Sing this as the 53. Psalm.
PSALM LVI. 1 To the master of the musick, concerning the dumb dove in farre- places, Michtam of David: when the Philistims took him in Gath.
verse 2 BE gracious to me O God, for sory-man would swallow me up: all the day, warring he oppresseth me.
verse 3 Mine enviers would swallow me up, all the day: for many, do warre with me O most-high.
verse 4 In the day I shall fear: I will trust unto thee.
verse 5 In God, I will praise his word: in God do I trust, I will not fear, what flesh can do unto me. verse 6 All the day, my words they grievously-wrest: against me, all their thoughts be for ever.
verse 7 They draw together, they keep-close themselves, they doe observe my steps: because, they earnestly-expect my soule.
verse 8 For painefull-iniquity shall they escape-safe? in anger, cast-down the peoples O God.
verse 9 Thou hast counted my wandring; put thou my teares in thy bottle: are they not in thy register?
verse 10 Then shall mine enemies turn back, in the day that I call: this I know, that God wil be for me.
verse 11 In God, I will praise the word: in Jehovah, I will praise the word.
verse 12 In God doe I trust, I will not feare: what earthly-man, can doe unto me.
verse 13 Thy vowes, are upon me O God; I will pay, confessions unto thee.
verse 14 For thou hast delivered my soul, from death; hast thou not also my feet, from sliding? for to walk on, before God; in the light, of the living.
PSALM LVII. 1 To the master of the musick, Corrupt not, Michtam of David: when he fled from the face of Saul into the cave.
verse 2 BE gracious to me O God, be gracious to me; for in thee, my soule hopeth-for-safetie: and in the shadow of thy wings will I hope-for-safetie; till the woeful-evils passeth over.
verse 3 I will call unto God most-high: to the God, that perfectly-accomplisheth towards me.
verse 4 He will send from heavens, and save me; he hath put-to-reproach him that would swallow me up, Selah: God will send, his mercy and his truth.
verse 5 My soul is among Lions; I lie among inflamers: the sonns of Adam; their teeth, are spears and arrowes and their; tongue, a sharp sword.
verse 6 Be-exalted over the heavens O God: over all the earth, thy glory.
verse 7 They prepared a net for my [Page 64] steps, he bowed my soule, they digged a pit before me; they are fallen, into the midds of it, Selah.
verse 8 Firmly-prepared is my heart O God, firmly-prepared, is my heart: I wil sing, and praise-with-psalm.
verse 9 Raise up my glory; raise-up, psalterie and harp: I will raise up at the day-dawning.
verse 10 I will confesse thee, among the peoples, O Lord: I will praise-thee-with-psalm, among the nations.
verse 11 That thy mercy is great unto the heavens: and thy truth unto the skies.
verse 12 Be exalted over the heavens O God: over all the earth, thy glorie.
PSALM LVII. Sing this as the 60. Psalm.
PSALM LVIII. Sing this as the 45. Psalm.
PSALM LVIII. 1 To the master of the musick, Corrupt not; Michtam of David.
verse 2 IN deed, O assemblie speak ye justice: judge ye righteousnesses, O sonns of Adam?
verse 3 Yea in heart, ye work injurious-evils: in the land, ye weigh the violent-wrong of your hands.
verse 4 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they erre from the belly, speaking a lye.
verse 5 Hot-poison they have, like-as the hot-poison of a serpent: as of the deaf asp, that stoppeth his eare.
verse 6 Which will not hear, the voice of charmers: of him that inchanteth, inchantments of him▪ that is made-wise.
verse 7 O God, break their teeth in their mouth: burst-out the Lions toshes, O Jehovah.
verse 8 Let them be refused as waters, that passe-away: bend he his arrowes, be they as cut-off.
verse 9 As a snail that melteth let him goe-away: as the untimely-birth of a woman; as they that have not seen the Sun.
verse 10 Ere-that they shall preceiv your thornes of Bramble: even alive even in wrath, he wil tempestously-whirl it away.
verse 11 The just shall rejoyce, when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet, in the bloud of the wicked. verse 12 And earthly-man shall say, Surely there is fruit for the just: surely there is a God, that judge in the earth.
PSAL. LIX. 1 To the master of the musick, Corrupt not; Michtam of David: when Saul sent, and they kept the house, for to kill him.
verse 2 DEliver me, from mine enemies, O my God: from them that rise up against mee, set thou me on high.
verse 3 Deliver me, from the workers of painefull-iniquity: and save me from the men of bloods.
verse 4 For loe they lay-wait for my soule, the strong doe draw-together against me: not for my trespasse, nor for my sin Jehovah.
verse 5 Without iniquity in me, they run and make-ready: raise thee up, to meet me, and see.
verse 6 And thou Iehovah God of hosts, God of Israel▪ awake to visite all the heathens: be not gracious to any that unfaithfully-work iniquity, Selah.
verse 7 They return at evening, they make noise as a dog: and compasse the citie.
verse 8 Loe they uttter with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who heareth?
verse 9 But thou Jehovah, wilt laugh at them: thou wilt mock, at all the heathens.
verse 10 His strength, unto thee will I take-heed: for God is mine high defence.
verse 11 The God of my mercy will prevent me; God, will let me see on mine enviers.
verse 12 Slay them not, least my people forget; make them wander-abroad in thy power, and bring them down; our shield, Lord.
verse 13 The sin of their mouth, the word of their lips: when they shall be taken in their haughtines: and of their cursing; and of false-deniall, let them tell.
verse 14 Consume in wrath, consume and let them be no more: and let them know, that God, ruleth in Jaakob: to the ends of the earth, Selah.
verse 15 And they shall returne at evening, make-noise as a dog: and compasse the citie.
verse 16 They shall wander-abroad for to eat: and shall howle, if they be not satisfied.
verse 17 But I, will sing thy strength, and will shout at morning, thy mercy: for thou hast been an high-defence to me; and a refuge, in day of my distresse.
verse 18 My strength, unto thee will sing-psalm: for God is mine high defence, the God of my mercy.
PSALM LIX.
PSALM. LX. This may be sung also as the 84. Psalm.
PSALM. LX. 1 To the master
of the musick; upon Shushan eduth: Michtam, of David; for to teach.
2 When he fought with Aram of Mesopotamia, and with Aram of Zobah: and Ioab turned, and smote Edom in the valley of Salt; twelve thousand.
verse 3 O God, thou didst cast us-away thou didst break us: thou wast angry; turn-again unto us.
verse 4 Thou didst make the land to quake didst rive it: heel thou the breaches thereof, for it is moved.
verse 5 Thou didst shew thy people a hard thing: thou didst give us to drinke, the wine of astonishing-honour.
verse 6 Thou hast given, to them that feare thee, a banner, to be high-displayed: because of the certain-truth, Selah.
verse 7 That thy beloved may be delivered: save thou with thy right-hand, and answer me.
verse 8 God spake by his holines, I will be glad: I shall devide Shechem, and measure the valley of Succoth.
verse 9 Gilead shalbe mine, and Manasseh mine; and Ephraim, the strength of mine head; Iehudah, shalbe my lawgiver.
verse 10 Moab, my washing pot: over Aedom I shal cast my shoe: Palestina shout thou, over me.
verse 11 Who will lead-me-along, to the city of strong-defence: who will lead me into Aedom?
verse 12 Is it not thou. O God that hadst cast us away: and wouldest not go-forth, O God, in our hosts.
verse 13 O give thou us helpe from distresse: for vain-falshood, is the salvation of earthly-man.
verse 14 Through God we shall do valiantnes: and he, will tread-down our distressers.
PSALM LXI. 1 To the master of the Musick upon Neginoth, a Psalm of David.
verse 2 HEare thou O God, my shouting: attend, to my prayer.
verse 3 From the end of the land, unto thee do I call when my heart is overwhelmed: lead thou me unto the rock, that is higher then I.
verse 4 For thou hast beene a safe-hope to me: a tower of strength, from the face of the enemy.
verse 5 I will sojourne in thy tent for ever: I will hope-for-safety, in the seeret of thy wings, Selah.
verse 6 For thou O God, hast heard my vowes: hast given inheritance, to them that feare thy name.
verse 7 Thou wilt adde dayes unto dayes of the king: his yeeres, shalbe as generation and generation.
verse 8 Hee shall sit for ever before God: prepare thou mercy and truth, which may keep him. verse 9 So will I sing-psalm to thy name unto perpetuity: that I may pay my vowes, day by day.
PSALM LXI. Sing this as the 37. Psalm.
PSALM LXII. Sing this as the 25 or as the 55 Psalm.
PSAL. LXII. 1 To the master of the musick, over Ieduthun, a psalm of David.
verse 2 YEt-surely unto God, my soule keepeth silence: from him, is my salvation.
verse 3 Surely he is my rock, and my salvation: mine high defence, I shall not be moved much.
verse 4 How long will yee indevour-mischief against a man? ye shalbe killed, all of you: yee shalbe as a bowed wall; as a fense, that is shoved at.
verse 5 Surely they consult to thrust him down, from his high dignity; they delight in a lye: with his mouth each of them blesseth; and with their inward-part, they curse, Selah.
verse 6 Yet unto God, my soule keep thou silence: for from him, is my expectation.
verse 7 Surely he is my rock, and my salvation: mine high-defence, I shall not be moved.
verse 8 In God, is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength my safe-hope, is in God.
verse 9 Trust ye in him in all time. O people; powre-out your heart before him; God, is a safe-hope for us, Selah.
verse 10 Surely the sonnes of baseman are vanitie, the sonnes of noble-man are a lye; in balances to mount up, they, together are lighter than vanitly.
verse 11 Trust not ye in oppression, and in robberie become not vain: if powerfull-wealth doe increase, set not the heart thereon.
verse 12 Once did God speak, twice heard I this-same: that strength pertaineth to God.
verse 13 And to thee O Lord mercy: for thou, wilt pay to man, according-to his work.
PSALM LXIII. 1 A Psalm of David, when he was, in the wildernes of Iudah.
verse 2 O God, thou art my God; early-wil-I-seek thee: my soule, thirsteth for thee; my flesh longeth-ardently for thee; in a land of drought, and weary without waters.
verse 3 So-as I did view thee in the sanctuary; for to see thy strength, and thy glory.
verse 4 Because thy mercy, is better than life: my lips shall celebrate thee.
verse 5 So will I blesse thee in my life: in thy name, will I lift-up my palmes.
verse 6 My soule shalbe satisfied, as with fat and fatnesse: and my mouth shall praise, with lips of shouting- ioy.
verse 7 When I remember thee on my beds: meditate on thee, in the night-watches.
verse 8 That thou hast beene a helpfullnesse to me: and in the shadow of thy wings, I shouted.
verse 9 My soule cleaveth after thee: thy right-hand upholdeth me.
verse 10 But they, that seek my soule for tumultuous-ruine: shall goe, into the lower-puts of the earth.
verse 11 They shall make him run-out by the hands of the sword: they shall be the portion of foxes.
verse 12 But the king, shall rejoyce in God: every-one that sweareth by him, shall glory: but stopped shalbe, the mouth of them that speake a lie.
PSAL. LXIII. Sing this as the 18. Psalm.
PSALM LXIV. Sing this as the 53. Psalm.
PSALM LXIV. 1 To the master of the musick, a psalm of David.
verse 2 HEar my voice O God in my prayer: preserve my life, from dread of the enimie.
verse 3 Hide me, from the secret of evill-doers, from the tumultuous-rage, of them that work painful-iniquitie.
verse 4 Which have whetted their tongue as a sword: have bent their arrow, even a bitter word.
verse 5 To shoot in secret places at the perfect: suddainly will they shoot at him, and fear not.
verse 6 They confirm to themselves, an evill word; they tell, to hide snares: they say, who shall see them?
verse 7 They search out injurious-evils: they accomplish an exquisite search: even the inmost of each-man, and the deep heart.
verse 8 But God, hath shott at them, an arrow suddainly: their strokes have been.
verse 9 And when they have caused them-every-one to fall upō themselves by their own tongue: they shall betake-themselves to flight, whosoever seeth them.
verse 10 And all earthly-men, shall fear: and declare the work of God; and prudently-consider his deed. verse 11 The just man shall rejoyce in Jehovah, and hope-for-safety in him: and glory-shall, all the upright of heart.
PSALM LXV. Sing this as the 60. Psalm.
PSALM LXV. 1 To the master of the musick a psalm, a song of David.
verse 2 PRaise, silent waiteth for thee; O God, in Sion: and to thee, shall the vow be payed.
verse 3 Thou hearest prayer: unto thee, all flesh shall come.
verse 4 Words of iniquities, have-prevailed against me: our trespasses, thou wilt mercifully-cover them.
verse 5 O blessed is he whom thou choosest and takest-neer, that he [Page 71] may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the good- things of thine house, with the holy- things of thy palace.
verse 6 Fearfull- things, in justice thou wilt answer us; O God of our salvation: the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of those farr-off by sea.
verse 7 O he that stablisheth, the mountains by his able-might: is girded-about, with strength.
verse 8 Which appeaseth, the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves; and the tumultuous-noise of the peoples.
verse 9 And fear do they, that dwell in the utmost-parts, for thy signes: the out-goings of morning and evening, thou makest-shout.
verse 10 Thou visitest the land, and plenteously-moistnest it, very-much thou inrichest it; with the stream of God, ful of waters: thou preparest their corn, when so thou hast prepared it.
verse 11 Thou waterest abundantly the ridges of it, thou setlest the furrowes of it: thou makest it soft with showres: thou blessest the bud of it.
verse 12 Thou crownest, the yeare of thy goodnes: and thy pathes, drop fatnes.
verse 13 They drop, on the pastures of the wildernes: and the hills are girded-about, with gladnes.
verse 14 The pastures are clad, with sheep; and the vallies are covered with corn: they shout, they also sing.
PSALM LXVI. 1 To the master of the musick, a song a psalm:
SHowt ye unto God, all the earth.
verse 2 With-psalm-sing the glorie of his name: put glorie, to his praise.
verse 3 Say unto God, how fearfull [Page 72] is every of thy works! through the greatnes of thy strength, thine enemies shall falsly-deny to thee.
verse 4 Let al the earth, bow-down-themselves to thee, and sing-psalm to thee: let them sing-psalm, to thy name, Selah.
verse 5 Come and see, the works of God: he is fearful in his doing, toward the sonns of Adam.
verse 6 He turned sea, to drie- land, they passed through the river on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
verse 7 He ruleth with his power, for ever; his eyes, espye among the nations: the rebellious, let them not exalt themselves, Selah.
verse 8 Ye peoples, blesse our God: and make the voice of his praise to be heard.
verse 9 That putteth our soul, in life: and hath not given, our foot to be moved,
verse 10 For thou O God, hast proved us: thou hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
verse 11 Thou hast brought us into the net: thou hast layd straytnes, on our loines.
verse 12 Thou hast caused sory-man to ride, upon our head: we came into fire and into waters: and thou hast brought-us-out, to an abundant- place.
verse 13 I wil come into thine house with burnt-offrings: I wil pay to thee my vowes.
verse 14 Which my lips have opened: and my mouth hath spoken, in the distresse upon me.
verse 15 Burnt-offrings, of marowed ramms I will offer-up to thee, with incense: I wil make- ready beeves, with goat-bucks, Selah.
verse 16 Come hear ye and I wil tel, all ye that fear God: what he hath doon to my soul.
verse 17 Unto him, I called with my mouth: and he was extolled under my tongue.
verse 18 If I had seen in my heart, painful-iniquitie: the Lord would not have heard.
verse 18 But-surely, God hath heard: hath attended, to the voice of my prayer.
verse 20 Blessed be God: which hath not turned-away, my prayer and his mercy, from me.
PSALM LXVI.
PSALM LXVII, 1 To the master of the musick, on Neginoth; a psalm a song.
verse 2 GOd, be gracious unto us and blesse us: he make his face to shine, with us, Selah.
verse 3 That they may know in the earth thy way: thy salvation among all the heathens.
verse 4 Peoples shall confesse thee, O God: peoples al of them, shall confesse thee.
verse 5 The nations, shall rejoyce and showt: for thou wilt judge the peoples with righteousnes: and the nations, in the earth, thou wilt guide them, Selah.
verse 6 Peoples shall confesse thee, O God: peoples al of them, shall confesse thee.
verse 7 The earth, yeeldeth her increase: God our God, will blesse us.
verse 8 God will blesse us: and all the ends of the earth, shall fear him.
PSALM LXVII. Sing this as the 60. or as the 84. Psalm.
PSALM LXVIII. 1 To the master of the musick, a psalm a song, of David.
verse 2 LEt God arise, let his enemies be scattered: and they that hate him, flee from his face.
verse 3 As smoake is driven-away, so drive thou them away: as wax is [Page 74] melted, at the face of fire: so let the wicked perish, from the face of God.
verse 4 And let the just rejoyce, let them shew-gladsomnes, before the face of God; and let them joy with rejoycing.
verse 5 Sing ye to God, sing-psalm to his name: make-an-hye-way, for him that rideth in the deserts, in Jah his name; and shew-gladnes before his face.
verse 6 He is a father of the fatherlesse, and a judge of the widowes: even God, in the mansion of his holynes.
verse 7 God seateth, the solitarie, in house; bringeth-forth those that are-bound in chaynes: but the rebellious, dwel in a drie-land.
verse 8 O God; when thou wentest-forth, before thy people: when thou marchedst, in the wildernes, Selah.
verse 9 The earth quaked, also the heavens dropped, at the face of God: Sinai it self, at the face of God; the God of Israel.
verse 10 A rayn of liberalities, thou didst shake-out O God: thine inheritance when it was wearied, thou didst confirm it.
verse 11 Thy companie doe dwel in it: thou doost prepare in thy goodnes, for the poor-afflicted O God:
verse 12 The Lord will give the speech: of those that publish-glad-tidings, to the great armie.
verse 13 The kings of the armies, shall flee shall flee: and she that remayneth in the house, shall divide the spoyl.
verse 14 Thuagh ye lie, between the pot-raunges: ye shall be as the [Page 75] wings of a dove, which is decked with silver; and her fethers, with yelow gold.
verse 15 When the Almighty scattreth-abroad, kings in it; it shall be snow-white in Tsalmon.
verse 16 A mountain of God, mount Bashan is: an hilly-mountain, mount Bashan.
verse 17 Why leap ye O hilly mountains? this is the mountain, God desireth for his seat; yea Jehovah, wil dwell in it to perpetual-aye.
verse 18 Gods charret, twise-ten-thousand, thousands of Angels: the Lord is with them, as in Sinai in the sanctuarie.
verse 19 Thou art ascended to on high, thou hast led-captive a captivitie; thou hast taken gifts unto earthly-men: and also the rebellious; to dwell, O Jah God.
verse 20 Blessed be the Lord, which day by day lodeth us: the God, our salvation, Selah.
verse 21 Our God, is a God of salvations: and to Jehovah the Lord, belong the issues of death.
verse 22 But-surely God, wil wound the head of his enemies: the hayrie scalp, of him that goeth on, in his guiltynesses.
verse 23 The Lord hath sayd, I wil bring-agayn from Bashan: I wil bring-agayn, from the gulfs of the sea.
verse 24 That, thy foot may embrew it self, in bloud: the tongue of thy dogs, in bloud of thine enemies even of every-of them.
verse 25 They have seen thy goings, O God: the goings, of my God, my king in the sanctuarie.
verse 26 The singers went before, [Page 76] the plaiers-on-instruments after: among them the damoisels, beating-on-timbrels.
verse 27 In the churches, blesse ye God: even the Lord, ye of the fountain of Israel.
verse 28 There little Benjamin, with their ruler; the princes of Iudah, with their assemblie: the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
verse 29 Thy God hath commanded, thy strength: strengthen O God, that thou hast wrought for us.
verse 30 For thy pallace, in Ierusalem: kings shall bring thee a present.
verse 31 Rebuke, the companie of spear- men; the congregation of mighty- bulls; with the calves of the peoples, and him that submitteth himself with pieces of silver; he hath scattered-abroad the peoples, that delight in warrs.
verse 32 Princely-ambassadours shall come out of Aegipt: Aethiopia shall hastily-stretch her hands, unto God.
verse 33 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth: sing-psalm, to the Lord, Selah.
verse 34 To him that rideth in the heavens of heavens of antiquitie: loe he will give his voice, a voice of strength.
verse 35 Give the strength, to God; his high-majestie is upon Israel; and his strength, in the skies.
verse 36 Fearfull art thou O God, out of thy sanctuaries: the God of Israel he giveth strength and forces to the people; blessed be God.
PSALM LXVIII.
The second part.
PSALM LXIX.
The second part.
PSALM LXIX. 1 To the master of the musick, upon Shoshannim, a psalm of David.
verse 2 SAve me, God: for waters are entred even to the soule.
verse 3 I sink-down in the mudd of [Page 77] the gulf, where no standing is: I am entred into the deeps of waters, and the streaming-floud overfloweth me.
verse 4 I am weary with my crying; my throat is burnt: mine eies fail, I attentively-waiting, for my God.
verse 5 Many are, mee-than the haires of mine head, they that hate me without cause: mighty are they that would suppresse me, mine enemies falsly: that which I took not away, then I restored.
verse 6 O God, thou knowest my foolishnes: and my guiltinesses, are not concealed from thee.
verse 7 Let not them be abashed for me, that hopefully expect thee, Lord Jehovah, of hosts: let not them be ashamed for me that seek thee; O God, of Israel.
verse 8 For for thy sake, doe I bear reproch: shame, covereth my face.
verse 9 I am become a stranger, to my brethren: and a forreiner, to my mothers sonns.
verse 10 For the zeale of thine house hath eaten me up: and the reproches of them that reproched thee, are fallen upon me.
verse 11 And I wept, with fasting afflicted my soule: and it was, for repoches to me.
verse 12 And I made my raiment sack- cloth: and I was, to them for a proverb.
verse 13 They that sit in the gate, speake against me: and they that drink strong-drink, made melodies.
verse 14 And I, my prayer is to thee, Jehovah, in time of acceptation; O God in multitude of thy mercie: answer thou me, in the truth of thy salvation.
verse 15 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink-down; let me be delivered from my haters, and out of the deeps of waters.
verse 16 Let not the streaming, floud of waters overflow me, neither let the gulf swallow me: neither let the pit, shut her mouth upon me.
verse 17 Answer me Jehovah, for thy kinde-mercy is good: according to the multitude of thy tender-mercies, turn-the-face-unto me.
verse 18 And hide not thy face, from thy servant: for distresse is on me, make-hast answer me.
verse 19 Draw-neer to my soule redeem it: because of mine enemies, ransome thou me.
verse 20 Thou hast known, my reproach and my shame, and my dishonour: before thee, are all my distressers.
verse 21 Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am full-of-heavines: and I looked for some to moan me, but none came: and for comforters but I found none.
verse 22 But they gave me gall for my meat: and in my thirst, they gave me vinegar to drink.
verse 23 Let their table be before them for a snare: and for recompenses for a trap-fall.
verse 24 Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not: and make their loines to shake continuall.
verse 25 Powre out upon them thy detesting-ire: and let the burning-wrath of thine anger, take them.
verse 26 Let their castel be desolate: within their tents, let there not be a dweller.
verse 27 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten: and they tel, of the sorrow of thy wounded-ones.
verse 28 Give thou iniquity, unto their iniquity: and let them not come, into thy justice.
verse 29 Let them be wiped out of the book of the living: and let them not be writen, with the just.
verse 30 And I poor-afflicted and sorowing: let thy salvation, O God lift me up.
verse 31 I wil praise the name of God with a song; and magnifie him with confession.
verse 32 And it shalbe better to Jehovah, than a young bull, that hath horns that parteth the boof. verse 33 The meek shall see it, they shall rejoyce: the seekers of God, and your heart shall live. verse 34 For Jehovah heareth the needy: and despiseth not, his prisoners. verse 35 Praise him let heavens and earth: seas, and all that creepeth in them.
verse 36 For God, will save Sion; and build, the cities of Iudah: and they shall dwell there, and have it for inheritance.
verse 37 And the seed of his servants shall possesse it: and they that love his name, shall dwell therein.
PSALM LXX. 1 To the master of the musick; a psalme of David for to record.
verse 2 O God for to deliver me: Iehovah, to mine help make hast.
verse 3 Let them be abashed and ashamed, that seek my soule: let them be turned backward and blush, that delight mine evill.
verse 4 Let them turn-back for a reward of their abashing: that say, aha aha.
verse 5 Let all that seek thee, be joyfull and rejoyce in thee: and let them say continually, magnified be God; they that love, thy salvation.
verse 6 And I poor-afflicted and needy, O God make hast to mee: thou art mine help and my deliverer; Jehovah delay not.
PSALM LXX. Sing this as the 75. or as the 32 Psalme.
PSALM. LXXI.
verse 1 IN thee Jehovah doe I hope-for-safety: let me not be abashed for ever.
verse 2 In thy justice, rid thou me and deliver me: incline thine care unto me, and save me.
verse 3 Be thou to me, for a rock of habitation, to enter, continually; thou hast commanded to save me: for thou art my rock, and my munition.
verse 4 My God; deliver me, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the palm, of the evil-doer and the levened.
verse 5 For thou art mine exepectation: Lord Jehovah, my confidence from my childhood.
verse 6 By thee, I have been holden-up from the womb: from my mothers bowels, thou tookest me: of thee is my praise continually.
verse 7 As a wonder, I am unto many: but thou art my strong hope.
verse 8 Let my mouth be filled, with thy praise; all the day, with thy glorie.
verse 9 Cast me not away, at the time of old-age: when mine able-strength faileth, forsake not thou me.
verse 10 For mine enemies speak of me: and they that observe my soule, consult together.
verse 11 Saying, God hath forsaken him: pursue and take him, for there is none to reskue.
verse 12 O God, be not thou farr-away from me: my God, make-haste to mine help.
verse 13 Let them be abashed and consumed, that are-adversaries of my soule: let them be covered with reproach and dishonour; that seek mine evill.
verse 14 And I, will patiently-wait continually: and add, unto all thy praise.
verse 15 My mouth shall tell thy justice, all the day thy salvation: though I know not the numbers.
verse 16 I will enter, in the powers of the Lord Jehovah: I will record, thy justice thine onely.
verse 17 O God, thou hast learned me from my childhood: and hitherto, have I shewed thy marveilous- works.
verse 18 And also unto old-age and hoarines, O God forsake me not: untill I shew thine arme to this generation; thy power, to everyone that shall come.
verse 19 And thy justice O God, which is unto on high: which hast done great- things; O God, whom like thee?
verse 20 Which didst make me see, distresses many, and evill: didst return and quicken me; and from the deeps of the earth, didst return and bring me up.
verse 21 Thou didst much-increase my greatnes, and didst turn-about and comfort me.
verse 22 Also I will confesse thee with the instrument of psalterie, even thy faithfulnes, my God: I will sing-psalm to thee with harp; O holy one of Israel.
verse 23 My lips shall showt, when I sing-psalm unto thee: and my soule which thou hast redeemed. verse 24 Also my tongue, shall talk of thy justice, all the day: for they are abashed for they are ashamed, that seek mine evill.
PSALM LXXI. Sing this as the 55. or as the 25. Psalme.
PSALM LXXII. 1 For Solomon;
O God, give thy judgements to the king: and thy justice to the Kings son.
verse 2 That he may judge thy people with justice: and thy poore-afflicted ones with judgement.
verse 3 The mountaines shall bring-forth peace to the people: and the hils, with justice.
verse 4 He shall judge the poor-afflicted of the people, he shall save the sons of the needy: and shall break-down the fraudulent-oppressour.
verse 5 They shall fear thee with the sun: and before the moon; to generation of generations.
verse 6 He shall come-down, like the rain upon the mown- grasse: as the showres, the dispersed-moisture of the earth.
verse 7 In his dayes shal the just- man flourish: and multitude of peace, untill the moon be not.
verse 8 And he shall have-dominion, from sea unto sea: and from the river unto the ends of the land.
verse 9 They that dwel in dry-places shall kneel before him: and his enemies, shall lick the dust.
verse 10 The kings of Tharshish and of the yles, shall render an oblation: the kings of Sheba and Seba, shall offer a present.
verse 11 And all kings shall worship him: all nations, shall serve him.
verse 12 For he shal deliver, the needy that crieth-out: and the poore-afflicted, and to whom no helper is.
verse 13 He shal mercifully-spare, the poor and needy: and shall save the soules of the needy.
verse 14 He shall redeem their soule, from fraud and violent-wrong: and precious shall their blood be, in his eyes.
verse 15 And he shall live, and he shall give to him, of the gold of Sheba: and shall pray for him continually; shall blesse him, all the day. verse 16 There shalbe a parcell of corn, in the land, in the top of the mountains: the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and flourish shall they of the city, as the herbe out of the earth. verse 17 His name shalbe, for ever; his name shalbe continued, before the sun: and they shall blesse themselves in him; all nations shall call him blessed. verse 18 Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel: which doth marveilous-things himself-alone.
verse 19 And blessed be the name of his glory, for ever: and let all the earth, be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
verse 20 Ended are the prayers: of David, the son of Jesse.
PSALM. LXXII. Sing this as the 69 or as the 45 Psalm.
The third Booke.
PSALM LXXIII. Sing this as the 50. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM. LXXIII. 1 A psalm, of Asaph:
YEt-surely God. is good to Israel; to them that are pure in heart.
verse 2 And I, my feet almost swarved-aside: my steps had wel-nigh slipped-out.
verse 3 For I envied, at vainglorious-fools: when I saw, the peace of the wicked.
verse 4 For there are no bands in their death; and justie is their strength.
verse 5 They are not in the molestation of sory-man: and with earthly-man, they are not plagued.
verse 6 Therefore-pride compasseth them-about-as a chaine: violence covereth them, as a garment.
verse 7 Their eies standeth-out with fatnes: they passe the imaginations of the heart.
verse 8 They doe corrupt, and speak with maliciousnes of oppression: they speak from aloft.
verse 9 They set their mouth against the heavens: and their tongue, walketh through the earth.
verse 10 Therefore, his people turneth hither: and waters of a sull cup, are wrung-out to them.
verse 11 And they say; How doth God know: and is there knowledge in the most-high.
verse 12 Loe these are the wicked: and in tranquillity ever; they encrease wealthy-power.
verse 13 Surely in vain, have I cleansed mine heart: and washed my palmes in innocency.
verse 14 And am plagued, all the day: and my rebuke, is in the mornings. verse 15 If I say, I will tell thus: loe, I unfaithfully-wrong the generation of thy sons.
verse 16 And I thought, to know this: but it was a painfull-thing in mine eyes.
verse 17 Untill I entred, into the sanctuaries of God: did prudently-attend, to their last-end.
verse 18 Surely thou dost set them, in slippery- places: dost make them fal, to desolations.
verse 19 How are they brought to wondrous-desolation as in a moment? are they at an end are they consumed, with troublesome-frights?
verse 20 As a dream after one waketh: O Lord, when thou raisest up, thou wilt dispise their image.
verse 21 Surely, mine heart was levened: and I was priked, in my reines.
verse 22 And I was brutish, and knew not: as the beasts, was I with thee.
verse 23 Yet I, continually was with thee: thou hast holden me fast, by my right-hand.
verse 24 Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel: and after, wilt receive me to glory.
verse 25 Whom have I in the heavens? and with thee, I delight not any in earth.
verse 26 Wholly-consumed is my flesh, and my heart: the Rock of my heart and my protion, is God for ever.
verse 27 For loe they that are gone-far from thee shall perish: thou suppressest, every one that goeth-a-whoring from thee.
verse 28 And I, to draw-nigh to God, is good for me: I have set my hope for-safety in the Lord Jehovah; for to tell, all thy works.
PSALM. LXXIV. 1 An instructing- psalm, of Asaph.
WHerefore O God, hast thou cast us off to perpetuity; shall thine anger smoake, against the sheep of thy pasture?
verse 2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased, of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed: this mount Sion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
verse 3 Lift-up thy feet, to the desolations of perpetuity; the enemy, hath done-evill to all things, in the sanctuary.
verse 4 Thy distressers roar in the mids of thy sinagogues: they have set, their signes, for signes.
verse 5 He was known, as he lifted on high: axes, against the thicket of the wood.
verse 6 And now, the carved-works, thereof all together: they have beat-down, with beetle & mallets.
verse 7 They have cast into the fire, thy sanctuaries: to the earth, they have prophaned the dwelling-place of thy name.
verse 8 They said in their heart, let us make-spoil of them altogether: they have burned, all the synagogues of God in the land.
verse 9 We see not, our signes: there is not any prophet more; nor [...] with us, that knoweth how long.
verse 10 How long O God, shall the distresser reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name to perpetuity?
verse 11 Wherefore turnest thou away thine hand, even thy right-hand? draw it out of the midst of thy bosome, make-a full-end.
verse 12 For God, is my king from antiquity: he worketh salvations in the midst of the earth.
verse 13 Thou didst break-asunder the sea by thy strength: didd [...] break-in-pieces the heads of the dragons, in the waters.
verse 14 Thou didst quite-burst the heads of Livjathan: didst give him for meat, to the people that-dwell-in dry deserts.
verse 15 Thou didst cleave, the fountain and the stream: thou didst dry-up, the rivers of strength.
verse 16 The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared, the light and the sun.
verse 17 Thou hast constituted, all the borders of the earth: the sommer and the winter, them hast thou formed.
verse 18 Remember this, the enemy reproacheth Iehovah: and the foolish people, blaspheme thy name.
verse 19 Give not the soule of thy turtle-dove to the wild-company: the company of thy poor-afflicted, forget not to perpetuity.
verse 20 Have-respect unto the covenant: for full are the darknesses of the earth, of the habitations of violent-wrong.
verse 21 Let not the oppressed return ashamed; let the poor-afflicted and needy, praise thy name.
verse 21 Rise-up O God, plead thou thy plea: remember thy reproach from the fool, all the day,
verse 22 Forget not, the voice of thy distressers: the tumultuous-noise of them that rise up against thee, ascendeth continually.
PSALM. LXXIV.
PSALM LXXV. 1 To the Master of the musick, Corrupt not: a psalm of Asaph a song.
verse 2 WE confesse, to thee, O God; we confesse, and neer is thy name: they tell thy wondrous works.
verse 3 When I shall receive the appointment: I, will judge righteousnesses.
verse 4 Dissolved is the earth and all the inhabitants therof: I, have set-sure, the pillars thereof, Selah.
verse 5 I said to the vainglorious-fools, be not vaingloriously-foolish: and to the wicked, lift not up the horn.
verse 6 Lift not up your horn to on high: nor speak, with a stiffe neck.
verse 7 For not from the East, or from the West: neither from the desert commeth promotion.
verse 8 But God is the judge: he abaseth one, and exalteth another.
verse 9 For a cup is in the hand of Jehovah, and the wine is red, it is full of mixture; and he powreth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, wring-out and drink shall, all the wicked of the earth.
verse 10 And I, will shew for ever: wil sing-psalm, to the God of Jaakob.
verse 11 And wil hew off al the horns of the wicked: the horns of the just- man shalbe advanced.
PSALM LXXV. This may be sung also as the 32. Psalme.
PSALM LXXVI. Sing this as the 68. Psalm.
PSALM LXXVI. 1 To the master of the musick on Neginoth: a psalm of Asaph a song.
verse 2 GOd is known in Judah: his name is great, in Israel.
verse 3 And in Shalem is his tabernacle: and his dwelling in Sion.
verse 4 There brake he the burning-arrows of the bow: the sheild and the sword, and the war, Selah.
verse 5 Bright, wondrous-excellent art thou: more-than the mountains of prey.
verse 6 The mighty of heart, have yeelded themselves to the spoile; they have slumbred their sleep: and none of the men of power have found their hands.
verse 7 At thy rebuke. O God of Jaakob: both charet and horse, hath been cast a sleep.
verse 8 Thou, thou art fearfull; and who shall stand before thee: [...]hen thou art angry.
verse 9 From the heavens, thou causedst judgement to be heard: the earth, feared and was still.
verse 10 When God arose to judgement: to save, all the meek of the earth, Selah.
verse 11 Surely the wrathfull-heat of earthly-man shall confesse thee: the remnant of the wrathfull-heats thou wilt gird.
verse 12 Vow ye and pay, to Jehovah your God: all they that be round about him; let them bring a present, to the FEAR.
verse 13 To him that gathereth- as-grapes, the spirit of the Governours: that is fearfull, to the kings of the earth.
PSALM LXXVII. 1 To the master of the musick to Ieduthun; a psalm of Asaph.
verse 2 MY voice was to God and I cried-out: my voice was to God, and he gave ear unto me.
verse 3 In the day of my distresse, I sought the Lord: my hand by night reached-out and ceased not: my soule refused to be comforted,
verse 4 I remembred God and made-a troubled-noise: I meditated, and my spirit was overwhelmed, Selah
verse 5 Thou heldest the watches of mine eyes: I was stricken-amazed, and could not speak.
verse 6 I recounted the dayes of antiquitie: the yeers of ancient-times.
verse 7 I remembred my melodie, in the night: with my heart I meditated; and my spirit serched-diligently.
verse 8 Will the Lord cast off, to eternites: and not adde, favourably-to-accept any more?
verse 9 Is his mercy ceased to perpetuitie: is his word onded, to generation and generation?
verse 10 Hath God forgotten to be gracious: hath he shut-up in anger, his tender-mercies, Selah?
verse 11 And I said; doth this make me-sick: the change, of the right-hand of the most-high?
verse 12 I will record the actions of Jah: surely I will remember, thy miracle from antiquitie.
verse 13 And I will meditate of all thy work; and will discourse of thy practises.
verse 14 O God, thy way is in the sanctuarie; who is so great a God, as God.
verse 15 Thou art the God that doest a marveilous-work: thou hast made-known thy strength among the peoples.
verse 16 Thou hast redeemed thy people with arme; the sonns of Jaakob, and of Joseph, Selah.
verse 17 The waters, saw thee, O God; the waters saw thee they trembled: also the deeps were stirred.
verse 18 The clouds, streamed-down waters; the skies, gave-out a voice also thine arrowes, walked-about.
verse 19 The voice of thy thunder, was in the round-aier; Lightnings illuminated the world: the earth was stirred, and quaked. verse 20 Thy way was in the sea, and thy paths in the many waters: and thy footsteps, were not knowen. verse 21 Thou didst lead thy people like a flock: by the hand of Mo'es and Aharon.
PSAL. LXXVII. This may be sung also as the 8. Psalm.
PSALM LXXVIII. This may be sung also as the 37. Psalm.
The second part.
The third part.
PSALM LXXVIII. 1 An instructing- psalm, of Asaph:
GIve ear my people, to my law: incline your ear, to the words of my mouth.
verse 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter hidd-things, of antiquitie.
verse 3 Which we have heard, and have knowen them: and our fathers, have told us.
verse 4 We will not hide, from their sonns, to the generation after, telling the prayses of Iehovah: his power also and his marvells, which he hath done.
verse 5 How he stablished a testimonie, in Jaakob; and put a law, in Israel: which he commanded our fathers, to make them known, to their sonns.
verse 6 That the generation after, sonns that should be born, might know: might rise up, and tell their sonns.
verse 7 And they might put their constant-hope, in God: and not forget the acts of God; and might keep his commandements.
verse 8 And not be, as their fathers; a generation, perverse and rebellious: a generation that prepared-not aright their heart; and whose spirit was not faithfull, with God.
verse 9 The sonns of Aephrajim, armed shooting with bow: turned-back, in the day of battell.
verse 10 They kept not the covenant of God: and in his law, they refused to walk.
verse 11 And forgate his actions: and his marveilous works, which he had shewed them.
verse 12 Before their fathers, he had done a miracle: in the land of Aegypt, the field of Tsoan.
verse 13 He cleft the sea, and made them passe through: and made the waters to stand as an heap.
verse 14 And led them with a cloud by day: and all the night, with a light of fire.
verse 15 He clave the Rocks in the wildernes: and gave drink, as out of the great deeps.
verse 16 And brought forth streams out of the rock: and made waters descend, like rivers.
verse 17 And they added yet, to sin against him to: provoke-bitterly the most-high , in the drie-desert.
verse 18 And tempted God in their heart: asking meat, for their soule.
verse 19 And they spake, against God they said; Can God, furnish a table, in the wildernes? verse 20 Loe he smote the Rock, and waters gushed-out, and streames overflowed: can he also give bread; or can he prepare, flesh for his people?
verse 21 Therefore Jehovah heard, and was exceeding-angry: and fire was kindled against Iaakob; and also anger, came up against Israel.
verse 22 . Because they beleeved not in God: and trusted not his salvation.
verse 23 Though he had commanded the skies from above: and opened the dores of heavens.
verse 24 And rained upon them Manna to eat: and the wheat of heavens, he gave to them.
verse 25 Man did eat the Bread of the mighties: he sent them meat, to satietie.
verse 26 He made an East wind to passe-forth in the heavens: and brought on, a South- wind by his strength.
verse 27 And rained flesh upon them as dust: and sethered sowl, as the sand of the seas.
verse 28 And made it fall, in the midds of his camp: round-about his dwelling-places.
verse 29 And they did eat and were filled vehemently: and their desire, he brought unto them.
verse 30 They were not estranged from their desire: their meat was yet in their mouth.
verse 31 When the anger of God, came up against them; and slew of the fart of them: and smote-down, the choise-yong-men of Israel.
verse 32 For all this they sinned yet: and beleeved not, for his marveilous- works.
verse 33 And he consumed their daies in vanitie: and their yeres, in hastly-terrour.
verse 34 When he slew them, then they sought him: and returned, and sought God early.
verse 35 And remembred, that God was their Rock: and the most high God, their redeemer.
verse 36 But they flatteringly-allured him with their mouth: and with their tongue, they lyed to him.
verse 37 For their heart was not firmly prepared with him: neither were they faithfull, in his covenant. verse 38 And he being compassionate, mercifully-covered iniquitie, and corrupted not: but multiplied to turn-away his anger; and did not stirr-up, all his wrathfull-heat. verse 39 For he remembred that they were flesh: a wind that goeth, and shalll not return.
verse 40 How oft did they bitterly-provoke him in the wildernes: grieve him, in the desert!
verse 41 For they returned, and tempted God: and limitted the holy-one of Israel.
verse 42 They remembred not his hand: nor the day, in which he had redeemed them from the distresser.
verse 43 When he put his signes in Aegipt: and his wonders, in the field of Tsoan.
verse 44 And turned their rivers, into blood: and their streams, that they could not drink.
verse 45 He sent among them a mixed-swarm, which did eat them: and the frog, which corrupted them.
verse 46 And he gave their fruit to the caterpiller: and their labour, to the locust.
verse 47 He killed their vine with hail: and their wild fig-trees, with the blasting-hailstone.
verse 48 And he shut-up their cattel to the hail: and their flocks-of-cattel, to the lightnings.
verse 49 He sent among them, the burning of his anger; exceeding-wrath and indignation, and distresse: by the sending, of the messengers of evils.
verse 10 He weighed-out a path, to his anger; he withheld not their soule from death; and their wild-beast, he shut-up to the pestilence.
verse 51 And smote all the first born in Aegipt: the beginning of strengths, in the tents of Cham.
verse 52 And he made his people passe-forth as sheep: and led them on as a flock, in the wildernes.
verse 53 And led them in confident-safety, and they dreaded not: and the sea, covered their enemies.
verse 54 And he brought them to the border of his holines: this mountain, which his right-hand purchased.
verse 55 And he cast-out the heathens, from their faces; and made them fall in the line of possession: and made the tribes of Israel, to dwell in their tents. verse 56 And they tempted and bitterly-provoked, the most-high God▪ and kept not, his testimones. verse 57 But turned-back and unfaithfully-transgressed, like their fathers: they were turned, like a warping bow. verse 58 And provoked him to anger by their high-places: and by their graven- [...]ls, they stirrd-him to jealousie.
verse 59 God heard, and was exceeding-wroth: and vehemently abhorred Israel.
verse 60 And he forsook the dwelling-place of Shilo: the tent, he had placed-for-a dwelling among earthly-men.
verse 61 And gave his strength into captivitie: and his beauteous-glorie, into the hand of the distresser.
verse 62 And shut up his people to the sword: and was exceding-wroth, with his inheritance.
verse 63 The fire did eat their choise-yong men: and their virgins, were not praysed.
verse 64 Their Priests, fel by the sword: and their widowes, wept not.
verse 65 And the Lord awaked, as one-out of sleep: as a mighty-one, showting, after wine.
verse 66 And smote his distressers behind: he gave them, eternal reproch.
verse 67 And he refused the tent of Joseph: and chose not, the tribe of Aephrajim.
verse 68 But he chose the tribe of Judah: the mount Sion, which he loved.
verse 69 And builded his sanctuarie, like high- places: like the earth, which he founded for ever.
verse 70 And he chose David his servant: and took him, from the folds of sheep. verse 71 From after the ewes-with-yong, brought he him: to seed Jaakob his people; and Israel, his possession. verse 72 And he fed them, according to the perfection of his heart: and by the discretions of his palms, led he them.
PSALM LXXIX. Sing this as the 59. Psalm.
PSALM LXXIX. 1 A psalm, of Asaph;
O God, the heathens are come, into thine inheritance; they have defiled the pallace of thine holynes: they have layd Jerusalem on heaps.
verse 2 They have given, the karkesses of thy servants; for meat, to the fowl of the heavens: the flesh of thy gracious-saints, to the wild-beast of the earth.
verse 3 They have shed their blood, like waters, round-about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.
verse 4 We are a reproch, to our neighbours: a scoff and a scorn, to them that are round-about us.
verse 5 How long Jehovah, wilt thou be angry to perpetuitie: shall thy jealousie, burn as the fire?
verse 6 Powr out thy wrathful-heat, upon the heathens, which know thee not: and upon the kingdoms; which cal not, on thy name.
verse 7 For, he hath eate-up Jaakob: and his habitation they have wondrously-desolated.
verse 8 Remember not against us, former iniquities: make hast, let thy tender-mercies prevent us; for, we are brought-low vehemently.
verse 9 Help us, O God of our salvation; because of the glory of thy name: and ridd-us-free, and mercifully-cover our sinns, for thy names sake.
verse 10 Why shall the heathens say, where is their God? known be among the heathens before our eyes; the vengeance, of the blood of thy servants that is shed.
verse 11 Let the sighing of the prisoner, come before thy face: according to the greatnes of thine aime, reserve thou, the sonns of death.
verse 12 And render, to our neighbours seven-fold, into their bosom: their reproch, wherwith they have reproched thee O Lord.
verse 13 And we thy people, and sheep of thy pasture, will confesse to thee, for ever: to generation and generation; we will tell, thy praise.
PSALM LXXX. 1 To the master of the musick, on Shoshannim: Eduth, a Psalm of Asaph.
verse 2 O Thou that feedest Israel, give-ear; thou that leadest Joseph as a flock: thou that sittest on the Cherubims, shine-bright▪
verse 3 Before Aephraim, and Benjamin, and Manasseh; stirr-up thy strength: and come, for salvation to us.
verse 4 O God return us: and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
verse 5 Jehovah God of hosts: how long wilt thou smoke, against the prayer of thy people?
verse 6 Thou makest them eat, the bread of tears: and makest them drink, of tears a great-measure.
verse 7 Thou puttest us a strife to our neighbours: and our enemies, mock among themselves.
verse 8 O God of hosts return us: and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.
verse 9 Thou removedst a Vine out of Aegypt: thou drovest-out the heathens, and plantedst it.
verse 10 Thou preparedst- the-way before it: and rootedst-in the roots of it; and it filled the land.
verse 11 The mountains were covered with the shadow of it: and the boughes of it, were like the Cedars of God.
verse 12 It sent-out the branches thereof unto the sea: and the sucking-spriggs thereof, unto the river.
verse 13 Why, hast thou burst-down the hedges of it: so-that al which passe by the way, have plucked it?
verse 14 The boar out of the wood hath wrooted it up: and the store-of-beasts of the field, have fed it up.
verse 15 O God of hosts, return O now: behold from heavens and visit this vine.
verse 16 And the stock, which thy right-hand planted: and the son, whom thou madest strong for thy self. verse 17 It is burned with fire, it is cut down: at the rebuke of thy face, they perish. verse 18 Let thy hand be, upon the man of thy right-hand: upon the son of Adam, whom thou madest-strong for thy self. verse 19 And we will not goe-back from thee: quicken thou us, and we will call on thy name. verse 20 Jehovah, God of hosts return us: cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
PSALM. LXXX. Sing this as the 78. or as thee 55. Psalme.
PSALM LXXXI.
PSALM LXXXI. 1 To the master of the musick, upon Gittith, a psalm of Asaph.
verse 2 SHowt- joyfully, unto God our strength: showt- triumphantly, unto the God of Jaakob.
verse 3 Take-up a Psalm, and give the timbrel: the pleasant harp, with the psalterie.
verse 4 Blow up the trumpet in the new-moon: in the appointed-time, at the day of our feast.
verse 5 For it is a statute to Israel: a judgment- due, to the God of Jaakob.
verse 6 He put it, in Joseph for a testimonie; when he went-forth from the land of Aegypt: where I heard a language, that I knew not.
verse 7 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his palms, passed from the basket.
verse 8 Thou caledst in distresse, and I released thee: I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee, at the waters of Meribah, Selah.
verse 9 Hear O my people, and I will testifie unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken to me.
verse 10 If there shal not be in thee a forreyn God: neither thou bow-down thy self, to a strange God.
verse 11 I, am Jehovah, thy God; which brought thee up, out of the land of Aegypt: open-wide thy mouth, and I will fill it.
verse 12 But my people hearkned not to my voice: and Israel, was not wel-affected to me.
verse 13 And I sent him away, in the perverse-intendement of their own heart: let them walke, in their own counsels.
verse 14 O that my people, had bene obedient to me: that Israel, had walked in my wayes.
verse 15 Even soon, would I have humbled their enemies: and turned my hand, upon their distressers.
verse 16 The haters of Jehovah, should have falsly-denyed to him: and their time, should have been for ever.
verse 17 And he would have fed him, with the fat of wheat: and out of the rock, with honey would I have: sufficed thee.
PSALM. LXXXII. Sing this as the 34. Psalm.
PSALM LXXXII. 1 A psalm, of Asaph:
GOd, standeth in the assemblie of gods: he judgeth, in midds of the gods.
verse 2 How long wil ye judge injurious-evil: and accept, the faces of the wicked, Selah?
verse 3 Judge ye the poor-weakling and the fatherlesse: justifie, the afflicted and the poor.
verse 4 Deliver the poor-weakling and the needy: ridd-free out of the hand of the wicked.
verse 5 They know not, neither wil they understand; they will walk-on in darknes: moved shall be, all the foundations of the earth.
verse 6 I have sayd, ye are gods: and ye al are sonns, of the most-high.
verse 7 But-surely, ye shall dye as earthly-men: and as one of the Princes, shall ye fall.
verse 8 Rise-up O God, judge thou the earth: for thou shalt inherit, in al nations.
PSALM LXXXIII. Sing this as the 74. Psalm.
PSALM LXXXIII. 1 A song, a psalm of Asaph.
verse 2 O God keep not thou silence: cease-not-as-deaf, and be not still O God.
verse 3 For loe thine enemies, make a tumultuous-noyse: and thy haters, lift-up the head.
verse 4 Against thy people, they have craftily-taken secret- counsel: and consulted, against thine hidden-ones.
verse 5 They have sayd, Come and let us cut them off from being a nation: that the name of Israel, may be remembred no more.
verse 6 For they have consulted in heart together: against thee, they have striken a covenant.
verse 7 The tents of Aedom, and the Ismaelites; Moab and the Hagarens.
verse 8 Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek: the Philistines, with them that dwlel in Tyrus.
verse 9 Also Ashur, is joyned with them: they have been an arme, to the sons of Lot, Selah.
verse 10 Doe thou to them as to Midian: as to Sisera, as to Iabin; at the brooke of Kishon.
verse 11 Which were abolished in En-dor: they becam dung for the earth.
verse 12 Put them even their nobles, as Oreb and as Zeeb: and as Zebach and as Salmunnah, all their authorized- princes.
verse 13 Who said, Let us possesse to our- selves; the habitations of God.
verse 14 My God; set them as a rowling-thing; and stubble before the wind.
verse 15 As the fire burneth a wood; and as the flame, search the mountains.
verse 16 So, pursue them with thy tempest; and suddainly-trouble them with thy storm.
verse 17 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek, thy name Jehovah.
verse 18 Let them be abashed, and suddenly-troubled unto perpetuity; and let them be ashamed and perish.
verse 19 That they may know, that thou whose name is JEHOVAH only thou; art the most high, over all the earth.
PSALM LXXXIV. 1 To the master of the musick upon Gittith; a psalm to the sons of Korach.
verse 2 HOw amiable are thy dwelling-places; O Iehovah of hosts!
verse 3 My soule, longeth and also fainteth, for the courts of Iehovah: my heart and my flesh, doe [...]hout, unto the living God.
verse 4 Yea the sparrow, findeth an house, and the swallow, a nest for her, where she laieth her young: thine altars, Jehovah of hosts; my king, and my God.
verse 5 O blessed are they that abide in thine house: still, they shall praise thee, Selah.
verse 6 O blessed is the earthly-man, whose strength is in thee: they in whose heart, are the high-wayes.
verse 7 They that passing through the vale of Baca, put him for a wel-spring: also with blessing, the rain covereth.
verse 8 They shall go, from power to power: he shall appeare, unto God in Sion.
verse 9 Iehovah, God of hosts, heare thou my prayer: give-ear, O God of Iaakob, Selah.
verse 10 See thou O God, our shield and look-upon, the face of thine Anointed.
verse 11 For, better is a day in thy courts, than a thousand: I have chosen, to sit-at the-threshold, in the house of my God; rather than to remain, in the tents of wickednesse.
verse 12 For Iehovah God, is a Sun, and shield: Iehovah will give, grace and glory: he will not withhold good, from them that walk in perfection.
verse 13 Iehovah of hosts: O blessed is the earthly-man, that trusteth in thee.
PSALM LXXXIV.
PSALM LXXXV. Sing this as the 8 or as the 77 Psalm.
PSALM LXXXV. 1 To the master of the Musick, a psalm to the sons of Korach.
THou hast been favourable to thy land O Iehovah: thou hast returned, the captivity of Iaakob.
verse 3 Thou hast forgiven, the iniquity of thy people: thou hast covered, all their sin, Selah.
verse 4 Thou hast gathered-away all thine exceeding-anger: [Page 99] thou hast turned from the fervenese of thine anger.
verse 5 Turn thou us, O God of our salvation: and cause, thine indignation against us to cease.
verse 6 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw-out thine anger, to generation and generation?
verse 7 Wilt not thou turne and revive us: that thy people may rejoyce in thee?
verse 8 Shew us Iehovah, thy mercy: and give us, thy salvation.
verse 9 I will hear, what God Iehovah will speak: for he will speake peace unto his people and unto his gracious-saints: and let them not return to unconstant-folly.
verse 10 Surely his salvation is neere to them that feare him: that glory, may dwell in our land.
verse 11 Mercy and truth are met: justice, and peace have kissed.
verse 12 Faithfulnesse, springeth out of the earth: and justice, looketh down from heaven. verse 13 Also Iehovah, will give the good: and our land, shall give her fruit. verse 14 Iustice, shall goe before his face: and he will put, her foot-steps in the way.
PSALM LXXXVI. 1 A Prayer, of David:
BOw-down thine eare Iehovah answer me: for I am poor-afflicted and needy.
verse 2 Keep my soul, for I am mercifull: thou my God, save thy servant; that trusteth unto thee.
verse 3 Be gracious to me Iehovah: for unto thee do I call, all the day.
verse 4 Rejoyce, the soule of thy servant, for unto thee Lord, Lift I up my soul.
verse 5 For thou Iehovah, art good & mercifully-pardonest: and much of mercy to all that call upon thee.
verse 6 Give-ear Iehovah, to my prayer: and attend, to the voice of my supplications-for-grace.
verse 7 In day of my distresse, will I call unto thee, for thou wilt answer me.
verse 8 There is none like thee, among the Gods, O Lord; and none like thy works.
verse 9 All nations, whom thou hast made; shall come, and bow down themselves before thee O Lord: and shall glorifie thy name.
verse 10 For great art thou, and dost marvellous-things: thou, art God thy self alone.
verse 11 Teach me, O Jehovah, thy way; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart, for to feare thy name.
verse 12 I will confesse thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart; and will glorifie thy name for ever.
verse 13 For thy mercy, is great toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul, from the lowest hel.
verse 14 O God, the proud are risen-up against me; and the assembly of violent men, seek my soule: and they have not set thee before them.
verse 15 But thou Lord, art a God pittifull and gracious: long suffering, and much of mercy and truth.
verse 16 Turn thy face unto me, and be gracious to me: give thy strength to thy servants; and save, the son of thine handmaid. verse 17 Doe with me a signe, for good; and let my haters see and be abashed: because thou Jehovah, hast holpen me and comforted me.
PSALM LXXXVI.
PSALM LXXXVII. Sing this as the 89. Psalme.
PSALM. LXXXVII. 1 To the sonnes of Korach, a Psalme a song:
HIs foundation, among the mountains of holinesse.
verse 2 Jehovah loveth, the gates of Sion: above al the dwelling places of Jaakob.
verse 3 Glorious-things, spoken is of thee: O city of God, Selah.
verse 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babel, to them that know me; loe Palestina and Tyrus with Cush; this- man was born there.
verse 5 And of Sion, it shalbe said; man and man, was born in her: and he, the most-high shall establish her.
verse 6 Jehovah, will recount, when he writeth the peoples; this man was born there, Selah.
verse 7 And singers as players-on-fluites: all my wel-springs in thee.
PSALM. LXXXVIII. 1 A song a psalm, to the sons of Korach: to the master of the musick, on Machalath leannoth: an instructing- psalm, of Heman the Aezrachite.
verse 2 O Jehovah, God of my salvation; by day I cry-out, and in the night before thee.
verse 3 Let my prayer, come before thee: bow thine ear, to my shril-cry.
verse 4 For my soule is filled with evils: and my life, draweth neer to hell.
verse 5 I am counted, with them that goe-down the pit: I am, as a man that hath no strength.
verse 6 Among the dead, free: like the slain, that lie in the grave; whom thou remembrest no more; and they, are cut-away from thine hand.
verse 7 Thou hast put me, in the pit of the lowest- places: in darknesses, in deep- places.
verse 8 Thy wrathfull-heat stayeth upon me: and with all thy billows, thou afflictest me, Selah.
verse 9 My know- acquaintance thou hast put-far-away, from me: hast set me for abominations to them: I am shut-up, and cannot get out.
verse 10 Mine eye languisheth, thorow mine affliction: I call on thee Jehovah, all the day; I spread-out my palms unto thee.
verse 11 Wilt thou doe a miraculous- work to the dead: or shall the deceased rise up, shal they confesse thee, Selah?
verse 12 Shall thy mercy be told in the grave: thy faithfulnes, in perdition?
verse 13 Shall thy miraculous work be known, in the darknes: and thy justice, in the land of oblivion verse 14 But I, unto thee Jehovah doe I cry-out: and in the morning, my prayer shall prevent thee. verse 15 Wherefore Jehovah, dost thou reject my soule: dost thou hide thy face from me? verse 16 I am poor-afflicted, and breathing-out-the-ghost from my youth: I bear thine affrightings, I am doubtfully-troubled.
verse 17 Thy wrathes passe over me: thy terrours, doe dismay me.
verse 18 They compasse me about as waters, all the day: they are gone-about, against me together.
verse 19 Thou hast put-farre away from me, lover and fellow-friend: my known- acquaintance are in darknesse.
PSALM LXXXVIII. Sing this as the 13. Psalme.
PSALM. LXXXIX.
The second part.
The third part.
PSALM LXXXIX. 1 An instructing- psalm, of Aetham the Aezrachite.
verse 2 I Will sing, the mercies of Iehovah, for ever: to generation, will I make-known, thy faithfulnesse with my mouth.
verse 3 For I said; mercy shalbe built-up, for ever: the heavens, thou wilt establish thy faithfulnes in them.
verse 4 I have stricken a covenant, with my chosen: I have sworn, to David my servant.
verse 5 I will stablish thy seed unto eternity: to generation and generation, will I build up thy throne, Selah.
verse 6 And of the heavens, shall confesse thy marvelous- work Iehovah: also thy faithfulnes, in the Church of the saints.
verse 7 For who in the skie, may be compared to Iehovah: may be likened to Iehovah, among the sons of the mighties?
verse 8 God is danting-terrible, in the secret of the saints very-much: and fearefull, over all round-about him.
verse 9 Iehovah, God of hosts; who is like thee, mighty Iah? and thy faithfulnesse, round-about thee,
verse 10 Thou rulest, over the swelling of the sea: when the waves therof rise-high, thou stillest them.
verse 11 Thou hast beaten-down Rahab as a wounded- man: thou hast scattered thine enemies, with the arm of thy strength.
verse 12 Thine are the heavens, thine also is the earth: the world and plenty therof thou hast founded them.
verse 13 The North and the right-side, thou createdst them: Tabor and Hermon, in thy name they shall showt.
verse 14 Thou hast an arm, with might: strong is thy hand, exalted is thy right-hand.
verse 15 Iustice and judgment, are the prepared-place of thy throne: mercy and truth, goe-before thy face.
verse 16 O blessed are the people, that know the showting-sound: Jehovah, in the light of thy face they shall walk-on.
verse 17 In thy name, they shall be glad all the day: and in thy justice shall they be exalted.
verse 18 For thou art the glory of their strength: in thy favourable-acceptation, our horn shall be exalted.
verse 19 For of Jehovah, is our shield: and of the holy-one of Israel our King.
verse 20 Then spakest thou in a vision to thy gracious-saint; and saidest; I have put help, upon a mightie-one▪ I have exalted, one-chosen out of the people.
verse 21 I have found, David my servant: with oil of mine holines have I anointed him.
verse 22 With whom my, hand shall be established: also mine arm shall strengthen him.
verse 23 The enemie shall not exact upon him: and the son of injurious-evill, shall not afflict him.
verse 24 And his distressers I will beat-down from his face: and them that hate him will I plague.
verse 25 And my faithfullnes and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name, shall his horn be exalted.
verse 36 And I will set his hand in the sea: and his right- hand in the rivers.
verse 27 He shall call on me, my father thou: my God, and rock of of my salvation.
verse 28 I also will give him to be the first-born: High, above the Kings of the earth.
verse 29 For ever, will I keep for him my mercy: and my covenant, shall be faithfull to him.
verse 30 And his seed I will put to perpetuitie: and his throne, as the daies of heavens.
verse 31 If the sonns shall leave, my law: and shall not walk, in my judgements.
verse 32 If they shall profane my statutes: and not keep, my commandements.
verse 33 Then will I visit their trespasse with the rod: and their iniquitie with stripes.
verse 34 But my mercy I will not make-frustrate from with him: nor deal-falsly, against my faithfullnes.
verse 35 I will not profane my covenant: and that which is gone out of my lips, I will not change.
verse 36 Once, I have sworn by my holines; if I lie unto David.
verse 37 His seed, shall be for ever: and his throne, as the Sun before me.
verse 38 As the Moon, it shall be stablished for ever: and a witnesse in the skie, faithfull, Selah.
verse 39 But thou hast cast-off, and refused: hast been exceeding-wroth with thine Anointed.
verse 40 Hast abolished, the covenant of thy servant: hast profaned his crown to the earth.
verse 41 Hast burst-down all his hedges: hast put his fortresses a mine.
verse 42 All that passe by the way, robb him: he is a reproach, to his neighbours.
verse 43 Thou hast exalted, the right- hand of his distressers: hast rejoyced, all his enemies.
verse 44 Also thou hast turned, the edge of his sword: and hast not made him to stand, in the battell.
verse 45 Thou hast made his brightnes to cease: and his throne, thou hast cast-down to the earth.
verse 46 Thou hast shortned, the daies of his youth: hast enwrapped him, with shame, Selah.
verse 47 How long Jehovah, wilt thou hide thy self to perpetuitie? shall thy hot-wrath burn like the fire?
verse 48 Remember how transitorie I am: unto what vanity, thou hast created all the sonns of Adam.
verse 49 What strong-man shall live, and not see death: shall deliver his soule, from the hand of hell, Selah?
verse 50 Where be those thy former mercies Lord: thou swarest to David, by thy faithfulnes?
verse 51 Remember Lord, the reproach of thy servants; that I bear in my bosome, of all great peoples.
verse 52 Wherewith thine enemies. Jehovah, doe reproach: where-with they doe reproach, the footsteps of thine Anointed.
verse 53 Blessed be Jehovah for ever; Amen, and Amen.
The fourth Book.
PSALM CX. Sing this as the 74. Psalm.
PSALM XC. 1 A prayer, of Moses the man of God.
LOrd, thou hast been to us an habitation; in generation and generation.
verse 2 Before the mountains were born; and thou hadst brought forth the earth and the world: even from eternitie unto eternitie, thou art God.
verse 3 Thou turnest sory-man, unto contrition: and sayest, return ye sonns of Adam.
verse 4 For a thousand yeers, in thine eyes, are as yester day when it is past: and as a watch in the night.
verse 5 Thou cariest them-away-with-a floud, they are as a sleep: in the morning, as the grasse that is changed.
verse 6 In the morning, it flourisheth and is changed: at the evening, it is cut-down and withereth.
verse 7 For we are consumed in thine anger: and in thy wrathfull-heat, we are suddainly-troubled.
verse 8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee: our hidden- sinns, to the light of thy face.
verse 9 For all our daies, doe turn-away in thine exceeding-wrath: we have consumed our yeers, as a thought.
verse 10 The daies of our yeers, in them are threescore and ten yere; and if they be in strengths, fourscore yeere; and their pride is [Page 107] molestation and painfull iniquitie: for it is cut-down speedily, and we flie away.
verse 11 Who knoweth the strength of thine anger: and according to thy fear, thine exceeding-wrath?
verse 12 To number our dayes, so make thou us to know: that we may apply the heart to wisdome.
verse 13 Return Jehovah, how long! and let it repent thee, concerning thy servants.
verse 14 Satisfie us in the morning with thy mercie: that we may showt and rejoyce, in all our daies.
verse 15 Make thou us rejoyce, according to the dayes thou hast afflicted us: the yeers, wherein we have seen evill.
verse 16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants: and thy comly-honour, unto their sonns.
verse 17 And let the pleasantnes of Jehovah our Cod, be upon us: and the work of our hands, establish thou upon us; yea the work of our hands, establish thou it.
PSALM XCI.
verse 1 HE that sitteth, in the secret of the most-high: shall lodge himself, in the shadow of the Almightie.
verse 2 I will say; of Jehovah, my safe-hope and my fortresse: my God, in him will I trust.
verse 3 For he will deliver thee, from the snare of the fowler: from the woefull pestilence.
verse 4 He will cover thee, with his wing; and under his feathers thou shalt hope for-safetie: his truth, shall be a bukler and a sheild.
verse 5 Thou shalt not fear, for the dread of the night: for the arrow, that flieth by day.
verse 6 For the pestilence that walketh in the darknes: for the stinging-plague that wasteth at noon-day.
verse 7 A thousand, shall fall at thy side; and ten-thousand at thy right- hand: unto thee, it shall not come-neer.
verse 8 Onely, with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and shalt see, the reward of the wicked.
verse 9 Because thou Jehovah my safe-hope: the most-high, thou hast put for thy mansion.
verse 10 There shall not befall unto thee any evil: and the plague, shall not come-nigh thy tent.
verse 11 For his Angels, will he command for thee: to keep thee, in all thy wayes.
verse 12 Upon their palmes shall they bear thee up: least thou dash, thy foot against a stone.
verse 13 Thou shalt tread upon the feirce-Lion and the Aspe: thou shalt tread-down, the lurking-Lion and the Dragon.
verse 14 Because he cleaveth unto me, therefore will I deliver him: I wil set him on high, because he knoweth my name.
verse 15 He shall call on me, and I wil answer him; with him wil I be in distresse: I will release him, and wil honour him. verse 16 With length of dayes, will I satisfy him; and will make him to see, my salvation.
PSALM. XCI. Sing this as the 78. Psalm.
PSALM XCII. Sing this as the 8. or as the 77. Psalm.
PSAL. XCII. 1 A psalm a song, for the day of Sabbath.
verse 2 IT is good, to confesse to Jehovah: and to sing-psalm, to thy name O most high.
verse 3 To shew-forth thy mercy in the morning: and thy faithfulnes, in the nights.
verse 4 Upon the ten-stringd-instrument, and upon the psalterie: with meditation upon the harp.
verse 5 For thou hast rejoyced me! O Jehovah, with thy work: in the acts of thy hands, will I showt.
verse 6 How great are thine acts Jehovah! vehemently deep are thy thoughts.
verse 7 A brutish man, knoweth not, and an vnconstant-fool, understandeth not this.
verse 8 When wicked- men spring-up as the grasse; and al that work painful-iniquitie doe flourish: that they shall be abolished unto perpetuitie.
verse 9 But thou art high, for ever Jehovah. verse 10 For loe thine enemies, Jehovah; for loe thine enemies shall perish: they shall be scattred, al that work painful-iniquitie.
verse 11 And my horn shall be exalted as the Unicorns: mine old-age, shall be anoynted with fresh oil.
verse 12 And mine eye shall behold, on mine enviers: of evil-doers that rise-up against me, mine ears shal hear.
verse 13 The just, he shall spring-up as a palm-tree: as a Cedar in Lebanon, shall he grow.
verse 14 They that are planted, in the house of Jehovah: in the courts of our God, shall they flourish. verse 15 Yet, shall they sprowt in graynesse: they shall be, fat and green. verse 16 To shew, that Jehovah is righteous: my Rock, and no injurious-evil is in him.
PSALM XCIII.
verse 2 JEhovah reigneth, is clothed with high-majestie: clothed is Jehovah, hath girded himself with strength: the world also is established, it shall not be moved.
verse 2 Stable is thy throne from then: thou art from eternitie.
verse 3 The flouds have lifted-up, O Jehovah; the flouds have lifted-up their voice: the flouds lift-up their dashing-noyse.
verse 4 Then the voices of many waters; the wondrous-strong hillowes of the sea: more wondrous-strong is, Jehovah in the high- place.
verse 5 Thy testimonies, are vehemently faithfull; holynes becometh thine house; Jehovah, to length of dayes.
PSALM XCIII. Sing this as the 21. Psalm.
PSALM XCIII.
verse 1 O God of vengeances Jehovah: O God of vengeances shine-thou-clearly.
verse 2 Be thou lifted-up, O judge of the earth: render a reward▪ unto the prowd.
verse 3 How long, shall the wicked▪ O Jehovah: how long, shall the wicked shew-gladnes?
verse 4 Shall they utter, shall they speak a hard- word: shall they boast-themselves, all that work paynful-iniquitie?
verse 5 Thy people Jehovah they bruise in peces, and afflict thine heritage.
verse 6 They slay the widow and the stranger: and murder the fatherlesse.
verse 7 And say, Jah shall not see: nor Jaakobs God, understand.
verse 8 Understand ye brutish among the people: and unconstant-fools, when will ye be prudent?
verse 9 He that planted the ear, shall not he hear: or he that formed the eye, shll not he see?
verse 10 He that chastiseth the heathens, shall not he rebuke? he that teacheth earthly-man knowledge?
verse 11 Jehovah, knoweth the thoughts of earthly-man that they are vanitie.
verse 12 O blessed is the man he whom thou chastenest O Jah: and teachest him out of thy law.
verse 13 To give him quietnes, from the dayes of evil: until a pit-of-corruption, be digged for the wicked.
verse 14 For Jehovah wil not leav his people: and will not forsake, his inheritance.
verse 15 But judgment shall return, unto justice: and after it, all the upright in heart.
verse 16 Who will rise-up for me, against evil-doers? who will stand up for me against the workers of painful-iniquitie?
verse 17 Unlesse Jehovah, had been an helpfulnes vnto me: my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
verse 18 When I sayd, my foot is moved: thy mercy Jehovah, stayed me up.
verse 19 When many were my cogitations within me: thy consolations, delighted my soul.
verse 20 Shall the throne of woeful-evils, have fellowship with thee: which frameth molestation by a decree? verse 21 They run-by-troups, against the soul of the just: and condemn as wicked, the innocent bloud. verse 22 But Jehovah is to me for an high-refuge: and my God, for the rock of my safe-hope. verse 23 And he wil return upon them, their painful-iniquitie; and in their malice he will suppresse them: Jehovah our God, will suppresse them.
PSALM XCIIII. Sing this as the 55. or as the 78. Psalm.
PSALM XCV.
verse 1 COme, let us showt-joyfully to Iehovah: let us showt-triumphantly, to the Rock of our salvation.
verse 2 Let us prevent his face with confession: with psalmes, let us showt-triumphantly to him.
verse 3 For Iehovah is a great God: and a great King, above all Gods.
verse 4 In whose hand, are the deep-places of the earth: & the strong-heights, of the mountains, are his.
verse 5 Whose the sea is for he made it: and the dry- land, his hands have formed.
verse 6 Come, let us bow-down our selves and bend-down: let us kneel, before Iehovah our maker.
verse 7 For, he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and sheep of his hand: to day, if ye shall hear his voice.
verse 8 Harden not your heart, as in Meribah, as in the day of Massah, in the wildernes.
verse 9 Where your fathers tempted me: proved me, also saw my work.
verse 10 Fourtie yere, I was yrked with that generation, and sayd, they are a people erring in heart: and they, know not my wayes. verse 11 So-that I sware in mine anger: if they shall enter, into my Rest.
PSALM XCV. Sing this as the 45. or as the 97. Psalm.
PSALM XCVI.
verse 1 SIng ye to Iehovah, a new song: sing ye to Iehovah, al the earth.
verse 2 Sing ye to Iehovah, blesse ye his name: preach-the-good-tidings of his salvation, from day to day.
verse 3 Tell among the nations his glorie: among all peoples, his marveilous- works.
verse 4 For great, is Iehovah and praysed vehemently: fearful he is, above al Gods.
verse 5 For al the Gods of the peoples are vayn-idols: but Iehovah, made the heavens.
verse 6 Glorious-majestie & comly-honour are before him: strength and beauteous-glorie, in his sanctuarie.
verse 7 Give to Jehovah, ye kinreds of the peoples: give to Jehovah, glory and strength.
verse 8 Give to Jehovah, the glory of his name: take-up an oblation, and come into his courts.
verse 9 Bow-down your selves to Jehovah, in the comly-honour of the sanctuarie: tremble-ye at his face, all the earth.
verse 10 Say ye among the nations, Jehovah reigneth; the world also shall be stablished, it shall not be moved: he will judge the peoples, with righteousnesses.
verse 11 Let the heavens rejoyce, and the earth be glad: rore let the sea, and the plenty thereof.
verse 12 Let the field shew-gladnes, and all that therein is: then let all the trees of the wood, showt-joyfully.
verse 13 Before Jehovah, for he cometh; for he cometh, to judge the earth: he will judge the world with justice; and the people, with his faithfulnes.
PSALM XCVI. Sing this as the 45. Psalm.
PSALM. XCVII. This may be sung also as the 37. Psalm.
PSAM XCVII.
verse 1 IEhovah reigneth, let the earth be glad: let the many yles, rejoyce.
verse 2 Cloud and gloomy-darknes are round-about him: justice and judgement, are the stable-place of his throne.
verse 3 Fire, goeth before him: and flameth, round-about his distressers.
verse 4 His lightnings illuminate the world: the earth, seeth and trembleth.
verse 5 The mountaines like waxe, melt at the presence of Jehovah: at the presence, of the Lord of all the earth.
verse 6 The heavens declare his justice: and all peoples, see his glorie.
verse 7 Abashed-be all they that serve a graven- thing; that gloriously-boast themselves in vain-idols; bow-down-your-selves to him all ye Gods.
verse 8 Sion heareth, and rejoyceth, and glad are, the daughters of Judah: because of thy judgements Jehovah.
verse 9 For thou Iehovah, art high above all the earth: vehemently art thou exalted, above all Gods.
verse 10 Ye lovers of Iehovah hate evil: he keepeth, the soules of his gracious-saints; he will deliver them, from the hand of the wicked.
verse 11 Light, is sowen for the just: and joy for the right of heart.
verse 12 Rejoyce ye just, in Iehovah: and confesse, to the remembrance of his holinesse.
PSALM. XCVIII. 1 A psalm;
SIng-yee to Iehovah, a new song, for he hath done marveilous- things: his right- hand hath saved him, and the arme of his holines.
verse 2 Iehovah hath-made known, his salvation: to the eyes of the nations, he hath revealed his justice.
verse 3 He hath remembred his mercy, and his faithfulnesse, of the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen, the salvation of our God.
verse 4 Shout-triumphantly to Iehovah, all the earth: shout-chearfully, and shout-joyfully and sing-psalms.
verse 5 Sing-psalms to Iehovah with harp: with harp, and voice of a psalm.
verse 6 With trumpets, and voice of the cornet: shout-triumphantly, before the King Iehovah.
verse 7 Let the sea roare, and the plenty thereof: the world, and they that fit therein.
verse 8 Let the rivers clap the palms: together let the mountains shout-joyfully.
verse 9 Before Iehovah, for he is come to judge the earth: he will judge the world in justice; and the peoples, in righteousnesses.
PSALM XCVIII. Sing this as the 68. Psalm.
PSALM XCIX. Sing this as the 85 Psalm.
PSAL. XCIX.
verse 1 IEhovah reigneth, the peoples are stirred: he sitteth on the Cherubims, the earth is moved.
verse 2 Jehovah, is great in Sion: and high he is, above all the peoples.
verse 3 Let them confesse thy name, great and fearefull; holy it is.
verse 4 And the strength of the King, loveth judgement: thou, hast stablished righteousnesses; thou hast done in Jaakob, judgement and justice.
verse 5 Exalt ye Jehovah, our God; and bow-down your selves, at the footstoole of his feet; holy he is.
verse 6 Moses and Aaron, with his Priests; and Samuel, with them that call on his name: they called upon Jehovah, and he answered them.
verse 7 In the pillar of a cloud, he spake unto them: they kept his testimonies, and the decree he gave them.
verse 8 Jehovah our God, thou answeredst them: a God forgiving, thou wast unto them; and taking vengeance, on their practises.
verse 9 Exalt ye Iehovah, our God; and bow-down your selves, at the mountain of his holines: for Iehovah our God, is holy.
PSLM C.
[...] verse 1 SHowt to Jehovah, all the earth. verse 2 Serve ye Jehovah with gladnes: before him come with singing-mirth. 3 Know, that Jehovah he God is:
PSALM C. 1 A psalm for confession:
SHout ye-triumphantly to Iehovah, all the earth.
verse 2 Serve ye Iehovah with gladnesse: come before him, with singing-joy.
Know ye, that Iehovah he is [Page 115] God: he made us, and not we: his people, and sheep of his pasture.
verse 4 Enter ye his gates, with confession; his courts with praise: confesse ye to him, blesse ye his name.
verse 5 For Iehovah is good, his mercy is for ever: and his faith, unto generation, and generation.
PSALM. CI. 1 A Psalm, of David:
MErcy and judgement I will sing; to thee, Iehovah will I sing-psalm.
verse 2 I will doe-wisely in the perfect way; when, wilt thou come unto me? I will walk in the perfection of mine heart, in the mids of mine house.
verse 3 I will not set, before mine eyes, any word of Belial: I hate the doing of them that turn-aside; it shall not cleave unto me.
verse 4 A froward heart, shall depart from me: I will know none evill.
verse 5 He that in secret hurteth-with-tongue his fellow-friend, him will I suppresse: the haughty of eyes and large of heart; him, I cannot suffer.
verse 6 Mine eyes shalbe on the faithfull of the land, for to sit with me: he that walketh, in the perfect way, he shall minister to me.
verse 7 He shall not sit within my house, that doth deceit: he that speaketh lyes, shall not be established, before mine eyes.
verse 8 In the mornings, I will suppresse all the wicked of the land: for to cut-off from the city of Iehovah, all the workers of painfull-iniquity.
PSALM CI. Sing this as the 106. Psalm.
PSALM CII. 1 A prayer, for the poor-afflicted when he shalbe overwhelmed: and shall powre-forth his meditation, before Iehovah.
verse 2 IEhovah hear my prayer: and let my cry come unto thee.
verse 3 Hide not thy face from me, in the day of my distresse, upon me: incline thine ear unto me; in the day I call, make hast answer me.
verse 4 For my dayes are consumed as smoke: and my bones, are burnt as an hearth.
verse 5 Mine heart is smitten as grass and withered: that I forget, to eat my bread.
verse 6 For the voice of my groaning: my bone cleaveth, to my flesh.
verse 7 I am-like, to a pelican of the wildersse: I am, as an owle of the deserts.
verse 8 I watch and am, as a sparrow, solitary upon the house-roof.
verse 9 All the day mine enemies doe reproach me: they that rage against me, have sworn against me.
verse 10 For I eat ashes, as bread: and mingle my drinks with weeping.
verse 11 Because of thine angry-threat and thy fervent-wrath: for thou hast heaved me up, and cast me down.
verse 12 My dayes are, as a shaddow declined: and I, am withered as grasse,
verse 13 And thou Iehovah, sittest for ever: and thy memoriall, to generation and generation.
verse 14 Thou wilt arise, wilt have tender-mercy upon Sion: for the time to be gracious unto it, for the appointed-time is come.
verse 15 For thy servants delight in the stones thereof: and doe pitty the dust thereof.
verse 16 And the heathens shall fear the name of Iehovah: and al the Kings of the earth, thy glory.
verse 17 When Iehovah shall build up Sion: shall appear, in his glory.
verse 18 Shall turn, unto the prayer of the lowly, and not despise, their prayer.
verse 19 This shall be written, for the generation after: and the people created, shall praise Iah.
verse 20 For he hath looked-down from the height of his holynes: Iehovah, from the heavens did behold the earth.
verse 21 To hear, the groning of the prisoner: to loose, the sonns of death.
verse 22 To tell in Sion, the name of Iehovah: and his praise, in Ierusalem.
verse 23 When the peoples shall be gathered together: and the kingdoms, to serve Iehovah.
verse 24 He hath afflicted in the way mine able-strength; he hath shortned my dayes.
verse 25 I sayd; O my God, take me not away, in the mids of my dayes: thy yeres are [Page 117] through generation of generations.
verse 26 Afore- time, thou hast founded the earth: and the heavens, are the work of thine hands.
verse 27 They shall perish, and thou shalt stand: and they all, shall wax-old as a garment: as a vesture, shalt thou change them and they shalt be changed.
verse 28 But thou art the same: and thy yeers, shall not be ended.
verse 29 The sonns of thy servants shall dwell: and their seed, shall be stablished before thee.
PSALM CII. Sing this as the 32. Psalm.
PSALM CIII. 1 A psalm of David;
MY soule, blesse thou Iehovah: and all my inward-parts, the name of his holines.
verse 2 My soule, blesse thou Iehovah: and forget not, all his rewards.
verse 3 That mercifully-pardoneth all thine iniquities: that healeth, all thy sicknesses.
verse 4 That redeemeth thy life from the pit-of-corruption: that crowneth thee, with mercy and tender-pitties.
verse 5 That satiateth thy mouth with good- things: thy youth is renewed, as an Eagles.
verse 6 Iehovah doeth justices: and judgments, to all oppressed.
verse 7 He made known his waies to Moses: his actions, to the sonns of Israel.
verse 8 Iehovah is pittifull and gracious: long suffring, and much of mercie.
verse 9 He will not contend to continuall-aye: neither keep (his anger) for ever.
verse 10 He hath not doon to us, according to our sinns: nor rewarded us, according to our iniquities.
verse 11 But as is the height of the heavens, above the earth; so strong is his mercie, over them that fear him.
verse 12 As farr-remote as the East is from the West: so farr-hath-he-removed, our trespasses from us. verse 13 As a father hath pity, on his sonns: Iehovah hath pity, on them that fear him. verse 14 For he, knoweth our forming: remembring, that we are dust.
verse 15 Sory-man, his dayes are as the grass: as a flower of the field, so flourisheth he.
verse 16 For a wind passeth over it and it is not: and the place thereof, shall not know it any-more.
verse 17 But the mercy of Iehovah, endureth from eternity and unto eternity, upon them that fear him: and his justice, to the childrens children.
verse 18 To them that keep his covenant: and that remember his precepts, for to doe them.
verse 19 Iehovah hath firmly prepared his throne, in the heavens: and his kingdom, and ruleth over all.
verse 20 Blesse Iehovah, ye his Angels: mighty of strength, doing his word; hearkning, to the voice of his word.
verse 21 Blesse Iehovah, all ye his hosts: his ministers, doing his pleasure.
verse 22 Blesse Iehovah, all ye his works; in all places of his domination: my soul, blesse thou Iehovah.
PSALM CIII. Sing this as the 45. Psalm.
PSALM. CIV.
[...] verse 1 MY soule, ô blesse thou Jehovah: Jehovah my God, veh'mently thou great art: thou with majesty and honour dost thy selfe array.
The second part.
PSALM. CIV.
verse 1 MY soul, blesse thou Iehovah: Iehovah my God, thou art vehemently great: thou arayest- thy-self, with majesty and comly-honour.
verse 2 Decking himself, with light as with a garment; stretching-out the heavens, as a curtain.
verse 3 Planchering his lofts, in the waters; making the clouds his charet; walking, upon the wings of the wind.
verse 4 Making his Angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire.
verse 5 He hath founded the earth, upon her bases; it shall not be moved, for ever and aye.
verse 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep, as with a raiment; the waters stood, above the mountains.
verse 7 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder, they hasted-away.
verse 8 The mountains they went up, the vallies they went-down; to the place which thou foundedst for them.
verse 9 Thou didst set a bound, they shall not passe: they shall not return, to cover the earth.
verse 10 That sendeth welsprings, in the vallies: they walk, between the mountains.
verse 11 They give-drink, to all the wild-beasts of the field: the wild-asses, break their thirst.
verse 12 By them, the fowl of the heavens dwelleth: from between the branches, they give the voice.
verse 13 That watereth the mountains, from his losts: the earth is filled, with the fruit of thy works.
verse 14 That maketh grasse to grow, for cattell: and the herb, for the use of earthly-man: bringing forth bread out of the earth.
verse 15 And wine that rejoyce the heart of sory-mā: making the face chearfull with oil: and bread, that upholdeth the heart of sory-man.
verse 16 Filled are, the trees of Jehovah: the Cedars of Lebanon, which he planted.
verse 17 That there, the birds may make-their-nests: the stork, the firr-trees are her house.
verse 18 The high mountains, for the wild-goats: the rocks, a shelter for the coneyes.
verse 19 He made the moon, for appointed-times: the sun, knoweth his going-down.
verse 20 Thou puttest darknes, and it is night: in it doe creep-forth, all the wild beasts of the wood.
verse 21 The lurking-Lions, roaring for the prey: and seeking their meat of God.
verse 22 The sun riseth, they gather- them-away: and couch-down, in their denns.
verse 23 Out-goeth earthly-man unto his work: and to his labour, till evening.
verse 24 How many are thy works, Jehovah! all of them, hast thou doon in wisdom: the earth is full of thy riches.
verse 25 This sea great, and wide of spaces: there are creeping-things even innumerable; small wild-beasts, with great.
verse 26 There, go the ships: Livjathan, whom thou hast formed to play therein,
verse 27 They all, look-attentively unto thee: to give them, their food in his time.
verse 28 Thou givest it to them, they gather is: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.
verse 29 Thou hidest thy face, they are suddenly-troubled: thou gatherest their spirit, they breath-out the ghost; and return unto their dust.
verse 30 Thou sendest-forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest, the face of the earth.
verse 31 The glorie of Jehovah be for ever: rejoyce let Jehovah, in his deeds.
verse 32 He looketh upon the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth, the mountains and they smoke.
verse 33 I will sing to Iehovah in my life: I will sing-psalm, to my God while I am.
verse 34 Sweet shall my meditation be of him: I, will rejoyce in Jehovah.
verse 35 Consumed be sinners: out of the earth; and wicked-men be they no more; my soule, blesse thou Jehovah; Halelu-jah.
PSALM. CV. Sing this as the 75. or as the 100. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM CV.
verse 1 COnfesse ye to Jehovah, call on his name: make known his actions among the peoples.
verse 2 Sing ye to him, sing-psalm to him: discourse, of all his marveilous-works.
verse 3 Glorie ye, in the name of his holines: let the heart of them that seek Iehovah, rejoyce.
verse 4 Seek Iehovah and his strength: seek ye, his face continually.
verse 5 Remember ye, his marveilous-works that he hath done: his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.
verse 6 Seed of Abraham his servant: sons of Iaakob his chosen-ones.
verse 7 He, is Iehovah our God: his judgments, are in all the earth.
verse 8 He remembreth his covenant for ever; the word that he commanded, to the thousand generation.
verse 9 Which he stroke, with Abraham: and his oath, unto Isaak.
verse 10 And stablished it to Iaakob for a decree: to Israel, for a covenant of eternitie.
verse 11 Saying; To thee, will I give the land of Canan: the line, of your inheritance.
verse 12 When they were, men (few) of number: very few, and strangers in it.
verse 13 And walked-about, from nation to nation: from one kingdom, to another people.
verse 14 He suffred not any man to doe them wrong: but reproved, kings for them.
verse 15 Touch not mine anointed: and to my Prophets, doe no evil.
verse 16 And he called a famine, upon the land: he brake all the staffe of bread.
verse 17 He sent before them a man: Joseph was sold, for a servant.
verse 18 They afflicted his feet with fetters: his soule entred, the yron.
verse 19 Untill the time his word came: the saying, of Jehovah tried him.
verse 20 The King sent, and loosed him: the ruler of the people, and released him.
verse 21 He put him Lord of his house: and ruler, of all his posessession.
verse 22 To bind his Princes to his soule: and make-wise, the Elders.
verse 23 And Israel came into Aegypt: and Iaakob sojourned in the land of Cham.
verse 24 And he increased his people vehemently: and made them stronger, than their distressers.
verse 25 He turned his heart, to hate his people: to deal-craftily, with his servants.
verse 26 He sent, Moses his servant: Aharon, whom he had chosen.
verse 27 They put among them, the words of his signes: and wonders, in the land of Cham.
verse 28 He sent darknes, and made it dark: and they turned-not-rebellious, against his word. verse 29 He turned their waters to blood: and slew, their fish.
verse 30 Their land abundantly-brought-forth froggs: in the privy-chambers, of their kings.
verse 31 He said, and there came a mixed-swarm: lice, in all their border.
verse 32 He gave their showers to be hail: fire, of flames in their land.
verse 33 And smote their vine, and their fig-tree: and brake, the trees of their border.
verse 34 He said; and the grashopper came: and the caterpillar, even without number.
verse 35 And did eat-up all the herbs in their land: and did eat-up the fruit of their ground.
verse 36 And he smote the first-born in their land: the beginning, of all their strength.
verse 37 And he brought forth them, with silver and gold: and none, among their tribes was feeble.
verse 38 Egypt rejoyced when they went-out: for the dread of them, had fallen upon them.
verse 39 He spread a cloud for a covering: and a fire, to enlighten the night.
verse 40 They asked, and he brought the quail: and with the bread of heavens, he satisfied them.
verse 41 He opened the Rock, and the waters flowed-out: they went, in dry-places like a river.
verse 42 For he remembred, the word of his holines: to Abraham his servant.
verse 43 And brought-forth his people with joy: his chosen, with showting-joy. verse 44 And gave to them, the lands of the heathens: and they possessed, the labour of the peoples. verse 45 That, they might observe his statutes, and keep his lawes; Halelu-jah.
PSALM CVI.
The second part.
The third part.
PSAM CVI.
verse 1 HAlelu-jah; Confesse ye to Iehovah for he is good: for his mercie, endureth for ever.
verse 2 Who can expresse, the powers of Jehovah: can cause to hear, all his praise?
verse 3 O blessed, are they that keep judgment: is he that dooth justice, in all time.
verse 4 Remember me Jehovah, with the favourable-acceptation of thy people: visit me, with thy salvation.
verse 5 To see the good, of thy chosen, to rejoyce, with the joy of thy nation; to glorie, with thy inheritance.
verse 6 We have sinned with our fathers, we have doon-crookedly we have doon wickedly.
verse 7 Our fathers in Aegypt, did not prudently-mind thy marveilous- works; they remembred not, the multitude of thy mercies: but turned-rebellious, at the sea at the red sea.
verse 8 Yet he saved them, for his name sake: to make known his power.
verse 9 And he rebuked the red sea, and it was dried-up-and he led them in the deeps, as in the wildernes.
verse 10 And he saved them, from the hand of the hater: and redeemed them, from the hand of the enemie.
verse 11 And the waters covered their distressers: one of them, was not left.
verse 12 And they beleeved in his words: they sang, his prayse.
verse 13 They made hast, they forgat his works: they wayted not, for his counsel.
verse 14 But lusted with lust, in the wildernes: and tempted God, in the desert.
verse 15 And he gave to them, their request: and sent leannes, into their soul.
verse 16 And they envyed at Moses, in the camp: at Aharon, the holy-one of Jehovah.
verse 17 The earth opened, and swallowed up Dathan: and covered, over the congregation of Abiram.
verse 18 And a fire burned in their congregation: a flame, burnt up the wicked.
verse 19 They made a calf in Horeb: and bowed themselves, to a molten- idol.
verse 20 And turned their glorie: into the form of an oxe, that eateth grasse.
verse 21 They forgat, God their saviour: that did great- things, in Aegypt.
verse 22 Marveilous- works, in the land of Cham: fearful- things, by the red sea.
verse 23 And he sayd, to abolish them: had not Moses his chosen, stood in the breach before him: to turn his wrathful-heat, from corrupting- them.
verse 24 And they contemptuously-refused, the land of desire: they beleeved not, his word.
verse 25 But murmured in their tents: they heard not, the voyce of Jehovah.
verse 26 And he lifted up his hand to them: to fel them in the wildernes.
verse 27 And to fel their seed among the heathens: and to fann them, in the lands.
verse 28 And they were joyned to Baal-pehor: and did eat, the sacrifices of the dead.
verse 29 And moved-indignation, by their actions: and the plague brake in upon them.
verse 30 And Phineas stood, and executed-judgment: & the plague was restrained.
verse 31 And it was counted to him, for justice: to generation and generation, for ever. verse 32 And they caused fervent-wrath, at the waters of Meribah: and evil was to Moses, for their sake.
verse 33 For they bitterly-provoked his spirit: and he pronounced it, with his lips.
verse 34 They abolished not, the peoples: which Jehovah had sayd unto them.
verse 35 But mixed themselves among the heathens: and learned, their works.
verse 36 And served their idols: and they were to them for a snare.
verse 37 And they sacrificed their sonns, and their daughters; to Devils.
verse 38 And shed innocent blood, the blood of their sonns and of their daughters; whom they sacrificed ro the idols of Canaan: and the land was impiously-distayned, with blouds.
verse 39 And they defiled them by their works: and whored, by their practises.
verse 40 And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against his people: and he abhorred, his inheritance.
verse 41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathens: and their haters, ruled over them.
verse 42 And their enemies oppressed them: and they were humbled, under their hand.
verse 43 Many times, did he deliver them: and they bitterly-provoked by their counsel: and were brought-down, by their iniquitie,
verse 44 Yet he saw, when distresse was on then; when he heard, their shril-cry.
verse 45 And he remembred toward them his covenant: and repented, according to the multitude of his mercies.
verse 46 And gave them to tender-mercies: before al that led-them-captives.
verse 47 Save thou us, Jehovah our God; and gather us from the heathens: for to confesse unto the name of thine holynes; to glorie, in thy praise.
verse 48 Blessed be Jehovah, God of Israel, from eternitie and unto eternitie; and let all the people say, Amen; Halelu-jah.
The fifth Booke.
PSALM CVII. Sing this as the 18. Psalm.
The second part.
PSAL. CVII.
verse 1 COnfesse ye to Jehovah for he is good: for his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 2 Let the redeemed of Jehovah, say it: whom he hath redeemed, from the hand of the distresser.
verse 3 And gathered them, out of the lands: from east, and from west, from north and from the sea.
verse 4 They wandred in the wildernes, in the defert without way: they found not a dwelling citie.
verse 5 Hungry and-also thirsty: their soul, was over-whelmed in them.
verse 6 And they cried unto Jehovah, in their distresse: he rid-them-free, out of their anguishes.
verse 7 And he led them, in a right way: for to come, unto a dwelling citie.
verse 8 Let them confesse to Jehovah his mercie: and his marveilous- workes, to the sonns of Adam.
verse 9 For he hath satisfied, the thirsty soul: and filled the hungry soul, with good.
verse 10 They that sit, in darknes and the shadow-of death: bound, in affliction and yron.
verse 11 Because they turned-rebellions against the words of God: and despised, the counsel of the most-high.
verse 12 And he humbled their heart with molestation: they stumbled down, and their was no helper.
verse 13 And they cryed unto Jehovah, in their distresse: he saved them, out of their anguishes.
verse 14 He brought them forth, from darknes and shadow-of-death: and brake, their bands.
verse 15 Let them confesse to Jehovah his mercy: and his marvelous- works, to the sonns of Adam, verse 16 For he hath broken, the dores of brasse: and hewed-asunder, the barrs of yron. verse 17 Fools, for the way of their trespasse: and for their iniquities, are afflicted. verse 18 Their soul, abhorreth al meat: and they approch, to the gates of death. verse 19 And they cry unto Jehovah in their distresse: he saveth them, out of their anguishes.
verse 20 He sendeth his word, and healeth them: and delivereth, from their corruptions.
verse 21 Let them confesse to Jehovah his mercie: and his marvelous- works, to the sonns of Adam.
verse 22 And let them sacrifice, the sacrifices of confession: and tell his works, with showting.
verse 23 They that goe-down to the sea, in ships: that doe their labour, in the many waters.
verse 24 They doo see, the works of Jehovah: and his marvelous- acts, in the deep.
verse 25 For he sayth, and rayseth-up the stormie wind: and it lifteth-up, the waves thereof.
verse 26 They mount-up to the heavens, they goe-down to the deeps: their soul, in evil melteth-away.
verse 27 They reel and stagger, like a drunken- man: and al their wisdom, is swallowed-up.
verse 28 And they cry unto Jehovah, in their distresse: and he bringeth them out, from their anguishes.
verse 29 He setteth the storm, to a silent-calme: and the waves thereof, are quiet.
verse 30 And they rejoyce because they are stilled: and he leads them unto the haven of their desire.
verse 31 Let them confesse to Jehovah his mercie: and his marveilous works, to the sonns of Adam.
verse 32 And let them exalt him, in the church of the people: and prayse him, in the sitting of the Elders.
verse 33 He putteth rivers to a wildernes: and issues of waters, to a thirstines.
verse 34 A land of fruit, to saltnes: for the evil, of them that dwell therein.
verse 35 He putteth the wildernes, to a pool of waters: and the land of drought, to yssues of waters.
verse 36 And seateth there the hungry: and they firmly-prepare, a dwelling citie.
verse 37 And sow the fields, and plant vinyards: and they yeild fruitfull revenue. verse 38 And he blesseth them and they are multiplied vehemently: and their cattel, he diminisheth not. verse 39 And they are diminished and bowed-down: by restraint, evil and sorrow.
verse 40 He powreth contempt, on bounteous-princes: and maketh them-err, in deformed-wildernes without way.
verse 41 And rayseth up the needy from afflicting-povertie and putteth his families as a flock.
verse 42 The righteous shall see and rejoyce: and all injurious-evil, stop her mouth.
verse 43 Who is wise and will observe these- things: and they shall understand the mercies of Jehovah.
PSALM CVIII.
PSALM CVIII. 1 A song, a psalm of David.
verse 2 O God mine heart is firmly-prepared: I wil sing and sing-psalm; yea with my glorie.
verse 3 Raise-up, psalterie and harp; I will raise-up at the day-dawning.
verse 4 I will confesse thee, among the peoples O Jehovah: and will sing-psalme to thee among the nations.
verse 5 That thy mercie is great above the heavens: and thy truth unto the skyes.
verse 6 Be thou exalted over the heavens O God: and over al the earth, thy glorie.
verse 7 That thy beloved may be delivered: save thou, with thy right hand and answer me.
verse 8 God spake by his holynes, I will bee glad: I shall divide Shechem; and measure, the vally of Succoth.
verse 9 Gilead shall be mine, Manasseh mine; and Aephrajim the strength of mine head; Iehudah, shall be my lawgiver.
verse 10 Moab my washing pot; over Aedom, I shall cast my shoe: over Palestina, I will showt.
verse 11 Who will lead-me-along, to the city of strong defense: who will conduct me, into Aedom?
verse 12 Wilt not thou O God which hadst cast us away: and wouldest not go-forth O God, in our hosts?
verse 13 O give thou us, help from distresse; for fals-vanity is the salvation of earthly-man.
verse 14 Through God we shall doe valiantnesse: and he, will tread-down our distressers.
PSALM. CIX. To the master of the musick, a Psalm of David:
verse 1 O God of my praise, cease-not-as deafe.
verse 2 For the mouth of the wicked one, and the mouth of deceit, are opened against me: they have spoken with me, with a tongue of falshood.
verse 3 And with words of hatred have they compassed me about: and warred against me without cause.
verse 4 For my love they are adversaies to me; and I give my selfe to prayer.
verse 5 And they put upon me, evill for good: and hatred, for my love.
verse 6 Set-in-office over him the wicked one: and let the adversary, stand at his right-hand.
verse 7 When he shalbe judged, let him goe-forth wicked: and his prayer, be to sin.
verse 8 Let his dayes be few: his office, let another take.
verse 9 Let his sons be fatherles: and his wife, a widow.
verse 10 And let his sons wandring wander and beg: and seek out of their desolate-places.
verse 11 Let the creditour insnare, all that he hath: and let strangers, make-spoile of his labour.
verse 12 Let there be none, extending mercy to him: and let there be none, shewing-favour to his fatherles- children.
verse 13 Let his posterity be appointed to cutting-off: in the generation [Page 130] next-after, let his name be wiped-out.
verse 14 Let the iniquity of his fathers, be remembred of Jehovah; and the sin of his mother, be not wiped-out.
verse 15 Let them be before Jehovah continually: and he cut-off, the memory of them from the earth.
verse 16 Because that he remembred not, to do mercy: but persecuted the poor-afflicted and needy man▪ and the smitten in heart; to slay him.
verse 17 And he loved cursing, and let it come unto him: and he delighted not in blessing, and let it be far from him.
verse 18 And he clothed-himself, with cursing, as his raiment: and let it enter as waters into his inward- part; and as oile, into his bones.
verse 19 Let it be to him, as a garment wherewith he may cover himself: and for a girdle, where- with he may gird himselfe continually.
verse 20 This be the work of mine adversaries, from Jehovah: and of them that speak evill against my soul.
verse 21 And thou Jehovah, Lord; do with me, for thy name sake: for good is thy mercy, deliver thou me.
verse 22 For I am poor-afflicted and needy: and mine heart, is wounded within me.
verse 23 As a shadow when it declineth I am gone-away: I am tossed, as the gras-hopper.
verse 24 My knees, are feeble through fasting: and my flesh, is lean for fatnes.
verse 25 And I was a reproach to them: they saw me, they shaked their head.
verse 26 Help thou me, Jehovah my God: save me according to thy mercy.
verse 27 And let them know, that this is thine hand; thou Jehovah, hast done it.
verse 28 Let them curse, and do thou blesse; rise they up and be abashed; and let thy servant rejoyce.
verse 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with ignominy; and let them cover themselves with their abashing, as with a cloake.
verse 30 I will confesse Iehovah vehemently with my mouth; and in in the midst of many, will I praise him.
verse 31 For he will stand, at the right-hand of the needy; to save him, from them that judge his soul.
PSALM CIX. Sing this as the 106. Psalme.
The second part.
PSALM CX. 1 A psalm of David;
IEhovah assuredly-said, unto my Lord; Sit thou at my right-hand: untill I put thine enemies, the footstool of thy feet.
verse 2 Iehovah will send out Sion, the rod of thy strength; rule thou; in the midst of thine enemies.
verse 3 Thy people shalbe voluntaries, in the day of thy power; in the honourable-beauties of holines, of the womb of the early-morning; to thee, the dew of thy youth.
verse 4 Iehovah sware, and will not repent; thou art a Priest for ever: according to the order of Melchisedek.
verse 5 The Lord at thy right-hand; He hath wounded the Kings, in the day of his wrath.
verse 6 He shall judge among the heathens, he hath filled with corpses; he hath wounded the head, over a great land.
verse 7 Of the brook, in the way shall he drink: therefore, he shall lift up the head.
PSALM CX. Sing this as the 68. Psalm.
PSALM. CXI. This may be sung also as the 45. Psalme.
PSALM CXI. 1 Halelu-jah;
I will confesse Jehovah, with all the heart: in the secret of the righteous, and assembly.
verse 2 Great are, the actions of Jehovah: sought-out, of all that delight in them.
verse 3 Glorious majesty and comly-honour is his work: and his justice standeth to perpetuall-aye.
verse 4 He hath made a memoriall, of his marveilous- works: gracious, and pittifull is Jehovah.
verse 5 He hath given a prey, to them that feare him: he will remember his covenant forever.
verse 6 He hath shewed to his people, the able-power of his actions▪ in giving to them, the inheritance of the heathens.
verse 7 The actions of his hands, are truth and judgement: faithfull are, all his precepts.
verse 8 Stablished they are for aie for [...]ver: done, in truth, and righteousnesse.
verse 9 He sent redemption, to his people; he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and fearfull is his name.
verse 10 The beginning of wisdom, is the feare of Jehovah; [Page 133] good prudency, have all they that doe them: his praise, standeth to perpetual-aye.
PSALM CXII. Halelu-iah.
verse 1 O Blessed is the man, that feareth Jehovah: that delighteth vehemently in his commandements.
verse 2 His seed shalbe, mighty in the earth: the generation of the righteous, shalbe blessed.
verse 3 Wealthy-store and riches shalbe in his house: and his justice, standeth to perpetual-aye.
verse 4 Vnto the righteous, light ariseth in darknesse: gracious, and pitifull and just.
verse 5 A good man, doth-graciously and lendeth: he will moderate his words, in judgement.
verse 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the just- man shalbe, to everlasting memorie.
verse 7 He will not feare, for evill hear-say: his heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
verse 8 His heart is stablished, he will not fear: untill he see, upon his distressers.
verse 9 He hath scattered-abroad, he hath given to the poor; his justice, standeth to perpetuall-aye: his horn, shalbe exalted with honour.
verse 10 The wicked shall see and be angry; he shall guash with his teeth and melt-away: the desire of the wicked, shall perish.
PSALM CXII. Sing this as the 111. Psalme.
PSALM CXIII. Sing this as the 84 or as the 60 Psalm.
PSALM. CXIII. 1 Halehu-jah;
PRaise ye servants of Jehovah: praise ye, the name of Jehovah.
verse 2 Blessed be the name of Jehovah: from this time, and for ever.
verse 3 From the rising of the Sun unto the going-in of the same: praised be, the name of Iehovah.
verse 4 Iehovah is high, above all nations: his glory, is above the heavens.
verse 5 Who is like Iehovah our God? that lifteth- himself-high, to sit.
verse 6 That debaseth- himself-low to see: in the heavens and in the earth.
verse 7 He raiseth the poor from the dust▪ he lifteth up the needy from the dung.
verse 8 To set him with bounteous-Princes: with the bounteous-Princes of his people.
verse 9 He maketh the barren of house, to dwell, a joyfull mother of children; Halelu-jah.
PSALM CXIV. Sing this as the 114. Psalm.
PSALM CXIV.
verse 1 WHen Israel went-out, from Aegypt: and the house of Iakob, from a people of a barbarous-speech.
verse 2 Iudah was for his sanctuary: Israel, his dominions.
verse 3 The sea saw, and fled: the Iarden, turned-about backward.
verse 4 The mountains, leaped like rams: the hils, like younglings of the flock.
verse 5 What aileth thee O sea, that thou fleddest: O Iarden, that thou turnedst-about backward?
verse 6 O mountains, that ye leaped like rains: ye hils, like younglings of the flock?
verse 7 At the presence of the Lord, tremble thou earth: at the presence, of the God of Iaakob.
verse 8 That turneth the rock, to a lake of waters: the flint, to a fountain of waters.
PSALM CXV.
verse 1 NOt unto us, Iehovah; not unto us: but unto thy name, give the glorie for thy mercie, for thy truth.
verse 2 Wherefore should the heathens say: where is now, their God?
verse 3 And our God is in the heavens: whatsoever pleaseth him, he doeth.
verse 4 Their idols, are silver and gold: the work, of the hands of earthly-man.
verse 5 A mouth they have, and speak not: eyes they have, and see not.
verse 6 Ears they have, and hear not: a nose they have, and smel not.
verse 7 Hands they have, and feel not; feet they have, and walk not: they make no sound with their throat.
verse 8 Like them, be they that make them: every-one, that trusteth in them.
verse 9 Israel, trust thou in Iehovah: he is their help, and their shield.
verse 10 House of Aaron, trust ye in Iehovah: he is their help, and their shield.
verse 11 Ye that fear Iehovah, trust in Iehovah: he is their help, and their shield.
verse 12 Iehovah, hath remembred us, he will blesse us; he will blesse, the house of Israel; he will blesse, the house of Aaron.
verse 13 He will blesse, them that fear Iehovah: the smal, with the great.
verse 14 Jehovah will add unto you: unto you, and unto your sonns.
verse 15 Blessed shall you be, of Jehovah: which made, the heavens and earth.
verse 16 The heavens the heavens, are Jehovahs: and the earth, he hath given to the sonns of Adam.
verse 17 Not the dead, shall praise Jah: neither, any that goe-down to silence.
verse 18 But we will blesse Jah; from this time and for ever; Halelu-jah.
PSALM CXV. Sing this as the 106. Psalm.
PSALM CXVI. Sing this as the 74. Psalm.
PSALM CXVI.
verse 1 I Love, because Jehovah heareth, my voice, my supplications.
verse 2 Because he bowed his eare unto me: and in my daies, I will call.
verse 3 The pangs of death compassed me; and the strait-afflictions of hell found me: I found distresse and sorow.
verse 4 And I called on the name of Jehovah: Oh Jehovah deliver my soule.
verse 5 Gracious Jehovah is and just: and our God is mercifull.
verse 6 Iehovah keepeth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
verse 7 Return O my soule, unto thy rest: for Iehovah, hath bounteously-rewarded unto thee.
verse 8 Because thou hast released my soule, from death; mine eye from trears; my foot from sliding.
verse 9 I will walk-on, before Iehovah: in the lands, of the living.
verse 10 I beleeved, therefore did I speak: I, was afflicted vehemently.
verse 11 I, did say in my hastening-away; every earthly-man is a lyer.
verse 12 What shall I tender to Iehovah: for all his bountifull-rewards unto me?
verse 13 I will take-up the cup of salvations: and will call on the name of Iehovah.
verse 14 My vowes, to Iehovah I will pay: in the presence now of all his people.
verse 15 Precious, in the eyes of Iehovah: is the death, of his gracious-saints.
verse 16 Oh Iehovah, surely I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thine hand-maid: thou hast unloosed, my bands.
verse 17 To thee will I sacrifice, a sacrifice of confession: and will call on the name of Iehovah.
verse 18 My vowes, to Iehovah will I pay: in the presence now, of all his people.
verse 19 In the courts, of the house of Iehovah; in the midds of thee, O Ierus [...]lem; Halelu-jah.
PSALM CXVII.
verse 1 PRaise Iehovah, all ye gentiles: laud him, all ye peoples.
verse 2 For his mercie, is mightie towards us; and the faithfulnes of Iehovah endureth for ever; Halelu-jah.
PSAL. CXVII. Sing this as the 108. Psalm.
PSAL. CXVIII.
verse 1 COnfesse ye to Iehovah for he is good: for his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 2 Let Israel now say: that his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 3 Let the house of Aaron now say: that his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 4 Let them that fear Iehovah, now say: that his mercie, endureth for ever.
verse 5 Out of strait-affliction, I called on Iah: Iah answered me, with a large-roumth.
verse 6 Iehovah is for me, I will not fear, what earthly-man can doe unto me.
verse 7 Iehovah is for me, with them that help me: and I, shall see on them that hate me.
verse 8 It is better, to hope-for-safetie in Iehovah: than to trust, in earthly-man.
verse 9 It is better, to hope-for-safetie in Iehovah: than to trust, in bounteous-princes.
verse 10 All nations compassed me: but in the name of Iehovah, I cutt them-off.
verse 11 They comp [...]ssed me yea they compassed me: but in the name of Iehovah I cutt-them-off.
verse 12 They compassed me as bees: they were quenched as a fire of thorns: but in the name of Jehovah, I cutt them off.
verse 13 Thrusting thou thrustedst me to fall: and Iehovah holp me.
verse 14 Iah is my strength and song: and he hath bene to me, for a salvation.
verse 15 A voice of showting and of salvation, is in the tents of the just: the right-hand of Iehovah, doeth valiantnes.
verse 16 The right-hand of Iehovah, is exalted: the right-hand of Jehovah, doeth valiantnes.
verse 17 I shall not dye but live: and shall tell, the works of Jah.
verse 18 Iah chastising chastised me: and gave me not, to the death.
verse 19 Open ye unto me the gates of justice: that I may enter into them, may confesse Jah.
verse 20 This gate of Jehovah: into which, the just shall enter.
verse 21 I will confesse thee, because thou hast answered me: and hast been to me, for a salvation.
verse 22 The stone which the builders refused: is become for head of the corner.
verse 23 This was of Jehovah: it is marveilous in our eyes.
verse 24 This is the day, Jehovah made: let us be glad, and rejoyce in it.
verse 25 Oh Iehovah, save now: oh Iehovah, prosper now.
verse 26 Blessed be he that commeth, in the name of Iehovah: we blesse you, out of the house of Iehovah.
verse 27 God is Iehovah; and hath given-light unto us: bind ye the feast- offrings with cords: unto the horns, of the altar.
verse 28 Thou art my God and I will confesse thee: my God, I will exalt thee.
verse 29 Confesse ye to Iehovah for he is good: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
SALM. CXVIII. Sing this as the 24. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM CXIX.
Aleph.
verse 1 O Blessed are they that are perfect in way: they that walk, in the law of Iehovah.
verse 2 O blessed, are they that keep his testimonies: they that seek him with all the heart.
verse 3 Also, they that work not iniquitie: but walk in his wayes.
verse 4 Thou, hast commanded thy precepts; to be observed vehemently.
verse 5 Oh that my wayes were directed; to observe thy statutes.
verse 6 Then shall I not be abashed: when I have respect, unto all thy commandements.
verse 7 I will confesse thee, with righteousnes of heart: when I shall learn, the judgments of thy justice.
verse 7 I will observe thy statutes: forsake thou me not unto vehemencie.
Beth.
verse 9 Wherewith shall a yong-man cleanse his way? by taking-heed, according to thy word.
verse 10 With all my heart have I [Page 140] sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.
verse 11 In mine heart, have I hidd thy sayings; that, I might not sinn against thee.
verse 12 Blessed, art thou Jehovah; learn me thy statutes.
verse 13 With my lipps have I told: al the judgements of thy mouth.
verse 14 In the way of thy testimonies have I joyed: as above al store-of-riches.
verse 15 In thy precepts will I meditate: and will have respect unto thy wayes.
verse 16 In thy statutes will I delight-my self: I will not forget thy words.
Gimel.
Daleth.
He
verse 33 Teach me O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes: that I may keep it unto the end.
verse 34 Make me to understand, that I may keep thy law; and observe it with all the heart.
verse 35 Make me to tread, in the path of thy commandements: for in it, I take-pleasure.
verse 36 Incline mine heart, unto thy testimonies: and not unto covetousnes.
verse 37 Turn-away mine eyes, from seeing false-vanitie: quicken me in thy wayes.
verse 38 Confirm to thy servant thy saying: which, is given to the fear of thee.
verse 39 Turn-away my reproch, which I am afrayd-of: for, thy judgements are good. verse 40 Loe I have-a-desire to thy precepts: in thy justice quicken thou me.
Vau.
verse 41 And let thy mercies come to me O Jehovah: thy salvation, according to thy saying.
verse 42 And I shall answer him that reprocheth me: because I have trusted in thy word.
verse 43 And pul not thou out of my mouth, the word of truth unto vehemencie: because I have hopefully-wayted for thy judgements.
verse 44 And I will observe thy law continually; for ever and perpetual-aye.
verse 45 And I shall walk in a large-roomth: because, I have sought thy precepts.
verse 46 And I will speak of thy testimonies, in the presence of Kings; and not be abashed. verse 47 And I will delight my self in thy commandements: which I have loved. verse 48 And I will lift up my palmes, to thy commandements which I have loved; and will meditate on thy statutes.
Zain.
verse 49 Remember the word to thy servant: for which thou hast made me hopefully-to-wayt.
verse 50 This is my comfort in mine affliction: that thy saying quickeneth me.
verse 51 The prowd, have scorned me unto vehemencie: from thy law, I have not declined.
verse 52 I remembred thy judgments of old O Jehovah: and comforted my self.
verse 53 A burning-horrour hath taken-hold on me, for the wicked: the forsakers, of thy law.
verse 54 Thy statutes have been songs to mee; in the house of my pilgrimages.
verse 55 I remembred, in the night thy name O Jehovah: and observed, thy law. verse 56 This was to me: because I kept thy precepts.
Heth.
verse 57 My portion, Jehovah I have sayd, to observe thy words.
verse 58 I have earnestly-besought, thy face with all the heart: bee gracious to me, according to thy saying.
verse 59 I thought upon my wayes; and turned my feet, unto thy testimonies.
verse 60 I made-hast, and delayed not: to observe thy commandements.
verse 61 Bands of the wicked have robbed me: thy law, I have not forgotten.
verse 62 At midd night, will I rise to confesse unto thee: for the judgments of thy justice.
verse 63 I am a companion, to al that fear thee: and that observe, thy precepts. verse 64 The earth is full, of thy mercie Jehovah; learn me thy statutes.
Teth
verse 65 Thou hast done good with thy servant: Jehovah, according to thy word.
verse 66 Learn me goodnes of reason and knowledge: for, I have beleeved in thy commandements.
verse 67 Before I was afflicted, I was astray: but now, I observe thy saying.
verse 68 Good art thou and doest good; learn me thy statutes.
verse 69 The prowd have forged against me falshood: I, with al the heart, doe keep thy precepts.
verse 70 Their heart is grosse as fat: I, in thy law have delighted my self.
verse 71 It is good for me that I was afflicted: that, I may learn thy statutes.
verse 72 The law of thy mouth is better to me; than thousands of gold and silver.
Iod.
verse 73 Thine hands have made me, and fashioned me: make-me to understand, that I may learn thy commandements.
verse 74 They that fear thee, shall see me and rejoyce: because, I have hopefully-wayted for thy word.
verse 75 I know Jehovah, that thy judgments are justice: and with faithfulnes, thou hast afflicted me.
verse 76 Oh let thy mercie be to comfort me: according to thy saying unto thy servant.
verse 77 Let thy tender-mercies come to me that I may live: for thy law, is my delights.
verse 78 Let the prowd be abashed, for with falshood they have depraved me: I, doe meditate in thy precepts. verse 79 Let those turn to me that fear thee; and that know, thy testimonies. verse 80 Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes: that, I be not abashed.
Caph.
verse 81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: I hopefully-wayt for thy word.
verse 82 Mine eyes fayl for thy saying: saying, when wilt thou comfort me?
verse 83 Though I am like a bottel in the smoke; I have not forgotten thy statutes.
verse 84 How many are the dayes of thy servant? when wilt thou doe judgment on my persecutors?
verse 85 The proud have digged for me pitts-of-corruption: which, are not according to thy law.
verse 86 All thy commandements are faithfulnes: with falshood doe they persecute me, help thou me.
verse 87 Almost they had consumed me in the earth: but I, have not forsaken thy precepts. verse 88 According to thy mercie quicken thou me; and I will observe, the testimonie of thy mouth.
Lamed.
verse 89 For ever O Jehovah; thy word, is stedfast in the heavens.
verse 90 Thy faithfulnes, is to generation and generation: thou hast stablished the earth and it shall stand.
verse 91 To thy judgements, they stand this day: for, they all, are thy servants.
verse 92 Unlesse thy law, had been my delights: then had I perished in mine affliction.
verse 93 For ever, I will not forget thy precepts: for by them thou hast quickned me.
verse 94 I am thine, save thou me: for I have sought thy precepts.
verse 95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: I consider thy testimonies. verse 96 Of all perfection I have seen an end: large is thy commandement vehemently.
Mem.
verse 97 O how I love thy law! all the day, it is my meditation.
verse 98 Thou makest me wiser than mine enemies, by thy commandements: for, for ever it is with me.
verse 99 I am more prudent than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
verse 100 I am of more understanding than the Elders: because I have kept thy precepts.
verse 101 I have restrained my feet; from every evill way: that I may observe thy word.
verse 102 I have not departed from thy judgments; for thou, hast taught me.
verse 103 How sweet are thy sayings to my palat! more than hony to my mouth. verse 104 By the precepts I have gotten understanding: therefore, I hate every path of falshood.
Nun.
verse 105 Thy word is a lamp to my foot; and a light to my path.
verse 106 I have sworn and will ratifie it: to observe, the judgements of thy justice.
verse 107 I am afflicted very vehemently: Iehovah, quicken thou me according to thy word.
verse 108 The free- offrings of my mouth, favourably-accept thou oh Iehovah: and learn me thy Iudgments.
verse 109 My soul is in my palm continually: and thy law, I have not forgotten.
verse 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: and from thy precepts, I have not straied.
verse 111 I possesse-for-heritage thy testimonies for ever: for they are the joy of mine heart. verse 112 I have enclined mine heart, to doe thy statutes; for ever to the end.
Lamech.
verse 113 I hate vain-thoughts; and I love thy law.
verse 114 Thou art my secret-place and my shield; I hopefully-wait, for thy word.
verse 115 Depart from me ye evill-doers, that I may keep, the commandements of my God.
verse 116 Uphold me according to thy saying that I may live: and let me not be abashed for my hope.
verse 117 Sustain me and I shall be saved: and I will delight in thy statutes continually.
verse 118 Thou hast troden-down all them that stray from thy statutes: for their deceit is falshood.
verse 119 Like drosse, thou makest-cease all the wicked of the earth: therefore I love thy testimonies. verse 120 My flesh seeleth-horrour for dread of thee: and I fear for thy judgments.
Ain.
verse 121 I have done judgement and justice: leave me not, to mine oppressours.
verse 122 Be-surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppresse me.
verse 123 Mine eyes, fail for thy salvation: and for the sayings of thy justice.
verse 124 Doe with thy servant according to thy mercy; and learn me thy statutes.
verse 125 I am thy servant, give me understanding: that I may know, thy testimonies.
verse 126 It is time for Jehovah to do: they have made-frustrate, thy law.
verse 127 Therefore I love thy commandements: above gold and above fine gold.
verse 128 Therefore all thy precepts of every thing, I hold-righteous: I hate, every way of falshood.
Mem.
verse 129 Marveilous are thy testimonies: therefore doth my soule keep them.
verse 130 The opening of thy words giveth-light: giving-understanding to the simple.
verse 131 I opened-wide my mouth and panted: for, I longed for thy commandements.
verse 132 Turn-the-face unto me and be gracious to me: according to the judgement towards those that love thy name.
verse 133 Firmly-direct my steps in thy saying: and let not any painful-iniquity have dominion over me.
verse 134 Redeem me from the oppression of earthly man: and I will observe, thy precepts.
verse 135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and learn me, thy statutes. verse 136 Rivers of waters run-down mine eyes: because they observe not thy law.
Zade.
verse 137 Just art thou Jehovah: and righteous, thy judgments.
verse 138 Thou hast commanded the justice of thy testimonies: and faithfulnes vehemently.
verse 139 My zeale suppresseth me: because my distressers have forgotten thy words.
verse 140 Thy saying is lined vehemently: and thy servant loveth it.
verse 141 I am small and despised: thy precepts, I have not forgotten.
verse 142 Thy justice is a justice for ever: and thy law, is the truth.
verse 143 Distresse and anguish have sound me: thy commandements, are my delights.
verse 144 The justice of thy testimonies is for ever: make me to understand that I may live.
Koph.
verse 145 I have called with the whole heart: answer me Iehovah; I will keep thy statutes.
verse 146 I have called upon thee save thou me: and will observe, thy testimonies.
verse 147 I have prevented in the twilight, and cried: I hopefully-waited for thy word.
verse 148 Mine eies have prevented the night-watches: to meditate, in thy saying.
verse 149 Hear my voice according to thy mercy: Iehovah; according to thy judgment quicken thou me.
verse 150 They draw-neer that follow-after a mischievous-purpose: they are fat-off from thy law.
verse 151 Neer art thou Iehovah: and all thy commandements are truth. verse 152 Of old I have known of thy testimonies: that, thou hast founded them for ever.
Resh.
verse 153 See mine affliction and release me: for I have not forgotten thy law.
verse 154 Plead my plea, and redeem me: according-to thy saying, quicken thou me.
verse 155 Salvation is far from the wicked: because they seek not thy Statutes.
verse 156 Thy tender-mercies are many O Iehovah: according to thy judgments quicken thou me.
verse 157 Many are my persecutors and my distressers: from thy testimonies, I have not declined.
verse 158 I saw unfaithful-transgressours, and was grieved: for that they observed not, thy saying.
verse 159 See, that I love thy precepts: Iehovah, according to thy mercy quicken thou me. verse 160 The beginning of thy word is truth: and for ever, is every judgment of thy justice.
Schin.
verse 161 Princes have persecuted me without cause: and for thy word, mine heart doth stand-in-awe.
verse 162 I am joyfull for thy saying: as one that findeth, much spoile.
verse 163 Falshood I hate, and abhor: thy law I do love.
verse 164 Seven times in a day, do I praise thee: for the judgments of thy justice.
verse 165 Much peace is to them that love thy law: and to them is no stumbling-block.
verse 166 I have hoped for thy salvation Iehovah: and have done thy commandements.
verse 167 My soul hath observed thy testimonies: and I love them vehemently.
verse 168 I have observed thy precepts and thy testimonies: for, all my wayes are before thee.
Tau.
PSALM. CXIX. This may be sung also as the 86. Psalm.
The second part.
The third part.
verse 17 Bounteously-reward unto thy servant that I may live, & observe thy word.
verse 18 Uncover mine eyes that I may see: the marveilous- things of thy law.
verse 19 A stranger I am, in the earth: hide not thou from me, thy commandements.
verse 20 My soul is broken-smal with desire: unto thy judgements in all time.
verse 21 Thou hast rebuked, the prowd accursed: that wander, from thy commandements.
verse 22 Turn thou from on me, reproch and contempt: for I have kept thy testimonies.
verse 23 Princes also did sitt, they spake against me: thy servant, meditateth in thy statutes.
verse 24 Also thy testimonies, are my delights; the men of my counsel.
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verse 25 My soul cleaveth to the dust: quicken thou me, according to thy word.
verse 26 I told my wayes, and thou answeredst me; teach me thy statutes.
verse 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: and I will meditate, on thy marveilous- works.
verse 28 My soul droppeth for heavynes: raise thou me up, according to thy word.
verse 29 Take-away from me, the way of falshood: and graciously-give me thy law.
verse 30 The way of faithfulnes I have chosen: thy judgements I have proposed.
verse 31 I have cleaved to thy testimonies: Jehovah, let me not be abashed.
verse 32 I will run the way of thy commandements: when thou shalt inlarge mine heart.
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verse 169 Let my shouting-cry come-neer before Jehovah: according to thy word give thou me understanding.
verse 170 Let my supplication-for-grace come before thee: according to thy saying, deliver thou me.
verse 171 My lips shall utter praise: when thou hast learned me thy statutes.
verse 172 My tongue shall resound thy saying: for, all thy commandements are justice.
verse 173 Let thine hand be to help me: for, I have chosen thy precepts.
verse 174 I have longed for thy salvation Jehovah: and thy law, is my delights. verse 175 Let my soul live, that it may praise thee: and let thy judgments help me. verse 176 I have straied, like a lost sheep: seek thou thy servant, for I have not forgotten, thy commandements.
PSALM CXX. Sing this as the 86. Psalm.
PSAL. CXX. 1 A song, of degrees;
VNto Jehovah, in my distressednesse: I cried, and he answered me.
verse 2 Jehovah, deliver thou my soul from the lips of falshood: from the tongue of deceit.
verse 3 What shall it give thee, and what shall it adde to thee; tongue of deceit.
verse 4 Sharp arrows of a mighty-one: with coales of Juniper.
verse 5 Wo is me, that I sojourn with Meshek: dwel, with the tents of Kedar.
verse 6 My soul it hath much dwelt; with him that hateth peace. verse 7 I am for peace, and when I speak; they are, for war.
PSALM CXXI. Sing this as the 68. Psalm.
PSALM CXXI. 1 A song of degrees;
I Lift up mine eies, unto the mountains; from whence shall come mine help.
verse 2 Mine help commeth, from with Iehovah: which made, heavens and earth.
verse 3 Let him not give thy foot to be moved: let him not slumber, that keepeth thee.
verse 4 Lo he will not slumber nor sleep: that keepeth Israel.
verse 5 Iehovah is thy keeper: Iehovah thy shadow, upon thy right hand.
verse 6 The Sun shal not smite thee, by day; nor the moon by night.
verse 7 Iehovah, will keep thee from all evill; he will keep, thy soul.
verse 8 Iehovah, wil keep thy going-out and thy comming-in: from this time, and for ever.
PSALM CXXII. 1 A song of degrees, of David;
I Rejoyced in them that said unto me; we will go into the house of Iehovah.
verse 2 Our feet have been standing: in thy gates, O Ierusalem.
verse 3 Ierusalem builded-as a city; that is joyned to it self together.
verse 4 Whither the tribes goe up, the tribes of Iah, to the testimony of Israel: to confesse, unto the name of Iehovah.
verse 5 For there, sit throns for judgment: throns of the house of David
verse 6 Ask ye the peace of Ierusalem: safe-quietnes-have they that love thee.
verse 7 Peace be in thy Fort: safe-quietnes, in thy Palaces.
verse 8 Because of my brethren and my neighbours: I will speak O peace be in thee.
verse 9 Because of the house of Iehovah our God: I will seek good for thee.
PSALM CXXII. Sing this as the 108 Psalm.
PSALM. CXXIII. 1 A Song of degrees;
VNto thee lift I up mine eies; O thou that first in the heavens.
verse 2 Lo, as the eies of servants, are unto the hand of their Masters; as the eies of a maiden, unto the hand of her Mistresse: so our eies, unto Iehovah our God; untill he be gracious unto us,
verse 3 Be gracious to us Iehovah be gracious to us: for we are very-much filled with contempt.
verse 4 Our soul it is very-much filled: with the scorning of those that are-at ease; the contempt, of the proud.
PSLM CXXIII. Sing this as the 15. Psalm.
PSALM. CXXIV. Sing this as the 8. Psalm.
PSALM. CXXIV. 1 A song of degrees; of David:
EXcept Iehovah, that he had been for us; now let Israel say.
verse 2 Except Iehovah, that he had been for us; when earthly-men rose up against us.
verse 3 Then they had swallowed us up alive: when their anger was kindled against us.
verse 4 Then, the waters had over-flowed us: the stream, had passed over our soul.
verse 5 Then the proud waters; had passed over our soule.
verse 6 Blessed be Iehovah: who hath not given us for a prey, unto their teeth.
verse 7 Our soul, as a bird is escaped out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
verse 8 Our help is in the name of Iehovah; the maker, of heavens and earth.
PSALM CXXV. Sing this as the 108. Psalme.
PSALM CXXV. 1 A Song of degrees:
THey that trust in Iehovah; shalbe as mount Sion which is not moved, but remaineth for ever
verse 2 Ierusalem, the mountains are round about: and Iehovah is round about his people, from this time, and for ever.
verse 3 For the rod of wickednesse, shall not rest upon the lot of the just; that the just put not forth their hand unto any injurious-evill.
verse 4 Do-good O Iehovah, unto good: and to the righteous, in their hearts.
verse 5 But they that turne aside is their crookednesses, Iehovah will lead them with the workers of painfull-iniquity: peace shall be upon Israel.
PSAM CXXVI. 1 A song of degrees:
VVHen Jehovah returned the captivitie of Sion: we were like them that dreame.
verse 2 Then, was our mouth filled with laughter and our tongue with joyfull-showting: then, said they among the heathens; Jehovah hath done very-great things with them.
verse 3 Iehovah hath done very-great things with us: we are, joyfull.
verse 4 Turne thou O Iehovah our captivitie: as the streames in the South.
verse 5 They that sow with teares, shall reape with joyfull-showting.
verse 6 He going goeth, and weepeth, bearing the sowing seed▪ he comming commeth with joyfull-showting, bearing his sheaves.
PSALM CXXVI. Sing this as the 50. Psalm.
PSAL. CXXVII. 1 A song of degrees, for Salomon:
IF Iehovah build not the houses in vain doe the builders thereof labour therein: if Iehovah keep not the citie, in vaine doth the keeper wake.
verse 2 It is vaine for you to rise-up early, to sit up late; to eat the bread of sorrowes; so he will give his beloved sleep.
verse 3 Loe, sonns are an heritage of Iehovah: the fruit of the wombe, a wage.
verse 4 As arrowes in the hand of a mightie- man: so are sonns of the youth.
verse 5 O blessed is the man, that hath filled his quiver with them: they shall not be abashed; when they shall speake with the enemies in the gate.
SALM. CXXVII. Sing this as the 68. Psalm.
PSALM. CXXVIII. Sing this as the 108. Psalm.
PSALM. CXXVIII. 1 A song of degrees:
O Happie is every one the feareth Jehovah: that walketh, in his waies.
verse 2 When thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands: O happie thou and good shall it be unto thee.
verse 3 Thy wife, shall be as a fruitfull vine, by the sides of thine house: thy sonnes, as Olive plants round-about thy table.
verse 4 Loe surely thus, shall the man be blessed, that feareth Jehovah.
verse 5 Blesse thee will Iehovah, out of Sion: and see thou the good of Ierusalem, all the daies of thy life.
verse 6 And see thou thy sonns sons: peace, upon Israel.
PSAM CXXIX. Sing this as the 77. Psalm.
PSALM CXXIX. 1 A song, of degrees:
OFten have they distressed me from my youth: may Israel now say.
verse 2 Often have they distressed me from my youth: yet, have they not prevailed against me.
verse 3 The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long, their furrow.
verse 4 Iehovah just: he hath cut-asunder, the cord of the wicked.
verse 5 Let them be abashed, and turned back: all that hate Sion.
verse 6 Let them be, as the grasse of he hous-tops: which afore one pulleth it off, is withered.
verse 7 Wherewith he that moweth, filled not his hand: or he that bindeth-sheaves, his bosome. verse 8 Neither doe they say, that passe-by: the blessing of Iehovah be upon you: we blesse you, in the name of Jehovah.
PSAL. CXXX. 1 A song of degrees:
OUt of the deeps, doe I call unto thee Iehovah.
verse 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive, to the voice, of my supplications-for-grace.
verse 3 If thou shouldest observe iniquities O Iah: Lord, who shall stand?
verse 4 But with thee is forgivnes: that thou mayest be feared.
verse 5 I earnestly-exspect Iehovah, my soul earnestly-expecteth: and for his word, doe I hopefully-wait.
verse 6 My soul for the Lord: more than watchmen for the morning, watchmen for the morning:
verse 7 Let Israel hopefully-wait, for Iehovah: for with Iehovah there is mercie; and with him is much redemption. verse 8 And he, will redeem Israel: from all his iniquities.
PSALM CXXX. Sing this as the 13. Psalm.
PSAL. CXXXI. 1 A song of degrees, of David:
IEhovah, mine heart is not haughty, neither are mine eies lofty: neither walk I in great- matters, and too marveilous for me.
verse 2 If I have not composed and stilled, my soul: as a weaned- child, with his mother, as a weaned- child with me is my soul.
verse 3 Let Israel hopefully-wait for Iehovah: from this time and for ever.
PSALM CXXXI. Sing this as the 15. Psalm.
PSAL. CXXXII. 1 A song, of degrees:
IEhovah, remember unto David: all his affliction.
verse 2 How he sware unto Iehovah; vowed, unto the Mighty-one of Iaakob.
verse 3 If I enter, into the tent of mine house: if I goe-up, on the pallet of my beds.
verse 4 If I give sleep to mine eies: slumber to mine eye lids.
verse 5 Untill I find a place, for Iehovah: dwelling- places, for the Mighty-one of Iaakob.
verse 6 Loe, we heard it was in Aephrathath: we found it in the fields of the wood.
verse 7 We will-goe-into his dwelling- places: we will bow-down our selves at the footstool of his feet.
verse 8 Arise Iehovah, to thy rest: thou, and the Ark of thy strength.
verse 9 Let thy Priests be cloathed with justice: and let thy gracious-saints ioyfully-showt.
verse 10 For thy servant Davids sake: turn not away, the face of thine Anointed.
verse 11 Iehovah sware unto David, truth; he will not turn from it: of the fruit of thy womb, will I set upon thy throne.
verse 12 If thy sonns keep my Covenant, and my Testimonie that I shall teach them: also their sons even to perpetuitie, shall sit, upon thy throne.
verse 13 For Iehovah hath chosen Sion: hath desired it, for his seat.
verse 14 This is my rest even to perpetuitie: here will I sit, for I have desired it.
verse 15 Her victuals, I will blessing blesse: her poor, I will satisfy with bread.
verse 16 And her Priests, I will cloath with salvation: and her gracious saints shall shouting-shout- Ioyfully. verse 17 There, will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp, for mine Anointed. verse 18 His enemies will I cloath with shame: and on him, his crown shall flourish.
PSALM CXXXII. Sing this as the 75. Psalm.
PSALM CXXXIII. Sing this as the 34. Psalm.
PSAL CXXXIII. 1 A song of degrees, of David:
BEhold how good and how pleasant it is: for brethren to dwell even together!
verse 2 Like the good oil, upon the [Page 155] head; which went-down, upon the beard, the beard of Aaron: which went-down, upon the coller of his garments.
verse 3 Like the dew of Hermon; which descendeth, upon the mountains of Sion: for there, Iehovah hath commanded the blessing; life, unto eternitie.
PSALM CXXXIV. 1 A song, of degres:
BEhold, blesse ye Iehovah, all ye servants of Iehovah: that stand in the house of Iehovah, in the nights.
verse 2 Lift up your hands, in the sanctuarie: and blesse, Iehovah.
verse 3 Iehovah blesse thee out of Sion: he that made, heavens and earth.
PSAL. CXXXIV. Sing this as the 21. Psalm.
PSAL. CXXXV. 1 Halelu-jah;
PRaise ye the name of Iehovah: praise him, O ye servants of Iehovah.
verse 2 That stand in the house of Iehovah: in the courts, of the house of our God.
verse 3 Praise ye Iah, for Iehovah is good: sing-psalm to his name, for it is pleasant.
verse 4 For Iah hath chosen to himself Iaakob: Israel, for his peculiar-treasure.
verse 5 For I doe know, that Iehovah is great: and our God, is above all gods.
verse 6 All that pleaseth Iehovah, he doeth: in the heavens and in the earth; in the seas, and all deep-places.
verse 7 He causeth vapours to ascend, from the end of the earth: he maketh lightnings with the rain: he bringeth-forth the wind, out of his treasuries.
verse 8 Who smote, the firstborn of Aegypt; from man, unto beast.
verse 9 Sent signes and wonders, in midds of thee O Aegypt: on Pharaoh, and on all his servants.
verse 10 Who smote many nations; and slew, mighty Kings.
verse 11 Sihon, King of the Amorites; and Ogh, King of Bashan: and al the Kingdoms of Canaan.
verse 12 And gave their land for a possession: a possession, to Israel his people.
verse 13 Jehovah, thy name is for ever: Jehovah, thy memorie is to generation and generation.
verse 14 For Jehovah will judge his people: and for his servants, he will repent-himself.
verse 15 The idols of the heathens, are silver and gold: the work, of the hands of earthly-man.
verse 16 A mouth they have, and speak not: eyes they have, and see not.
verse 17 Ears they have, and hear not: also, there is no breath in their mouth.
verse 18 Like them, be they that make them: every one, that trusteth in them.
verse 19 O house of Israel, blesse ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, blesse ye Jehovah.
verse 20 O house of Levi, blesse ye Jehovah: ye that fear Jehovah, blesse Jehovah.
verse 21 Blessed be Jehovah, out of Sion: which dwelleth in Jerusalem; Halelujah.
PSALM CXXXV. Sing this as the 108. Psalme.
PSALM CXXXVI.
PSALM CXXXVI.
verse 1 COnfesse ye to Jehovah for he is good: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 2 Confesse ye to the God of [Page 157] gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
verse 3 Confesse ye to the Lord of Lords; for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 4 To him that doth wondrous great things himself alone: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 5 To him that made the heavens, with prudencie: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 6 To him that spread-out the earth, above the waters: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 7 To him that made the great lights: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 8 The Sun, for dominion by day: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 9 The moon and starrs, for the dominions by night: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 10 To him that smote Aegypt, in their first-born: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 11 And brought-forth Israel, from mids of them: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched-out arm: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 13 To him that parted the red sea, into parts: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 14 And made Israel to passe through the mids of it: for his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 15 And shook-off Pharaoh and his power into the red sea: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 16 To him which led his people, in the wildernes: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 17 To him which smote great Kings: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 18 And killed magnificent Kings: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 19 Sihon King of the Amorites: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 20 And Ogh the King of Bashan: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 21 And gave their land for a possession: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 22 A possession to Israel his servant: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 23 Which remembred us in our base-estate: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 24 And hath redeemed us from our distressers: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 25 Which giveth bread, to all flesh: for, his mercie endureth for ever.
verse 26 Confesse ye to the God of heavens: for his mercie endureth for ever.
PSALM CXXXVII. Sing this as the 32. Psalm.
PSALM CXXXVII.
verse 1 BY the rivers of Babel, there we sate, yea we wept: when we remebred, Sion.
verse 2 Upon the willowes in the mids thereof: we hanged, our harps.
verse 3 For there, they that led us captive asked of us, the words of a song: and they that threw us on heaps, mirth: sing unto us, of the song of Sion.
verse 4 How shall we sing Jehovahs song: in the land of a stranger?
verse 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem; let my right hand forget.
verse 6 Let my tongue cleave to my palat, if I doe not remember thee: if I preferr not Jerusalem, above the head of my joy.
verse 7 Remember Jehovah, unto the sonns of Aedom, the day of Jerusalem: who sayd, rase rase; even to the foundation thereof.
verse 8 Daughter of Babel, wasted: O blessed: shal he be that repayeth unto thee thy reward, which thou hast rewarded unto us.
verse 9 O blessed shall he be, that taketh and dasheth-in-peeces thy babes, against the Rock.
PSAL. CXXXVIII. 1 A psalm, of David;
I Will confesse the with al my heart; before the gods, will I sing-psalm unto thee.
verse 2 I will bow me down towards the pallace of thine holynes; and confesse thy name, for thy mercie and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified above al thy name, thy word.
verse 3 In the day that I cried, then thou answeredst me: thou hast made me couragious, in my soul with strength.
verse 4 Al the Kings of the earth shall confesse thee Jehovah, when they hear, the words of thy mouth.
verse 5 And they shall sing in the wayes of Jehovah: for great is, the glorie of Jehovah.
verse 6 For Jehovah is high, yet hee seeth the lowly: and the haughty, he knoweth a farr off.
verse 7 If I walk in the midds of distresse, thou revivest me: against the anger of mine enemies, thou sendest-forth thine hand; and thy right hand saveth me. verse 8 Jehovah will perfectly-accomplish for me: Jehovah thy mercie is for ever; slack no [...] the works of thine hands.
PSALM CXXXVIII. Sing this as the 75 Psalm.
PSALM CXXXIX. Sing this as the 119. Psalm.
The second part.
PSALM CXXXIX. 1 To the master of the musick, Dauids Psalme:
IEhovah thou hast serched me, and known.
verse 2 Thou knowest my sitting and my rising: thou understandest my familiar-thought, a farr off.
verse 3 Thou fannest my path and my lying down: and art accustomed to al my wayes.
verse 4 When the speech is not yet in my tongue: loe Jehovah, thou knowest it all.
verse 5 Thou doost besett me behind, and before: and puttest, thy palm upon me.
verse 6 A knowledge too marveilous for me: it is high, I cannot attain to it.
verse 7 Whither, shall I goe from thy spirit? and whither, shall I flee from thy presence?
verse 8 If I ascend-up the heavens, thou art there: and if I make-my-bed in hel, loe thou art there.
verse 9 Take I the wings of the morning: dwell I, in the uttermost- part of the sea.
verse 10 There also, thy hand will lead me: and thy right-hand hold me.
verse 11 And if I say, but surely the darknes shall shrowd me: then the night, is a light about me.
verse 12 Yea darknes, darkneth not from thee: but night giveth-light as the day: as is the darknes, so is the light.
verse 13 For thou, hast possessed my reines: hast covered me, in my mothers womb.
verse 14 I will confesse thee, for that fearfully, marveilously made am I: marveilous are thy works; and my soul, knoweth it vehemently.
verse 15 My bone was not hid, from thee: when I was made in a secret-place; was embroidered, in the nether places of the earth.
verse 16 Mine unformed- substance, thine eyes did see; and in thy book, all of them were written: in the dayes they were formed, and when not one of them was. verse 17 And to me, how precious are thy thoughts O God: how mightily-increast are, the sums of them? verse 18 Would I tell them, they will be mee than the sand: I awake, and still I am with thee.
verse 19 If thou wouldst slay the wicked, O God: and men of bloods, depart ye from me.
verse 20 Which speak of thee, to a mischievous-purpose: lift-up do thy foes; unto false-vanity.
verse 21 Do not I hate them, O Iehovah, that hate thee: and am not I grieved, for those that rise up against thee?
verse 22 With perfection of hatred do I hate them: they are to me, for enemies.
verse 23 Search me O God, and know my heart: prove me, and know my cogitions. verse 24 And see, if the way of sorrow be in me: and lead me, in the way of eternity.
PSALM CXL. 1 To the master of the musick, a Psalm of David:
verse 2 RElease me O Jehovah, from the evill earthly-man: from the man of violent-wrongs, preserve thou me.
verse 3 Which think evill things in heart: every day, they gather wars.
verse 4 They sharpen their tongue, like a serpent: the hot-poyson of the asp, is under their lips, Selah.
verse 5 Keep me O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked: from the man of violent-wrongs preserve thou me: which think, to thrust-away my feet.
verse 6 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spred a net by the paths side; they have set grins for me, Selah.
verse 7 I said to Jehovah, thou art my God: hear O Jehovah, the voice of my supplications-for-grace.
verse 8 Jehovah Lord, the strength of my salvation: thou hast covered my head, in the day of arms.
verse 9 Grant not O Iehovah, the desires of the wicked: further not his crafty-device, least they exalt themselves, Selah.
verse 10 The head of those that compasse me about: the molestation of their lips shall cover them.
verse 11 They shal bring upon them, coals: he shall fell them into the fire; into the deep-pits, that they rise not up.
verse 12 An ill-tongued man, shall not be established in the earth: a man of violent-wrong, evill shall hunt him to a suddain-overthrow. verse 13 I know, that Jehovah will do the judgment of the poor-afflicted; the doom of the needy.
verse 14 Surely the just shall confesse to thy name: the righteous shall sit, before thy face.
PSALM CXL. Sing this as the 111. or as the 69. Psalm.
PSALM. CXLI. Sing this as the 39. Psalme.
PSALM CXLI. 1 A Psalm, of David:
IEhovah I call-upon thee, make-hast unto me; give-ear to my voice, when I call unto thee.
verse 2 Let my prayer be firmly-directed as incense before thee; the lifting-up of my palms, as the evening oblation.
verse 3 Set thou O Iehovah, a watch before my mouth; keep, the dore of my lips.
verse 4 Incline not my heart, to an evill thing: to pretend pretenses, in wickednesse; with men that work painfull-iniquity; and let me not eat of their dainties.
verse 5 Let the just- man smite me, it shalbe a kindnes, and let him reprove me; the head oile, let it not break mine head: for yet my prayer also, in their evils.
verse 6 Their Iudges, are thrown-down by the Rock sides: and they shall hear my sayings, for they are pleasant.
verse 7 As when one cuteth and cleaveth on the earth; our bones are scattered, at the mouth of hell.
verse 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, Iehovih Lord: in thee I hope-for-safety; powr not out my soul.
verse 9 Keep me, from hands of the snare, which have laid for me: and the grins, of them that work painfull-iniquity.
verse 10 Let the wicked fall into his net: whiles I together passe-over.
PSALM. CXLII. 1 An instructing- psalm of David: a prayer when he was in the cave.
verse 2 WIth my voice, unto Jehovah did I cry: with my voice, unto Iehovah did I supplicate-for-grace.
verse 3 I powred-out before him my meditations: my distresse, I did shew before him.
verse 4 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou, knewest my path; in the way that I walked; they privily-laid a snare for me.
verse 5 I did look on the right-hand and see; and no man acknowledged me: refuge is perished from me; no-man seeketh for my soul.
verse 6 I cryed unto thee, Jehovah; I said, thou art my hope-for-safety; my portion, in the land of the living.
verse 7 Attend unto my shouting, for I am brought-low vehemently: deliver me from my persecutors; for, they are stronger than I.
verse 8 Bring-forth my soule out of the close-prison, to confesse thy name: the just shall inviron me about, for, thou wilt bounteously-reward unto me.
PSALM CXLII. Sing the as the 77. Psalm.
PSAL. CXLIII. 1 A Psalm, of David:
IEhovah hear my prayer; give-ear to my supplications-for-grace; in thy faithfulnesse answer me, in thy justice.
verse 2 And enter not into judgment, with thy servant: for before thee, shall not any living be justified.
verse 3 For the enemy, persecuteth my soul: smiteth-down to the earth my life: maketh me sit in darknesses, as the dead for ever.
verse 4 And my spirit is overwhelmed in me: in mids of me, my heart is wondrously-amazed.
verse 5 I remember the dayes of old; I meditate on al thy work: I muse on the action of thy hands.
I spread-out my hands unto thee: my soul, as a wearie land, thirsteth for thee, Selah.
verse 7 Make-speed, answer me Jehovah, my spirit fayleth: hide not thy face from me; for I shall be made-like to them that goe-down the pit.
verse 8 Cause me to hear, thy mercie in the morning, for in thee doe I trust: cause me to know, the way that I should walk; for unto thee, doe I lift up my soul.
verse 9 Deliver me from mine enemies, O Jehovah; unto thee I flie-for-covert.
verse 10 Learn me to doe thine acceptable-will, for thou art my God: thy good spirit; shall lead me, in the land of righteousnes.
verse 11 For thy names sake Jehovah, thou wilt quicken me: in thy justice, wilt bring-forth my soul out of distresse.
verse 12 And in thy mercie, wilt suppresse mine enemies: and destroy al them that afflict my soul; for, I am thy servant.
PSALM CXLIII. Sing this as the 7. Psalm.
PSALM CLXIV. Sing this as the 1. Psalm.
PSALM CXLIV. 1 A psalm of David;
BLessed be Jehovah, my Rock; which learneth my hands to to the battel: my fingers, to the warr.
verse 2 My mercie and my fortresse, my high-tower and my deliverer for me: my sheild, and he in whom I hope-for-safetie; that subjecteth my people under me.
verse 3 Jehovah, what is earthly-man, that thou takest-knowledge of him: the son of wretched-man, that thou makest-account of him?
verse 4 Earthly-man, is like to vanitie: [Page 165] his-daies, are as a shadow that passeth-away.
verse 5 Jehovah, bow thy heavens and come-down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
verse 6 Lighten the lightning, and scatter-them-asunder: send thine arrowes, and disturb them.
verse 7 Send thy hands, from the high- place: release me and deliver me, from the many waters; from the hand of the sonns of the stranger.
verse 8 Whose mouth, speaketh false-vanitie: and their right hand, is a right-hand of falshood.
verse 9 O God, I will sing unto thee a new song: with psalterie and ten-stringed- instrument, I will sing-psalmes to thee.
verse 10 That giveth salvation, unto kings: that releaseth David his servant, from the evill sword.
verse 11 Release me and deliver me, from the hand of the sonns of the stranger: whose mouth speaketh false-vanitie; and their right-hand, is a right-hand of falshood.
verse 12 That our sonns, as plants, grown-great in their youth: our daughters as corner- stones; cut after the similitude of a palace.
verse 13 Our garners full, affording from meat to meat: our flocks bringing-forth-thousands increased-by-ten-thousands, in our streets.
verse 14 Our Oxen, loden: no breaking-in and none going-out; and no out-crie, in our streets.
verse 15 O blessed is the people, whose state is such: O blessed is the people, whose God is Jehovah.
PSAM CXLV. Sing this as the 60. Psalm.
PSALM. CLXV. 1 An hymne, of David;
I Will extoll thee, my God O King: and blesse thy name, for ever and aye.
verse 2 In every day will I blesse thee: and praise thy name, for ever and aye.
verse 3 Great, is Iehovah and praised vehemently: and of his greatnes, there is no search.
verse 4 Generation to generation, shall land thy works: and they shall shew thy powers.
verse 5 The comly-honour, of the glorie of thy majestie: and the words of thy marveils will I talk of.
verse 6 And the strength of thy fear-ful- acts they shall speak of: and thy greatnes, it will I declare.
verse 7 The memorie of the multitude of thy goodnes they shall utter; and thy justice they shall shout.
verse 8 Gracious and pitifull is Iehovah: long suffring, and great in mercie.
verse 9 Good is Iehovah unto all: and his tender-mercies, are over all his works.
verse 10 All thy works, shall confesse thee Iehovah: and thy gracious-saints blesse thee.
verse 11 They shall tell the glorie of thy kingdom: and speak of thy power.
verse 12 To make-known to the sonns of Adam, his powers: and the glorie of the comly-honour of his kingdom.
verse 13 Thy kingdom, is a kingdom of all eternities: and thy dominion, in every generation and generation.
verse 14 Iehovah upholdeth all that fall: and up-righteneth, all that are crooked.
verse 15 The eyes of all look-attentively unto thee: and thou givest to them, their meat in his time.
verse 16 Openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living-thing.
verse 17 Iust is Jehovah, in all his waies: and mercifull, in all his works.
verse 18 Neere is Iehovah to all that call upon him: to all that call upon him in truth.
verse 19 He will doe the desire of them that fear him: and will hear their crie, and will save them.
verse 20 Iehovah preserveth all them the love him: and all the wicked he will abolish.
verse 21 My mouth shall speak, the praise of Iehovah: and let all flesh blesse the name of his holynes, for ever and aye.
PSAL. CXLVI. 1 Halelu-jah;
MY soul, praise thou Iehovah.
verse 2 I will praise Jehovah in my life; I will sing-psalmes to my God, while I am.
verse 3 Trust not ye in bounteous-princes: in son of Adam, with whom is no salvation.
verse 4 His spirit goeth-forth, he returneth to his earth: in that day, his thoughts perish.
verse 5 O blessed is he, in whose help, the God of Jaakob is: whose hope, is in Iehovah his God.
verse 6 Which made heavens, and earth; the sea and all that in them is: which keepeth truth for ever.
verse 7 Which doth judgment, to the oppressed; giveth bread to the hungrie: Iehovah looseth the bound.
verse 8 Iehovah, openeth-the-eyes of the blind; Iehovah-up-rightneth the crooked: Iehovah, loveth the just.
verse 9 Iehovah, keepeth the strangers; setteth-upright the fatherlesse and the widow: and overthroweth the way of the wicked.
verse 10 Iehovah shall reign, for ever; thy God O Sion, to generation and generation; Helelu-jah.
PSALM CXLVI. Sing this as the 97. Psalm.
PSALM CXLVII. Sing this as the 111. or as the 45. Psalm.
PSALM CXLVII.
verse 1 PRaise ye Jah; for it is good, to sing-psalms to our God: for it is pleasant; praise is comely.
verse 2 Jehovah buildeth Jerusalem: gathered together, the outcasts of Israel.
verse 3 He healeth, the broken in heart: and bindeth-up, their griefs.
verse 4 Counteth the number of the stars: calleth them all, by names.
verse 5 Great is our Lord, and much in able-might: of his understanding, there is no number.
verse 6 Jehovah setteth-upright the meek: debaseth the wicked, unto the earth.
verse 7 Sing ye to Iehovah with confession; sing-psalms to our God with harp.
verse 8 That covereth the heavens, with clouds; that prepareth rain for the earth: that maketh the mountains to bud-forth grasse.
verse 9 That giveth to the beast his food: to the yong ravens, which cry.
verse 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure, in the legs of man.
verse 11 Jehovah taketh-pleasure in them that fe [...]r him: that patiently-hope for his mercy.
verse 12 Laud Iehovah, O Ierusalem: praise thy God▪ O Sion.
verse 13 For he strengthneth, the bars of thy gates: he blesseth thy sons within thee.
verse 14 He putteth in thy border peace: he satisfieth thee, with the fat of wheat.
verse 15 He sendeth his edict, upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
verse 16 He giveth snow like wool; the ho [...]r-foast, he scatereth-abroad like ashes.
verse 17 He casteth-forth his yee like morsels; who can stand, before his cold?
verse 18 He sendeth his word and meketh them: he causeth his wind to blow, the waters flow. verse 19 He sheweth his words unto Iaakob: his statutes and his judgments, unto Israel.
verse 20 He hath not dealt so, with any nation; and judgements they have not known them; Halelu-Jah.
PSALM CLVIII. Halelu-jah;
verse 1 PRaise ye Jehovah from the heavens praise ye him, in the high-places.
verse 2 Praise ye him all his Angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
verse 3 Praise ye him, Sun and Moon: praise ye him, all starrs of light.
verse 4 Praise ye him, heavens of heavens: and the waters, that be about the heavens.
verse 5 Let them praise, the name of Jehovah: for he, commanded and they were created.
verse 6 And he stablished them for aye for ever: a statute he gave, and it shall not passe.
verse 7 Praise ye Jehovah, from the earth: dragons, and all deeps.
verse 5 Fire and hail, snow and vapour: stormie wind, doing his word.
verse 9 Mountains and all hills: fruitfull trees, and all cedars.
verse 10 The wild-beast and all cattell: creeping-thing, and fethered fowl.
verse 11 Kings of the earth, and all peoples: Princes, and all Iudges of the earth.
verse 12 Yong-men and also Maidens: old-men, with children.
verse 13 Let them praise the name of Iehovah; for high-advanced is his name even his alone: his glorious-majestie, is above earth and heavens.
verse 14 And he hath exalted the horn of his people, the praise of all his gracious saints, the sonns of Israel, a people neer him; Halelu-jah.
PSALM CLXVIII. Sing this as the 104. Psalm.
PSALM. CXLIX. Sing this as the 34. Psalm.
HALELU-JAH.
PSALM CXLIX. 1 Halelu-jah;
SIng ye to Iehovah a new song: his praise, in the Church of gracious-saints.
verse 2 Let Israel rejoyce in his makers: let the sonns of Sion, be glad in their King.
verse 3 Let them praise his name with flute: with trembrell and harp, let them sing-psalmes unto him.
verse 4 For Iehovah taketh-pleasure in his people; he will beautifie the meek with salvation.
verse 5 The gracious-saints shall be gladsom in glorie: shall shout joyfully, upon their beds.
verse 6 The exaltations of God, is their throat: and a two-edged sword, in their hand.
verse 7 To doe vengeance, on the heathens: reproofs, in the nations.
verse 8 To bind their Kings is chaines: and their Nobles, in fetters of yron. verse 9 To doe on them, the judgement written; this comely-honour, is to al his gracious-sants; Halelu-jah.
PSALM CL. Sing this as the 97. Psalm.
PSALM CL. 1 Halalu-jah;
PRaise ye God in his sanctitie praise him, in the firmament of his strength.
verse 2 Praise him, in his powers: praise him, according to the maltitude of his greatnes.
verse 3 Praise him, with the sound of the trumpet: praise ye him will the psalterie and harp.
verse 4 Praise him, with timbrel and flute: praise him, with Virginis and Organ.
verse 5 Praise him, with wel-sounding Cymbals: praise him, with loud-sounding Cymbals.
verse 6 Let all breath praise Jah; Halelu-Iah.
Of Davids Life and Acts.
DAvid the sonne of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, of the linage of Abraham, in the 1. Chron. 2. Mat. 1.1.17. fourteenth generation, was borne in Bethlehem (a towne in the tribe of Judah, in the land of Canaan,) about 2917. yeers after the creation of the world; in the dayes when Samuel the Prophet, was Judge of Israel. He was the 1 Chron. 2.15. seventh and yongest of all Jesses sonnes, of least esteem among them, and set to keep his fathers 1. Sam. 16.11. sheep. In the three and twentieth yeer of his life, he was by Samuel the Prophet, privately in Bethlehem, anointed 1. Sam. 16.13 King over Israel, in the midst of his brethren; and the spirit of the Lord came upon him, from that day forward. He was vers. 12. ruddie, of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to: a vers. 18. cunning plaier on the Harp; a mighty valiant man of warr, and prudent in speech, and a cornely person, and the Lord was with him. Who also gave him these testimonies and promises; Act. 13.22. I have found David the sonne of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will. 1. Psal. 89.19. I have layd help, on one that is mighty, I have exalted one chosen out of the people: with whom vers. 21. my hand shal be established, mine arme also shall strengthen [Page] him; I will vers. 23. &c. beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. In my name shall his horn be exalted; I will set his hand in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers; I will make him my first born, higher then the Kings of the earth. My mercie will I keep for him for ever, and my covenant shall stand fast with him; his seed will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the dayes of heaven, &c.
After Davids anointing in Bethlehem, he went againe and feed his 1. Sam. 16.19 fathers sheep: but the spirit of God wrought mightily in him. He killed 1. Sam. 17. Goliath, the Philistian giant, from whose face vers. 24. all the men of Israel fled away for fear: David overcame him (in the name of the Lord of hosts) with a sling and with a stone. He was a cunning musician; and 1. Sam. 16.23. playing on his harp with his hand, he refreshed K. Saul, who was vexed with an evil spirit from the Lord. He was imployed in warrs against the Philistians: and 1. Sam. 18.5. whithersoever Saul sent him, he behaved himself wisely and prospered, and was accepted in the eyes of all the people; so that the women of Israel sang of him, vers. 7. Saul hath slayn his thousands, and David his ten thousands. But that praise, vers. 8.9. procured him envie from Saul, ever after, and he sought to slay him, but vers. 16. all Israel loved him. And though he after took to wife, Michal, Sauls daughter; yet 1. Sam. 19. &c. Saul continued his hatred against his sonne in law; and first secretly, then openly, sought his life: [Page] so that David was faine to flee and hide himself, in the land of Israel, and in strange countries, to the Ps. 120. great affliction of his soule.
When Saul was dead, and David 1. Sam. 26.19. thirtie yeers of age; the men of Judah 2. Sam. 5.4. anoynted him King the second time, in Hebron, over the house of Judah. Ishbosheth Sauls sonne, resisted him: but David waxed stronger and stronger. Then 2. Sam. 2.4. all Israel anointed him King over them; and he reigned in Jerusalem. So the time of all his reigne, was 1. Chron. 11.1.3. fourtie yeers. In Hebron he reigned over Judah, seven yeers and six moneths: and in Jerusalem he reigned 33 yeers, over all Israel and Judah. During which space, the Lord still exercised him with many 2. Sam. 5.4.5. warrs abroad, and troubles at home; as by the defiling of his daughter 1. Chron. 14. and 18. and 19. Thamar, the killing of his son Amnon, the treason and death of his son Absalon; the rebellion of Sheba; and other like sorowes which God, 2. Sam. 13. [...] &c. for his sinns, chastised him with; so many and so great, that the 2. Sam. 12.10. pangs of death compassed 2. Sam. 22.5.6. him about, the floods of Belial, (the ungodly men) made him afrayd: the cords of hell compassed him, the snares of death prevented him; his Psal. 55.4.5. heart was sore pained within him, and the terrours of death fell upon him; fearfulnes and trembling came upon him, and horrour overwhelmed him. His Psal. 31.11. life was spent with grief, his yeers with sighing, his strength fayled, and his bones were consumed.
But alwayes in his fears, Psal. 56.3 4. he trusted in God, and was not afrayd what flesh could doe unto [Page] him; in his distress 2. Sam. 22.7.he called upon the Lord, & cried to his God: who heard his voice out of his Temple, and drew him out of vers. 17.18. &c. many waters, from his strong enemie, and from them that hated him: and brought him forth into a large place, and delivered him, because he delighted in him. He gave him the vers. 36. &c. shield of his salvation, and girded him with strength to battel; and gave him the necks of his enemies, that he destroyed those that hated him. Therefore he gave thanks unto the Lord vers. 50. among the nations, and sang praises unto his name; Psal. 57.8. awaking up his glorie, awaking up his Psalterie and Harp, awaking himself early, to praise the Lord among the peoples, and to sing unto him among the nations: so he sang of his Psal. 59.16. power, he sang loud of his mercy, in the morning; that God had been his defence and refuge, in the day of his distresse.
And thereof, this book of Psalmes, (most whereof David made,) is a glorious testimonie: wherin by manifold psalmes and hymnes, and spirituall songs, he set forth the praises of God, his own faith in his word, exercise and delight in his Law: with narrations of Gods former and present mercies, and prophesies of future graces, to be fulfilled in Christ, whom he being a Prophet, Act. 2.30. knew that he should be the fruit of his loines concerning the flesh, and should sit upon his throne: whose incarnation, afflictions, death, resurrection, ascension, and eternall glorious [Page] kingdom and priest-hood, he sang by the spirit; with such heavenly melodie, as may not onely delight, but draw into admiration every understanding heart, and comfort the afflicted soule, with such consolation as David himself was comforted of the Lord.
And these his Psalmes, have ever since, by the Church of Israel, by Mat. 21.16.42. Christ and his Apostles, and by the Saints in all ages, been received and honoured as the oracles of God; cited for confirmation of true religion, and sung in the publike assemblies, as in Gods Tabernacle and Temple, where they sang praise unto the Lord, with the Rom. 4.6. and 11.9. words of David, and with the instruments which 2. Chron. 29.30. he had made, over their 2. Chron. 7.6. burnt-offrings and sacrifices.
Now because many things, 2. Chr. 29.25.27.28. both for phrase and matter, are difficult to such as are not acquainted with Davids language; I have (out of my slender store) annexed a few breif notes, comparing the Scriptures, and conferring the best Expositors, especially the ancient Greek and Chaldee versions: wherby if any help of understanding may arise; the praise be to God, the comfort to his people.
ANNOTATIONS VPON THE BOOKE OF PSALMES.
Annotations, Psalm I.
THe book of Psalmes:] so our Lord himself intitleth it, Luk. 20.42. but the Hebrew title Tehililum, signifieth Hymnes or Prayses. According to the Greek, it is called the Psalter.
V. 1. O blessed] or O happy, or Welfares the man. A joyfull acclamation for the mans welfare and felicities, as going-right-forward, and so having good successe. Contrary hereunto is Woe, or Alas: Eccs. 10.16.17. Luk. 6 20.24. This word Ashrei in the Hebrew, is alwayes applied to men; and so differeth from an other word, Baruc, blessed, which is ascribed both to God and men; Psal. 115.15.18. the contrary whereto is , cursed, Psal. 37.22. doth not walk] or, hath not walked. But the time past, and time to come, are in the Hebrew often used for to expresse continued actions: Walking signifieth one conversation, both touching faith and workes, Psal. 119.1. Gen. 5.24. compared with Heb. 11.5.6. 2 Petr. 2.10. Iud. 11. To walk in the counsell of any, is either to doe as they advise and suggest, as did Ahaziah, 2 Chron. 22.3.4.5. or by imitation to doe like others before, as did Israel, Mich. 6.16. But in every respect, the counsell of the wicked should be farre from us, Iob 21.16. and 22.18. Wicked] that is, ungodly: so our English word meaneth, being made of the old Danish wgudelig: or we may call them according to the originall, Restles, turbulent, unjust, ungracious. The Hebrew rashaugh, signifieth restlesnes, and is opposed to quietnes; Iob 34.29. Such men are without peace in themselves, and seek to disturb and molest others, Proverb. 4.16. likened therefore to the raging sea, Isa. 57.20.21. And because for their evil deeds they are often brought forth to judgement, and condemned: therefore is this name given to condemned persons; Psal. 109.7. Iob 27.7. And as to make just, or justifie, is to acquit or absolve in judgement; Psal. 82.3. so, to make or pronounce wicked, is to condemn; Psal. 37.33. and 94.21. Deut. 25.1. Way] track, or trode. This word also signifieth any religion, doctrins, manners, actions, administration, or course of life. Psal. 5.9. and 25.4. and 86.11. Act. 18.25.26. and 22.4. 2 Petr. 2.2.15.21. sinners] or misdoers; erronious, enormous. Though there is no man just on earth, that doth good and sinneth not: Eccl. 7.22. yet such are usually called sinners, as be given, to vice, and have the course of their life evil; Gen. 13.13. 1 Sam. 15.18. Psal. 26.9. and 104.36. Mat. 26.45. Luk. 7.37. Iohn. 9.16.31. In this respect, they that are born of God, are said, not to sin, 1. Iohn. 3.9. and Solomon opposeth the sinner to the good man, Eccle. 9.2. See the note on Psal. 4.5. nor sit in the seat] or, and hath not sitten, &c. To sit is to abide, continue, dwell; Psal. 2.4. and 101.6.7. and 132.14. or to company, and have familiarity with any, Psal. 26.4.5 And the original moshab here Englished seat, is diversly used, as, for a seat or chayr to sit on, 1 Sam. 20.25. Iob 29.7. (which noteth authoritie;) somtime, an habitation or dwelling; Psal. 107.4.7. and 132.13 sometime an assise, session, or assemblie; Psal. 137.32. And so may it here be taken, for the assemblie of the scornfull. The scornfull.] Proud-rhetoricall-mockers: Losels. The word importeth pride; as, the Lord scorneth tho scorners, Prov. 3.34. that is, resisteth the proud; Iam 4.6. 1 Pet. 5.5. It implieth also eloquence, often used in mocks. Iob 16.20.
Vers. 2. Hath his delight] or his pleasure is▪ law] or doctrine. See the note on Psal. 19.8. Iehovah] or the Lord; as the Greek, and the new Testament usually expresseth [...]t. The opening of this name, see on Psal. 83.19. doth-meditate] or shall meditate: that is, usually meditateth. This word importeth, studie and exercise of the mind, [Page 2] which often bursteth out into volte. It is used for musing in the mind or heart, Pro. 24, 2. Isa. 33, 18. for muttering with the mouth, that which the heart mindeth, Psal. 2, 1. and 37, 30. Pro. 8, 7. Isa. 59, 3. but with a low imperfect voice: Isa. 8, 19. day and night] or, by day, and by night, that is, continually.
Vers. 3. Brooks] or, becks, riverets: in Hebrew called Plagim, that is divisions or partitions; being little streames, derived either from a great river, as Psal. 46, 5. or from a well or fountain, as Prov. 5, 16. or from any other head, Iob 29, 6. In hot countries they use to plant gardens, neer welsprings of water; from which the husbandman deriveth many little becks or riverets, to run on the roots of the trees set in a row, whereby they are moistned and made fruit full. See Ezek. 31, 3, 4. Eccl. 2, 6. According to this, Christ is called the fountain of the gardens, that is, of the Churches. Cant. 4, 15. Also in Ierem. 17, 8. the godly man is likened to a tree planted by waters, which thrusteth out his roots by the river, and feeleth not when the heat cometh, and careth not for the year of drought, nor ceaseth from making (or yeilding) fruit. in his time] that is, in due time or season; so Psal. 104, 27. and 145, 15. Levit. 26, 4. whatsoever he shall doe] or all that it shall make; or yeild: meaning the tree, the resemblance of the man. For a tree is said to make fruit, when it beareth or yeildeth it. Ier. 17.8. So in Mat 3, 8, 10. where men are trees, and their works fruits, which they make or yeild. Shall prosper] or thrive: and so be of good use. And this is in a tree, when the fruit is for meat; and the leafe, for medicine; as Ezek. 47, 12. The just mans fruit, is the fruit of the tree of life. Prov, 11, 30.
V. 4. driveth it away] or tosseth away. Compare Iob 21, 18. Psal. 35, 5. Hos. 13, 3. The word, it, is added for vehemency sake, and may be omitted in our English, as it is sometime in the Hebrew, 2 Chron. 28, 3, compared with 2 King. 16, 3. yet such manner of speeches the Greek also in the new Testament useth, Reve. 7, 2, 9.
Vers. 5. stand-up] or rise up: consist: stand-sure: opposed to bending or falling down, Psal. 18, 39. and 20, 9. God is he that riseth up to judgement, Psal. 76, 10. and men doe stand or fall therein, when they are justified or condemned. See Mat. 12, 41. Reve. 6, 16. and sinners:] to weet, shall not stand up. The former denial, not, is again to be understood: as in Psal. 9, 19.
V. 6. knoweth] of acknowledgeth. This word also importeth regard and care of; as, the just man knoweth, (that is, regardeth his beasts life: Prover. 12, 10. so Iob 9, 21. 1 Thes. 5, 12. Also to approve, or allow; as Psal. 101, 4. Rom. 7, 15. 1 Iohn. 3, 2. And as Gods knowledge of his, implieth their election; 2 Tim. 2, 19. so his not knowing of the wicked, implieth their re [...]ection: Mat. 25, 12. and 7, 23. shall perish.] or, be done-away, decay, be lost. To this way of the wicked, which perisheth; is opposed the good way, which is everlasting: wherein David desired God to lead him. Psal. 139, 24.
Annotations, Psalm II.
V. 1. VVHy] or, For what? David was the writer of this Psalm, and beginneth with marveiling at the rage and folly of the Iewes and Gentiles, in persecuting Christ and his Church; Act. 4, 35. &c. Tumultuously rage:] or, hurtle together, convene with rage and vprore, mutinously. This word is also used in Daniels case, Dan. 6, 6, 11. and after in Psal. 64, 3. The Greek ephruaxan, whereby the Holy Ghost translateth it Act. 4, 25. denoteth rage, pride, and fiercenes, as of horses that neigh and rush into the battell. peoples] or nations, under these names, are comprehended the Iewes with the Gentiles, Act 4, 27, 28. meditate vanity.] mutter a vain or empty thing, which shall have no effect. And here the Hebrew changeth the time (as it doth very oftē other where,) will-meditate, noting by such phrase a continuace of the action, as they that did still or usally meditate vain things. But the Holy Ghost in Act. 4.25. keepeth like time here, as before: whose example I follow, according to the propriety of our tongue. So after in this Psalm, & many other. The Hebrew text it self sometime doth the like: as Isa. 37, 33. compared with 2 King. 19 33. See the note on Psal 18.7.
Vers. 2. Set themselves] or present themselves, will stand up; noting a setled purpose [Page 3] in the heart, with a standing up in person, to act the same. 1 Chro. 11, 14. princes] rulers, or privy counsellors, subtile, prudent, and imployed in making decrees; Prov. 8.15. next therefore in place to Kings, and joyned with them, as here, so in Iudg. 5, 3. Hab. 1, 10. Pro. 31, 4. plot] conspire; or, are founded, that is, have their foundation, plott or groundwork laid; as Exo. 9, 18. Isa. 44, 28. and this by assembling and consulting, & is therefore interpreted, gathered-together: Act. 4, 26. Christ] or Anointed: in Hebrew, Mashiach or Messias, which word, though it be generall for the ancient Kings, and Priests, and Prophets that were anointed with oil: ( Psal. 89, 21. and 105, 15. Isa. 45, 1. Num. 3, 3. 1 King. 19, 16.) yet is it principally the name of the Son of God our saviour, Dan. 9, 25, 26. who was known in Israel by the name Messias; Ioh. 1, 41. & 4, 25. & among Greeks, by the name Christ; of whom we that beleeve in his name, are also called Christians, Act. 11, 26. because we have an Anointing from him that is holy, 1 Ioh. 2, 20, 27. himself being first anointed with the Spirit, and with the oil of gladnes above his fellows; Luk 4, 18. Ps. 45, 8. Of him is this Psalm interpreted by his Apostles, saying; Of a truth, Lord against thy holy child Iesus, whom thou anointedst, gathered were both Herod and Pontius Pilat, with the nations and peoples of Israel, to doe whatsoever thy hand and thy counsell had fore-determined to be done, Act. 4, 27, 28.
Vers. 3. their bands,] These were signes of subiection, Iere. 27, 2, 3, 6, 7. And thus the Kings and nations speak, refusing to serve Christ, though his yoke be easy. Matt. 11, 29, 39. Ier. 5.5. The Hebrew phrase mo, importeth their bands, and his; speaking of the Father and the Son jointly, and of the Son in speciall: but he that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father which sent him: Iohn. 5, 23. So in the verse following, the Lord mocketh at them and at him; meaning them all jointly, and each severally. The like manner of speech see Isa. 53, 8. and 44, 15. Lam. 4.10. Psal. 5.12. and 11, 7. and 49, 14. and 59, 9. Iob 22, 19. Exo. 15, 15. Deut. 32, 23.32, 35, 37. cords] or ropes; thick twisted bands: signes also of subjection and restraint, Iob 39, 13. Ezek. 4, 8. and sometime of love; Hose. 11, 4.
Vers. 4. The Lord] in Hebrew Adonai; which in this form is the peculiar title of God; having the form plurall, and vowels of Iehovah: mystically signifying my stayes, or my Sustainers, my Pillars. And where in one place Adonai is used: an other speaking of the same thing hath sometime Iehovah: See Ps. 57, 10, with Psal. 108, 4. It cometh of Aeden, a base or Pillar which sustaineth any thing. Our English word, O Lord, hath much like force, being contracted of the old Saxon Laford, or Hlassord; which cometh of Laef, to sustein, refresh, cherish. mocketh] will-mock, deride. This implieth both their folly, their punishment for it, and how God will leave them helples in their misery. Psal. 59, 9. Prov. 1.26, 28.
Vers. 5. anger] ire, outward in the face, grame, grimnes, or feircenes of countenance. The originall aph signifieth both the Nose by which one breatheth. Psal. 115, 6. and Anger which appeareth in the snuffing or breathing of the nose; as Saul is said to breath out threatnings and slaughter; Act. 9, 1. The circumstances of the text, will shew which of the two is meant: though sometime it is doubtfull; as Psal. 138, 7. wrath] servent ire, inflamed-displeasure. This word Charon, noteth burning or inflamation of choler, sometime of grief; Gen. 4, 5. Ion. 4, 10. sometime of other affections; Nehe. 3, 20. suddenly-trouble] or vex, apall, fright; make them to start. It noteth hastines of fear and trouble; opposed to firm staiednes.
Vers. 6. And I] The word And, is here a signe of indignation stirred; as was in the Apostle, when he said; And fittest thou to judge me, &c. Act. 23, 3. or and, may be used here for but; as in Gen. 42, 10, Isa. 10, 20. and often other where. have anointed] or powred-out, that is ordained, authorized; powring out the oil of the spirit, the oil of gladnes, as is noted on verse 2. Of this word Nasac that signifieth to shed, or pour-out, Nasick is used for a governour, or one in authoritie. Ps. 83, 12. Ios. 13, 21. Mich. 5.5. Dan. 11, 8. According hereto, the wisdom of God saith Prov. 8, 23. I was anointed (or authorized) from everlasting. In David Christs figure, this was outwardly performed, when he was anointed King, with oil, 1 Sam. 16, 1, 13. and [Page 4] 2. Sam. 2, 4, and 5.3. upon Sion] or over Tsijon: the name of an high mountain in Jerusalem, on top whereof was a strong fort; which the heathen Jebusites kept by force from Israel, till Davids dayes; Ios. 15.63. 2 Sam. 5, 6, 7. but he tooke it from them, fortified it, and called it Davids city; 1 Chron. 11.4, 5, 7. Neer unto this was mount Morijah, whereupon Solomon built the temple, 2 Chron. 3.1. Hereupon Jerusalem was called the holy city. Nehem. 1.1, 18. Isa. 52.1. and 48.2. Mat. 4.5. with Luk. 4.9. and Sion is named the Lords holy mountain, Ioel. 3.17. which he loved, Psal. 78, 68. from which the law should come forth, Isa. 2, 3. and where he would dwell for ever, Psal. 132.13, 14. Therefore was it a figure of Christs Church, Heb. 12.22. Rev. 14.1. Isa. 60.14. mountain of my holinesse, or my mount of holinesse, that is, my holy mount, as the Greek turneth it. So the Temple of Gods holinesse, Psal. 79.1. and people of his holinesse, Isa. 63, 18. And in speech to Daniel, Jerusalem is called, the city of his holinesse, that is, his holy city, by him so esteemed and regarded; Dan. 9.24. Such Hebrew phrases, because they are more forcible, the Apostles often used in the Greek, to ennure the Gentiles with them: as Christ is called the Son of Gods love, that is, his beloved son, Col. 1, 13. our Lord Iesus Christ of glory, that is, our glorious Lord, Iam. 2.1. and many the like.
Vers. 7. I will-tell,] telling, is often used for preaching, declaring, shewing: as Psal. 22.23. with Heb. 2.12. Exod. 9.16. with Rom. 9.17. So hereby Christ noteth his propheticall office. the decree] Here the Hebrew el, seemeth to be used for eth: as el haderech, 2 Chron. 6.27. to the same that eth haderech, 1 King. 8.36. we may also read it thus, I will tell of thy decree; el being many times used for of; as Gen. 20.2. Iob 42.7. 2 King. 19.32. Ier. 51.60. So the Greek pros (answering to the Hebrew el,) is used for of, or concerning, Heb. 1.7. and 4.13. decree] prescript-law or statute. The Hebrew Chok, usually denoteth the rules, decrees, and ordinances about Gods worship; as the decree of the Passover, Exo. 12, 24.43. the decree of dressing the lamps, Exo. 27.21 of the Preists office and garments, Exo. 29, 9. of their washing, Exod. 30, 21, of the sacrifices, Lev. 3, 17, & 6, 18, 22, and many other things about Gods service. So may it here be taken, that Christ preacheth the decree or rule of serving God, fulfilled of us by faith and obedience to his gospel, when these legal ordinances had an end, Iohn. 4.21, &c. thou art my son] Though holy men be called the Sons of God, Deut. 14. 1 Ioh. 3.1. and likewise Angels, Iob 1.6. and 38.7. yet is this title naturall and peculiar to our Lord Jesus, the onely begotten of the Father; whereupon the Apostle saith, to which of the Angels, said he this at any time? Heb. 1.5. The word art, is supplied by the Apostle, Act. 13, 33. the like is sometime in the Hebrew text it self; as True was the word, 1 King. 10.6. which in 2 Chron. 9.5. is True the word: so, Thou leading out, 1 Chron. 11.2. Thou wast leading out, 2 Sam. 5.2. Also in the Greek of the new Testament, Sommer neer, Mat. 24.32. Sommer is neer, Luke 21.30. I, this day] or to day begat thee. The word this, is often omitted in the Hebrew; as Deut. 4, 4.8, 39, and 5.1, 3, and 26.17, 18. and often is expressed as Deut. 2.25, 30, and 4.20, and 26, 16, and 27, 9. Of this point, thus speaketh the Apostle: Touching the promise made to the Fathers, God hath fulfilled it unto us their children, in that he raised up Iesus, as it is written in the second Psalm, Thou art my son, I to day begat thee, Act. 13, 32, 33. See also Rom. 1, 4.
Vers. 8. For thine inheritance] or, to be thine inheritance. This noteth the subjection of the nations, to the son of God; as the manner of speech importeth; Isa. 14, 2. Zeph. 2, 9, Levit. 25, 46. Hereupon Christ is called heire, that is, Lord of all: Heb. 1, 2. for thy firm-possession] or, to be thy tenement: to have and to hold. The word for, or some such like, is here to be understood; and sometims the Hebrew expresseth it: as the house, 1 King. 7.51, in stead of for the house, 2 Chron. 5, 1. Servants, 1 Chron. 18.6. in stead of for servants; 2 Sam. 8, 6. and sundry the like.
Vers. 9. Roughly rule them] or bruse, crush them. The word signifieth to intreat-evill, or rigorously: and this is meant of Christs enemies. potter] or former of the clay: this signifieth their utter destruction; for a potters vessel, broken, cannot be made whole again. Ier. 9, 11, Isa. 30, 14.
Vers. 10. Be prudent] be skilfull, or, behave yourselves skilfully, prudently, wisely be nurturned] or restrained, chastised, disciplined.
Vers. 11. Be glad] This word signifieth open and manifest joy, exultation, or outward glee. Gladnes and trembling are here joyned together; as fear and joy, Mat. 28, 8.
12 Kisse the son] Kyssing, was used in sign of love and of obdience, Genes. 41, 40. 1. Sam. 10, 1. it was used also in religion and divine worship, 1. King. 19.18, Hos. 13, 2, Iob 31, 27. All these are due to Christ: but Iudas betrayed the son of man with a kysse. Luk. 22, 48. perish in the way] or, from the way. To perish or be lost in the way, importeth sudden destruction, whiles they are doing their actions: to perish from the way, is to wander or loose the right way, and not know whither to goe. So Deut. 32, 28, perishing in (or from) counsels, is to be void of counsell, and knowing what to deliberate. when his anger shall] or for his anger will burn: or, his angry-countenance. suddainly] or, very soon: or, a very little: this manner of speech somtime meaneth a short time, speedily, Psal. 81, 15, Isa. 26, 20. 2. Chr. 12, 7, sometime, a little deal; as Isa. 1, 9, The Greek here turneth it soon or suddenly. See also Psal. 8, 6. that hope-for-safetie] or, that shroud; that rely-confidently, that betake themselves for refuge and safety unto him. For, he is made the author of eternall salvation, to all that obey him. Hebr. 5, 9.
Annotations, Psalm III.
VErs. 1. A Psalm] called in Hebrew mizmor, which hath the signification of pruning or cutting-off superfluous twigs: and is applied to songs made of short sentences or verses: where many superfluous words are cut away. There be three kind of songs mentioned in this book; 1. Mizmor, in Greek Psalmos, a psalm: 2, Tehillah, in Greek hymnos, a hymn or Praise: 3. and Shir, in Greek Odê, a song or Laie. All these three the Apostle mentioneth together, where he willeth us to speak to our selves with Psalmes and hymnes and songs spirituall. Ephes. 5, 39. of David] or to David: and so after in this book usually. But the Hebrew speech useth these indifferently; as lasderoth, 2 Kings 11, 15, and hasderoth 2. Chron. 23.14. lammaghnaloth and hammahgnaloth, Psal. 120, 1, and 121, 1. So, the sword of Iehovah, Iere. 47, 6, the prophet of Iehovah, 1. King. 22, 7. 2 King. 3.11. and many the like. So in the Greek; Disciples to thee, Mark. 2, 18, and disciples of thee, Matth. 9, 14, are one and the same. from the face] or presence; or for fear of; So the woman fled from the face of the serpent, Revel. 12, 14. Of Davids slight, it is thus written: Then David said to all his servants that were with him in Ierusalem: Rise up and let us flee, for we shall not escape els from the face of Abshalom, make speed to depart, least he come suddenly and take us, and bring evill upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. So the King departed, and all his houshold after him. 2. Sam. 15, 14, 16.
Vers. 2. how many are] or how multiplied are. For, the conspiracie was great, and the people multiplied still with Abshalom: 2. Sam. 15, 12.
Vers. 3. Many saying] or How many doe say? of my soul] that is, of me; of my life; concerning me, or, to my soul. no salvation] or, no manner salvation; no health help or deliverance at all. The Hebrew hath a letter more then ordinary, to increase the signification. The like is in many other places; as Psal. 44, 27, and 92, 16, and 94, 17, and 36, 8, and 125, 3. Iob 5, 16. God] in Hebrew Aelohim, which is the first name whereby the creator of all, is called in scripture, Gen. 1, 1. And it is in the plurall number, to signifie the mysterie of the Trinitie in the vnitie of the Godhead; and therefore is joyned commonly with other words of the singular number, and sometime of the plurall, indifferently; as, Aelohim he went, 1. Chron. 17, 21, and Aelohim they-went 2 Sam. 7, 23. See Psal. 58, 12. It is sometime used (though more seldom) in the form singular, Aeloah; Psal. 58, 32, &c. And it may be derived either from Ael, which signifieth Mighty; and so by increase of the word, the signification is increased, [Page 6] Most mighty, or the Almighty: or from Alah, to adjure; because of the covenant, oath▪ and exsecration, wherewith we are bound unto God; according to that in Deut, 29.12.14.19. Nehem. 10.29. Eccle 8.2. This honourable name is also given to Angels Psal. 8.6. and to Magistrates Psal. 82.1.6. because God hath communicated with them his word. Iohn. 10.34.35. Selah] This Hebrue word signifieth Elevation, or lifting up; whether of the mind, to mark; or of the voice to strain it; or of both. And for the matter, it seemeth to import 1. an asseveration of a thing so to be; 2. and an Admiration thereat. For the manner, it is a note of singing high: and therefore is used onely in psalmes and songs, and alwayes at the end of verses, excepting some few places, Psal. 55, 20. and 57.4. Hab. 3.3.9. where it is set in the midds. The Chaldee paraphrast, and some other Hebrues have turned it, For ever. The Greek version, makes it a musical notion, Diapsalma.
Vers. 4. a sheild about me] or for me: that is, a protector, a defender. So Gen. 15.1. Deut. 33.29. Psal. 84.12. glory] or honour, which in the Hebrue hath the signification of weightines or gravity; which the Apostle seemeth to respect, mentioning the eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4 17. David here calleth God his glorie, who had advanced him to kingly dignity; such as our Saviour calleth glorie; Mat. 6.29. the lifter up] or exalter of my head: that is, givest me victory, honour, and triumph. So Psal. 27.6. and 110.7.
Vers. 5. he answred:] or heard: but to answer is to certify by some meanes, that he heareth; as by help or deliverance from danger, Psal. 22.22. Isa. 41.17. (so to answer by fire, 1 King. 18.24.) therefore it importeth more then bare hearing; Isa. 30.19. and 58.9.
Vers. 6. I lay down, &c.] This speech denoteth safety, and securitie from danger and dread of evil. Levit. 26.6. Iob 11.19. Psal. 4.9. Ezek. 34 25. Prov. 3.24.
Vers. 7. doe set] to weet themselves in leager, or in battel-ray; or set their engins. So Esa. 22.7.
Vers. 8. on the cheekbone] a sign also of reproch▪ Iob. 16.10.
Vers. 9. To Iehovah the salvation] to weet, is, or belongeth: or, Of Iehovah is salvation, help, or deliverance. So Prov. 21, 31. Ion. 2, 29. Also Rev. 7, 10. and 19.1. The salvation to our God. Like speeches are, Holynes to Iehovah, Exod. 28, 36. To Iehovah the warr: 1 Sam. 17, 47. To Iehovah the earth, Psal. 24, 1. and many the like. thy blessing] This word, when it is spoken of God towards men, (as in this plac [...]) signifieth is plentiful bestowing of good things, earthly or heavently. Gen. 24.35. Deut. 28 2.3.4. &c. Ephe. 1.3. Gal. 3.8. When it is spoken of men towards God, it betokeneth praise or thanksgiving, by word or deed. Deut. 8, 10. Psal. 103, 1, 2. Luk. 1, 64 and 2, 28. And that which in Math. 26, 26. is called blessing: in Luk. 22, 19. is called thanksgiving. When it is spoken of men towards men, it signifieth somtime salutation, as Gen. 47.7. 1 Sam. 13.10. sometime a gift, or a benevolence, as 1 Sam. 25.27. 2 Cor. 9.5. 2 King. 5.15. sometime a pronouncing (by way of prayer or prophesie) of good things in the name of God; as Gen. 14, 19, 20. Num. 6, 23, 24. In this signification, the lesse is blessed of the greater. Heb. 7, 7.
Annotations, Psalm IV.
Vers. 1. TO the master, of the musick] or, To the overseer; to him that excelleth: The original word Menatseach signifieth one that urgeth the continuance of any thing unto the end; or, the going forward with a work till it be overcome. 2. Chro. 2.7.1 [...]. & 34.12.13. Ezra. 3.8.9. And in musik, there were Levites appointed for several duties, and some lenatseach to plie, or to set forward, and be over the rest, 1 Chron. 15.21. and these were such as excelled in the art of singing and playing on instruments, to whom sundry Psalmes are intituled, that by their care and direction, they might be sung excellently unto the end. There were in Israel, some Levites singers, that attended thereunto; and had no other charge. 1. Chron. 9.33. on Neginoth] that is, stringed instruments of musik, played on with the hand. See the note on Psal. 33.3.
Vers. 2. when I call] or, in my calling; whiles I cry: so after, in vers. 4. God of my justice] that is, my just God; author of my justice, and avenger of my just cause. in distresse] or, in streightnes, thou hast widened or enlarged for me. prayer:] appeal, interpellation, or intercession, wherby we refer the cause of our selves or others to tho judgement of God, calling upon him, appealing to him for right, praying against condemnation, or the like. For the Hebrue word Tephislah, cometh of Pillel, to judge or determine causes for which appeals are made, 1 Sam. 2.25. and Pelilim, are Iudges or Arbiters; Exo. 21.22. whereupon, to pray, is in Hebrue hithpallel, as it were to appeal or present himself and his cause unto the Iudge: or to judge ones self.
Vers. 3. Sonns of men] Hereby is meant, Great men, the Hebrue being Ish, which is the name of man, in respect of his power and dignity: as appeareth after in Psal. 49.3. shall my glory be to ignominy] or, will ye turn my honour, to defamation, slander, and calumnie. God had promised David the honour of the kingdome, which Saul with his nobles, sought to defame, and calumniate, and so turn it to shame and reproch. will ye seek a lye?] or, ye seek a lye, or, deceivable-falshood. Ye seek that which shall not come to passe. The Hebrue Cazab (here used) is such a lye, as deceiveth mens exspectation. Iob 40.28. Psal. 89.36. Psa. 58.11. 2. King. 4.16.
Vers. 4. marveilously-separated:] or selected in wondrous sort; exempted as with some signe of excellencie; culled out. So God marveilously severed tho Israelites from the Aegyptians: Exo. 8, 22. and 9, 4. and 11.7. See also Psal. 17.1. Exo. 33.16. a gracious-saint] or, pious, holy, merciful-one: meaning, himself. The Hebrue Chasid, (which the N. Testament in Greek calleth hosois, that is pious or holy; Act. 13.35.) signifieth one that hath obtained mercy, goodnes, piety, grace and benignity from the Lord; and is again (after Gods example) pious, kind, gracious and merciful to others: Nehem. 13, 14. See Psal. 136.1. to him] that is, his gracious saint; as the Greek explaineth it: or, referring it to the former, he hath seperated to himself, a gracious man.
Vers. 5. Be stirred] or Be commoved; which may be understood, Be angry, Be grieved, or tremble. The original word Ragaz noteth any sturring or moving; Iob 9.6. as, to be moved or tremble with feare; Psal. 18.8. Deut. 2.25. Isa. 14.9. to be moved with grief; 2 Sam. 18, 33. to be stirred with Anger; Prov. 29, 9. 2 King. 19, 27, 28. Ezek. 16, 43. This later the Greek here foloweth, saying Be angry and sin not, and the Apostle hath the same words Eph. 4.26. sin not] or misdoe not. This word signifieth to misse of the way or mark: as in Iudg. 20, 16. men could sling stones at an haires breadth, and not sinn; that is, not misse: and Prov. 19, 2. he that is hasty with his foot, sinneth; that is, misseth or swarveth. In religion; Gods law is our way and mark; from which when we swarve, we sinn. Therefore sin is defined to be Transgression of law, or unlawfulnes. 1 Ioh. 3, 4. say in your heart] that is, mind seriously what you doe, and what the end will be. Consider with your selves: The like phrase is Psal. 14, 1. and 35, 25. Mat. 24, 48. Rom. 10, 6. Rev. 18, 7. be still] or silent, tamed, stay, pawse; as 1 Sam. 14, 9. Ios. 10, 12, 13. By this word, is often meant in scripture a modest quietnes of the mind, the troubled affections being allayed. See Psal. 131, 2. and 37, 7. and 62, 2. Lam. 3.26.
Vers 6. Sacrifice] The word signifieth Killing or Slaughtering; as beasts were killed for offerings to God: figuring mans mortification, or dying to sin. Psal. 51.19. sacrifices of Iustice] such Moses speaketh of Deut. 33, 19. and David afterward Psal. 51.21. meaning sacrifices just and right, and in faith, according to the intendment of Gods law. Contrary to those which the prophet reproveth, Mal. 1.14. so sacrifices of triumph, or joy, Psal. 27, 6. are Ioyful sacrifices, offered with gladnes. And the way of justice, Mat. 21.32. for, a just, or right way. trust:] or, be confident, have stedfast hope, secure and firm confidence; and it is opposed to feeblenes of mind, fear and doubt. Isa 12.2. Prov. 28.1.
Vers. 7. Many doe say] Heb. are saying: which may be turned doe say; as in Mat. 22.23. hoi legontes, saying; is in Mark. 12.18. hortines legousi, which say. who will cause us to see] that is, to injoy, or have the fruition of good: Psal. 50.23. And this is the form of a wish; as David desired & sayd, who will give me drink of the water, &c. 1. Chron. 11.17. and, who will give me wings as a dove; Psal. 55.7. and many the like. the light of thy face] that is; thy light some cheerful face, or looks: meaning Gods favour, grace, and the blessings of knowledge, comfort, joy &c. that flow therefrom. This is in Christ, who is both the Light, and the Face, or presence of God, Luk. 2.32. Exo. 33.14. and the Angel of his face, Isa. 63.9. According to this phrase, Solomon saith; In the light of the Kings face is life; and his favour, is as a cloud of the later rain. Prov. 16.15. See also Psal. 44.4. and 31.17.21. and 67.2. Iob 29.3.
Vers. 8. hast given joy] or shalt give; or put joy: so giving is used for putting oftentimes. Ps. 8.2. and 40.4. and 33.7. and 69.12. and 89 20. and 39.6. and 119.110. more then of the time] or from of the time. An Hebrue phrase, where the signe of comparison is wanting; as Gen. 38.26. Psal. 19.11. and 130 6. The like is also in the Greek tongue: as Luk. 15.7. and 18.4. And of joy in harvest when corne is increased, see Isa. 9.3. Ioel. 1.11.12.
Vers. 9. together] that is, I will lye down and sleep both together; not being disquieted with fear or care: see Psal. 3.6. or together I and others with me; or, I my self wholy and alone. See the note on Psal. 33.15. alone] The Hebrue phrase is, in lonedom; or, in solitarines. And may be referred (by the distinction,) to the Lord, who alone seateth his in safety: or, to that which followeth, thou wilt seat me alone in safetie; herein looking to Moses Blessing, Deut. 33.28. where Israel dwelleth safely, alone; and so in Num. 23.9. Ier. 49.41. Thus it is a blessing to be alone from enimies: otherwise to be alone from friends, is a note of affliction; as Psal. 102.8. Lam. 1.1. wilt seat me] that is cause me to sit, dwell, or remain. in confidence] or, to confidence, or trustfulnes; with hope: that is, confidently or trustfully; which by consequence meaneth, securely, safely. And this was a blessing promised in the law, Levit. 26.5. Deut. 12.10.
Annotations, Psalm. V.
Vers. 1. NEchiloth] These (by the name) seem to be wind instruments, as fluits, trumpets, cornets, &c. as Neginoth are stringed instruments, Psal. 4.1. For Chalil is a Pipe, Isa. 5.12.
Vers. 2. understand] or intentively mark, consider.
Vers. 3. Attend] or Incline, namely, thine eare, as is expressed Psal. 10.17. Prov. 2.2. but often the word eare is omitted, as here, so Psal. 61.2. and 66.19. and 86.6. and 142.7. &c. will I pray] or I doe pray; meaning, still, and usually.
Vers. 4. at morning] or, in the morning: which hath the name in the original tongue, of inquiring, looking, and seeking-early; and is therefore used for every first opportune or fit time, both to pray for, and to receive blessings. Psal. 88.14. and 92.3. and 90.14. and 143.8. Here also the word at or in is to be supplied; as Beith, a house, 2. Chron. 26.21. for bebeith, in a house; 2. King. 15.5. and many the like. orderly-addresse] prepare, propound, dispose, or settle in order; meaning either, his person, as Iob. 33.5. or his speeches; as Iob 32.14. look-out] or espy; as he that keeps watch and ward, exspecting what God will answer, as is explained, in Habak. 2.1. This noteth diligence, hope, and patience: So, Mic. 7.7.
Vers. 5. a God] or, a Mighty-one: in Hebrue Ael, the name of God, denoting his might or puissance: which therefore the Greek somtime translateth Ischuros, Mighty; Psal. 7.12. somtimes Mighty-God, Isa. 9.6. but most commonly, God: which the holy Ghost alloweth, Mat. 27.46. and 1.23. delighting wickednes] or, that takest pleasure in wickednes. By, wickednes, and evil, may here be meant also (by figure of speech,) wicked and evil persons. See Psal. 36.12. sojourn] or, be a guest with thee, or have h [...]s [...]itage: meaning that an evil man should have no intertainment, to be harboured as a guest, much lesse to have any abiding, or setled habitation with God. Here the word with, [Page 9] is to be supplied; as in the like Hebrue phrase. Psal. 94.20. Gen. 30.20. So in Exod. 9.16. that I-might shew thee; for, shew in thee; as the Apostle citeth it, Rom. 9.17. the like is in Psal. 42.5.
Vers. 6. Vain glorious fooles] or, mad-boasting-fools: called Holelim, of halal, to extol, praise, glorify: which when it is of ones self, and immoderate, is dotage, folly, and madnes. Hence is the word used, for mad, wood, or raving with folly, Eccles. 2.2.12. and 7.9. and 10.13. Isa. 44.25. So after in Psal. 75.5. and 102.9. and 73.3. that work] so the holy Ghost translateth it, Act. 13.41. from Hab. 1.5. The Hebrue word signifying a willing-working-out, perfecting, polishing, and practising: as Psal. 7.14. paynful-iniquity] or, sorowful sin, vain unlawfulnes. The original word Aven, which hath the signification of payn or sorow; is of large use, denoting all sinful and unjust affections, actions, or indevours, which cause pain or sorow, or be painfully don, & is applied somtime in special to idolatrie, joyned with Ieraphim, or images. 1 Sam. 15.22. And Beth-el, that is, Gods house, is caled of the Prophets Bethaven, an Idols house, or place of iniquity. Hos. 4.15. and 10.5. because Ieroboam had there set up false worship; 1. King. 12.29. And in Isa. 66.3. he that blesseth Aven, or an Idol, is turned in Greek, a blasphemer. Thus Poghnalei-aven, be such as work, practise, or commit idolatry, superstition, or other sin and iniquity, whereof comes sorow, grief, miserie, and at last confusion; how ever such evil workers, doe polish and trim their actions; for they shall be rejected that work unlawfulnes (hoi ergazomenoi ten ahomian) Mat. 7.23. or are workers of iniquity, (hoi ergatai tes adikias,) Luk. 13.27. as this Hebrue phrase is by the Evangelists interpreted, The phrase is taken from Job, chap. 31.3. & 34.8.22.
Vers. 7. Thou wilt bring to perdition] or wilt doe quite away: wilt fordoe, or make perish. man of bloods,] that is, bloody man, or murderer; when blood is used in the plural number, it usually noteth murder or manslaughter, and the guilt folowing it: as Gen. 4.11. the voice of thy brothers bloods cryeth; 1. Chron. 22.8. thou hast shed many bloods: so after in Psal. 9.13. and 106.38. and 51.16. Somtime it signifieth natural uncleannes, as we are born in sin, or sin deserving death; Ezek. 16.6.9. I saw thee polluted in thy own bloods; &c. Hereto we may compare the Apostles speech, Iohn. 1.13. which are born not of bloods, &c. A man of bloods, is one that is defiled therwith, or given therto: 2. Sam. 16.7. Psal. 26.9. and 55.24. and 59.3. and 139.19. See the like phrase, opened, Psal. 140.12. and of deceit] that is, man of deceit, (as is expressed Psal. 43.1.) meaning the deceitful man, faytor, or impostor. So noting hereby the secret sinner, as by the former speech, the open and violent. Deceit, dole, or guile, called in Hebrue Mirmah, is named of Ramah to heave or cast, or shoot with bow. And as warpen bowes, doe cast and shoot awry, and deceive the archer; Psal. 78.57. so Impostors, or men of guile, doe first, as it were, lift up a man with vayn hope, that being disappointed he may have the more heavy overthrow. See 1 Chron. 12.17. Gen. 29.25. So in an other phrase, to lift up the soul, signifieth, to deceive with vain hope. Ier. 37.9.
Vers. 8. mercy] or kindnes, benignity. She the note on Psal. 136.1. thy house,] or bowre, edifice: named in the Hebrue of building, beith: in Greek, of dwelling, oikos: in English, of tuition, and custodie, a house; of the Almain huis, which is of hu, to defend. By house, here is meant Gods tabernacle caled his house, 1. Chron. 9.23. Mark. 2.26. for the temple was not built in Davids dayes. will do-worship] or bow-down my self; in signe of honour. toward the pallace] for the worshippers entered not into the Sanctuary it self, but into the courtyard; and at the dore, offered their gifts. Psal. 116.19. Levit. 1.3. Heb. 9.6. A pallace, (Heical) is the name of Kings houses, Psal. 45.9.16. Prov. 30.28. attributed to the places where Gods majestie was sayd to dwell; as the tabernacle, 1. Sam. 1.9. and 3.3. the temple, 1. King. 6.17. and heaven it self; Psal. 11.4. Mic. 1.2.
Vers. 9. lead me] or quietly conduct, guide, govern me. in thy justice;] that is, in the religion and conversation set forth in thy law, called the pathes of justice, Psal. 23.3. or, for thy justice sake. inviers] or spials, observers; that leer and prye, for evil. So Psal. 27.11.
Vers. 10. no certainty] no certayn stable thing, no firm-truth; which one may trust unto. his mouth:] that is, the mouth of any of them. inward part] properly, that which is neerest unto them: this the Greek translateth, heart. And these in-parts, are put for the thoughts, affections, purposes in them: as Psal. 49.12. woeful-evils] hawoth the original signifieth woes, sorowes, heavy-anoyances mischeivous and baleful-evils, miseries and woeful events: so named of hoi or hovah which signifieth woe, ovai: Ezek. 7.26. they make-smooth] or make-flattering; and consequently, deceitful, as the Greek translateth, which the Apostle followeth, Rom. 3.13.
Vers. 11. Condemn-them as guilty] Asham, is a guilt, sin or trespasse; Levit. 5.19. whereof the word here used, is to make-guilty, or damn of trespasse; and so the Greek here hath it, Iudge or damn. And because destruction and desolation abideth such as are damned for crime; therfore is this word used also for desolating, abolishing, destroying; Ezek. 6.6. Ioel. 1.18. And so may it be here meant, punish, or make them desolate O God. So Psal. 34 22.23. and 68.22. and 69.6. with the multitude] or for the multitude, the many. trespasses] or seditious-iniquities: defections, done purposely, and disloyally, and are therefore heinous and criminal. The Greek often translateth it, Vnlawfulnes or transgression of law, which the Apostle followeth Rom. 4.7. from Psal. 32.1. It is more then sin, as may be gathered by Gen. 31.36. Exo. 34.7. and Iob 34.37. he addeth trespasse to his sin. drive them away] or drive him; that is each of them. A like phrase as was before Psal. 2.3. So after in vers. 12. upon them, and him. turned-rebellious] or turned-bitter, and so are very distastful unto thee, by reason or their disobedience and stubbornesse: and consequently doe provoke to bitternes, and wrath; doe exasperate. The Hebrue word Marah hath properly the signification of changing and of bitternes; applied to apostasie, rebellion and disobedience. Deut. 1.26. and 21.20. Ios. 1.18.
Vers. 12. for ever] or to eternitie. showt] or shrill-out, sing joyfully; for so commonly the Hebrue Ranan signifieth: and is therefore by the holy Ghost interpreted, to be merry or joyful; Rom. 15.10. from Deut. 32.43. and Gal. 4.27. from Isai. 54.1. yet somtime this word is to showt-shrill, or cry-aloud for sorow; as Psal. 142.7. A loud shril, noyse or shwting, was used in thanksgivings, and prayers. Levit. 9.24. 1. King. 8.28. Psal. 17.1. and 118.15. and 126.2. and 33.1. and thou shalt cover] or, for thou wilt cover, protect, or cast a covering over them: and this is answerable to their hope or seeking-covert in God, before mentioned: and signifieth a safe protection from al hurt or evil; as Exod. 33.22. Psal. 140.8. be-glad] or leap for joy, exsult. The word signifieth outward gladnes in gesture and countenance: So also doth the Greek answerable hereto: that where one Evangelist writeth, Rejoyce and be glad; Mat. 5.12. another sayth; Rejoyce and leap. Luk. 6.23.
Vers. 13. bukler] a piked-sheild, called tsinnah, of the sharp-pikednes: as an other kind of Scutchion is called Magen, Psal. 3.4 of fensing or protecting. favourable-acceptation] or good will; gracious-liking or acceptance. So the Hebrue Ratson meaneth; derived of a word which by the Apostle, signifieth to accept. Heb. 12.6. from Prov. 3.12. and to be wel pleased or delighted. Mat. 12.18. from Isa. 42.1. So the year (Ratson) of acceptation is the acceptable year: Luk. 4.19. from Isa. 61.2. and the time of acceptation, is the acceptable time, 2. Cor. 6.2. from Isa. 49.8. It is also interpreted will or pleasure; Hebr. 10.7. from Psalm. 40.9.
Annotations, Psalm VI.
Vers. 1. VPon the eight;] or after the eight: meaning the eight tune, which was grave, as that which we call the base. So David fetching home Gods ark, appointed some Levites with harps upon the eigth, for the honour and service of God. 1. Chron. 15.21.
Vers. 2. wrathful-heat] or choler: fervent-mood. This word noteth the inward affection; as the former doth the outward appearance. David prayeth not simply against correction, (for, as many as God loveth, he doth rebuke and chastise Rev. 3.19.) but [Page 11] would have his nurture with moderation, least it broke him in peeces: as Jeremy likewise prayeth, Ier. 10.24. So after, in Psal. 38.2.
Vers. 3. heal me:] recure me. Though this may have reference to bodily sicknes; Psal. 107.18.20. yet is it also applied to soul-sicknes; and curing of it; as Psal. 41.5. heal thou my soul, for I have sinned against thee.
Vers. 4. how long?] or til when? An imperfect speech, through trouble of mind; which may thus be supplied: how long wilt thou cease, or, defer to help? or, how long wilt thou afflict me? So Psal. 90.13.
Vers 5. release] loosen, or deliver my soul; or me; meaning from death; as is expressed, Psal. 116.8.
Vers. 6. for in the death &c.] This doctrine, King Hezekiah explayneth thus; for hel shall not confesse thee, death shall not prayse thee, they that goe down the pit, shall not hope for thy truth: the living, the living, he shall confesse thee, as I doe this day: the father to the children shall make-knowne thy truth. Isa. 38.18.19. So after, in Psal. 115.17.18. hel] or the grave; deadly-hed, the place or state of the dead. See the note on Psal. 16.10. confesse] or, give thanks, celebrate, divulge or freely publish with praise and commendation. This same word is also used for consessing of sins; Psal. 32.5.
Vers. 7. I saint.] or am over-yawed with my sighing: the like speech Baruch useth, Ier. 45.3. The original word Iagahu, signifieth yawing, toyl, turmoil and sore labour, of body or mind; and consequently, fainting, through wearines: and is opposed to rest or quietnes: Lam. 5.5. every night] or, the whole night. I water] that is, bathe, or dissolue into water; or I melt my bedsted. These are excessive figurative speeches, to expresse the greatnes of his sorow. In the Hebrue they are also in the future time, I shal melt; I shal make swim; that is, I usually melt and bathe; noting the continuance of his affliction.
Vers. 8. mine eye] This may be taken for the whole face or visage; as in Num. 11.7. the eye is used for the colour or appearance. gnawen] The Hebrue Ghnashash is to gnaw and fret, & so to make deformed and ugly, & to confume. Hereof Ghnash is a moth-worm, Psal. 39.12. that fretteth garments. A like speech Job useth, mine eye is dimmed with indignation, Iob 17.7. but gnawen, here is a word more vehement. So after in Psal. 31.10.11. with indignation] for greif that I take being provoked by the enemies.
Vers. 11. let be abasht] or, shall be abasht; The Hebrue Bosh, signifieth to be abasht, wax pale and wann; as when the colour fadeth and withereth; and noteth both disappointment of ones exspectation, Iob. 6.20. and confusion or destruction. Ier. 48.1.20. let them return] or, recoyl: a signe also of discomfiture and shame, so Psal. 56.10. in a moment] or in a minute: that is, a short space, or suddainly.
Annotations, Psalm VII.
Vers. 1. SHigajon] An-artificial-song of David: or, Davids delight. The word properly signifieth Aberration, or Ignoration; and is here, and in Hab. 3.1. onely used in the title of Songs: which seem to be made of sundry variable and wandring verses, which being composed by art, cause the more delight. The Hebrue word (Shagah) whereof this is derived, is used for delight, or wandring-in-pleasure. Prov. 5.19.20. According to which wee may name this song, Davids delight, or solace. Or, in the other signification, Davids errour; as setting forth the sum of his cares, which made him almost to goe astray. upon the words] or concerning the words; or matters, affayres. Word, is both in Hebrue and Greek, often used for a thing or matter. Exod. 18.16. Deut. 17.1.1 King. 14.13. Luk. 1.65. of Cush] This may be meant of K. Saul himself, who was of Kish, and of Iemini, 1 Sam. 9.1. called closely Cush; that is an Aethiopian, or Blackmoore, for his black & il conditions, his heart not being changed, as the Blackmoore changeth not his skin, Ier. 13.22. Or els, it might be one of Sauls retinue, whose name indeed was Cush: but we find no mention of him elsewhere.
Vers. 3. least he tear in peeces] or, That he ravin not, or make-a-prey. Lion] called here in Hebrue Arjeh, that is, a plucker, Renter, or Tearer: and elsewhere, [Page 12] Laby, that is Harty and couragious; Psal. 57.5, and Kphir, that is Lurking, or Couchant, Psal. 91.13. the reason of these names is shewed; Psal. 17.12. The renting-Lion, (Arjeh) as greedy to tear; and the lurking-Lion (Kphir) as biding in covert places. Other names are also given to this kind, as Shachal, of ramping, or fierce nature; Psal. 19.13. and Lajish, of subduing his prey, Prov. 30.30. my soul] that is, me, or my life. breaking] this may be referred to the Lion, breaking asunder, or renting his prey: the word also is used for breaking of yokes of affliction, that is, saving, reskuing, redeeming, or delivering; as Psal. 136.24. Lam. 5.8. The Greek so turneth it here, there being none redeeming nor saving. Thus the deniall none set after in the Hebrew, serveth for both words; (as after in Psal. 19.9.) And it is the propriety of this tongue somtime to want, sometime to abound with words; as in 1 King. 10.21. there be two denials; when in 2 Chron. 9.20. there is but one, in the same narration.
Vers. 4. Done this] which Cush accuseth me of. He speaketh of some common slander. injurious-evill in my palmes.] that is bad dishonest dealings in secret: the palm or hollow of the hand, being a place where filthines may be hidden: the hand also is put for the actions. So Ion. 3.8. Psal. 109.27. and 78.42.
Vers. 5. That had peace with me] my friend and conferate. Such trechery David much blometh in his foes, that in time of peace, made warre. Psal. 41.10. and 55.13.15.21. yea I] Hebrew, and I; which may be resolved, yea, or when I released my distresser; which may have reference to his sparing of Saul, and delivering him from death, 1 Sam. 24.6, 7, 8.11, 12. and 26.9.10.11. &c. without cause] or without-effect, and fruit: in vaine.
Vers. 6. My life] in Hebrew, lives: so usually called, for the many faculties and operations that are in life; the many yeers, degrees, estates thereof. The Apostles in Greek retain the singular number life: Act. 2.28. from Psal. 16.11. 1 Pet. 3.10. from Psal. 34.13. My glory] or honour; meaning either his honourable estate, renown, and posterity; as Hos. 9.11. Iob 19 9. or his soule, as Gen. 49.6. in the dust] that is, in base estate, and ignominy, as Psal. 113.7. Iob 16.5. or, the dust of death, the grave, as Psal. 22.16. Isa. 26.19.
Vers. 7. In the rages] or because of the outrages, surpassing-indignations; so called, of the passing out of the heat and choller. wake-up] or raise up, to weet thy self, and come unto me; for judgment thou hast cammanded: or appointed. It may also be read, raise up to me, the judgment which thou hast commanded: so the Chaldee paraphrast here supplieth the word, which: the Hebrew it selfe sometime doth the like, as 1 King. 9.8. this house is high; 2 Chron. 7.21. this house which is high.
Vers. 8. For it] for the same congregations sake, which commeth about thee expecting jugdement. to the high-place] or to the heighth: that is, the throne of Iudgment, for throns were set high, 1 King. 10.19. This word height, is also used for heaven, Psal. 93.4. and there Gods throne is, Psal. 11.4.
Vers. 9. Iudge] Two words are here used in Hebrew for judging; 1 Dan, and 2 Shaphat; the first is more speciall to give doom or sentence in controversies; the latter more generall, for judging or doing right in all causes. The Apostles expresse these two by one Greek word krino, judge; as Hebr. 10.30. from Deut. 32.36. and Rom. 3.4. from Psal. 51.6. my justice] the justice and equity of of my cause, in respect of my persecutors. So Psal. 18.21-15. Elswhere he appeareth to Gods justice, Psal. 35.24. my perfection or integrity] the sincerity of my wayes, and simplicity of my heart. See Psal. 26.1. in me] or unto me, to weet reward thou.
Vers. 10 For thou triest] or, he trieth. God who is possessor of the reins, Psal. 139.13. doth also try them, as mettall in the fire. The heart, may signifie the cogitations, and the reins the affection. So Psal. 26.2.2 Ier. 11.20, and 20.12. Revel. 2.23.
Vers. 12. Angerly-threatneth] or detesteth, disdaineth in wrath, namely the wicked, and menaceth their destruction.
Vers. 14. He worketh for the hot-persecutors] or polisheth, to weet, to shoot at them [Page 13] that servently persecute. The Hebrew dalak which signifieth burning, Ezek. 24.10. is applied to hot persecution: so Psal. 10.2. Gen. 31.35. Lam. 4.19.
Vers. 15. He shalbe in travell] or, continually— travelleth, that is, taketh great pains to accomplish iniquity, as a woman with child to be delivered. molestation] or moyle, misery. The Hebrew ghnamal signifieth toylsom-labour and molestation, both which a man indureth himself, Psal, 25.18. and 73.5. and which he causeth another to endure: Psal. 94.20. and 55.11. And thus it is here meant, as the 17. verse sheweth. bring forth a lye] or, falshood: meaning either calumny and slander of others, (which in verse 17. seemeth to be called violent-wrong;) or a deceit of himself, frustrating his own expectation. This similitude of the Conception, travell and birth of sin, is memorable; mentioned also in Iob 15.35. Isa. 59.4. Iam. 1.15. much like an other simily, of ploughing, sowing, and reaping iniquity, Iob 4.8.
Vers. 16. Is fallen,] to weet, unto his own perdition, as Prov. 26.27. Eccles. 10.8. or, to lurke there for the perdition of others; See Psal. 10.10. the corrupting-ditch he wrought] or, pit-of-corruption which he made. The originall Shachath, signifieth corruption, Psal. 16.10. and is applied to any pit or ditch where one perisheth and corrupteth. Psal. 57.7. and 94 13. and somtime the word pit, is plainly added, as in Psal, 55.24. the pit of corruption.
Vers. 17. His crown] the scalp, or heads top; meaning also, abundantly, and apparantly in the view of all. See Esth. 9.25. Violent wrong] The word Chamas signifieth injury done by force; violation of right and justice.
Vers. 18. Sing-psalm-to] or, praise-with-psalm: and this importeth a song artificially and skilfully composed. See Psal. 3.1.
Annotations, Psalm VIII.
Vers. 1. GIttith] or the Gittith: which title is also given to the 81. and 84. Psalms. Gath in the Hebrew is a winepresse, Isa. 63.2. It is also the name of a city of the Philistims, 1 Sam. 17.4. A city also of the Levites was called Gath-rimmon, Ios. 21.25. whereupon Obed-edom the son of Iuduthun, a Levite and singer in Israel, was called a Gittite. 2 Sam. 6.10. So by Gittith here may be meant, either such instruments as were used by the posterity of Obed-edom the Gittite; or, that these Psalms were made upon occasion of transporting Gods arke from the house of that Obed-edom, the history whereof is in 2 Sam. 6.6.10, 11, 12, &c. or, that these Psalms were to be sung for praise of God, at the Vintage, when grapes were pressed. And according to this, the Greek translateth it the winepresses. Or it may be the name of some musicall instrument; and so the Chaldee paraphrast taketh it.
Vers. 2 Our Lord] or our sustainers: see the note on Psalm. 2.4. wondrous-excellent] or wondrous-ample, illustrious and magnificent. The originall word signifieth ample, or large and excellent withall; clear and splendent in glory: The Greek turneth it wonderfull. name] this word is often used for renown or glory, Gen. 6.4. Eccles. 3. Philip. 2.9. as on the contrary, vile persons are called men without name; Iob 30.8. Gods name is also used for his kingdome and gospel; Mat. 19.29. compared with Luke. 18.29. Mar. 10.29. And this Psalm treateth of the spreading of Christs kingdome and gospel, as after is manifested. hast given] that is, put, or set: as, I-have given, Isa. 42.1. is by the Evangelist in Greek I-will-put. Mat. 12.18. It may also import a setting-sure or stablishing; as thou hast given thy people, 1 Chron. 17.22. that is, thou hast stablished thy people; 2 Sam. 7.24. Here also is a grammaticall change in the Hebrew: to give, for thou hast given. glorious-majesty] venerable or praiseworthy-glory. The word Hodh, is generall for any laudable-grace or vertue for which one is celebrated, reverenced, and commended. above] or over, or upon the heavens. This phrase is used of God, Num. 27.20. where he willeth Moses to give of his glorious-majesty upon Ioshua; and may have use in the mysticall applying of this Psalme to Christs kingdom, as Mat. 21.16. teacheth us: heavens being [Page 14] also often used in scripture, for the Church of Christ, Isa. 65.17. and 66.22. Rev. 21.1.
Vers. 3. Hast sounded] that is, firmly-decreed, and appointed, and consequently fitted and perfected: as the Greed katertiso (which the Apostle useth,) signifieth; Mat. 21.16. So in Esth. 1.8. the King had sounded, that is, decreed, appointed. See also before, Psal. 2.2. strength] that is, strong-prase; for so this word seemeth often to be used; as Psal. 29.1. and 96.7. and 118.14. therefore the Greek, which the Apostle followeth, Mat. 21.16. translateth it Praise. This word strength or firmnesse, may be taken for kingdom firmly strengthened; as in this place, so in Psal. 110.2. and 86.16 and 89.11. to make cease] that is, put to silence; or do-away, abolish and destroy. So after in Psal. 119.119. and 89.45. and 46.10. self-avenger] or, him that avengeth himself: the proud and mighty which will not suffer his honour or gain to be diminshed. So Psal. 44.17. This was fulfilled, when children crying Hosanna to welcome Christ; the chief Priests and Scribes disdained, and sought to destroy him: but he stopped their mouths, by alledging this Scripture: Mat. 21.15, 16. Mark 11.18. Gods people are taught though they suffer wrong, not to avenge themselves, but to give place unto wrath. Rom. 12.19.
Vers. 5. What is sory-man] to weet, thus think I with my self: what is man, &c. Here man is called Enosh, (the name of Adams nephew, Gen. 4.26.) which signifieth dolefull, sory, sorrowfull, wretched, and sick incurably. And this name is given to all men, to put them in mind of their misery and mortality: as Psal. 9.21 let the heathens know, that they be Enosh. son of Adam] or of earthly-man. As before men are called Enosh, for their dolefull estate by sin: so are they called Adam, and sons of Adam, that is, earthly; to put them in mind of their originall, and end; which were made of Adamah the earth, even of the dust; and to dust shall again return. Gen. 2.7. and 3.19. Adam was the name both of man and woman; Gen. 5.2. and is also the name of all their children; Psal. 22.7, and 36, 7, and 39, 6. and in many other places. See the note on Psal. 49, 3. visit him] that is, hast care of, providest for, and lookest to him. The originall word thus largely signifieth; and is used indifferently for visiting with favour, as Psal. 56, 10. or with displeasure, as Psal 59.6. Here it is meant for good; for Gods providence is singular towards man; and his visitation preserveth our spirit, Iob 10, 12. Compare also herewith; Psal. 144, 3, Iob 7.17, 18.
Vers. 6. For thou madest-him lesser] or, And thou madest-him-lack, or, Though thou madest him to want a little of the Gods. a little] The originall word signifieth either a little while; Psal. 37.10. or a little deale; Psal. 37.26. 1 Sam. 14, 29. The Greek brachú [...]t: (which the Apostle useth) also signifieth both. Act. 5.34. Ioh. 6.7. how be it, by his applying this to Christ, he seemeth to mean a litle or short time. Heb. 2.7, 9. than the Gods] or than God: but by Elohim, Gods; here is meant the Angels, as the Apostle expoundeth it, according both to the Greek version, and Chaldee paraphrase. And those heavenly spirits, are for their office and service called Angels, that is, messengers: but for their honourable dignitie they are called Gods, here, and in Psal. 97, 7, and the Sons of God, Iob 1, 6, and 38, 7. The Princes of the earth, are named Gods, Psal. 82, 6. how much more may the Angels be called so, that are Chiefe Princes; Dan 10, 13. and crownedst him, &c.] This may be understood of man as he was first made, in Gods image, and the Lord of the world, Gen. 1, 26. but since the transgression, it is peculiar to Christ and Christian men that have their dignity restored by Christ. Vnto him the Apostle applieth this Psalm, thus: wee see Iesus crowned with glory and honour, which was a little made-lesser than the Angels, through the suffering of death; that by the grace of God, he might tast death for all, Heb. 29. comely-honour] The Hebrew hadar, denoteth all honourable comelinesse, honest, grave, adorned decency.
Vers. 7. All, didst thou set] in the first creation, God gave man rule over fish, fowl, beasts, and all that moveth on the earth, Gen. 1.26. but after, for his sake and sin, the earth was cursed; and he injoyed it with sorrow; Gen. 3.17. But the Son of man who is heire of all things, Heb. 1, 2. restoreth our losse, and will cause the remnant of [Page 15] the people, even whosoever overcommeth; to inherit all things, Zach 8, 12. Rev. 21.7. though unto man living here in sorrows, we yet see not all things subdued, Heb. 2, 8.
Vers. 8. Sheep and Oxen] or flocks and heards. The flock comprehending both sheep and goats, Levit. 1, 10.
Vers. 9. The fowle] that is, fowles or birds: one is used for many or all: so the Hebrew often speaketh of other things; as Ship, for ships: 1 King. 10, 22. with Chron. 9, 21. spear for spears: 2 King. 11, 10. with 2 Chron. 23, 9. So Psal. 20, 8, and 34, 8. of the heavens] that is of the ayer; for all this Outspread or firmament spread over the face of the earth, God called Heaven: Gen. 1, 8. the place also above where the Sun and Stars are, is called heavens, Gen. 1, 17. and the highest place where the Angels dwel, (and God himself is said to sit in,) is likewise called heaven: Mat. 6, 9, and 24, 36. and by the Apostle named the third heaven, 2 Cor. 12, 2. So other scriptures mention the birds of heaven, Mat. 13, 32. the winds of heaven, Dan. 7, 2, the clouds of heaven, Dan. 7, 13. the dew of heaven, Dan. 4, 12, &c. The Hebrew name Shanajim, hath the forme of the duall number: but the Evangelists expresse it indifferently by the singular or plural; as where one saith, your reward is great in the heavens; Mat. 5, 12, another saith, it is much in heaven: Luk. 6.23.
Annotations, Psalm IX.
Vers. 1. VPon Muth labben] This, if it be referred to the musick, seemeth to be a kind of tune like that we call the Counter-tenour. Otherwise it may be read, For the death Labben: but who he was, is very uncertain. It seemeth to me, as the former Psalm, was of the propagation of Christs kingdome: so this is, of the destruction of Antichrists.
Vers. 2. marveilous-works] or wonderfull-things: marvels: miracles. The originall word signifieth things high and hidden, such as mans power cannot performe, nor reason reach unto: and therefore are admired.
Vers. 4. When my enemies turned, &c.] This may be taken for a summe of his praise for deliverances past: or, in faith for like to come; and may be read, when my foes turn back: they shall stumble and perish. from thy face] from before thee; because of thy presence, that is, for fear of thee; and shut out from thy face or presence. So after Psal. 68, 2, 3, 9. So the Apostle speaketh of the wickeds perdition, from the face of the Lord. 2 Thes. 1, 9.
Vers. 5. Done my judgement] that is, given sentence, and executed, according to the right of my cause: see Psal. 7, 9 sitting on the throne] or sit-thee-downe on the throne; the seat of judgement, or tribunall. This noteth, both kingly authority, Psal. 132.11, 12. and the acting or executing of the same. 2 Chron. 18, 18. Isa. 6, 1. Dan. 7, 9. Rev. 20.11. judge of] or O judge, or judging justice.
Vers. 6. Hast rebuked] or chidden, with rough and severe words: but this, when God doth it, commonly importeth confusion; as being to his enemies; and therefore joyned with the curse: Psal. 119, 21, and 68, 32, and 76, 7, and 18, 16. Zech. 3.2. So else where he saith, at the rebuke of thy face they perish, Psal. 80, 17. wiped-out] or, wiped-away as with the hand. And this wiping out the name, noteth an utter abolishing witn great wrath, Deut. 9.14, and 29, 20. Psal. 109.13. for ever and aie] or for ever and yet: or to eternity and perpetuity. The Hebrew Ghned, yet is added to eternity, or ever, to encrease the durance of it, and to note all eternities. Psal. 10 16, and 21, 5, and 104, 5, and 145, 1, 2 taken from Moses, Exod. 15.18.
Vers. 7. The desolation,] which the enemies made in spoiling our land; or the, desolate places which the enemy builded for himself; as in Iob 3.14. great men are said to build themselves desolate-places. of the enemy] So the Greek turneth it we may also read it, O enemy, the desolations are quite ended (which thou madest;) or are they ended? [Page 16] to perpetuity] or, to continuall aie, to victory: that is, so as it continueth for ever. Ever or Eternity hath the name Ghnolam in Hebrew of being hid, and so, unknown: perpetuity, Netsach, is so named of prevailing and getting victory by perpetuall durance. Hereupon that speech of the Prophet, He hath swallowed up death to perpetuity, or victorious-aie, Isa. 25.8. is translated by the Apostle, Death is swallowed up to victory, that is, for ever: as the same word in Amos 8.7. and Lam. 5.20. is also turned into Greek, by the LXXII. interpreters. Pulled up,] a similitude taken from trees, applied here to the pulling down of cities: so planting and pulling up of a people, are set one against another. Ier. 24.6. and 42.10. and 45.4. of them] twise respected, for vehemency: meaning, all and every of them: or, with themselves, their memory is gone.
Vers. 8. Will judge] or, give doome unto. Two severall words for judging, are here used, as before. Psal. 7.9. with righteousnesses] that is, with all manner righteousnesses, and equity: or, most righteously, most equally. See the like speech after, Psal. 98.9. and 96.13. and often otherwhere.
Vers. 10. An high-refuge] in Hebrew Misgab, which is, an exaltation, that is, an high-place, tower, or fort to resist the enemy, Ier. 48.1. wherein men are protected, and escape their foes invasion, Deut. 2.36. for the oppressed] or, the beaten down, the poore is so called, as being pounded or stamped by the adversary. So Psal. 10.18. and 74.21. at times] or in seasons, that is, seasonably, at all times when they be in distresse. So Psal. 10.1.
Vers. 11. That know] or that acknowledge thy name: such are Gods people, Esa. 52.6. and shall by him be delivered and advanced. Psal. 91.14.
Vers. 12. Dwelleth in Sion] or sitteth in Sion. Sitting is often used for dwelling, as is noted, Psal. 1.1. The word in is many times omitted in Hebrew; but necessarily to be understood, as the text it self often sheweth; as beth, house, for bebeth, in the house, 2 King. 14.14. compared with 2 Chron. 25.24. and 2 Chron. 26.21. with 2 King. 15.5. and 2 Chron. 34.30. with 2 King. 23.2 his practises.] or wonted works. The original word signifieth actions done naturally, or purposely and studiously: designes, guise, manners, gests or exercises enterprised advisedly, prosecuted studiously, usually or naturall disposition and inclination; as Prov. 20.11. 1 Sam. 25.3.
Vers. 13. He that seeketh out] or requireth bloods, that is God, who followeth, findeth out, punisheth and avengeth bloodshed or murder; according to the law, Gen. 9.5, 6. meek-afflicted] The originall here hath a double reading, Ghnanajim, that is, afflicted, poore: and Ghnanavim, meek, modest, lowly; for affliction often causeth meeknes. Therefore also Ghnani, that is afflicted; is translated praus, Meek. Mat. 21.5. from Zach. 9.9.
Vers. 14 From my haters] that is, which commeth upon me, from them. lifting-up] or O lifter up, (exalter) of me. gates of death] This noteth present perill and feare of death as being now neer at the very doore or gate thereof; Gen. 4.7 Iudg. 5.8. It noteth also, power, strength, and jurisdiction which death hath; (even reigning, as the Apostle saith Rom. 1.14.) because Magistrates sate, and judgments were executed at the gates of cities; Deut. 22.15. Iob 31.21. Amos. 5.10.15. So in other Scriptutes the gates of death and of hell, denote their perill, strength and horrour; Psal. 107, 18. Isa. 38.10. Mat. 16.18. Iob 38.17.
Vers. 15. Gates of the daughter of Sion] these are opposed to the former gates of death; and mean, the publike places where Gods people came together, at Sion gates, where God sate, vers. 12. and which he loved most, Psal. 87.2. The daughter of Sion signifieth the the Church or Congregation there gathered; (as also the Chaldee paraphrase here sheweth:) for every chiefe city, was counted as a mother; 2 Sam. 20.19. (whereupon the Apostle calleth Ierusalem, the mother of us all, Gal. 4.26) the villages that were neere and pertained unto such cities, are called daughters, Ios. 15.45. 2 Chron. 13.19. Psal. 48.12. and the inhabitants there seated, or assemblies of people resorting thither are likewise named daughters, as being bred, born, [Page 17] nourished there, and subject therto. Such speeches are often in the scripture, as daughter of Ierusalem, Lam. 2.19. daughter of Sion, Matt. 21.5. from Zach. 9.9. daughter of my people; Ier. 4.11. daughter of Tyrus, Psal. 45.13. daughter of Babel, Psal. 137.8. and the like.
Vers. 17. judgment he hath done] or, by the judgment that he hath executed. his palms] the wickeds own hands; called the palms or hollowes, for the secret maner of working. So Psal. 7.4. Meditation, Selah] meaning that this is a matter of deep meditation, worthy to be wel minded, and spoken or sung with earnest consideration alwayes. Some retain the Hebrue word, Higgajon, Selah; for that it may import a kind of Song or tune, (as the Greek turneth it,) being found in this form, onely here, and in Psal. 92.4.
Vers. 18. into the hel] into hel it self: for the word into is in effect twise put in the Hebrue, for more vehemencie.
Vers. 19. needy-onely] two names are here given to the poor; Aebjon, needy and desirous, which importeth want of things needfull, to be supplied by liberalitie. Psal. 132.15. and 112.9. Ghnaniii, poor-afflicted, which need help and deliverance from vexation: as before vers. 13. yet this precise difference, is not alwayes observed in scripture. perish for ay] that is, shall never perish. Here the word not, set in tho beginning, serveth for a denial of al that followeth; shall not be forgotten, shall not perish, of be lost. Contrary to this, is the wickeds-hope expectation, which shall perish. Prov. 10.28. Iob. 8.13. and 11 20. be strong] or, strengthen, confirm, and harden himself: and so prevail. This is fitly opposed both to the name and nature of man, which is infirm, sorowfull, and mortall.
Vers. 21. Put a fear in them] or strike a terror in them. The original moroh (used in this place onely,) seemeth to be put for Mora: which is Fear, or Terrour, Psal. 76.12. these two Hebrue Letters being often put one for another; as Amon, Ier. 52.15. for Hamon, 2 King. 25.11. Shina, 2. King. 25.29. for Shinnah, Ier. 52.33. Or according to the Letters it may come of Horah to teach; and signifie a law or doctrine. sorry-men] in Hebrue Aenosh, the proper name of Adams nephew, Gen. 4.26. signifying Sorowfull; and is after commonly given to every man for his dolefull state and mortality, Psal. 8.5. and here collectively is the name of mankind.
Annotations, Psalm X.
THis Psalm, is in the Greek version, a continuance & part of the former 9. Wherupon the count of the Psalmes following doth in the Greek books, and such as follow them, differ from the Hebrue: the 11. Psalm being reckned for the 10. the 12. for the 11. and so forward. Yet to make up the number of 150. Psalmes▪ they divide the 147. into two. Likewise the 114. and 115. Psalmes they make one; and the 116. they part in two.
Vers 1. Wherefore doost thou stand] or, wilt thou stand? This form of expostulation, implieth an earnest prayer, Lord stand not farr off. For questions may be resolved into plain affirmations or denyals: as where one Euangelist sayth, why diseasest thou the master? Mark. 5.35. another sayth Disease not the master. Luk 8.49. doost thou hide] to weet thine eyes; as Esa. 1.15. or, thine eare, as Lam. 3.56. or thy self. times in distress] that is, when we are in distresse. So Psal. 9.10. Times, may specially note troublous times. See Psal. 31.16.
Vers. 2. he hotly-pursueth] or, burn-doth the poor, doth broil in afflictions; is hotly-persecuted. See Psal. 7.14. The Apostle useth like speech, for exceeding grief; 2. Cor. 11.19. who is offended and burn not? crafty-purposes] or, devises, policies, stratagemes. The word noting somtime good purposes, and somtime evil. See also Psal. 26.10.
Vers. 3. prayse doth the wicked] to weet, himself, or his fortune; for that he hath what his soul desireth. And the soul of the wicked, desireth: Prov. 21.10. the [Page 18] covetous] or gain-thirstie, he blesseth, to weet, himself, and his fortune. The covetous, the scraper together, or Gather-good, hath his name, of a word which sometime signifieth to peirce or, wound, Ioel 2.8. And fitly is the gain-thirstie so called, both for the hurt he doth to others, whose life oft he would take away, Prov. 1.19. and for that he woundeth himself with his greedy cark: the holy Ghost testifying that such as lust after gain, doe peirce themselves through with many sorrowes. 1 Tim. 6.10. he despiteth] or comtemptuously provoketh; with evill words or carriage, and so incenseth, or stirreth him to wrath. So vers. 13.
Vers. 4. such is the loftines of his nose] or, according to the height of his countenance, or, of his anger. The nose and casting up of it, signifieth a proud, scornfull, and somtimes an angry countenance, For as the highnes of the heart Psal. 131.1. and of the spirit, Prov. 16.18. noteth inward pride: so the loftines of the eyes, Psal. 101.5. and here of the nose; noteth outward pride, and disdainfull behaviour. The Hebrew hath one word, for the nose, and for anger, (as is observed Psal. 2.5.) the Greek here saith, according to the multitude of his anger; meaning that, whereby he persecuteth the poor. he seeketh not] nothing regardeth, or careth, to weet, for God, or his will. in all his crafty purposes.] or, be all his presumptuous-cogitations; meaning that he doth not once think of God, whiles so he purposeth against the poor: or he presumeth in heart, and fain would so perswade himself, that there is no God. He studieth Atheisme: as Psal. 14, 1.
Vers. 5. His wayes doe, &c.] or, bring-forth doe his waies; a similitude from bringing forth children with pain, which being effected, causeth joy, Iohn. 16, 21. Therefore here, (as in Iob 20, 21.) it is used for good successe and (as the Chaldee explayneth it,) prosperity. Or referring it to the poor whom he persecuteth; we may read, his wayes make sorrowfull, or are grievous: the Greek saith, are polluted. in all time] or, in every time: that is, alwayes, continually. So Ps. 34, 2. and 62, 9. and 106, 3. so the Apostle in Greek saith, praying in all time; that is, alwayes; Eph. 6.18. like phrase is, in all day, that is, dayly, Psal. 145, 2. above his sight] or out of his presence, from before him. he puffeth] that is, defieth and setteth them at naught; dominiers over them (as the Greek translateth it;) as if he could overthrow them with his breath. Or he puffeth, bloweth; and consequently setteth them on fire, and consumeth them: as, scornfull men puffe, (that is, inflame, or as the Greek saith, burn,) the city, Prov. 29.8. So Ezek. 21.31.
Vers. 6, I shall not be in evill:] or, that am not in evill; that is, I who am not now in evill, shall never be, meaning by evill, trouble; or affliction; as the Israelites saw themselves in evill, Exo. 5.19. or, perhaps, by evill, he meaneth sin and malicousnes, (as when Aaron said, the people were in evill, Exo. 32.22.) and then he boasteth here of his innocency; for which he promiseth to himself, a setled estate.
Vers. 7. of cursing] or, of execration, or adjuration. The Hebrew Alah signifieth an oath with execration, or cursing; Num. 1.21. for cursing was added to an oath, for to confirm it the more, Neh. 10.26. Deut. 29.12.21. therefore one and the same thing is called both an oath, and a curse, Gen. 24.8.41. This here, the Apostle calleth in Greek Ara, Cursing, Rom. 3.14. deceits and fraud] or, impostures and inward-guile; that is, outward deceitfull shewes and promises, and privy guile lurking in the heart.
Vers. 8. in the wayting-place of the villages] or, the ambush of the court yards: both which have their name in Hebrew of the grasse that groweth in them: as it were grasse-yards. And because such places commonly are rich mens possessions, therefore (it seemeth) the Greek translateth in the wayting place with the rich.
V. 10. He croucheth] or, And he crusheth, to weet, himself; least he should be espied. See this spoken of the Lion, Iob 39.2. that fall may into his strong pawes a troup] or, and he falleth with his strong-pawes on the troup of poor. Strong pawes] or Strong members; Here wanteth a word to be supplied; as often in this and other tongues: as a full; for a full cup, Psal. 73.10. a new; for anew sword: 2. Sam. 21.16. [Page 19] cold; for cold water. Mat. 10.42. This want, sometime the scripture it self supplieth, in repeating histories; as, he set in Aram, 1 Chron. 18.6. for he set garrisons in Aram, 2 Sam. 8.6. the first of the feast, Mat. 26.17. for the first day of the feast: Mark. 14.12. So after, Psal. 22.13. and 27.4. troup-of-poor.] or, the weak, the poor: called here by a name, that noteth their power, wealth, and faculty, to be dimmed or decayed, or, a company of obscure persons. This word is no where found, but thrise in this psalm, in the 8. verse before; in this, and again in the 14.
Vers. 11. he will not see] or, not at all respect. The like profane speeches of the wicked, are set down, Psal. 94.7. Ezek. 8.12. and 9.9. Isa. 29.15.
V. 12. lift up thy hand] that is, shew openly the power for help of thy people, and confusion of thy foes; lifting up the hand, is applied to the publishing and manifesting of the Gospel, Isa. 49.22. sometime, for signe of help, Ezek. 20.5. sometime for hurt, 2. Sam. 18.28; and sometime, for signe of an oath; as Psal. 106.26. Deut. 32.40 In this later sense the Chaldee paraphrast taketh it here; Confirm the oath of thy hand.
Vers. 14. to give it into thine hand;] that is, to take the matter into thy hand, to manage it: or, to give with thy hand, that is, liberally to recompense the evill that is done, unto thee &c.] or upon thee the poor leaveth, to weet, his cause, or himself. To leave, is to committ unto ones fidelitie, Gen. 39.6. Esa. 10.3. Iob 36, 14. See also 1 Tim. 1.12.
Vers. 15. Break the arm:] the arm noteth strength, means, power, and help, Ezek. 30.21.25. Isa. 33.2. Dan. 11.6.22. also, violence, Iob 35.9. In respect of all these, the armes of wicked men shallbe broken. Psal. 37.17. till thou findest none.] In Ier. 50.20. the sinns of Gods people, being sought for, are not found, because of his mercy in pardoning them: but here of the wicked, they are not found, because of his judgement in consuming them: as he saith in Ezek. 23.48. thus will I cause wickednes to cease out of the land.
V. 16. heathens out of his land.] the land of Canaan, whose peoples the Lord drove out; Ps. 44.3. and of which he said, the land is mine: Lev. 25.23. It may also be understood of the wicked Israelites, which in conditions were like the heathens, and born of them, Ezek. 16.3. such were also called heathens, Ps. 2.1. as appeareth by Act. 4.27.
Vers. 17. thou preparest-firm] to weet, by thy spirit, which helpeth the infirmities of men that know not what to pray as they ought. Rom. 8.26. Or we may read it prayer-wise, prepare thou their heart, apply, &c. for prayers are often made in faith, as if they were already done; as, where one saith, it hath pleased thee to blesse, 1 Chron. 17.27. another saith, let it please thee to blesse, 2 Sam. 7.29.
Vers. 18. that he add not] he, that is, the wicked man spoken of before, vers. 15. unlesse, we referre it to that which followeth, the man of the earth. to daunt with terror] or, to break-with fear; to dismay, or terrify. The word is indifferent, applied somtime to God. Psal. 89, 8. somtime to wicked men, Psal. 37.35. The Apostle following the Greek version, saith, be not troubled, 1 Pet. 3.14. for, be not daunted-with-fear, Esa. 8.12. but more fully the word is opened, by Paul, saying, in nothing be terrified (or daunted) of your adversaries, Philip. 1.28. pturómenor. sory-man, out of the earth] or sory-men, (Aenosh,) as Psal. 9.21. This may be referred to the fatherlesse and oppressed, whom the wicked would daunt and skare out of the earth, or land. Or, changing the order of the words; thus, that man of the earth, (that is, earthly man,) dee no more terrify, the meek▪
Annotations, Psalm XI.
Vers. 1. A Psalm of David:] this word Psalm wanting in the Hebrew, is supplied in the Greek. So in Psal. 14. and 25. and 26. and 27. and many other. See the note on Psal. 10.10. flee] or flitt. In the Hebrew there is a double reading, Flee-thou, and Flee-yee; meaning David in speciall, and his retinew with him. to your mount] or, from your mount: but the Greek and Chaldee supplieth the word [Page 20] to. In mounts, rocks, and caves, David hidd himself from Sauls persecution. 1. Sam. 23.14. and 24.3.4. as a bird] This noteth his danger, who was hunted as a partrich on the mountains, 1. Sam. 26.20. and his fear; as in Isa. 16.2. Hereupon is that proverb; As a bird fleeing from her nest: so is a man, fleeing from his place. Prov. 27.8.
Vers. 3. For the foundations] or the things-set-up. The original word Shathoth, signifieth things-orderly-set and disposed: and may be applied to many things; as in buildings, to the foundation; in hunting, unto nets or snares; in the common wealth, unto constitutions or positive-lawes, in warrs, unto engins, or leaguers, as Psal. 3.7. in the mind of man, unto purposes, plots, deliberations; in religion, unto faith, which is the foundation, and beginning of the hypostasis; or the hypostasis (that is the subsistence and expectation) of things hoped for. Hebr. 3.14. and 11.1. According to all, or most of these, may this sentence be applied; either to the plotts, purposes, snares, set for Davids ruine, but pulled down by the Lord: or to Sauls estate and kingdome which seemed setled, but by the Lord was overthrowne; or, to Davids estate and faith, which the enemies boasted to be come to nought. The Greek version of the Lxx. translateth thus, for the things-that thou hast-perfected, they have destroyed. are cast-down] or, shalbe broken-down, destroyed.
Vers. 4. pallace of his holynes] or his holy pallace: or Temple, which here may be taken for very heaven: as also in Hab. 2.20. for the holy places made with hands, were antitypes (or answerable similitudes) of the true sanctuary, Heb. 9.24.
Vers. 5. prove the just] or trie them; by the persecution of the wicked, as wel as by other afflictions. Psal. 66.10.11.12. his soul] that is, Gods soul doth hate. This is attributed to God, after the manner of men; as he is also said to have eyes, hands, eares, &c. So Levit. 26.11. my soul shall not loath you.
Vers. 6. snares] hereby is often meant in scripture, strange sodain and inevitable judgements. Iob 22.10. and 18.9.10. Isa. 8.14. and 24.17.18. fire and brimstones] such was the wrath that fell on Sodom and the cities by it, Gen. 19, 24. and was threatned unto Gog, Ezek. 38.22. and figureth the vengeance of eternal fire. Iude 7. Rev. 20.10 wind of burning-stormes] or, of blasting-tempests, that is, a horrible-blasting whirlewind. David felt such from his persecutors, Psal. 119.53. and here they feel such from God, for persecuting him. Ieremy applieth this word, to the burning-storm of hunger, Lam. 5.10. but it is properly a hideous burning tempest, rushing out of the darksom cloud; such as the Euangelist calleth anemos tuphonicos, a smouldry-burning wind, named in Greek Euroclydon, Act. 27, 14, the portion of their cup] that is, the due measure of their punishment. See Psal. 75, 9 and 16.5.
Vers. 7 loveth justices] that is, all manner justice; both to punish the evil, and preserve the good, both just causes and persons. his face] or their faces; in mysterie of the holy Trinitie; as often in the scripture. See Psal. 149, 2. The Hebrue here may be Englished, the face (the aspects) of them, or of him: See the note on Psal. 2.3. wil view the righteous] usually-vieweth the right. And this noteth the manifesting of Gods care, and favour, towards the righteous, both cause and person.
Annotations, Psal. XII.
Vers. 2. SAve] or help. This word it largely used, for al manner saving, helping, delivering, preserving, &c. as to help, or defend from injurie, Exod. 2.17. 2. King. 6.26.27. to deliver from all adversities; Psal. 34.7. as from sicknes, Matt. 9.21. Mark. 6.56. from drowning, Mat. 8 25. from shipwrack, Act. 27.31. from hands of enemies, Psal. 18.4. Iude 5. from sin, Mat 1.21. from death, Mat. 27.40. from wrath, Rom. 5.9. and infinite the like. And is not onely a helping in trouble, but a riddance out of it; as one Euangelist saith, let us see if Elias wil come and save him; Matt. 27.49. an other saith; if Elias wil come and take him down. Mark. 15.36. the faithfull are diminished] or faiths, fidelities are ceased. The orginal word is used, both for true and faithfull persons 2 Sam. 20, 19. and for truthes or fidelities, Isa. 26.2.
Vers. 3. false-vanity] or vain falshod. This word (Shav) noteth out vanity both of words; and deeds, Exod. 20.7. Ier. 2.30. and often that which is also false, Exo. 23.1. as that which Moses in Exo. 20 16. calleth witnesse of falshood, (Sheker,) relating it, he calleth false-vanitie, (Shav) Deut. 5.20. with his next friend] or his neighbour, his friend with whom he is associate. Sometime this word is used for a special friend, 2 Sam. 13.3. Psal. 35.14. Prov. 17.17. but often generally for a neighbour, or next; as the new testament translateth it in Greek, Mat. 19.19. from Levit. 19.18. And who is our neighbour, our Lord teacheth us, Luk. 10.29.36. with lip of flatteries] that is, smoth deceitful speeches: a lip being somtime put for a speech or language, Gen. 11.1. Of such deceivers, that had taught their tongues to speak lyes, Jeremy also complayneth, Chap. 9.4.5. a heart and a heart] that is a double heart, and deceitfull. So, stone and stone, Ephah and Ephah, Deut. 23.13.14. meaneth double and deceitful weights and measures. The men of Zabulun are commended for that they were not thus of a heart and a heart. 1. Chron. 12.33.
Vers. 5. our lips are with us] or, are ours: that is, we have skil, power, and liberty to speak; who shall controule us?
Vers. 6 set in salvation] that is, deliver out of all misery, and safely settle in health, and prosperous estate. he shall have breathing] or, he (meaning God) will give breathing, or respiration to him, that is, to every poor man, (as after in verse 8.) or, he wil breath-out, that is speak plainly to him. The Greek, changing the person, translateth parrhesiasomai, that is, I wil-speak plainly with him. So it noteth the bold assured comfort which God by promise giveth to the afflicted: whose faithful word is therefore commended in the verse following. This word somtime is used for plain and confident breathing out, or uttering of the truth. Habak. 2.3. Prov. 12.17. Or we may understand it of the wicked; thus, I will set in salvation him whom he puffeth at: that is, whom the wicked boldly defieth; (as this word was used before, Psal. 10.5.) or, whom he hath insnared.
Vers. 7. The sayings] or, the words, promises. tried] examined, fined, as in fire. The like praise of Gods pure word, is in Psal. 18.31. and 119.140. Prov. 30.5. a subliming fornace of earth] This fornace, called Ghnalil, a sublimatorie, of subliming or causing to ascend upward, is the best and choisest vessel for trying and subliming of metall; called therefore in Greek Dokimion, a Triall. And the Apostle hath the like word for a Triall of saith, better then gold. 1 Pet. 1.7. seven times] or seven fold: that is, many times, fully and sufficiently. Seven is a perfect number used for many. 1 Sam. 2.5. Prov. 24.16. and 26.25.
Vers. 8. preserve him] that is, every one of them: so before in the end of the 6. verse: and often in the scripture, like sudden change of number may be observed. It may also be read prayer wise, keep them, Preserve him. from this generation] that is, from the men of this generation: As when Christ said, Wherto shall I liken this generation; Mat. 11.16. he meant, Whereto shall I liken the men of this generation? Luk. 7 31. The like may be seen in Mat. 12.42. compared with Luk. 11.31. The original word Dor, that is, generation, race, or age, hath the signification of durance, or durable dwelling and abiding, Psal. 84.11. and so noteth the whole age or time that a man dureth in this world, Eccles. 1.4. and so consequently for a multitude of men that live together in any age: as here, and Deut. 1.35. and in many other places.
Vers. 9. vilenes] or, Vile-luxuriousnes, riotize. The word zulluth here used, is derived from zolel, that is, a rioter, glutton, or luxurious-person; Deut. 21.20. Prov. 23.21. and consequently one vile, contemptible, and naught-worth; opposed unto the precious, Ier. 15.19. And here vilenes or riotize, may either be meant of the vice it self; or of vicious doctrine, opposed to Gods precious word, before spoken of vers. 7. or a vile and riotous person, may so be called, for more vehemency sake, as Pride, for the prowd man, Psal. 36.12. See the annotation there.
Annotation, Psalm. XIII.
Vers. 1. HIde thy face] that is, withdraw thy favourable countenance and comfort. This is contrary to the lifting up of the light of Gods face, Psal. 4.7. and importeth trouble and grife; and is caused by sin, and is the cause of many adversities and discomforts: Deut. 31.17.18. Isa. 59.2. Ezek. 39.23, 24, 29. therefore this prophet doth often complain hereof, and pray against it, Psal. 33.8, and 104.29, and 88.15, and 69.18, and 102.3. and 143.7, and 27.9.
Vers. 3. Set counsels] that is, consult and devise, with my selfe, how to escape.
Vers. 4. Lighten my eyes] that is, make them see clear, and consequently, make me ioyfull; for, the light of the eyes, rejoyceth the heart, Prov. 15.30. The eyes are said to be inlightned, when penury, sorow, sicknesse, or other affliction whereby they were dolled, is done away; and the senses by some meanes refreshed, 1 Sam. 14.27, 29. Esr. 9.8. also when ignorance is by Gods word and spirit done out of the mind. Psal. 19.9 Eph. 1.18. See also Psal. 38.11. Least I sleep] or, that I-sleep not the death: that is, least I die. For death is often called sleep, in the scripture; Psal. 76.6. Iob 3.1▪ 3, and 14.12. Act. 7.60, and 13.36. the sleep of eternity, Ier. 51.39.
Vers. 6. But I,] or, And I; as for me; bounteously-rewarded] The originall word Gamal signifieth to give one thing for an other; as prosperity, after one hath been in adversity, &c. And though it be sometime used for rewarding evill for good, Psal. 7.5. or evill for evill, Psal. 137.8. yet from God to his people, it commonly signifieth a bountifull rewarding of good things, in stead of evill, which we rather deserve. So Psal. 116.7, and 119.17, and 142.8, and 103 2, 10.
Annotations, Psalm. XIV.
Vers. 1 THe foole] Nabal (which hath the signification of fading, dying, or falling away as doth a leaf or flower, Isa. 40.8. 1 Pet. 1.24.) is a title given to the foolish man, as having lost the juice and sap of wisdom, reason, honesty, godlines; being fallen from grace, ungratefull, and without the life of God; as a dead karkase. (which of this word is called Nebalah, Levit. 11.40.) and therefore ignoble, and of vile esteem: opposed to the noble man, Isa. 32.5. The Apostle in Greek turneth it imprudent or without understanding; Rom. 10.19. from Deut. 32.21. saith in his heart] that is, mindeth, and perswadeth himself in secret. So Psal. 10.4. and 53.2. they have corrupted] marred, to weet, themselves; Therefore the Greek saith, they are corrupted This word is used for corruption both of religion and manners, by idolatry and other vices, Exod. 32.7. Deut. 31.29. Gen. 6.12. And that which he spake before as of one man, he now applyeth to all mankind. made abominable] or made lothsome, to weet, their action, or themselves, as the Greek saith, they are abominable: or become lothsome. So in 1 King. 21.26, practise] meaning their evill actions, therefore in Psalm 53.2. it is ghnavel, evill; which here, is ghnalilah, action.
Vers. 3. Al is] or The all that is, the whole universall multitude is departed; All in generall, and every one in particular, as is expressed, Psal. 53, 4. become unprofitable] or fit for no use; so the Apostle expresseth it in Greek; the word here used, being rare, and taken from Iob 15.16. and betokeneth a thing lothsom, stincking, and so unfit for use.
Vers. 4. Do they not know?] meaning, doubtlesse they know; and cannot plead ignorance. A question hath often the force of an earnest asseveration. eat my people] that is, the poore; as is added for explanation, in Exod. 22.25. for Gods people commonly are the poorer sort, Iam. 2.5, 6. Luk. 6.20. and such are eaten or devoured of the wicked, Psal. 79.7. who eat their flesh, and flay off their skin, and chop them in peeces as flesh for the cauldron, Mic. 3.3. as they eat bread] the word as seemeth here to be understood; or without it, we may read, they eat bread; that is, are secure, and without remorse, doe give themselves to eating and drinking. So eating of bread, is used for banqueting; Exod. 18.12.
Vers. 5. There dread they a dread] that is, they are sore a dread; or feare a great fear, as Luk 2.9. So, hath sinned a sin, Lam. 1.8. that is, hath grievously sinned. And by [Page 23] there, he meaneth the suddainnes of it, as also in Psal. 36.13 or, there, that is, in their heart and conscience. because God is] this may be taken as a cause of their foresaid fear; as Saul was afraid of David, 1 Sam. 18.14, 15. or it is an opposition to their dread; but God is in the just generation, and therefore they dread not, but are defended from the siege of their enemies; as Psal. 53.6.
Ver. 6. Yee would make abashed] that is, yee reproach it, and would confound, frustrate, and bring it to nothing. So abashing and shame, is often used, for frustration of ones purpose and hope, Psal. 6.11. because Iehovah] or, but Iehovah is his shelter, and hope, therefore he shall not be abashed, Psal. 25.3. Contrarywise, the wicked shalbe abashed, because God refuseth them, Psal. 53.6.
Vers. 7. Who will give] or, O that some would give! it is a form of wishing, often used in the scripture; as Psal. 55.7. Deut. 5.29. Iob 6.8. out of Sion] this is meant of Christ the salvation of God to Israel, who was expected out of Sion; as it is written; the redeemer shall come out of Sion, and shall turn away impieties from Iaakob, Rom. 11.26. returneth the captivity] that is, bringeth again those that were led captives: according to the promise, Deut. 30.3. and this was performed by Christ, Luk. 4.18. Ephe. 4.8. Captivity, or Leading-away; is here used, for the people led-away; as another word of like signification is so used, Ezek. 11.24, 25. So Ps. 126. Iaakob, Israel] that is, Gods people, the posterity of Iaakob, who also was called Israel: (So Aaron is put for his posterity, the Aaronites, 1 Chron. 12.27. and 27.12 and David for his children, 1 Chron. 4.31.) Iaakob is a name that noteth infirmity; for he strove for the first birth-right, but obtained it not, when he took his brother by the heele in the womb; and thereupon was called Iaakob, Gen, 25.22, 26. But Israel is a name of power and principality; for after he had wrastled with the Angel, behaved himselfe princely, wept, prayed, and prevailed, his name was changed from Iaakob to Israel; as a prince or prevailer with God. 32.24, 26, 28. Hos. 12.3, 4, Therefore is the name Israel, given to all Gods people; even the Gentiles also that have Iaakobs faith; Gal. 6.16. as long before, Iether, who by nature was an Ismaelite, 1 Chron. 7.17. was for his faith and religion, called an Israelite, 2 Sam, 17.25. It may also be observed, how in this word Israel are contained the first letters of the names of Abraham and Sarah his wife, of Isaak and Rebekah his wife, of Iaakob and of both his wives Leah and Rachel: all which persons (except Rachel,) were also buried together in one cave, Gen. 49.29, 31.
Annotations, Psalm XV.
Vers. 1. IN thy tent] or pavilion: called in Hebrew Ohel, of spreading over. God caused an habitation to be made in the wildernesse, wherein he dwelt among men: Exod. 26. Psal. 78.60. that mansion, made often curtains, he called Mishcan, an Habitacle, or Tabernacle; Exod. 26.1. Psal. 26.8. over which, other curtains were made, and cast for a covering, called Ohel, a Tent or covering. Exo. 26.7. Hereupon the whol place is called, sometime Ohel, a tent, sometime Miscan a tabernacle. To this tent, all Gods people were to come for his publike worship, Levit. 17.4, 5. Deut, 12.5, 6. It was a movable place; and so differed from a house or settled habitation; 2 Sam. 7.1, 6. 1 Chron. 17.5. yet for the use, it is sometime called a house, as is noted on Psal. 5. [...]. mountain] the mount Sion; whereof see, Psal. 2.6.
Vers. 2. Walketh perfect] that is, leadeth his life perfect, intire, simple, sincere, and unblemished. It noteth the integrity that is before God, in heart and spirit; according to the covenant, walk before me, and be perfect, Gen. 17.1. and thou shalt be perfect with Iehovah thy God; Deut. 18.13. Mat. 5, 48. Therefore this perfectnesse must first be in the heart, Psal. 119.80. then in the wayes, Psal. 18.33. and 119.1. worketh] or effecteth justice: this is wrought by faith, Heb. 11.33. and such a man is acceptacle to God Act. 10.35.
Vers. 3. Slandereth not] or defameth not, backhiteth not. This word Ragall (from whence Regel, a foot, is derived) properly noteth a going to and fro, prying and spying, and carrying tales and rumours; and is used for defaming, or calumniating [Page 24] by craft and guile, 2 Sam, 19.27. and here generally for all busie, crafty, deceitfull, or malicious abuse of the tongue: which the Greek expresseth by using fraud or dole; edólose. taketh not up a reproach] or layeth not on; or beareth not a reproach. This importeth both the first raising, and the after receiving and reporting of a reproachfull tale. Exod. 23, 1. Levit. 19, 16. The like phrase is used somtime for bearing or suffering reproach, Psal. 69, 8. Ezek. 36, 15. that sense is not amisse here; beareth not reproach upon his neighbour; that is, suffereth not his neighbour to be reproached: as elsewhere he saith, beare not sin upon thy neighbour; or suffer him not to sin, Levit. 19 17.
Vers. 4. In whose eyes an abject] or In his eyes, a reprobate is contemned. The order also may be changed thus, in whose eyes the contemptible (or vile person, as Dan. 11.21.) is rejected. See examples of such carriage, 2 King, 3, 14. Esth. 3, 2. Luk. 23, 9. sweareth to his hurt,] or to his evill; his hinderance; or to afflict himself, Which may be understood of oathes to men, turning to his own losse and dammage, which yet he keepeth; or of oaths to God, vowing to afflict himself, by abstinence. The Hebrew word which signifieth evill, is often used for affliction; as in Ruth 1, 21. the Almighty hath done evill unto me▪ that is, hath afflicted me. Otherwise if we understand it of doing evill to another, the meaning is, sweareth to doe-evill, but doth not recompense it; that is, performeth it not: for the word change, here used, sometime signifieth recompense, as Iob. 15, 31. Compare this place with the law for swearing to doe evill, or good, Levit. 5, 4. The Greek translateth sweareth to his neighbour: for rangh, evill; reading reangh, a neigbour: this sense is good. And rangh, though not usuall, may be taken for a neighbour, here, and in Prov. 6.24.
Vers. 5. Silver] that is, money or coin; usually made of silver. to biting usury] or with biting, that is, usury, fitly so called, because it hiteth and consumeth the borower and his substance. be moved] or shaken, removed. And commonly it implieth in it, some evill to the thing moved; Psal. 38, 17, and 94, 18, and 13, 5, and 60, 4. and often in the Psalms; therefore they just have this priviledge of God, never to be moved. Psal. 55, 23. Prov. 10, 30, and 12, 3.
Annotations, Psal. XVI.
Vers. 1. MIchtam of David:] Davids jewel; or notable song. Cethem is fine-glistring-gold; Psal. 45, 10. of that this Michtam may be derived, for a golden jewell: and so note the excellency of this Psam. The like title is before the 56, 57, 58.59. and 60. Psalms. Preserve me O God] Christ speaketh this Psalm, by David his figure, as we are taught in the new Testament, Act. 2.25, 31, and 13, 35. and here is handled his mediatorship, death, resurrection and ascension.
Vers. 2. Thou hast said] he speaketh this to himselfe; Thou O my soule sayest: so the Chaldee paraphrase explaineth it: and the Greek to make it plainer, changeth the person, translating, I have said. Or, it may be spoken to the house or church of Christ. my good not unto thee] understand, extendeth not, or pertaineth not to thee; or, is not for thee; which the Greek expoundeth thus, of my goods thou hast no need. For, if man be just, what giveth he to God: or what receiveth he at his hand; Iob 35.7
Vers. 3. To the saints] to weet, my good extendeth: as elsewhere Christ saith, for their sakes sanctifie I my self, that they also may be sanctified, through the truth, Ioh. 17.19. are in earth] Such is the meaning of the Hebrew phrase, in earth they: the relative being put of the verb; which sometime the Hebrew it self explaineth: as, he not the King of Israel, 1 King. 22.33. for it was not the King. 2 Chron. 18.32. so, he overseer, 2 King. 25.19. for, was overseer; Ier. 52.25. and sundry tho like. excellent] or noble, glorious, wonderfull: an honourable title given to Christians. See Psal. 8.2. all my delight in them] or, in whom all my pleasure is. Hebrew Chephtsi-bam, [Page 25] that is, my pleasure in them; so in Isa. 62.4 the church is called Chephtsi-bah; that is, my pleasure in her.
Vers. 4. Their sorrowes shall be multiplied] or, are multiplied. This is meant of Idolaters, who hastily endow, that is, offer sacrifice to another God, and so increase their griefes; which may be understood of afflictions, or of grievous Idols: for the Hebrew ghnatsabim, sorrows, is often used for Idols, as in Psal. 115.4. and so the Chaldee paraphrast taketh it here. Accordingly the sense may be this, They whose grievous-Idols are multiplyed, they that endow another God: I will not powre out their oblations, that is, I will not pertake with them, or be a mediatour for them. endow an other] or hasten to an other. A similitude from dowries given in mariages, meaning gifts and oblations hastily brought for divine worship. powre-out-oblations] or shed-offerings; effusions properly, put by figure of speech for effused or powred out liquor, commonly called drink offerings, which were wont to be powred-out upon the sacrifices; and by Gods law were to be of wine or Shecar, Num. 15.5, 7, 10, and 28, 7. but among idolaters were of blood. take-up their names] or, beare their names; that is, not mention or speak of them; according to the law, Exod. 23.13. Ias. 23.7.
Vers. 5. Of my part] or, of my partage; that is, of the inheritance parted, shared, and dealt unto me. So the Greek turneth it, of mine inheritance. The word is generally used for lands, oities, goods, spoiles, &c. that are shared out. And this here hath reference to the law of the Priests, which had in part among the people, for that the Lord was their part and inheritance, Num. 18.20. The Lord is his peoples part or share, Ier. 10.16, and 51.19. and again, his people are called his part, Deut. 32.9. my cup] that is, measure and portion, of joyes or afflictions, Psal. 23 5, and 11.6. my lot] this also is used for an inheritance obtained by lot, Ios. 18.11. Iudg. 1.3. The Apostle calleth Christs church by this name, 1 Pet. 5.3.
Vers. 6. The lines] or cords, such were used in measuring of lands or heritages, Psal. 105.11, and 78.55. 2 Sam. 8.2. and figuratively a line is put for the portion measured, Ios. 17.5.14. is faire for me] or, which is faire unto me; that is, which pleaseth me well.
Vers. 7. Counselled me] given me counsell by his word and spirit, touching my sufferings, and the glory that shall follow 1 Pet. 1.11. Luk. 24.25, 26. God is wonderfull in counsell, and excellent in work, Isa. 28.29.
Vers. 8. I have proposed,] equally-set, or levelled; the Greek (which the Apostle followeth) saith, I beheld-before, Act. 2.25. he is at my right hand] The word is, is supplied Act. 2.25. For God be at the right hand, is powerfully to assist and comfort: as on the contrary, for Satan to be there, is greatly to resist and annoy, Psal. 109.6. Zech. 3.1. I shall not be moved] or, that I be not moved, Act. 2.25.
Vers. 9. My glory] This by the Apostle is applied to the tongue, Act. 2.26. which is the instrument wherewith we glorifie God. See Psal. 30.13, and 57.9. Gen. 49.6. dwell in confidence] or, abide with hope, that is, boldly, safely, and securely: meaning that his flesh (his body) should abide (or rest in the grave, with sure hope of rising again from death, the third day.
Vers. 10. My soul] The Hebrew Nephesh, and Greek Psuchee, which we call Soule; hath the name of breathing or respiring; and is therefore sometime used for the breath; Iob 41.12. it is the vitall spirit that all quick things move by, therefore beasts, birds, fish and creeping things, are called in scripture, living soules, Gen. 1.20.24. And this soule is sometime called the blood, Gen. 9.4. because it is in the blood of all quick things, Levit. 17.11. It is often put for the life of creatures; as keep his soule, Iob 2.6. that is, spare his life: a righteous man regardeth the soule of his beast, Prov. 12.10. that is the life: so to seek the soule, is to seek ones life, to take it away: Psal. 54 5. Mat 2.20. It is also many times used for ones self; as Job justified his soul; that is; himself, Iob 32.2. take heed to your soules, that is, to your selves, Deut. 4.15. so Gen. 19.20. Luk. 12.19. And thus it is put for the person, or whole man; as, give me the soules, that is, the persons; Gen. 14.21. so an hungry soule, Psal. 107.9. a full soul, Prov. 27.7. [Page 26] a weary soul. Prov. 25, 25. eight souls, 1 Pet. 3, 20. seventie five souls, Act. 7.14. and many the like. It is used also for the lust, will, or desire, as Psal. 41.3. Exod. 15.9. for the affections of the heart, Psal. 25, 1. for the body of man that hath life and sense, Psal. 105, 18. and 35, 13. and finally, it is sometime a dead body or corps, Num. 5, 2. and 9.10. and 19.11.13. though this be figurative and very unproper, for at ones death, the soul goeth out, Gen. 35, 18. The word being thus largely used, is to be weighed according to the matter and circumstances of each text. For this here in the Psalm, compare it with the like in other places, Psal. 30, 4. and 116, 8. and 89, 49. and 88, 4. and 94.17. Christ gave his soul for the ransom of the world, and powred it out unto death. Isa. 53, 12. Mat. 20, 28. Iohn. 10.11, 15.17. and 15.13. to hell] or in hell; in deathes-estate, or deadly-hed. This word hell, properly signifieth deep, whether it be high or low: and though by custome it is usually taken for the place of Devils and damned wights; yet the word is more large: and as heaven is not onely the dwelling place of God and his saints, but generally all places above us, where the starrs, the clowds, the winds, the birds. &c. are, as is shewed, Psal. 8, 9. so hell is all places beneath. Wherefore it may in this large sense, serve to expresse the Hebrue word Sheol here used: which Sheol is a deep place, Iob. 11, 8. Prov. 9, 18. and said in scripture, to be beneath, Psal. 86, 13. Deut. 32.22. Isa. 14.9. as heaven is above: and it, with the Greek word haides; is opposed to heaven Psal. 139, 8. Amos 9, 2. Mat. 11, 23. It cometh of Shaal, to Crave, ask, or require; because it requireth all men to come unto it, and is never satisfied, Psal. 89, 49. Prov. 30.15, 16. and 27.20. It is a place or state, which all men, even the best, come unto: for Jaakob made account to goe thither, Gen. 37, 35. and Job desired to be there, Iob 14.13. (for he knew it should be his house, Iob 17.13.) and our Lord Christ was there, as this Psalm, with Act. 2.31. sheweth; and Solomon telleth that all goe thither, Eccles. 9, 10. It is usually joyned with grave, pit, corruption, destruction, and the like words pertaining to death, with which Sheol or haides, is joyned as a companion thereof, Rev. 1.18. and 6.8. Dathan and Abiram, when the earth swallowed them up, are said to goe down quick into Sheol, Num. 16.30, 32, 33. Jonas in the whales belly, was in the belly of Sheol, Ion. 2.3. and other holy men that were delivered from great miseries & perils of death, are said to be delivered from Sheol or hell, Psa. 86.13. and 30, 4. and 18, 6. & 116.3. & those that are dead, are gone to Sheol, Ezech. 32.21, 27. And as death is said figuratively, to have gates; Psal. 9, 14. so Sheol, haides, hell, hath gates, Isa. 38, 10. Mat. 16.18. and a soul, Isa. 5, 14. and a hand, Psal. 49, 16. and 89, 49. and a mouth, Psal. 141, 7. and a sting, which by Christ is done away; 1 Cor. 15, 55. so that as He was not left to Sheol, but rose from death (from the heart of the earth, Mat. 12, 40.) the third day: so all the saints shall likewise be delivered from Sheol, or haides, Psal. 49.16. Hos. 13.14. and it with death shalbe abolished. Rev. 20.14. So by the Hebrue word Sheol, the Greek haides, and our English hell, we are to understand the place, estate, or depth of death; deadly-hed. And these words, thou wilt not leave my soul to hell; teach us Christs resurrection; as if he should say, thou wilt not leave me to the power of death or grave, to be consumed, but wilt raise me up from the dead; as the words folowing, and the Apostles explanation do manifest. Act. 2.24, 31. and 13.34, 35. thou wilt not give] not grant, permit, or suffer. An Hebrew phrase often used; as I gave thee not to touch her, Gen. 20.6. God gave thee not to hurt me, Gen. 31.7. he will not give you to goe, Exod. 3, 19. So Psalm 55.23. and 66.9. and 118.18. and many the like. to see corruption] that is, to feel corruption, or, to corrupt, to rot. As to see death, is to die; Psal. 89.49. Luk. 2.26. Iohn. 8.51.52. so, to see evill, Psal. 90.15. & to see good, Psal. 34.13. is to feel and inioy it. So, to see the grave. Psal. 49.10 corruption] the Hebrew Shachath properly signifieth corruption or rottennes, and is so to be taken here, as the Apostle urgeth the force of the word, Act. 13.36.37. David saw corruption, but he whom God raysed up, saw not corruption. Yet often the word is used for a pit, or ditch, wherein karkesses do corrupt. See the note on Psalm 7.16.
Vers. 11. Thou wilt make me know] or, hast made me know; (as Act. 2.28.28.) that is, givest me experience of; wisest me. the way of life] or journey of lives; the way or [Page 27] course to life from death, and to continue in life eternall; the Apostle saith, wayes of life. Act. 2.28. before thy face] or, with thy face: that is, in thy presence I shall have fulnes of joyes. The Greek, which the Apostle followeth, Act. 2.28. saith, Thou wilt fill me with joy, with thy face. The Hebrew eth penei and liphner; with, or before the face, are both one, and sometime put one for an other: as 1 King. 12.6. with 2 Chron. 10.6. Gods face or presence, as it is our greatest joy in this life, Exod. 33.14.15.16. so shall it be in the next. Psalm 17.15. Wherefore the wicked shall then be punished, from his presence. 2 Thes. 1.9. pleasures] or pleasantnesses (that is, pleasant-ioyes) at thy right hand; the place of honour, delights, and joyes eternall. Mat. 25.33.34.46.
Annotations, Psalm XVII.
V. 1. IVstice] that is, my justice, as the Greek explaineth it: my just cause and complaint. shrill-crie] or showting, that is, loud complaint: See Ps. 5.12. without lips] or, not with lips of deceit: that is, which prayer is unfeigned; not uttered; with guile.
Vers. 2. come forth] or proceed, that is, let my judgement be clearly pronounced and executed. Therefore in Hos. 6.5. he addeth the similitude of the light or sun. righteousnesses] or equities: that is, all righteous causes & persons; or my most righteous cause.
Vers. 3. hast tried) or, examined me; to weet, as metall in the fire; So Psal. 66.10. hast not found] or shalt not-at all find: to weet, any drosse, or deceit. shall not transgresse.] or, transgresseth not, that is, I purposed not to transgresse with my mouth, by murmuring against thy fierie triall of me, or, that which I purposed, my mouth transgresseth not, but my thoughts and words agree.
Vers. 4. For the works] or concerning the works of men: Adam is here used for all earthly men, have observed] or taken-heed of; to weet, least they should hurt me; or, that I should not walk in them: as the next verse sheweth; otherweise sometime, to observ wayes, is to walk in them. Psal. 18.22. the break-through] that is, the robber or theef; as this word is expounded in Greek; Mat. 21.13. from Ier. 7.11. one that breaketh bounds or limits, houses, hedges, lawes, &c. So Ezek. 18.10.
Vers. 5. Sustain] Hold-up, or contain, this is spoken prayer wise to God, as the next verse manifesteth: The Greek turneth it, Make-perfect. It may also be read, Sustaining or To sustain; and so have reference to the former verse, I observed the robbers pathes; not to walk in them, but to sustain (or sustaining, holding-fast) my steps in thy pathes. The Herbrew Tamoch may be Englished Sustain thou; as Zachor is, remember thou, Exod. 20.8. Shamor, observe thou, Deut. 5.12. my steps] or, my steppings-forward; my right-forth-steps. So Psal. 37.31. and 40.3. beaten paths] or round-paths; properly the word signifieth pathes beaten with wagon wheels; here used generally for streight, direct, and beaten wayes. So Psal. 23.3. and 65.12. and 140.6.
Vers. 7. marveilously seperate] or make marveilous; that is in wondrous and excellent sort shew me thy mercies, which are common unto all, let them now peculiarly be bestowed on me. See Psal. 4.4. The Greek saith, Make-marveilous. When Christ cometh, he will be made marveilous in them that beleeve. 2 Thes. 1.10. hope for safetie] or, trust, to weet, in thee, as the Greek explaineth it; or in thy right hand; as is after expressed. God is saviour of all men, specially of them that beleeve. 1 Tim. 4, 10. with thy right hand] this seemeth to have reference to the first, ô saviour (or thou which savest) with thy right hand; as Psal. 138.7. and 60.7. It may also be referred to the second, them that hope in thy right hand, or to the last, them that raise up themselves against thy right hand: And thus the Greek turneth it.
Vers. 8. the black] that is, the sight in the midds of the eye, wherin appeareth the resemblance of a little man; and thereupon seemeth to be called in Hebrue, Ishon, of Ish, which is, a man. And as that part is blackish; so this word is also used for other black things, as the blacknes of the night, Prov. 7.9. and blacknes of darknes, Prov. 20.20. of the apple] so we call that which the Hebrew here calleth hath; and Zach. 2.8. babath, that is, the babie or litle image appearing in the eye, as before is noted. The word hath, also signifieth a daugther, whereto the Greek coree doth agree. [Page 28] By this is meant the tender care of God for his people: and David here useth both words, for more vehemencie; wheras elswhere one of them onely is used; Ishon, the black; in Deut. 32, 10. Prov. 7.2 babath and bath, the apple, in Zachar. 2.8. Lam. 2.18 hide thou me] Hebr. thou shalth de; or keep me secret. It is the propertie of the Hebrue tongue, often to set down a prayer in this forme, especially in the end of a sentence, as noting some assurance to have the request fulfilled. So in Psal. 54, 3. and 59, 2. and 64.2. Iob 6.23. and 21.3 and 40.5. See also the note on Psal. 10, 17.
Vers. 9. From faces] or because of the wicked. See Psal. 3.1. enemies in soul] or, for the soul: meaning deadly enemies, that seek the soul or life. See Psal. 35.4.
Vers 10. They-have-closed-up] to weet their face or body; (much like that speach in Iob 15, 27. he hath covered his face with his fatnes,) or their fat they close-up; meaning that they pamper and harden themselves. in pride] that is, prowdly, or haughtily.
Vers. 11. In our steps] or, in our going, that is, wheresoever we goe, they trace our footing, they compasse me and us: the Hebrew hath both these readings; meaning David, with his company. they set to weet, upon us. bending down] to weet, themselves, that they be not espied: as Psal. 10.10. or to bend-down, to weet us; to overthrow us. or to set down their nets and snares.
Vers. 12. His likenes] that is, the likenes or hiew of every one of them: or, he may mean some one principal, as Saul.
Vers. 13. prevent his face] that is, first come to help me; and suddenly and unlookt for, come upon him; and disappoint him. with thy sword] that is, thy judgement and vengeance; for all means of destruction, are the Lords sword; Isa. 66.16. and 27.1. Ier. 47.6. Zeph. 2, 12. or understand, which wicked man is thy sword: as Asshur is called the rod of his wrath. Isa. 10.5. and so in the verse following: from mortal men which are thy hand: or with thy hand, that is, thy judgement or plague; for so Gods hand often signifieth. Exod. 7.4. Act. 13.11.
Vers. 14. of the transitorie world] that is, worldlings; as they of the citie, are citizens, Psal. 7.2, 16. The word Cheled, is used also for the short time of mans age and durance, Psal. 39, 6. and 89.48. Here and in Psal. 49, 2. it is the world, named of the transitorines; for the fashion of this world passeth away; 1 Cor. 7, 31. in this life] according to Abrahams speech, sonn remember that thou in thy life time, receivest thy good things. Luk. 16, 25. Of the wickeds prosperitie here, See Iob 21, 7, 8. &c. the sonns] to weet, of those worldlings; meaning that both they and their chlidren have their fill; or, satisfied are they with sonns: as in Iob 21, 11. they send forth their children like a flock. their overplus,] the residue of their store; or their excellencie. For this word Iether is used somtime for overplus in quantitie; Exod. 23, 11. 1 King. 11.41. sometime it nototh also the excellencie or dignity, Gen. 49.3.
Vers. 15. View thy face] that is, injoy thy comfortable favour; as Psal. 4, 7. and 16.11. or shall see and know thee plainly and perfectly, as 1 Cor. 13.12. 2 Cor. 3, 18. 1 Iohn. 3, 2. when I awake,] to weet, out of the dust of the earth, from the sleep of death; as Dan. 12, 2. Isa. 26, 19. with thy image] to weet, I shalbe satisfied with it: so meaning, by image of Gods glorie, or, with thy image, that is, having it upon me: for as we have born the image of the earthly man: so shall we beare, the image of the heavenly, 1 Cor. 15.49. Compare herewith Psal. 73.20.
Annotations, Psalm XVIII.
Vers. 1. THe servant of Iehovah] So he intitleth himselfe here, and in Psal. 36, 1. for his service in administring the kingdom. This song is also written in 2 Sam. 22. with some litle change of a few words, which shalbe observed. hand of Saul.] which noteth the power of the King, above that which is noted by tle palm of other enemies: yet for this word, hand, in 2 Sam. 22, 1. is used, palm.
Vers. 2. I wil-dearly-love] or , I-love-heartily, intirely, with my inmost bowels. The original word is in this place fot intire love; but otherwhere is often used for tender mercie, or bowels of compassion. Psal. 25.6. and 102.14. and 103.13. [Page 29] This verse is added here, more then in 1 Sam. 22.
Vers. 3. fortress] or munition, a place or hold to flee unto, when one is hunted and chased. See Psal. 31.3. rock] Two names of a Rock are in this verse; the first Selangh, a firm stony rock or cliff; the later, Tsur; a strong or sharp rock; and is often the title of God himself, and turned in Greek Theos, that is God: as in the 32. and 47. verses of this Psalm, Deut. 32.4.18.30.31. Psal. 71.3. and in many other places 32.4.18.30.31. Psal. 71.3. and in many other places. horn of my salvation] that is; the horn that saveth me. A horn, signifieth power and glory, Psal. 92.11. Amos 6.13. Hab. 3.4. therfore hornes are used to signifieth Kings, Dan. 8.21. Rev. 17.12. And Christ is called, the horn of salvation. Luk. 1.69. high-defense] or tower, refuge. See Psal. 9.10. In 2 Sam. 22.3. there is added more, and my refuge, my saviour, from violent wrong thou savest me.
Vers. 4. Praysed] that is, glorious, excellent, prayse-worthy; and accordingly, for his mercies, usually praysed of his peole. So Psal. 48.2.
Vers. 5. The pangs] paines, throwes, sorowes; as of a woman in childbirth; (so the originall word signifieth, Hos. 13.13. Isa. 13.8. and 667.) or The bands, the cords: (as the word also signifieth, Iob 36.8. Prov. 5.22) For this word, in 2 Sam. 22.5. an other is used, that signifieth breaches; which also is applied to the breaking forth of children at the birth. Hos. 13.13. Isa. 37.3. and to the billowes of the sea, Psal. 42.8. streams] or brooks, bourns. The original word Nachal is used as our English bourn, both for a brook or stream running in a valley; & for the valley it self. 1 King. 17.3.4. Waters do often figure out afflictions; Psal. 69.2 3. bourns or streams of waters, mean vehement and violent afflictions, Psal. 124.4. Ier. 47.2. Belial] or ungodlynes. The Hebreu Belijaghnal (which the Apostle in Greek calleth Belial, 2 Cor. 6.15.) is used to denote extream mischeif and wickednes, or most impious and mischeivous persons, called sons of Belial, Deut. 13.13. daughters of Belial, 1 Sam. 1.16. men of Belial, 1 Sam. 25.25. and somtime Belial it self, as in Nahum. 1.15. Belial shall no more passe through thee; and 2 Sam. 23.6. Belial shalbe every one as thorns thrust away: and Iob 34.18. Wilt thou say to a King, Belial? It is also applyed to speciall sinns, and sinners, as a witnes of Belial, Prov. 19 28. a counsellor of Belial, Nahum. 1.15. Also to mischievous thoughts, words or things; Deut. 15.9. Psal. 41.9. and 101.3. The Apostle opposeth Belial to Christ, 2 Cor. 6:15. and it seemeth to be put for the Devil or Satan, as the Syrirak and Arabik translations there explain Pauls term:) or for Antichrist; for so Belial is opposed to Christ and his kingdom, 2 Sam. 23, 6. By interpretation, Belial signifieth an Vnthrift, or Without yoke; lawlesse; as Antichrists named the lawlesse man, 2. Thes. 2, 8. and in this Psalm, the Greek translateth streams of lawlesnes, or iniquitie: which the Chaldee paraphrast calleth the company of the unrighteous. frighted me] skared, or vexed with terrour. This word is used of Sauls vexation by an evil spirit: 1 Sam. 16.14, 15.
Vers. 6. snares of death,] deadly snares; engines set for my death; a similitude taken from sowlers snares, Eccles. 9, 12. So Prov. 13, 14. and 14, 27. Prevented me] that is, were ready to take hold on me, suddenly, and unawares.
Vers. 7. distresse upon me] or to me, that is, in that my distresse; or While it was upon me. So Psal. 96.13. he heard] The Hebrue properly is, will hear; but the time to come, is often put for the time past; therefore in 2 Sam. 22, 7. it is plainly written, and he heard, so after in the 12 verse he will set; which in Samuel is written and he set: againe in the 14 verse, thondred; for which in Samuel is written, will thonder; the like may be observed of the Hebrue phrase, in the 16.39.41. and 44. verses of this Psalm, compared with the same in 2 Sam. 22. So often in other scriptures, which the Hebrue text it self somtime sheweth, as hikkuhu, they smote him, 2. Chron. 22, 6. for which in 2 King. 8, 29. is written jakkuhu. See also the note Ps. 2, 1. entred] or came into; this word is omitted in 2. Sam. 22, 7. supplied; as oftentimes there wanteth words, which are to be understood. So verse 29. and Ps. 69, 11.
Vers. 8. foundations of the mounts] that is, the roots and bottoms of the mountains. By these, and the words folowing, under the similitude of a sore tempestuous [Page 30] weather, Gods judgements against the wicked, are excellently set forth. Compare herewith, Psal. 82.5. and Deut. 32.22. where the foundations of the mountains are set on fire. For mountains, in 2. Sam. 22.8. is written heavens: either for that the mountains reaching high, seem to be the foundation, and as they are called in Iob 26.11. the pillars of heaven; or in a mysticall sense, as the shaking of heaven and earth, signifieth the changing of civill polities and of religions. Heb. 12.16.27. he was wroth] or kindled to him was his anger; or burn did his nose: for in the Hebrue, another word is somtimes added, which signfieth anger or nose. Deut. 6.15. Exod. 32.11. See the note on Psal. 2.5. and the note here following.
Vers. 9. in his anger] or, in his nose: the like speech is in Isa. 65.5. these are a smoke in my anger; or, for these a smoke is in my nose: and it noteth sore indignation; for Smoke is a signe of vehement anger, Psal. 74.1. and 80.5. Deut. 29.20. This narration here, may be compared with the giving of the law, Exod. 19.18. &c. where was smoke, fire, earthquake, thonder, lightning, and the like. For these with the speeches following of clowds, winds, tempests, thonderbolts, hayl, &c. do lively describe Gods majesty, appearing in his works, and for punishment of his enemies, as Exod. 9.23.24. Iosh. 10.11. Iudg. 5.20. 1 Sam. 2.10. and 7.10. and 12.17. Rev. 16.18.21. did eat] that is, consume. See Psal. 50.3.
Vers. 10. he bowed the heavens] this was for the help of David, and discomfiture of his enemies: therefore the Prophet prayeth for the like again. Psal. 144.5.6. Isa. 64.1.2. gloomy darknes] myrk and thick darknes; or, a dark-clowd: as 2 Chron. 6.1. Iob 22.13. such as was on mount Sinai, when God came down on it, Deut. 4.11. and 5.22. a signe of terrour, as the Apostle sheweth, Heb. 12.18. So Psal. 97.2.
Vers. 11. on a Cherub] a Cherub, and the plural number Cherubim or Cherubines; is a name given to the Angels, Gen. 3.25. and to the golden winged images which were in the tabernacle and temple, Exod. 25.18.19.20. 1 King. 6.23.24.25.29.32. The living creatures also which Ezekiel saw in vision, Ezek. 1.5. are called Cherubines, Ezek. 10.1.15. Likewise the king of Tyre, is called an anointed and a covering Cherub; Ezek. 28.14.16. The Hebrue name, hath affinity with Rechub a Charret, used in Psalm. 104.3. almost in like senses as Cherub is here; and the Cherubines are called a Charret, 1 Chron. 28.18. and Gods Angels are his Charrets, Psal. 68.18. and they seem to be meant in this place, for as the Angels are said to slye, Dan. 9.21. so the Cherubines had wings. Exod. 25.20. and are of the Apostle called Cherubines of glory, Heb. 9.5. In Psalm 80.2. God is said to sit on the Cherubines, as here to ride: and a Cherub, may be put for many or all the Cherubims; as charets for charets, Psal. 68.18. See the note on Psal. 8.9. flew-swiftly] or glansed; a similitude taken from Aegles and like swift fowles that fly with a swinge. Deut. 28.49. Ier. 48.40. For this, in 2 Sam. [...]2.11, is written jera, that is, he was seen: which here with little difference of one letter, is jede, that is, he flew swiftly. So in Psal. 104.3. God is said to walk upon the wings of the wind.
Vers. 12. his pavilion] or covert; booth, tabernacle. darknes of waters] that is, dark, black waters. In 2 Sam. 22.12. this is thus set down: and he set darknes round about him, for booths: blacknes of waters, &c. the skyes] that is, the heavens, named in Hebrue Shechakim, of their thin fine and subtill substance.
Vers. 13. hail and coales] that is, there was or, there came hail, to weet, from his brightnes: as in 2 Sam. 22.13. it is written, From the brightnes, before him, there-burned coales of fire. Hayl, and fire, are instruments of Gods war and punishments. Iob 38.22.23. Iosh. 10.11. Rev. 16.21. Zach. 12.6. Ezek. 10.2.
Vers. 14. thondred] this also is a signe of Gods anger, 1 Sam. 2.10. and 7.10. Isa. 29.6. and of his power and glory. Psal. 29.3. and 77.19. Iob 26.14. and 37.4.5. and 40.4. gave his voyce] a common phrase for all lowd and high speech, cry, noise, thondring, &c. Psal. 46.7. and 68.34. and 77.18. and 104.12. Ier. 2.15. Num. 14.1. 2 Chron. 24.9. Hab. 3.10. hayl, and c [...]a [...]ts of fire] that is, firie vapour, lightnings, &c. This sentence is omitted, in 2 Sam. 22.14.
Vers. 15. his arrowes] the instruments of his wrath and judgements; for God hath arrowes of pestilence, Psal. 91.5. of famine, Ezek. 5.16. and other arrowes to wound the hearts of his enemies, Psalm 45.6. and 64.8. or to afflict his children, Psal. 38.3. Iob 6.4. Here and in Psal. 144.6. by arrowes may be meant thunderboltes, or the haylstones fore mentioned; as the haylstones that fell, Ios. 10.11. are called arrowes, Hab. 3.11. he hurled] or, he shot; as the word signifieth, Gen. 49.23. it may also be turned, he multiplied. This is omitted in 2 Sam. 22.15. terribly stroke them down] discomfited, troubled, and felled them down with dread, noyse, and tumult. This word is used in the examples of his wrath, Exod. 14.24. Iosh. 10.10. Iudg. 4.15. 1 Sam. 7.10. Deut. 7.23.
Vers. 16. channels of waters] that is, of the sea, 2 Sam. 22.16. channels signifie violent currents, or forcible streams, running-rivers. So Psal. 42.2. and 126.4. foundations of the world] that is▪ the deep waters and main seas, wheron the world is founded, Psal. 24.2. wind of thine anger] or, of thy nose; as before, vers. 9. meaning a blast, storm, or whirlwind, which God in anger sent forth. This manner of speech is taken from Iob 4.9.
Vers. 17. drew me out, &c.] this hath reference to Moses case, who was drawn out of the water, and thereupon called Mosheh; Exod. 2.10. that word Mashah, is used here by David; and no where els in scripture. Waters signifie troubles, as is noted vers. 5. and sometime multitudes of peoples, Rev. 17.15. so the Chaldee turneth it here, he delivered me from many peoples.
Vers. 19. cloudy calamitie] The Hebrue Aeid, is a fog, vapour, or mystie-cloud; Gen. 2.6. Iob 36.27. by figure, it is put for calamitie, or miserie of man. Deut. 32.35. As elswhere, the clowdy and dark day: Ezek. 34.12.
Vers. 22. from my God.] meaning, by swarving, or turning away from him.
Vers. 23. not torn-away from me.] in 2 Sam. 22.23. it is, turned not away from it; that is, from any of his statutes.
Vers. 24. from my iniquity] that is, from the iniquity (or crooked sin,) that I am prone to fall into. The Hebrue word signifieth that which is unright, unequall, crooked or perverse; opposed to that which is right: and is fitly applied to sin; and so translated by the Apostle, Rom. 4.8. from Ps. 32.2. In this estate we all are born, Psal. 51.7. so it noteth the viciositie or crookednes of nature, and original sin; which the Apostle called the sin dwelling in him; Rom. 7.17. and he that was first born, first applied this word to himself, Gen. 4.13. It is figuratively used oft times for punishment due to sin. whereof see, Psal. 31.11.
Vers. 25. purenes of my hands] in 2 Sam. 22.25. my purenes.
Vers. 26. gracious] or merciful, pious, godly. See Psal. 4.4. man] or mighty-one: called Geber, of his strength, valour, and superiority: for which in 2 Sam. 22.26. is put Gibbor, that is, Strong, or a champion: a mighty man: Psalm 19.6. and 45.4. with the froward, thou wilt shew thy self wry.] A like speech is used in Moses, Levit. 26.27.28. if ye walk stubbornly against me; I will walk stubbornly in against you: But here David useth two words, whereof the first, froward or crooked, is alwayes spoken of doing evill and wrong; the later word wry, not so, but is a similitude taken from wrastlers, and noteth a writhing of ones self against an adversary.
Vers. 28. the lofty eyes.] in 2 Sam. 22.28. it is thus set down: and thine eyes are upon the lofty, that thou mayst bring them low.
Vers. 29. hast lighted my candle] or, dost lighten my lamp: that is, givest me comfort, joy, prosperity after troubles; as on the contrary, the wickeds candle shall be put out. Iob 18.6 and 21.17. Prov. 13.9. and 24.20. and 20.20. In 2 Sam. 22.29. this word lighted, is left out to be understood, as before in the 7. verse. Somtime the eye is called the candle of the body; Mat. 6.22. and Solomon saith, that a mans mind, (or soul) is the candle of the Lord, Prov. 20.27. somtime ones child, succeding him in gouvernment, is his candle, Psal. 132.17. 1 King. 11.36. and 15.4. Num. 21.30. [Page 32] All these in David, were lighted; and Christ his son according to the flesh, is the candle of the new Ierusalem, Rev. 21.23. the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. Ioh. 1.9. brightned my darknes.] that is, turned my grief and affliction, into joy and comfort. Iob 29.3. Esth. 8.16. Luk. 1.79.
Vers. 30. broken through an host] Hebr. shall break, or run through an host, or troup. This, and the leaping over a wall which followeth, may be understod, both of escaping danger himself, and of quelling his soes, and winning their walled cities; and both these, speedily.
Vers. 32. who is a rock] that is, a mighty saviour and defender. The Greek here for rock hath, a God; and in 2 Sam. 22.32. a Creatour. And this hath reference to the words of Anna; there is no rock like our God. 1 Sam. 2.2.
Vers. 33. that girdeth me] that is, prepareth and strengthneth me: therefore in 2 Sam. 22.33. it is written, my strength; elswhere he speaketh of being girded with joy, Psal. 30.12. valour] or power, force, prowesse. And his word is used, both for valour, activitie, and courage of body and mind; also for a power or army of men, Psal. 33.16. and 136.15. and also for wealth gotten by industry, wherby men are able to do much. Psal. 49.7.11. and 62.11. and giveth] that is maketh or disposeth my way to be perfect; that is, without impediment. For giveth, in 2 Sam. 22. is, looseneth; which also freeth from let.
Vers. 34. He matcheth my feet as hindes] that is, maketh me swift to run like the Hindes; and so to escape danger, and stand safe upon my high places; which usually denote, securitie, honour and prosperity. Deut. 32.13. and 33.29. Isa. 58.14. The like speach Habakuk hath in the end of his song. Hab. 3.19.
Vers. 35 bow of brasse] or of steel; and this is observed to be stronger then yron. Iob 20.24.
Vers. 36. thy right hand hath upheld me] or, firmly stayed (and strengthened) me. This sentence is added here, more then 2 Sam. 22.36. thy meeknes] or modesty, lenitie, humilitie, wherby thou abasest thy self to regard me, and deal meekly with me; even gently chastising and nurturing me. Wherefore the Greek turneth it thus, thy chastisement hath reclified me.
Vers. 37. hast widened my passage] or enlarged my pase; that is, given me roomth to walk-stèedily and safe. Contrary to that which is said of the wicked, that his strong (or violent) passages are streightned; (or made narrow) Iob 18.7.
Vers. 38. overtook them] and consequently, quelled, or cut them off; as is expressed 2 Sam. 22.39.
Vers. 39. I wounded them] or strooke through, embrued-with bloud. This verse in 2 Sam. 22.39. is read thus. And I consumed them, and they rose not: but fel, under my feet.
Vers. 41. the neck of mine enemies] that is, put them to flight, and subdued them: 2 Chron. 29.6. Gen. 49.8. And this respecteth Gods promise, Exod. 23.27.
Vers. 42. They cryed out] For this, in 2 Sam. 22.42. is, They looked.
Vers. 43. powr them out] or empty them; that is, tumbled them down, to be troden as durt; I spred them abroad; as in 2 Sam. 22. this verse is written, And I did beat them small, as the dust of the earth: as the clay of the streets I pounded them, I spred-them-abroad.
Vers. 44. of the people] in 2 Sam. 22. it is, the contentions of my people, hast kept me for the head, &c. and hereby Christs headship over the church of Gentils is signified; and the contradiction of his own people the Jew. s. Rom. 10.20.21. See after, in vers. 50.
Vers. 45. At the hearing of the ear] that is, speedily, so son as they hear: without further a doe; or, By the hearing of the ear, that is, with diligent hearkning and attendance. sonns of the stranger,] of the aliant, or of aliant, or of alienation; that is, aliens, outlanders, strangers from the common wealth of Israel, they and their progenitors. So Psal. 144.7. Isa. 62.8. falsly-deny] or dissemble. In the Greek, they lye: [Page 33] meaning that they feighnedly submit themselves for fear, or other sinister respect, against their wills. And this agreeth with the last promise of Moses; Deut 33.29. they enemies shall falsly-deny to thee. The originall word is used both for denying, Gen. 18, 15. and for lying, or falsifying; 1 King. 13.18. See after, Psal. 59.13. and 66.3.
Vers. 46. fade-away] or fall, to weet, as leaves, of trees that wither.
Vers. 48. that giveth vengeance to me] that is, giveth me power to be avenged of my foes: or giveth vengeances for me; that is, avengeth and punisheth for my sake. Whereupon he is called the God of vengeances, Psal. 94.1. So to give vengeance, is to execute it. Num. 31.3. subdueth] bringeth into good order and subjection, therefore in 2 Sam, 22. it is said, subjecteth, or bringeth down. And sometime this word signifieth a subduing by overthrew and destruction; as 2 Chron. 22.10. she subdued: for which in 2 King. 11.1. is written she brought to perdition: or destroyed.
Vers. 50. I will confesse thee] that is, give thee publick and solemn prayse and thanks. This verse is applied Rom. 15.9. to the calling of the Gentils unto the faith of Christ, and praise unto God therefore. By which wee are taught, that of Christ and his kingdom, this Psalme is cheisly intended.
Vers. 51. He maketh great] or magnifieth; He is the magnifyer of the salvations; that is, of the full salvation and deliverance. In stead of Magdil, that is, magnifyer: in 2 Sam. 22.51. there is Migdol, which is so written, as by the vowels signifieth a tower of salvations; and by the consonants a magnifier. his anointed] or his Messias; his Christ: as before in Psal. 2 2. David and his seed] this may be referred, both to the first David and his posterity, on whom God sheweth great mercy: and also to our Lord Christ; who is called by the Prophets, David; Ezek. 34.23.24. Hose. 3.5. and his seed, are his disciples, the children which God hath given him: Hebr. 2.13. or himself is the seed here mentioned, Act. 13.23. Rom. 1.3. as he also is called Abrahams seed: Gal. 3.16.
Annotations, Psalm XIX.
Vers. 2. THe out-spred-firmament] the whole core of heaven, with the aier, which though it be soft and liquid, and spred over the earth, yet is it fast and firm: and therefore called of us, according to the common Greek version, a firmament: the holy Ghost expresseth it by an other term, Mid-heaven: Rev. 8.13. and 14.6. and 19, 17. This Out-spred-firmament, or expansion, God made amidds the waters for a separation, and named it Heavens, Gen. 1.6, 8. which of David is said to be stretched out as a courtain▪ or tent. Psal. 104.2. and elswhere is said to be firm: as molten glasse. Iob 37.18. So under this name Firmament, be comprised the orbs of the heavens, and the aier, and the whole spacious roomth above the earth.
Vers. 3. Day unto day] one day unto and after another. uttereth] or welleth out; as a fountain, continually and plenteously. manifest] or sheweth-livelie.
Vers. 4. not, heard is their voice] that is, whose voice is not heard, or understood, meaning that they are no mute or obscure speeches, whereby the heavens preach to the world, but manifest to all, as the next verse sheweth, and plainly confirmeth, Rom. 1.19 20. and the Greek version here leadeth us to understand this sentence, together with the Apostles allegation, Rom. 10.18. and the like Hebraismes are usuall, as Iob 3.3. Let the day perish, I was born in it, that is, wherein I was born▪ and hearing is often [...]ut for understanding, Gen 11.7. 2 King. 18.26. Compare also herewith that Hebrew phrase in Ier. 38.5. Or wee may read it thus: There is no speech, nor words: not, heard is their voice: that is, the heavens make no speech, or sermon, nor utter any readable words: no nor any voice (or sound) at all of theirs is heard: but their line is gone forth, &c. Or, taking word for peoples that speak them,) there is no speech, nor words, where the voice of the heavens is not heard.
Vers. 5. their line] or, their rule, their delineation: that is, a mean to teach the rude and simple: as Esa. 28.10. or by line is meant a building, frame, or edifice, which is made by line and rule. Zach. 1.16. Iob 38.5. The Greek translateth it, their sound; which word the Apostle also useth, Rom. 10.18. where the speaketh of the preaching of the gospell, by which the Church is taught and edified. their speakings] or, their words: but this is used sometime generally for signification any maner of way: as Prov. 6.13. he speaketh (that is, signifieth) with his feet. And taking him before to have shewed how the heavens have no speeches, words, nor voice; this here may be meant of their significations, by the wonderfull frame, course, order, &c. that all men may see in them. he hath put a tent] God hath put (or set) in the heavens a tabernacle, that is a slitting habitation: for that the sun never stayeth in one place. The Sun, is in Hebrew called Shemesh, that is, a minister, or servant; which very name should have kept the nations from worshiping and serving it, which God hath distributed to all people under the whole heaven; as Deut. 4.19.
Vers. 6. as a bridegroom] the Sun when he riseth, is gloriously adorned with beautifull rayes; and seemeth most chearfull; which two things are set forth by similitude of a bridegrom. Isa. 61.10. and 62.5. to run a race] a long-way, journey, or course. The swift course of the Sun, is joyfull performed, as when a champion runneth for a game.
Vers. 8. The law] or Doctrinall: an orderly-manner of instruction: an Institution, or Disposition; called in Hebrew Torah, which implieth both doctrine, and an orderly-disposition of the same; therefore, where one Prophet relating Davids words, saith, the law of man; 2 Sam. 7.19. another saith, the orderly-estate (or course) of man. 1 Chron. 17.17. The holy Ghost in Greek calleth it, Nomos, a law: Hebr. 8.10. from Ierem. 31.33. This name is most commonly ascribed, to the precepts given by Moses, at Mount Sinai, Leut. 33.4. Mal. 4.4. Iohn. 1.17. and 7.19. it is also largely used for all his writings. For the history of Genesis, is called Law; Galat 4.21. from Gen. 16. And though sometime the Law be destinguished from the Psalms and Prophets, Luk. 16.16. and 24.44. yet the other Prophets books are called Law; 1 Cor. 14.21. from Isa 28.11. the Psalmes are also thus named, Iohn. 10.24. and 15.25. from Psal. 82.6. and 35.19. Yea one Psalm, is called a law, Psal. 78.1. and the many branches of Moses doctrine; as the law of the sin-offring, &c. Levit. 6.25. and generally it is used for any doctrine; as the law of works: the law of faith, &c. Rom. 3.27. returning the soul] or, restoring the life. To return the soul, is sometime to deliver it from evils, Psal. 35.17. Iob 33.30. sometime to refresh it as with food, that keepeth in life, Lam. 1.11.19. to refresh it with rest, comfort, and the like, Ruth. 4.15. Psal. 23.3. Proverb. 25.13. All which may be found it the law of God. the testimony] God calleth the two tables of his law, the Testimony; Exod. 25.16.21. and 31.18. and the Ark wherein they were kept, had thereupon the like name, Num. 17.4. Exod. 25.22. and so the tabernacle wherein the ark was, Exod. 38.21. Rev. 15.5. Gods law hath this title because of the testification, contestation, and earnest charge which he, and his Prophets, gave concerning it; as Psalm 81.9. 2 King. 17.15. Nehem. 9.29.30. Deut. 31.28. and 32.4. and as a record, it testifieth what is Gods will and covenant, Iohn. 5.39. And as the law so the gospell, (yea Christ himself) is called a testimonie. 1 Corinth. 2.1. 2 Thes. 1.1 [...] 1 Tim. 2.6. faithfull] this word meaneth also, sure plagues, certain, firm and constant as faithfull plagues, Deut. 28.59. are sure and durable: a faithfull house, 2 Sam [...] 16. is setled, firm, and stable, &c. Gods word hath like commendations. Psal. 93.5. and 111.7. the simple] or silly. The originall pethi, meaneth one thi [...] is easily perswaded, or intised; credulous, and light of beleef; according to the proverb; Pethi, the simple beleeveth every thing: Proverb. 14.15. Consequently, i [...] is used for Vnskillfull: and applied sometime to evill foolish persons, Proverb. 9 6 and 22.3. somtime to the good and simple, as Psalm. 116.6. The Greek often [Page 53] translateth it, a babe; and so Christ calleth such, Mat. 11, 25. This verse, and the two next following, which treat of Gods law; are in Hebrew, written every of them with ten words, according to the number of the ten commandements; which are called ten words. Exo. 34, 28.
Vers. 9 The precepts] or, Commissions, Charges. This word is by David onely, applied to Gods commandements; called of him Pikkudim, of Pakad, to Vis [...]; as if we should say Visitations; or precepts, the trangressions whereof God hath threatned to visit, or punish; as Exod. 20, 5. and 32, 34. Or of hiphkid, to commend, or commit unto ones charge▪ and custodie: because these are committed unto men, carefully to be observed, as it is written, Thou hast commanded thy precepts, to be kept vehemently; Psalm 119, 4. the commandement] that is, the commandements: one put for all; as judgement, 2 King. 25, 6. for judgements; Ierem. 52, 9. and many the like
Vers. 10. The fear] or reverence, that is, the religion and workship prescribed of God; as in Matth. 15, 9. that is, called Worship; which in Isa. 29, 13. is named Fear; and this is said to be clean from all filthines, because he requireth to be worshipped in spirit and truth, and with pure hands. Ioh. 4.24. 1 Tim. 2, 8. Or as God himself is called Fear; Psalm 76.12. so his law may also here be called Fear, for that it was given with fearfull majestie; and worketh in men the fear and reverence of God. Exod. 20.18.19 20. Deut. 5.24.-29. standing] or abiding, continuing-firm, yet and perpetually. judgements] Such lawes as were annexed to the ten commendements, for punishing the offenders; have this title prefixed; as Exod. 21.1. These are the judgements which thou shalt set before them: &c. And as decrees or statutes, are often put for the ordinances of Gods worship; (as is noted on Psalm 2, 7.) instead whereof David here seemeth to use the former word fear: so judgements are lawes and rites for humane duties. These two Moses often joyneth together, saying: hearken ò Israel to the statutes and to the judgements; &c. Deut. 4 1.5.8.14.45. and 5.1.31, and 6.1.20. and 7.11. and 8.11, &c. just together] that is, all of them together, and each of them apart, is just; or, justified.
Vers. 11 fine gold] or solid-gold called Paz, which hath the name of strength, fastnes, or solidity: such gold was rare and precious, Isa. 13.12. Lam. 4.2. The Arabians now call gold, Phes. It was very fine, therefore when one Prophet calleth it gold Muphaz, 2 Kin. 10, 8. another calleth it tahor that is, sine, or clean gold. 2 Chro. 9.17. liquour of the honey-combs] or, liquid-honey of the combs. Each of these words is used by Solomon for the dropping-honey-comb. Proverb. 5.3. and 16.24. and both are here joyned for more vehemencie.
Vers. 12. clearly-admonished] The word signifieth illustrating, making-bright or shining, Dan. 12, 3. and so by warning or information to make the soul clear and circum [...]pect. Exod. 18.20. 2 King. 6.10. Eccles. 4.13. Ezek 3.17.18.19 20. much reward] or much end, that is, great profit, or reward; as the Greek translateth it. The Hebrew Ghnekeb, signifying the heel, or footsole; is used figuratively for the end of a thing, (as the head, for the beginning, Psal 119, 160) and so for the successe, event, and recompense that followeth thereupon. As another word, acharith, which signifieth End, is used also for reward, Prov. 23.18. and 1 Pet. 1.9.
Vers. 13. Vnadvised errours] or Ignorant faults. Vnweeting and inconsiderate sins. The law for which is given, Levit. 4.2. &c. who doth understand] or, who can discern? meaning no man can. So. Psal 77.5. I spake not, for, I could not speak. See the annotation there. cleanse thou me] or, make me innocent, free, guiltlesse, empty. The word is also used for exempting, or absolving free from punishment due to sin. Exod. 20.6. and 34.7.
V. 15. be to favourable acceptation] that is, be acceptable, or wel-pleasing, or as before they shall be acceptable For the Hebrew will bear either interpretation. Therefore also in the Greek, these two phrases are used as one, He shall be, Mark. 10.44. and Let him be, Matth. 20.27. Of the word acceptation, see the note on Psalm 5.13. [Page 36] my redeemer] or deliverer; the Hebrew Goel, is interpreted in the Greek by both these; Rom. 11, 26. from Isa. 59.20. Act. 7.35. The word is of large use, for redeeming of things sold or mortgaged, Levit. 25. but applied to redemption or deliverance from danger, Ps. 69.19. from violence, Ps. 72.14. from corruption, Psal. 103.4. from the enemies hand, Psa. 106 10. from death. Hos. 13.14. and from all evill, Gen. 48.16. And in speciall, one that challengeth or redeemeth any person, or thing that was before alienated, and restoreth it to the first estate, by right of kinred, is called by this name, 1 King. 16.11. Ruth 3.9.12.13. and 4.1.3. &c. Therefore is this title given to God, and Christ, who is our redeemer, and allied unto us, as concerning the flesh. Isa. 43.14. and 44 6. and 47.4. 1 Thes. 1.10. Heb. 2.14.15.
Annotations, Psalm XX.
Vers. 2. ANswere thee] thee ô King: whom after he calleth Messias, or Anointed; vers. 7. And this sentence is set down in Iaakobs words, Gen. 35.3. as after he mentioneth the God of Iaakob. And the whole Psalm, is a prophesie of Christs sufferings, and his deliverances out of them, for which the Church with him triumpheth. set thee on high] in a high-refuge, and so defend and keep thee safe: see Psal. 9.10. As Gods name, even his onely is advanced-high, Psal. 148.13. so is it also a strong tower, which the righteous runneth unto, and is set-on-high: Pro. 18 10.
Vers. 3. from the sanctuarie] or Sanctitie; Thus the tabernacle was called, Levit. 16, 2. and the temple, 1 King. 8.10. as being the place of holines, for the presence of God there.
Vers. 4. remember all thy oblations] This hath respect to the law; which appointed part of the oblation, (or meat-offering) to be burnt on the altar unto God, with oil & incense for a memoriall, Lev. 2.2. The Hebrew Minchah; is generally a gift or present caried to any, Ps. 45.13. and 72.13. Gen. 32.13. & in speciall, a gift or oblation presented to God, Gen. 4.3.4.5. Psal. 96.8. Most specially, the oblation of corn or flowr, called the meat-offering, Levit. 2. Num. 29. The Apostle in Greek turneth it Presphora, an oblation, Heb. 10.5.3.10. from Psal. 40, 7. burnt-offering] which according to the originall world Ghnolah signifieth, an Ascension; because this kind of sacrifice, was wholly given up to God in fire. Levit. 1.3-9.13. Therefore in Greek it is translated holocautoma, that is, a whole-brent-offering. turn-to ashes] that is, consume to ashes, with heavenly fire. For so God approved and accepted the sacrifies of his people, Levit. 9.24. 1 King. 18, 28.
Vers. 5. fullfill all thy counsell] or accomplish it: Counsell is as empty, if it be not effected and accomplished: and the performance, is as the filling thereof. So to fil or accomplish petitions, in the verse following: to fulfill joy; Iohn. 3, 29. and 15.11. to fullfill words, is to confirm them, 1 King. 1.14. and to perform or effect them. 1 King. 2.27.
Vers. 6. we will shout] or, that we may shout, or shrill. For these two phrases are used indifferently: See the note on Psal. 43.4. thy salvation] which thou 1 King) hast received; or, which thou ( ô God) hast given. set up the banner] or display the flag or ensigne, which was for triumph and victory, to honour God; and to terrify the enemies. Song. 6.3.6.
Vers. 7. his anointed] or Messias: that is, his King: vers. 10. Psal 2.6. with powers, the salvation] that is, with full-power (or puissance,) even with the salvation of his right hand. For Gods right hand is of wondrous-excellent force, and doeth valiantly. Exod. 15.6. Psal. 118.16. and 89, 14.
Vers. 8. These] that is, Some mention charets, and some horses. Charret is used so charrets; as also in Psal. 68.18. so, bird, for birds: Psal. 8.9. Angel, for Angels. Psal 34.8. make mention of the name] that is, make it to be known and to be remembred with honour. Psal. 45.18. Isa. 49.1. 2 Sam. 18.18.
Vers. 9. stand-upright] or, set our selves sure to continue yet. So after in Ps. 146.9▪ and 147.6.
Vers. 10. the King, he answer us] By the King here seemeth to be meant Christ, of whom this whole Psalm is composed: as also the Chaldee paraphrast understood it, and therefore explained this verse thus; O Word of God redeeme us; o mighty King receive our prayer in the day of our invocation. But the Lxx. not keeping the distinction, turn it in Greek thus, Lord save the King; and hear us in the day that we call upon thee.
Annotations, Psalm XXI.
Vers. 2. IN thy strength] or, for thy strength; thy kingdom, strong help and deliverance. This Psalm, as the former, gratulateth the victory and salvation of Christ; and is by the Chaldee paraphrast applied to the reign of King Messias. shall rejoyce] or rejoyceth continually.
Vers. 4. a crown] a sign of glorious victorie: and of the kingdom.
Vers. 5. length of dayes] that is, a long continued life time. Isa. 53.10. Iob 12.12. So Psalm 23.6. and 93.5. and 91.16. On the contrary short of dayes, is short lived. Iob 14.1. ever and aye] to eternal and perpetual ay. Christ being raysed from death, dyeth no more; death hath no more dominion over him; Rom. 6.9. But behold he is alive for evermore, Amen. Rev. 1.18. and ever liveth, to make intercession for them that come to God, by him. Heb. 7.25.
Vers. 7. hast set him blessings] that is, made him to abound with all manner blessings him-self: and, to be an example of, or, to impart blessings unto others. So to Abram it was sayd, he thou a blessing; Gen. 12.2. the like promise is to his children, Ezek. 34.26. Isa. 19.20. with thy face] or before thy face, in thy presence, as Psal. 16.11.
Vers. 9. shall find all thy enemies] to weet, to punish them; as the like phrase importeth, Isa. 10.10. or, shall find for all, that is, shall be enough for all thy foes, that is, sufficiently able to overcome them: so finding is used for sufficiencie. Num. 11.22. Iudg. 21.14.
Vers. 10. wilt set them] or put them all and every one: as is noted on Psal. 2.3. So also after in vers. 11. and 13. an oven of fire] a firy fornace; meaning in great affliction. Lam. 5.10. the time of thy face] that is of thine anger as the Chaldee paraphrast explayneth it: for the face sheweth forth pleasure or displeasure; favour or wrath: so face is used for anger, Psal. 34.17. Levit. 20.6. Gen. 32.20. Lam. 4.16. Ier. 3.12. swallow them] that is, destroy or abolish them: so Psal. 35.25. and 52.6. and 55.10.
Vers. 11. Their fruit] that is, their children, called the fruit of the body, and womb: Psal. 127.3. and 132.11. Deut. 28.4. or, their labour and that which comes thereof; as Prov. 31.16.31. their seed] that is, children, or posterity. Psal. 22.24.31. and 37.25. Gen. 17.7.10.
Vers. 12. shall not be able] to weet, to stablish (as the Greek explaineth;) or, to effect it. After this word can, or able; there often wanteth a word to be understood: see Psal. 101.5.
Vers. 13. a But] to shoot at; Hebr. a shoulder; because the earth is heaped up like shoulders, make ready,] or fit, namely, thine arrowes, against their faces.
Annotations, Psalm XXII.
Vers. 1. THe Hind of the morning] meaning Christ, who as a Hind was by Jewes and Gentiles, the doggs, vers. 17. hunted and wurroughed, in the morning: Ioh. 18.28. and also rose from death the third day early in the morning; Ioh. 20 1. when God had made his feet like Hinds feet, and set him on his high places: Psalm 18.34. Compare with this, Song. 2.9.17. and 8.14. where Christ is also likened to [Page 38] a young Hart. And in Psal. 49.15. the resurrection is called, the morning; for then the true light of comfort and salvation shall appear. A Hind called in Hebrue Ajjeleth; hath the name of prowesse, or fortitude, (as in the 20. verse of this psalm Aejaluth is fortitude;) and so it may be understood for the strength (or fortitude) of the morning; that is, the help and power of God to raise up Christ from the dead; which may bee the meaning of the Greek translation, for the morning help. Some of the Jewes have interpreted it, the morning starr; which (although the word be no where els found in scripture, for a starr;) agreeth also to our Lord Christ, who is intituled, the bright morning starr. Rev. 22.16. Others, applying this title to the musik, retain the Hebrue words still; Ajjeleth hasshachar.
Vers. 2. My God, my God, &c.] Christ speaketh his Psalm to God his father. The Hebrue is Aeli, Aeli, lammah ghnazabtani: which words our Lord uttered on the crosse, Mat. 27.46. (save for the later, he used the Syriak, sabachtani, of the same signification. At which the prophane Jewes mocked, saying, that he called for Elias, Mat. 27.47.49. Wherefore hast thou forsaken me] or, why leavest thou me? They are the words of faith, striving in tentation; and do imply both a hope of, and a prayer for deliverance; as it is noted on Psalm 10.1. See the like also, in Psalm 42.10. and 43.2. my roaring.] this argueth great grief of heart, uttered with loud complaint: So Psal. 38.9. and 32.3. Iob 3.24. And Christ, in the dayes of his flesh, offred up prayers, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death; Hebr 5.7.
Vers. 3. no silence to me] or, but I have no silence: and consequently, no rest, ease, or comfort. So Iob 30.20.27.
Vers. 4. sitting] or, sittest; that is, abidest still one and the same, as Psalm 9.8. and 55.20. and 102.13. or sittest, to weet, still; as Ruth 3.18. that is, risest not up to help mee: or sittest, that is, inhabitest, as Psal. 9.12. and 132.15. the prayses] that is, art he to whom Israel singeth all prayses for deliverances: and of whom Israel glorieth in all time of need. So Moses said to Israel, He is thy prayse; Deut. 10.21. and Ier. 17.14.
Vers. 7. a worm] that is, weak, (as the Chaldee explaineth it;) wretched and troden under foot. So Iob 25.6. Isa. 41.14.
Vers. 8. make-a mow] make-an-opening with the lip; which may be taken both for mowing or thrusting out of the lip; and for licentious-opening thereof, to speak reproach wag the head] a signe also of scorn. Isa. 37.22. Math. 27.39. Iob 16.4 Psal. 44.15. Lam. 2.15.
Vers. 9. He confidently-turned] or Rolled; that is, trusted; as in the new testament this phrase is explained. Math. 27.43. where they mock at Christ. The Hebrue applieth, this word Roll or turn, figuratively, to a confident committing of ones self, wayes, or actions unto another; as here, so in Ps. 37.5. Prov. 16.3. and Gol, properly, is R [...]ll thou; but put for he rolled, or trusted; as the like phrase, make the heart of this people fat, &c. Isa. 6.10. is thus resolved, this peoples heart is waxed fat, &c. Math. 13.15. or it is the indefinite, to turn, for he turned; as in Esth. 9.16. to stand, is used for they stood.
Vers. 11. been cast from the womb] that is, from my infancy committed to thy care and custodie. So elswhere he saith, the Lord hath called me from the womb, &c. Isa. 49.1. Contrariwise the wicked are estranged from the womb; Psal. 58.4.
Vers. 13. bulloks] that is, strong and lusty persons; such as were the high priests, scribes, &c. that set against Christ. mighty-bulls of Basan] which was a fertile country, good to feed cattle, Num. 32.4. and such as there fed, were fat and strong, Deut. 32.14. Ezek. 39.18. The Jewes were the bulls of Basan, as the Prophets foretold Deut. 32 15. Amos 4.1. Hos. 4.16. and the history sheweth, Math. 27. Here, the word bulls is to be supplied unto the word mighty, as also in Psal. 50.13. and 68.31. See the note on Psal. 10.10.
Vers. 1 [...]. wide-opened] or gaped; and this also is a sign of reproach and contempt. Iob 16.10. Lam. 3.46. and 2.16.
Vers. 15. dispart themselves] or, are sundred, that is, out of joynt. as wax] that is, tender, and melting through faintnes and fear, Psal. 68.3. and 97.5. Like this is Jobs complaint, God hath softned my heart: Iob 23.16. So the word folowing, molten, noteth fear and discouragement. Iosh. 7.5. and 14.8. Deut. 20.8.
Vers 16. cleaveth] or, is made cleave to my jawes; which phrase meaneth inability to speak, Ps. 137.6. Iob 29.10. Ezek. 3.25. and somtime, extremity of thirst, Lam. 4.4. and so may have reference here to that thirst which our saviour felt. Ioh 19.28. hast brought-me-down] or set and bounded me, in the dust of death, meaning death it self, or the grave which turneth men to dust, Gen. 3.19. the Chaldee turneth it, the house of the grave. See Psal. 7.6.
Vers. 17. dogs] that is base, and vile persons; of rancorous and spitefull disposition. Iob 30.1. Prov. 26.11. Rev. 22.15. Mat. 7.6. Phil. 3.2. Psal. 59.7.15. These were the high priests and rulers of Israel; of whom it is sayd, that Pilate knew well that for envy they had delivered Iesus. Mat. 27.18 they Lion-like-pierced] The original hath a double reading, Caari, like a Lion; and Caru, they digged, or piersed. This latter, the Greek foloweth. This was fulfilled in the nayling of our Lord to the crosse, by his feet and hands. Mat. 27.35. Ioh. 20.25.
Vers. 18. did view me] or see in me, namely, their desire or lust, or the affliction upon me, they saw with delight. See the like phrase Psal. 54.9. and 59.11. and 118.7.
Vers. 19. for my coat] or, my vesture: The souldiers when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, (and made four parts, to every souldier a part,) and his coat; and the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. Therefore they sayd one to another, Let us not divide it, but cast lott for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, &c. Ioh. 19.23.24.
Vers. 21. my alonely-soul] which is one alone, solitary, and desolate. So after in Psal. 35.17. and 25.16. and 68.7. hand of the dog] the power of the devil; the prince of this world, who then came to Christ, but had nought in him. Ioh. 14.30. or, dog is put for dogs, meaning the malicious Jewes spoken of before, vers. 17.
Vers. 22. mouth of the Lion] so the Devil is named, 1 Pet. 5.8. hornes of Vnicors] the Devils, Angels, principalities, powers, wordly governours, princes of the darknes of this world, &c. Ephes. 6.12. The Unicorn is so fierce and wild, that he will not be tamed, Iob 39.12.13. &c. and his strength and pride is in his horn. See Psal. 92.11. Num. 23.22. Deut. 33.17. Isa. 34.7. thou hast answered] for, answer thou me; a speech of faith, inserted in his prayer; therefore next foloweth thanksgiving: Answering is here used for safe delivering, upon pr [...]yer.
Vers. 23. to my brethren] the disciples and beleevers of Christ: for he that sanctifieth, and we which are sanctified, are all of one; for which cause, he is not ashamed to call us brethren. Heb. 2.11.12. Ioh. 20.17. the Church] or Convocation, Assembly, Congregation.
Vers. 26. Of thee, my prayse] or From with thee, shall be my prayse; it shall begin and continue of thee, thou art the cause and ground thereof. the great church] either that assembly where Christ after his resurrection personally appeared to moe then five hundred brethren at once, 1 Cor. 15.6. or the great church of the Gentils, with whom Christ is spiritually present. Mat. 28.19.20. So after, in Psal. 40.10.11.
Vers. 27. and be satisfied] It was a curse of the law, that men should eat and not be satisfied; Levit. 26.26. Mic. 6.14. but it is a blessing of the gospel, that the meek and needy, shall eat and have enough; Psal. 132.15. God filleth the hungry with good things, and sends away the rich empty, Luk. 1.53. The meek meaneth the regenerate, who are mortified with Christ, and their fierce nature made meek and humble. your hear [...] shall live] he turneth his speech to the meek, and seekers of God; who should eat of Christs flesh, that was given for the life of the world, and thereby live for ever; Ioh. 6.51. The living of the heart; importeth also the chearing, comfort and solace of the same; Gen. 45.27. the contrary whereof, is in the dying of the heart. 1 Sam. 25.37. See also the like promise, Psal. 69.33.
Vers. 28. All the ends &c.] that is, the dwellers in the utmost parts and ends of the world. A prophesie of the calling of the Gentils, by the preaching of the gospel. Rom. 16.26. Ephes. 2.1.2. &c. families of the heathens] or, kindreds of the nations; whereof see Gen. 10.5.18.20.31.32.
Vers. 29. ruler, among the heathens] to reign over them by his word and spirit, and so to be God, not of the Jewes onely, but also of the Gentils. Rom. 3 29.30.
Vers. 30. All the fat ones] that is the rich and mighty personages, fat, with plenty. Deut. 31.20. For, Kings and Queens, and men of authority and wealth, are also called to the participation of Christs grace in his Church. Isa. 60.3.5.10. Rev. 21.24. 1 Tim. 2.1.2. Somtime fatnes is used to note out Gods spiritual blessings. Psal. 36.9. and 63.6. and 65.12. and 92.15. Prov. 28.25. all that goe down to the dust] that is, the poore base and wretched people, which for their misery and affliction, are sayd to goe down and sit in the dust; as Psal. 113.7. Isa. 47.1. and 29.4. Iob 30.29. Lam. 3.29. that quickneth not] or cannot quicken; that is, the poor wretched man, that doth not (or cannot, as Psal. 77.5. keep alive his soul; that cannot nourish himself, he shall eat. (So to keep alive, is to nourish; Isa. 7.21.) or, he that revived, that is cheered not, nor refreshed his soul with comfort; as before verse 27. or, he that cannot keep alive his soul, that is, not save it from wrath and eternal death, by his own works, he shall live by faith in Christ. So this phrase to keep the soul alive, is used Ezek. 18.27.
Vers. 31. A seed] The posterity of those godly, forementioned: for God chuseth the seed with the parents. Deut. 10.15. and 30.6.19. Psal. 69.37. & 102.29. Isa. 43.5. and 44.3. Or the seed of Christ, the children which God giveth him; as Isa. 53.10. Heb. 2.13. or a seed, that is a smal remnant: as Rom. 9.29. for a generation] a race of Gods children; as Psal. 73.15. and 24.6. or, to generation, that is, for ever, through all ages.
Vers. 32. his justice] the justice of God, which is by faith in Christ. Psal. 71.15.16.24. Rom. 10.3.4. people that shall be born,] hereafter to come: or, a people born, that is regenerate Ps. 87.4.5. Ioh. 1.13. 1 Pet 1.23. So, a people created; Psal. 102.19. that he hath doon] hath performed or accomplished that justice, and all things appertaining to it.
Annotations, Psalm XXIII.
Vers. 1. FEedeth me] or, is my feeder, my Pastor, or Hierd. The word comprehendeth all duties of a good Hierd, as together feeding, guiding, governing and defending his stock. Therefore Kings also have this title, and are sayd to seed their people, Psalm 78 71.72. 2 Sam. 5.2. Hereupon it is attributed to God, and to Christ, feeding his Church, as the shepheard of their soules. Psal. 80.2. Ezek. 34.12.14.15. Isa. 40.11. Ioh. 10.11. 1 Pet. 2 25.
Vers. 2. of budding-grasse] pleasant pastures and lees, where green and tender herbs do spring. he maketh me] or, wil-make me he-down; to weet, for rest from heat. This also is another duty of a good Hieder; as, I will feed my flock, and I will make them lye-down, sayth the Lord, Ezek. 34.15. and, Shew me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest he-down at noon. Song. 1.6. easily-leadeth] or comfortably-guideth me; it noteth a soft and gentle leading, with sustaining of infirmity. as Gen. 33.14. Esa. 40.11. Therefore the Greek turneth it, he nourisheth me. So Psal. 31.4. by waters] or unto waters of rest; that is, most quiet (or calm) waters; and such as give rest, and refreshing. All these things Christ performeth to his flock, as it is written, They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more, neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat; for the Lamb which is in the mids of the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them to the lively fountains of waters. Rev. 7.16.17.
Vers. 3. returneth my soul] or, will return or restore it; and consequently, give it rest. See Psal. 19.8.
V. 4. shade of death] that is, dark and dreadful shadow; and in a manner, the very state [Page 41] of death. This speach denoteth imminent danger, Ier. 2.6. sore affliction, Psal. 44.20, and 170.10, 14. fear and terror, Iob 24.17. and dreadfull darknes, Iob 10.21, 22. wherto spiritually is opposed, the light and comfort of the gospel and grace of Christ, Mat. 4.16. Luk. 1.79. wilt be with me] or, art with me: and this implieth his good, safety and protection. As when God said, I will be with thee, Gen. 31.3. Jaakob understood it thus, I will doe thee good; Gen. 32.9. for Gods presence, is a sigular favour, and our preeminence. Exod. 33.15, 16. thy rod] with such shepheards use to guide and rule their flocks, Lev. 27.32. and with such the Lord is said to rule his people, Ezek. 20.37. Wherefore the Prophet prayeth, feed thy people with thy rod, Mic. 7.14. The rod is also for chastening and punishment, Psal. 89.33. And for the rebellious, God hath a rod of yron and indignation. Psal. 2.9. Lam. 3.1. Of Christs rods or staves wherewith he feeds his flock, see Zach. 11.7, &c.
Vers. 5. Thou furnishest] or wilt furnish; and make ready a table. This and the things following, note the abundant supply of all good things, for necessity and for delight, as at a sumptuous banquet, Prov. 9.2, &c. So by Christ, the good shepheard, his sheep find pasture, have life, and have it in abundance. Ioh. 10.9, 10. in presence] or before them: which causeth the enemies that see, to grieve: as Psal. 112.10. makest fat] that is, plenteously moistnest and supplest with oile or balsam. In those countries they used to welcome and chear their guests, with powring out precious sweet oiles or balsam upon their heads. Luk. 7.46. Ioh. 12.3. It signifieth joy, Eccles. 9.8 Isa. 61.3. is abundant] to weet, with liquor; (as the word importeth,) for to drink my fill.
Vers. 6. Converse] or quietly repose my self, and dwell, as the Greek translateth it. to length of dayes] that is, a long life time, or for ever. See Psalm 21.5. and 93.5.
Annotations, Psalm XXIV.
Vers. 1. THe earth is Iehovahs;] or To Iehovah pertains the earth. Of him, and by him, and for him are all things, yet in speciall he hath chosen Jaakobs posterity for his people, verse six. Thus David maketh use of Moses doctrine, who said, Lo, to Iehovah thy God, pertaine the heavens, and the heavens of heavens: the earth and all that therein is: notwithstanding, Iehovah set his delight in thy fathers to love them, and did chuse their seed after them, even you above all peoples, as appeareth this day, Deut. 10.14, 15. See also an other use of this doctrine, in 1 Cor. 10.26, 28. where the Apostle proveth, that every creature in the earth may be used of Christians for food or otherwise, because all is the Lords, and in Christ ours. plenty] or fulnesse; that is all contained therein. So, the plenty of the sea, Isa. 42.10. the plenty of the city, Amos 6.8. and sundry the like. that sit] that is, dwell or inhabit; as it is noted on Psal. 1. Phe like manner of speaking the holy Ghost useth also in Greek, Luk. 21.35. on all them that sit on the face of the whole earth. So Psal. 69.36. and often other where.
Vers. 2. Vpon the seas:] or above them. The earth is said to be founded (or fast setled) upon the seas, the heapes of waters, were called seas, Gen. 1.10. because the waters, which naturally would stand above the high mountains, Psal. 104.6. are by the word of God gathered together, and thrust under the earth, that the dry land might appear, and be inhabited, Exod. 20.4. Gen. 1.9. And these which may seem a most weak and flitting foundation, yet are firm-bases, and mighty foundations, Psal. 104.5. Mic. 6, 2. to magnifie Gods power, who as he brought light out of darknesse, so setleth he the solid earth on the liquid waters; yea, hangeth the earth upon nothing, Iob 26.7.
Vers. 4. The clean of palmes] He whose palmes (or hands, as the Greek turneth is) are cleane, or free of evill, So Iob 17.9. This noteth good workes, as purenes [Page 42] of heart, meaneth holy faith and affections. Act. 15.9. not lifted up his soul] or, my soul. The Hebrew hath two readings, by the letters in the line; his soul; and in the margine, my soul; as if this were spoken in the person of God, and of him; which then may be understood of swearing. For this form of words, is used in the 3. Commandement, Exod. 20. Thou shalt not lift up (or take up) the name of Iehovah thy God to false-vanity. But for Name, here is put Soul. And God is said to swear by his soul; that is, by himself, or his life, I [...]r. 51, 14. Amos 6.8. It was also the wont in Israel, to take an oath thus, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth; 1 Sam. 20.3. 2 King 2.2, 4, 6. Also concerning a mans own soul, in swearing, this form was used, I call God for a record against my soul. 2 Corinth. 1, 23. Otherwise, if this be not understood of vain swearing; the meaning is, he hath affecteth not, or regardeth not vanity; for so the lifting up of the soul, also signifieth; see Psal. 25, 1. to deceit] or, deceitfully.
Vers. 5. He shall receive] or shall take up, or bear away a blessing. justice] or righteousnes; whereof see Phil. 3, 9. Psal. 69, 28. Hereby also may be meant a benefit, the fruit or reward of righteousnes. The Greek turneth it mercie, or almes: and by justice, mercies, and benefits are sometimes meant. Iudg. 5.11. Psal. 112.9. Dan. 4.24.
Vers. 6. of Iaakob] understand, this is the generation of Iaakob; or, this is Iaakob; these are true Israelites, whom God will acknowledge for his. Ioh. 1, 47. Rom. 9, 6. Jaakob when he wrastled with an Angel, saw God face to face, and called the place Peniel, that is, Gods face, or presence: there he wept and prayed, and bare away a blessing: Gen. 32.24, 26, 29.30. Hos. 12.4. That history hath use here.
Vers. 7. Lift up ye gates, &c.] This may first have reference to the gates and dores of the temple, into which the Ark (the glory of Israel, 1 Sam. 4, 21.) should enter: on which Ark. between the Cherubims, God was said to dwell; 1 Sam. 4.4. 1 King. 8, 1. &c. Secondly, it may be referred to Christian men, which are the true temple of God, 1 Cor. 3.17. at the dore of whose hearts he knocketh to have entrance, Rev. 3.20. dores of eternity] that is strong; durable, everlasting dores: which being referred to the dores of Solomons temple, note the perpetuall abiding of Gods Ark therin; as [...] King. 9.3. Psal. 132.13, 14. Whereas before the Ark was removed from place to place. 1 Chron. 17.5. Or being applied to Christians, it noteth the eternall durance of the Church. that enter may] or, and enter shall the King of glory; that is, the glorious King; So Christ is called the Lord of glory. 1 Cor. 2.8. Iam. 2.1. and the opening of the dores before him, signifieth his entrance into and administration of the Kingdom: as Isa. 15, 1.
Vers. 10. Iehovah of hosts] or, as the Hebrew is, Iehovah Tsebaoth: for so the word is used by the Apostles untranslated in the Greek, Sabaoth. Rom, 9.29. Iam. 5.4. It signifieth hosts, or armies, standing ready in martiall order, and in battel ray: and comprehendeth all creatures in heaven and in earth, which are prest to do the will of God. Gen. 2, 1. 1 King. 22, 19. Exod. 12.41.
Annotations, Psalm XXV.
Vers. 1. OF David] This Psalm is composed after the order of the Hebrew letters or Alphabet: which care, denoteth the weight and excellencie of the matter in it. The same is to be observed of some other Psalmes; as the 34. and 37. and 111. and 112. and 119. and 145. Lift I up my soul] This signifieth an earnest desire, with delight; and expectation, or hope to have what he would. For to lift up the soul, is to desire; Ier. 22.27. and 44.14. and a like phrase in Ezek. 24, 25. implieth both desire and delight: and in Deut. 24.15. the poore man is said to lift up his [Page 43] soul, unto his hire or wages, hoping by it to have his life sustained. In this place, every of these hath use; and so in Psal. 86, 4
Vers. 2. not be abashed] that is, not disappointed of my hope, nor, vanquished by my foes. See Psalm 6.11. shew gladnes] insult, or triumph for joy: as having got the victory. 2 Chron 20.27.
Vers. 3. yea all] or, Yea any: for, whosoever beleeveth in God, shall not be ashamed. Rom. 10.10. earnestly-exspect] or patiently-hope. they shall be] or prayer-wise, let them be. Vnfaithfully-trangresse] that deal disloyally, contrary to duty, promise, and trust reposed in them. So elswhere he prayeth, that no grace be shewed to such. Psal. 59.6. in vayn,] or without cause and without fruit. Psal. 7.5.
Vers. 4. Thy wayes] that is, thy true faith and religion; as Act. 18.25.26. and thy guidance of me therin. So Moses prayed; Exod. 33.13. learn me thy paths,] inure me with thy paths, or journeys, voyages. Learning implieth, ure and exercise, and informing by customable practise.
Vers. 5. Make me to tread] or to goe; guide-my way in thy truth, that is, in thy word: for that is the truth, Ioh. 17.17.3 Ioh. 3. So after, vers. 9.
Vers. 6. tender-mercies] or bowels of compassion: See Psal. 18.2. This word noteth the inward affections; as the next, kind-mercies, imply the actions, or effects of love. from eternitie] or, from ever. This in humane affairs somtime meaneth but of old, or a long while; Gen. 6.4. Isa. 42.14. But here, and elswhere▪ it noteth the eternity of Gods love which was firm unto his, before the world was, 2 Tim. 1.9. Ephe. 1.4. so shewed throughout all generations; and is in like sort for ever, or to eternity Psalm 100.5. because our firm happines, shall have no end; Dan. 12.3. 1 Pet. 1.4. And these both are conjoyned, Psal. 103.17.
Vers. 7. Sinns of my youth] The imagination of mans heart, is evil from his youth, Gen. 8.21. and of all mans life, youth commonly is most vayn: Eccles. 11.9.10. for which God often punisheth men in their age, so making them (as Job saith) to inherite the iniquities of their youth, Iob 13.26. Ier. 3.25.
Vers. 8. Will he teach] or inform-with-the law; for of this word, the Law is derived; Psal. 19.8. sinners in the way] that is, such as sin and misse the right way, God will teach and reduce them; thus the Greek interpreteth it. Or, those that are sinners, he will teach and inform in the way, that is right; or in his way; as vers. 9.
Vers. 9. to tread in judgment] to walk judiciously, and as is right and fit.
Vers. 10. his covenant] his testamental-bond, or league, called in Hebrue Brith, which hath the signification of brotherly or friendly parting, and of explaining the condition; of agreement. For at the making of solemne covenants, beast; were killed and parted asunder, and the covenant makers went between the parts, Gen. 15.9.10.17. Ier. 34.18. Hereupon is the phrase of cutting a covenant, Psalm 50.5. and 83.6. and 89.4. The Apostles in Greek call it diathekee, a testament, a testamental-covenant, or disposing of things. Heb. 8.8. from Ier. 31.31. And there be two principal covenants, or testaments; the first, that which God made with our fathers, when he brought them out of Aegypt; the summe whereof, was contained in the ten commandements written by the finger of God. Deut. 4.13. Exod. 34.28. 1 King. 8.21. and the other lawes written by Moses in a book, called the book of the covenant, 2 King. 23.2. Exod. 24.4.7. The second covenant, is that new testamental-bond, which God hath made with us in Christ; established upon better promises, and confirmed by the bloud and death of Christ the testator, as the first was by the blood and death of beasts. Luk. 22.20. Heb. 8.6.8. and 9.16.17.18, &c.
Vers. 11. even mercifully-pardon] or, therefore thou wilt mercifully-forgive. This David taketh from Moses, who first used this word, in a case of great offense, Exod. 54.9. and it betokeneth to spare or pardon upon pacification, of grace and mercy; and is interpreted by the Apostle in Greek, to be merciful, propicious, or appeased, Heb. 8.12. from Ier. 31.34. Often used in the law, for forgivenes upon oblation or intercession made by the Priest. Lev. 4.20.26.31.35. and 5.10.13.16.18. &c.
Vers. 12. Who the man] or, What manner of man shall he be? The Hebrue phrase is, [Page 44] Who this the man: which also may be resolved, Whosoever is the man, he shall chuse] that is, which he shall love and like; or, which he loveth. So chosen, Isa. 42.1. is translated in Greek, beloved, Mat. 12.18.
Vers. 13. Lodge in good] that is, continue in good estate, ease and prosperity. So lodging, is for continuance, Iob 17.2. Prov. 19.23. the land] meaning Canaan, the land promised for a possession to Abraham and his seed, Gen. 15.7. and 12.7. called therefore, the land of promise, Heb. 11.9. and elsewhere, the holy land, Zach. 2.12. the Lords land. Psal. 10.16. the land of Immanuel, that is, of Christ, Isa. 8.8. a land slowing with milk and honey, and the pleasantest of all lands, Ezek. 20.6. the seat of Gods ancient Church, and figure of his kingdome.
Vers. 14. The secret] or, The mystery of the Lord; meaning that his secret favour is towards them, and his secret counsell, and mysterry of the saith is revealed unto them. For so this word noteth, is when Job saith, Gods secret was upon his tabernacle, meaning his favor and providence, Iob 29.4. and Gods secret is his counsell, Iob 15.8. Ier. 23.18, 22. and the hid things of Christ are often called a mystery, Rom. 16.25. 1 Cor. 2.7. and 4.1. 1 Tim. 3.9, 16. Ephe. 3.3, 4, 9. Collos. 1.26, 27. So Prov. 3.32.
Vers. 16. Turn the face] or Turn, look. Have respect unto me. This was a blessing promised in the law, Levit. 26.9. I will turn the face unto you, and make you increase. Contrary to this, is the hiding of Gods face, Psal. 69.17, 18. solitarie] alone or desolate; see Psal. 22.21.
Vers. 17. Are inlarged] or doe inlarge themselves: doe make wide-roomth. He sheweth his heart to be penned in with straights and destressing sorrowes, which largly spred themselves over all. vexations] or anguishes, necessities, tribulations which press and wring.
Vers. 18. See my affliction] This phrase is taken from, Deut. 26.7. he saw our affliction. And it here meaneth, a seeing and regarding with passion, and so, a redresse and help, Gen. 29.22. Exod. 3.7, 8. Psal. 31.8, and 119, 153. and 106.44. Sometime it meaneth otherwise, as in the next verse, See my enemies. forgive] or lift up, take away. This word which properly signifieth to take up or beare, is applied to forgivennesse of sinnes; Rom. 4.7. from Psal. 32.1. and the phrase hath reference to Christ, who bare & took away the sins of the world, Ioh. 1.29. for when it is applied to a man himself, hearing his own sin, it meaneth guilt and punishment, Num. 5.31.
Vers. 19. Of violent-wrong] that is, most violent, or wrongfull hatred.
Vers. 22. His distresses] or their distresses; for Israel being put for the whole people, may have with it a word singular or plurall; which the Hebrew text also often sheweth; as all Edom was, 2 Sam. 8.14. or all Edom were, 1 Chron. 18.13. The like is in 2 King. 23.30, with 2 Chron. 36.1. Hee took, or They tooke, speaking of the people
Annotations, Psal. XXVI.
Vers. 1. IN my perfection] or, integrity, simplicity: and that is, when a man meaneth not, nor weeteth of any evill, 2 Sam. 15.11. Such a walker, walketh confidently, and blessed shall be his children after him, Prov. 10.9, and 20.7.
Vers. 2. Try my reines] examine as in the fire, my inmost affections. Thus Job also offered himselfe to tryall, Iob 31.6.
Vers 3. I walk] to weet continually, (as the forme of this word importeth) or converse.
Vers. 4 Men of false-vanitie] that is, vain mortall-men; or false persons Iob 11.11. So Jeremy saith, he sate not in the secret-assembly of mockers, Ier. 15.17. the bidden] that is, hypocrites, dissemblers, secret-evill doers. I enter not] or come not, that is, I have no company, or conversation. So the word is also used, Ios. 23.7.
Vers. 5. Church of evill doers] the malignant church, or congregation.
Vers. 6. my palms with cleannes] or, hands in innocencie. He hath respect to the washing which God appointed for such as came to his altar, Exod. 40.32. Hereupon we are willed to lift up pure hands when we pray unto God, 1 Tim. 2.8. See also Isa. 1.15.16.
Vers. 7. To cause to hear] that is, to sound forth, or proclaim so as may be heard. So Psal. 66.8 and 106.2. And in 1 Chron. 15.16. David appointed Levites with instruments, to cause to hear, or to resound, lifting up the voice with joy.
Vers. 8. mansion] or habitation. This name is given to the tabernacle which Moses made, and God dwelt in: 1 Sam. 2.29.32. and afterward, to Solomons temple: 2 Chron. 36.15. And heaven it self, is also thus called, Deut. 26.15. where there are many mansions. Ioh. 14.2. of the habitation] or the habitacle: the tabernacle. The tent which Moses made, was thus called, Exod. 26.1.6. and Solomons house. 2 Chron. 29.6. In Exod. 40.34.35. it is shewed, how Gods glory filled that tabernacle, when he first took possession of it; whereupon it is here called, the habitacle of his glory, or honour: and elswhere, the habitacle of the Lord, Levit. 17.4. and of his name: Psal. 74, 7.
Vers. 9. Gather not my soul] Gathering is used for taking-away, as Ier. 16.5. Isa. 4.1. and so for death, Isa. 57.1. 1 Sam. 15.6. Ezek. 34.29. and sometime is expressed, to whom they are gathered; as, to their fathers; to their people; to the grave, 2 King. 22.20. Num. 20.24.26, and what is gathered, the soul, as here; or the ghost, the spirit, as Psal. 104.29. So David here desireth that God would not take-away his life among sinners, that is, with such as for their crimes deserve to die: as 1 King. 1.21. Contrariwise, gathering, is somtime used for gratious receiving, or succouring: as Psal. 27.10. men of bloods] blood-guilty persons. See Psal▪ 5.7.
Vers. 10. a mischievous purpose] craftily-devised-evil. See Psal. 10.2. Sometime this word is generally used for any abominable evil. Levit. 18.17. and 19.29. and 20.14. full of bribes] and consequently, of injustice; for bribes cause justice to be perverted, Deut. 16.19. Contrariwise, Gods right hand, is full of justice. Psal. 48.11.
Vers. 12. in righteousnes] or, in a right, even and plain place, as the word signifieth, Deut. 3.10. Ier. 21.13. the Apostle expresseth the word by righteousnes, Heb. 1.8. from Psal 45, 7. it is opposed to crookednes, Isa 40.4. See also Psal. 27.11. in the Churches] or Congregations, assemblies, Church-meetings; called in Greek ecclesiais; and so in the new testament; 1 Cor 14.34. See also Psal. 68.27.
Annotations, Psal. XXVII.
Vers. 1. MY light] that is, my comfort, joy, &c. So God and Christ are often called the light, or illumination of his people. Mic. 7.8. Isa. 16.19.20. and 10.17. Luk. 1. [...]9. and 2.32 Rev. 21.23. Ioh. 1.4. and 8.12. the strength] or strong-sort, fortification, see Psal. 28 8.
Vers 2. made-battell] or came-neer against me; to weet, in sight. So this word is used for battell, Psal. 55.19.22. my enemies to me] a vehement manner of speech; (as 2 Sam. 22.2. my deliverer to me.) noting against whom in speciall their hatred was bent.
Vers. 3. if warr] that is, warriers; or, an army; as the word is used, Iosh. 8.11. See also Psal 76.4.
Vers. 4. One thing] or One-request, or boon; as is expressed 1 King. 2.20. 1 Sam 2.20. For such want of words to be supplied, see the note on Psal. 10.10. that I may sit] or me to sit; that is, dwell, or abide. to view the pleasantnes] to see the pleasantnes or amenitie, of Iehovah; and consequently to injoy it. The tabernacle had the figure and pattern of heavenly things in Christ; Heb. 8.5. which David in spirit here desireth to contemplate. The Hebrew phrase, is, view in the pleasantnes; and after in the 13 verse, see in the goodnes; which signifieth to have the fruition, use, and injoying of pleasure and goodnes: Eccles. 2.1. And as to seek in Iehovah, 2 Chron. 34.26. is to [Page 46] seeke Iehovah. 2. King. 22.18. so to see in the good, is to see the good, & injoy it. So in Psal. 106.5. and 128.5. and 50.23. to inquire] or seek-early, that is, diligently.
Vers. 5. will keep privily] or hide me, that is, keep me safe as in the most holy of his sanctuarie, into which none might enter Levit. 16.2. called therefore, Gods hidden place, Ezek. 7.22. and his Saints, are his hidden ones. Psal. 83.4.
Vers. 6. And now] which may be meant properly, at this time; or, sacrifices of showting] or of triumph, of ioyful-sounding, alarm, and ringing. This hath respect to the law, which appointed over the sacrifices, trumpets to be sounded, Num. 10.10. whose chiefest, most lowd, joyfull, and triumphant sound was called Trughmah, Triumph, alarme, or [...]ubilation: Num. 10.5, 6, 7. So to other instruments, this triumphant noise is adjoyned, Psal. 33, 3. and it applied sometime to mans voice or showting: Ios. 6.5. 1 Sam. 4.5. Ezra. 3.11. See also Psal. 89.16. and 47.6. and 81.2. and 100.1.
Vers. 8. seek ye my face] an unperfect speech, which we may supply and explain thus, ( thou saidst) seek ye my face: and this thy commandement, my heart minded and spake of, to thee in my tentations; and I made it a ground of my action, and request following. See a much like defect of a word, in 1 King. 20.34. To seek the face, is of desire to see, hear, and know; 1 King. 10.24. and to pray and ask counsell in doubts, distresses, &c. 2 Sam. 21.1. Hos. 5.15. So Psal. 105.4.
Vers. 10. Though my father, &c. should] see the like, in Isa. 49.15. Or, For my father, &c. have forsaken me: but Iehovah will gather me; that is, receive, and take me to him. So the word gathering is also used, Iudg. 19.15. Ios. 20.4. Mat. 23.37. He meaneth, that God would be a father unto him.
Vers. 12. to the soul] that is, to the will, lust, or desire. So Soul is for will; Psal. 41.3, and 105.22 Ezek. 16.27. and for lust, Psal. 78.18. that breatheth] or pusseth out. See Psal. 10.5.
Vers. 13. Except I had beleeved] and unperfect speech; where wee may understand; I should have fainted; or They had overthrowne me; if I had not beleeved, &c. land of the living] that is, where men live in this world; and in speciall, the land of Canaan; the seat of Gods Church. Ezek 26.20. So Psal. 52, 7. and 116, 9. and 142, 6. Iob 28.13. For by death, men are said to be cut out of the land of the living. Isa. 53, 8. and 38, 11. Ier. 11.19.
Vers. 14. be confirmed] be comfortable, hold fast; (as the Greek hath,) be manly; or, quit thee as a man, which word the Apostle useth, 1 Cor. 16, 13. These are words of incouragement, against remisnes, fear, faintnes of heart, or other infirmities: as Deut. 31 6.7, Ios. 10, 25. 1 Chron. 22, 13. Dan. 10, 19. let thy heart wax-strong] so also the Greek turneth it for, we may read it, he will strengthen thy heart. So after in Psal. 31.25.
Annotations, Psalm XXVIII.
Vers. 1. CEase not &c.] that is, cease not to speak unto, and answer me, be not silent as turned-away from me; so the like phrase meaneth, Iob 13.13 Ier 38.27. or, cease not to speak for me as the phrase also importeth. 1 Sam. 7.8. and so by the Rock forementioned, he may mean Christ, 1 Cor. 10.4. who is our advocate with the Father, 1 Ioh. 2.1.
Vers. 2. oracle of thy holines] thy holy oracle: The inmost, and most holy place of the temple, was thus named, 1 King. 6.5.16.19.20 called the holy of holyes, 1 King. 8, 6. The Hebrew Doir, hath the signification of Speaking; for from the most holy place, God spake to his people, Num. 7, 89. The Apostle seemeth to expresse it, by that which is within the vaiel. Hebr. 6, 19
Vers. 3. Draw me not] to weet, unto death, that is, destroy me not. So drawing is used, Ezek. 32, 20. Iob 21, 33. and 24.20. an example wherereof see in Sisera. Iud. 4.7.
Vers. 4. the evill of their practises] This hath reference to the curse denounced against sinners, Deut. 28.20.
Vers. 5. not discreetly-attend] or, consider; so, as to discern and understand them. The like sin is blamed, Isa. 5.12. break them down] or, destroy: opposed to buildng up, or edifying; and applied figuratively to men; so Ier. 1, 10. and 42.10. 2 Cor. 13.10. build] that is, conserve, exalt, prosper them, See the like phrase, Iob 22.23. Mal. 3, 15. Ier. 12.16.
Vers. 8. strength to them] or, to him, as Psal. 2.3. meaning, his people, (as the Greek expresseth,) and his anointed king: both which folow. the strong-fort] or fortification. The former word strength is in Hebrew Ghouz; and this strong-fort, Maghnoz; by addition of a letter, adding to the force of the signification. And this is often used for a fortification, or strong-defensed plàce. Dan. 11.10. Iudg. 6.26. of the salvations of his anointed] or of the deliverances (the victories) of his anointed; that is, of me, his anointed King. This sentence may also be turned thus: and the strong-fort of salvations, his Anointed (Christ is: meaning that the Christ of God, is the saving strength of his people. The last word He, is often put for Is; somtime in the Hebrew text it self, as is noted in Psal. 16, 3.
Vers. 9. inheritance] that is, people or church. Deut. 4.20. and 32.9. Psal. 33.12. and 94.5. 1 Petr. 5.3. Sometimes it is the land where they dwelt, Psal. 79.1. advance them] or bear them up, relieve them. The word is used for advancing to honour. Eslh. 3.1. and 9.3. and for bearing up, supporting, helping, as 1 King. 9.11. Esr. 1.4. and 8.36.
Annotations, Psalm XXIX.
Vers. 1. SOnns of the mighties] that is, ye mighty men, or potentates. So Psal. 89.7. strength] or strong praise. See Psal. 8, 3. and 1 Tim. 6.16.
Vers. 2 honour of the sanctuarie] that is, the honourable Sanctuarie, (as the Greek explaineth it, in his holy court) or, with honour of sanctitie; that is, with holy honour. So Psal. 96.9. 1 Chron. 16.29. This phrase is sometime used of Gods holy majestie, 2 Chron. 20.21.
Vers. 3. The voice] that is, the thonder, as Exod. 20.18. called Gods voice. Exod. 9.28 29. Yet voices and thondrings, are sometimes distinct, as Rev. 4, 5. and 8, 5 and 11, 19. and 16.18. This word voice, is generally used for all noise or sound; 2 King. 7.6. 1 Cor. 14.10. upon the waters] which are above the firmament, Gen. 1.7. where the thonder is heard. Or above the waters, that is, a lowder voice then the roring of the waters; whereof see Ezek. 1, 24. and 43.2. Rev. 1, 15. and 14 2. and 19.6. Gods voice shaketh heavens and earth, Heb. 12.26. Iehovah upon] that is, thendereth upon; or his voice is above many waters.
Vers. 5. Cedars of Lebanon] The Cedar, is a tree tall, strong, and durable; and for the drines of it, the timber rotteth not. They are called Cedars of God, Psal. 80.11. and by him planted, Psal. 104, 16. Lebanon is a mountain in Canaan, high, pleasant, and fruitfull, full of Cedars, and other trees, the glory of that mount. 2 Chron. 2, 8. Song. 3, 9. and 5.15, Isa. 60, 13. Hos. 14.6, 7, 8. It is called Lebanon of whitenes, for the snow that lieth on it, Ier, 18.14. To this mount, and to the goodly trees thereon, great kindgdoms and personages are compared, Ezek. 31, 3. and 17, 3. Ier. 22.23. Iudg. 9.15. 2 King. 14.9. And the just mans estate in speciall; Psal. 92, 14.
Vers. 6. Shiryon] this is, mount Hermon, called of the Sidonians, Shirion, and of the Amorites Shenir; Deut. 3, 9. and by another name Sion (not Tsijon spoken of in Psal. 2, 6.) Deut. 4, 48. for this Shirjon, or Hermon, lay without the river Jarden, where Ogh reigned, Ios. 22.1.5. 1 Chron. 5, 23. Here also grew goodly trees, and many wild beasts kept in it. Ezek. 27.5. Song. 4, 8. Of Hermon see more in Psa. 89, 13. & 133.3. & 42.7. a young Vnicorn] a fierce untamed beast; see Psal. 22.22. The Hebrew phrase is, son of the Vnicornes; the like is also Psal. 114.4. All yong creatures, and things [Page 48] that come of, or belong to another, are in Hebrew called sonns; so the sonns of the cole, are sparks, Iob 5.7. the sonns of the quiver, are arrowes, Lam. 3.13. the son of the morn, is the morning starr, Isa. 14.12. the sonns of Sion, are the Citizens there. Psal. 149.2. the sonns of the wedding chamber, are the bridegroomes friends, Mat 9.15. and many the like,
Vers. 7. striketh] or cutteth flames; as the flashes of lightning with the thonder.
Vers. 8. maketh tremble] or quake, or paineth the wildernes, that is, the wild beasts there, which being frighted by Gods voice or thonder, do travel and bring forth their yong with pain and trembling. Kadesh] called also Paran and Zin, a desert through which the Israelites passed from Aegypt to Canaan, Num. 13.27. and 33.36. and had the name of the city Kadesh by which it lay, Num. 20.1.16. The beasts of this wildernes were cruel. Deut. 8.15. and 32.10.
Vers. 9. the hindes] though of all other creatures they bring forth with great trouble, bowing themselves, bruising their yong, and casting out their sorowes, Iob 39.4.6. maketh bare] by driving the beasts with the thonder into their denns; or, by beating off the leaves and fruits of the trees. So the figtree is said to be made bare, Ioel 1.7. every one] so the Greek turneth it: or it may be read, every whit, or all of it, meaning of his people vers. 11. which saith glory to God; or all of it, that is of his glory, he saith (that is, God declareth) in his temple.
Vers. 10. at the floud] meaning Noahs floud; Gen. 6. and 7. for to that onely, both the Hebrew and Greek word is applied. And here the Chaldee paraphraseth thus; The Lord at the generation of the floud, sate on the seat of judgement, to take vengeance on them: he sate also upon the seat of mercies, and delivered Noah, and reigneth over his sonns, for ever and ever.
Vers. 11. with peace] or in peace; which word betokeneth integritie, perfection, a making whole and absolute; opposed both to warr and sword, Psal. 120.7. Mat. 10.34. and to division, confusion, and tumultuous disorder, Luk. 12.51. 1 Cor. 14.33. It denoteth all prosperity, safetie, and welfare of soul and body, and specially that spoken of Ephes. 2.14.15. where Christ is our peace, which hath made of both one, & hath broken the stop of the partition wall, &c. to make of twain, one new man in himself, so making peace.
Annotations, Psalm XXX.
Vers. 1. DEdication] or initiation; which is, when a new thing is first imployed and put to that use for which it was made. It is applied to houses, as here, and Deut. 20.5. to altars, as Num. 7.84, 88. to walls, as Nehem. 12.27. to images, as Dan. 3.2. and to men; and then it meaneth instruction, or trayning-up; as Prov. 22.6. Gen. 14.14.
Vers. 2. hast drawn-up me] as out of a pit of waters; for this word is used for drawing of waters, Exod. 2.16.17. waters, signifying troubles. at me] or over me, for my ruine. Or, my enemies to me, that is, my utter enemies; as Psal. 27.2.
Vers. 3. healest me] that is, helpedst me out of trouble: so Psal. 41.5. and 60 4. Hos. 7.1. 2 Chron. 7.14. my soul from hell] me, or my life from the perill and state of death. So Psal. 86.13. Jonas meant the same when he said, thou hast brought out my life from the pit. Ionas 2.6. Of hell, see Psal. 16.10. them that goe-down] that is, which die; that I should not be among them; the Hebrew also hath another reading, that I should not goe down the pit. The meaning is the same.
Vers. 5. to the remembrance] or for it; that is, that his holines may be had in remembrance: as Isa. 26.17. So Psal. 97.12.
Vers. 6. a moment] or litle while. For Gods anger towards his, and their affliction, is short and momentany; as Isa. 54.7.8. 2 Cor. 4.17. life] or lives; meaning a blessing and the continuance of it: as Psal. 133.3. and 21.5. Life is here opposed to a moment. So yeares of life, mean many good yeres, Prov. [...], 2. lodgeth] that is, [Page 49] abideth: or he (meaning God) causeth weeping to lodge, as if it should be an abiding guest. So an other Prophet saith, At even-tide loe there is trouble, but afore the morning it is gone. Isa. 17.14.
Vers. 7. in my safe quietnes] or tranquillity. Gods children have so great infirmities, that in prosperity they are to secure; (as David sheweth here, and Job, in chap. 29.18, 19, 20.) and in adversity they are to fearfull; as David elswhere doth confess: Psal. 31, 23. and 116.11.
Vers. 8. setled] or made-stand; that is, reared up; constituted and stablished sure. So this phrase importeth, Psal. 107, 25. and 31, 9. to my mountain] that is, mount Sion, where Davids house or court was: or, figuratively, he meaneth his kingdom: as Isa. 2, 2. Dan. 2.35, 44. See Psal. 65, 7.
Vers. 10. what profit] what gain (or use) will there be in my blood; which heer may mean his violent death, as in Psal. 72, 14. unto corruption] the grave, or place where the body rotteth. See Psal. 16, 10. shall dust] that is, my body when it is turned to dust. See the like in Psal. 6.6. and 88, 11. and 115.17. Isa. 38.18.
Vers. 12. to a dance] which is a sign of joy: Ier. 31.4.13. therefore the Greek turneth it here, joy. The contrary is in Lam. 5, 15. where their dance is turned into mourning. loosed my sack] or, done-off my sackcloth; which was wont to be worn in time of sorow. Esth. 4, 1. Ion. 3, 6. Psal. 35.13.
Vers. 13. my glorie] so the Greek putteth to the word my; by glory, meaning the tongue or soul: see Psal. 16, 9. silenced] or made silent; which is, when men are cut off by death, as Psal. 31.18.
Annotations, Psalm XXXI.
Vers. 3. A House of fortresses] a place of defenses, a most safe hold. David being often forced to take such forts for his safety; did not make them, but God his strength: see 1 Sam. 22.4. and 23.14.19. and 24.1.23. 2 Sam. 5.7.9.
Vers. 6. commit my spirit] or commend, depose, of trust to be kept. Such words our Lord Christ uttered on the crosse to his father, Luk. 23.46.
Vers. 7. Vanities of vain-falshood] that is, most vain, false, and lying vanities. The word vanity (Hebel) here used, besides vain worldly things, against which Solomon writeth, Eccles 1. &c. meaneth in speciall, Idolatrie; for Idols are often called vanities, as being light, vile, and things of naught. Deut. 32.21. 1 King. 16.26. 2 King. 17.15. Ier. 2.5. and 8.19. and 10.15. and 14.22. &c. They that observe lying vanities, forsake their own mercy. Ionas 2, 8.
Vers. 8. hast known my soul] that is, acknowledged, cared for; and (as the Greek translateth) save it. See Psal. 1.6.
Vers. 9. not shut me up] or closed me; that is, not given me into their power: so Psal. 78.48.50.62. Deut. 23.15. and 32.30.
Vers. 10. gnawen] that is, fretted, and consumed as with worms. see Psal. 6.8.
Vers. 11. decayed,] or weakned, so as one stumbleth and falleth down through weaknes: Psal. 27.2. So Psal. 109, 24. and 105.37. with my iniquity] that is, punishment due for iniquity; so the word often is used, as Gen. 19.15. 2 King. 7.9. So, whordom: for the punishment of whordom, Num. 14.33.
Vers. 12. known-acquaintance] that is, such as I knew, respected, and favoured; and to whom I made known my mind, estate, &c. my familiars.
Vers. 13. out of heart] that is, out of mind, or memorie; for the remembrance of the dead is forgotten, Eccles. 9.5. therefore the grave, is the land of forgetfulnes; Psal. 88.13. vessell of perdition] that is, a lost or broken vessell, or instrument. So Paul mentioneth vessels of perdition, Rom. 9.22. Or, a vessell perishing, that is, ready to perish and be lost; as a perishing sheep, Psal. 119.176.
Vers. 14. the infamy of many] or the diffamation (the ill report) of mighty-men. The like complaint Jeremie maketh in his troubles; Ier. 20, 10. fearfulnes from every side] or terrour round about. In Hebrew, Magor missabib, which name Jeremy gave to Pashur the preist; signifying that he should be a terrour to himself, and to all his friends. Ier. 20, 3.4. This phrase Jeremy often useth; Ier. 6, 25. & 46.5. and 49.29. Lam. 2.22. when they plot.] or whiles they consult: see Psal. 2, 2.
Vers. 16. my times] Hereby he meaneth, that his many and sundry events, troubles, deliverances, prosperities, adversities, life and death, (for all things have their appointed time, Eccles. 3.1, 2.) were in the hand and disposition of God. Though times here (as dayes in Psal. 119.84.) may chiefly be meant of his troubles: as Psal. 9.10. and 10.1. So in 1 Chron. 29, 30. mention is made of the times that went over David, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the lands.
Vers. 17. Make thy face to shine] that is, cause thy favourable countenance to appear. This is taken from the blessing prescribed Num. 6, 25. and is often used in requests for grace. See Psal. 4.7. and 67, 2. and 80, 4.8.20. and 119.135.
Vers. 18. silenced] that is, through shame and fear be confounded, tamed, quieted, and made still. The word is sometime used for cutt off, or destroyed; and so may here be taken. So Psal. 49, 13.21. to hell] understand, thrust down to hell, or, to the grave.
Vers. 19. an hard-word] or durable-speech; a reproach which lasteth long to a mans infamy. The Hebrew Ghnathak, signifieth durance, hardnes, and antiquity or eld, Psal. 6.8. and respecteth both antique things long agoe, 1 Chron. 4.22. and things lasting or durable for time to come, Prov. 8.18. Isa. 23.18. And in speeches, it is put for an old-said-saw, taken up and applied to ones reproach, and so during long: and generally, for any hard or stout speech; 1 Sam. 2.3. Psal. 94, 4. and 75, 6.
Vers. 21. Thou keepest them secret] or, hidest them in the hiding-place of thy presence: where thou alwayes lookest unto them, in secret favour, which the world knoweth not of. rough-prides] or knots, knobs, rough-troubles. The Hebrew Racas signifieth Knitting, or binding with knots, Exod. 28, 28. and 39.21. from which a word is derived, in Isa. 40, 4. signifying knotty, knobby, or rough places, opposed to smooth or plaine. Here David useth it figuratively, for rough affections, or actions of men, meaning their pride, conspiracies, or molestations; as the Greek translateth, from the trouble of men. lay them up] or hide them. Hereupon Gods people are called, his stored, or hidden-ones. Psal. 83.4. the strife of tongues] plea, or contradiction, as the Greek turneth it: and the Apostle Iude, vers. 11.
Vers. 22. made marveilous his mercy] or marveilously-severed it; as Psal. 4.4. shewed his mercy in marveilous and hidden manner. As contrariwise God threatned to make marveilous the plagues of sinners: Deut. 28.59. of strong-defense] or of siege: that is, a fortified, defensed city; as 2 Chron. 8.5. or a beseiged city, as 2 King. 24.10 The Hebrew Matsor signifieth both a sort, or skonce, and a siege, or leguer: Deut. 20.20. and 28.53.
Vers. 23. my hastening-away] namely, through amazement or fear; as the word commonly intendeth; Deut. 20.3. Psal. 48.6. 2 Sam. 4.4. And that David hastened him away for fear; is recorded 1 Sam. 23.26. So Psal. 116.11. cut down] Jonas in his affliction respected this speech of David, and changing a letter, for Nigrazti, saith, Nigrashti, I am driven away from before thy face, &c. Ionas, 2.4.
Vers. 24. the faithfull] or, keepeth fidelities, as Isa. 26.2. The originall word signifieth, either faithfull-persons, or truthes, fidelities; as Psal. 12.2. The Greek here hath, truthes. payeth abundantly] or, to abundance, with surplusage. that doeth haughtines] This sense the Greek giveth. The Hebrew may also thus be Englished, he (that is, God) doth haughtines, that is, high magnificent acts. For the originall word Gaavah somtime noteth Gods high magnificence, Psal. 68.35. somtime mans haughty-pride, Psal. 10.2.
Vers. 25. wax-strong] or he will strengthen. See Psal. 27.14. hopefully wayt] or [Page 51] persevere with hope and patience. The word jachal, implieth both a patient wayting' Gen. 8.10. and a hope or trusting, as the holy Ghost expoundeth it, Mat. 12.21. from Isa. 42.4.
Annotations, Psalm XXXII.
Vers. 1. AN instructing-psalm] or, A psalm- that maketh prudent: that causeth-understanding, As in the 8. verse of this psalm, he saith, I will make thee prudent, or instruct thee. This title is set before sundry other psalmes. whose sin is covered] meaning, by the Lord, Psal. 85.3. not by a man himself, who must not cover, but acknowledge sin; Psal. 32.5. otherwise, he shall not prosper. Prov. 28.13. Now God covereth sin, when he imputeth it not, as the verse folowing sheweth: and as this is mans happines, so for God not to cover it, is woe and miserie. Nehem. 4.5.
Vers. 2. not impute] not think, count, or reckon. And this is an effect of his grace in Christ; as it is written, God was Christ, & reconciled the world to himself, not imputing their sinns unto them: 2 Cor. 5.19. And hereunto the Apostle applieth this Psalm thus; David saith, blessednes is the mans unto whom God imputeth justnes without work: saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sinns are covered: Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin, Rom. 4.6.7.8.
Vers. 3. Because I ceased-speaking] or, when I kept-silence, forbearing to confesse my sinns; as after, vers. 5. Like doctrine Elihu teacheth, Iob 33.19.-22.
Vers. 4. moisture] the cheif sap, or radicall moisture, which is an aery and oly substance dispread through the body; whereby the life is fostered; and which being spent, death insueth. This word is used onely here, and in Num. 11.8. where it is applied to the best moisture, or cream of oile.
Vers. 5. confesse] Confessing of sinns, is when one freely manifesteth them, accusing himself, and praising Gods mercy, which he expecteth in faith; see Ios. 7.19. against me my trespasses) or, concerning my trespasses; but both the Greek version plainly hath, against me; and elswhere the Hebrew ghnalei (here used) seemeth to be put for ghnalai: as Psal. 108.10. compared with Psal. 60.10. the iniquity of my sin] that is, the guilt and punishment of it; as Psal 31.11. And thus he that confesseth and forsaketh sin, shall have mercy, Prov. 28.13. for if wee acknowledge our sinns, God is faithfull and just, to forgive us them, 1 Ioh. 1, 9. See also Iob 33.27.28.
Vers. 6. the time of finding] or, time to find: which may be meant of the time when afflictions shall find, that is, shall come upon him; as Psal. 116.3.4. or the time when God may be found, as Isa. 55.6. and that time is, when he is sought with the whole heart. Deut. 4.29. Ier. 29.13. 2. Chron. 15.15. floud] or inundation. As waters signify afflictions, Psal. 69.2. so a floud of waters, denoteth great troubles and persecutions. Dan. 9.26. and 11.22. Nahum. 1.8. Isa. 59.19. Rev. 12.15.16.
Vers. 7. showting long; of deliverance] or, of evasion; that is, thou wilt give me occcasion by deliverance of me, to sing many songs of praise unto thee.
Vers. 8. mine eye shalbe upon thee] or, mine eye I will set upon thee; that is, I will have care of, and look well unto thee; as Ier. 40.4. Ezra. 5.5. Deut. 11.12. Psal. 34.16. (So the Chaldee explaineth it, I will counsell thee, and set mine eye upon thee for good.) Or thus, I will give-counsell, unto thee with mine eye; that is, with my care and pro [...] dence. Thus Christ counselled Peter with his eye, Luk. 22.61. So the eye is said to mock; Prov. 30, 17.
Vers. 9. like a horse, &c.] that is, be not fools, and brutish, so as ye must be ruled by force and rigour, not by reason. For unto the horse belongs a whip, unto the asse a bridle; and a rod, to the fools back. Prov. 26.3. month must be stopped] or, jaw is to be tyed, Hebr. to stop; for, to be stopped: active for passive; as after Psal. 36.3. which come not near] that is, which will not obey, or do thee service, unlesse they be forced and ruled by the bridle; according to the saying of the Apostle, behold we put bitts into the horses mouthes, that they should obey us. Iam. 3.3.
Vers. 10. Many paines] or, Great smarts, or sores are for the wicked: so Solomon saith, Affliction foloweth sinners, &c. Prov. 13.21. and 19.29. and 24.20.
Annotations, Psalm. XXXIII.
Vers. 1. BEcometh] the word denoteth a fair and comely grace, for which a thing is to be liked and desired. So Psal. 93.5. and 147.1. The Apostle expresseth it in Greek, by fair or beautifull. Rom. 10.15. from Esa. 52 7.
Vers. 2. with harp] or, with sittern; in Hebrew Kinnor; a musicall instrument invented by Jubal, Gen. 4.21. used for mirth and joy, Psal. 137.1.2. Esa. 24.8. Gen. 31.27. and therefore is called the pleasant harp, Psal. 81.3. opposed unto mourning, Iob 30.31. in skil on this instrument, David excelled, 1 Sam. 16.16.23. and with this and other, they used in Israel to celebrate the Lord with gladnes, 1 Chron. 13.8. and 15.16.28. and 25.1. Nehem. 12.27. So spiritually in the new Testament, Rev. 14.2 with Psalteric] or Luit, or Viole: In Hebrew Nebel, an instrument so called of the form which as seemeth was with a round hollow bulk, much like a bottell: (for Nebel is also a bottell, or pitcher, 1 Sam. 10.3 Lam. 4.2.) and of this the Greeks & Latines had their instruments named Nable, Naulon, Nabhum. The Greek here calleth it psalterion. ten stringed-instrument] this differed from the psalterie, Psal. 92.4. therefore the word with is here supplied.
Vers. 3. a new song] A thing is said to be new which is alwayes fresh, renewed upon new occasions, and so permanent; as Job saith, my glorie was new with me. So Love is both an old and a new commandement, 1 Ioh. 2.7.8. Or these new songs, (mentioned here, and Psal. 40.4. and 96.1. and 98.1. and 144 9. Isa. 42.10.) may have reference to the stats of things under the gospel, where there is a new covenant, Hebr. 8.8.13. new heavens, and new earth, Rev. 21.1. a new man, Eph. 2.15. and 4.24. a new Ierusalem, Rev. 21.2. and all things new; 2 Cor. 5.17. Rev. 21.5. See also Rev. 5.9. and 14.3. do-well playing, &c.] that is, make good musik, or melodie. So 1 Sam. 16.17.18. Esa. 23.16. And this melodie we are now willed to make to the Lord in our harts, Ephes. 5.19. The Hebrew Nagan, whereof commeth Negmoth, Psal. 4, 1.) properly is to play with the hand upon an instrument; 1 Sam. 19, 9.
Vers. 4. in faith] that is, faithfull, true, and constant. Fot so this word is often used, as Exod. 17.12. Moses hands were with saith; that is, stedy, firm, constant.
Vers. 5. the earth is full] the like is said, Psal. 119.64. For God doeth good unto all, both just and unjunst, Mat. 5.45. and saveth man and beast. Psal. 36.7.
Vers. 6. the host of them] that is the many creatures in them: as Angels, sun, moon, starrs, &c. Psal. 148.1.2.3.5. Gen. 2, 1. So mention is made of the powers or hosts of heaven, Mat. 24.29. Spirit] or breath; thus Iehovah, his Word, and his Spirit are noted to be the maker of the world; as in Gen. 1.
Vers. 7. giveth the deeps] that is, putteth, or disposeth the deep waters, into treasuries, or in cellars and secret store houses, hidden from the the eye of man; called elswhere the secret room of the deep, Iob 38.16. So God is said to have treasuries or storehouses of wind, Psal. 135.7. of snow and hail, Iob 38.22. of darknes, Isa. 45.3. and the like.
Vers. 9. it stood] that is, existed firm and stable, and so continued. So Psal. 119.91.
Vers. 10. dissipateth] or maketh-frustrate; undoeth, abrogateth; a word opposed to ratifying, confirming, stablishing. Isa. 8, 10. and 19.3, bringeth to nought] annihilateth, and breaketh.
Vers. 11. shall stand] that is, continue, and have effect; whatsoever men purpose to the contrary. See Isa. 14.24.27. and 46.10. Prov. 19.21.
Vers. 12. is God] to weet, by speciall covenant, and favour, though all the earth be his Gen. 17.7. Exod. 19, 5. and this is by the new covenent, Heb. 8.10. So Psal. 144.15.
Vers. 15. altogether] or; alone. The Hebrew jachad sometime signifieth alone without others; Iob 34.29. Ezr. 4.3. (and so the Greek interpreters took it here, translating it [Page 53] kata monas, alone, or by himself:) sometime it signifieth, wholly, or every whit; Iob 10.8. sometime, together; or in one; Psal. 2.2. All these agree wel here; for God onely and wholly formeth every mans heart, and spirit, Zac. 12.1. whereupon he is called the Father of spirits, Heb. 12.9. and the God of the spirits of all flesh, Num. 16.22.
Vers. 16. of a power] that is, of an armie; so called because there are strong, valiant and active men. Psal. 136.15.
Vers. 17. A horse is falshood] that is, a false and deceitfull help, cannot save a man, but faileth those that trust in him. Zach. 10.5. Psal. 76.6. The horse is here used for all warlike furniture; this being above other creatures strong, fierce, and couragious, Iob 39.22-28. and therefore is prepared for the day of battel, but salvation is of the Lord, Prov. 21.31.
Vers. 18. The eye of Iehovah] that is, his care, and providence, for good, as the next verse sheweth, and as Psal. 32.8. zach. 12.4. 1 Pet. 3.12. Sometime the Lords eye is on men for evil. Amos 9.4.8.
Annotation, Psalm. XXXIV.
Vers. 1. HIs behaviour] or his sense, reason; properly the tast; as in vers. 9. Iob 6.6. and often otherwhere: which is used both for ones inward sense or reason, & outward gesture, and demeanure, because by it, a man is discerned and judged to be wise, or foolish; as meats are discerned by the tast. David when he was afraid of the King of Gath, changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself madde in their hands, and scrabled on the dores of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. 1 Sam. 21.12.13. Abimelech] whose proper name was Achish King of Gath, a city of the Philistims. 1 Sam. 21.10. And as every King of Aegypt, was called Pharaoh, Gen. 41.1. Exod. 5.1. 1 King. 11.18. so every King of the Philistims was called Abimelech, that is, Father-king. Gen. 20.2. and 26.1. had driven] or expelled. For Achish sayd to his servants, which had taken and brought David to him, Loe ye see the man is beside himself, wherefore have ye brought him to me? have I need of mad men? &c. So David departed thence. 1 Sam. 21.14.15. and 22.1. Upon that he made this pasalme.
Vers. 2. in all time] or in every season. See Psalm 10.5. This Psalm is also composed according to the order of the Hebrue Alphabet: as is observed on Psal. 25.1.
Vers. 3. shall glorie] or joyfully-boast. For so the Apostle expoundeth this word, which properly signifieth to prayse ones self: 1 Cor. 1.31. from Ier. 9.23.24. So in Psal. 52.3. and 97.7. and 105.3 and 106.5.
Vers. 4. Magnify] or Make great, to weet, by praising. So Deut. 32.3. Give ye greatnes unto our God.
Vers. 6. They looked] to weet, the meek, mentioned before verse 3. or generally, they that look and flow unto him. flowed] ran as a river; the like similitude is Isa. 2.2. and 60.5. Ier. 31.12. and 51.44. be not ashamed] or, shall not be ashamed; which word in the original signifieth digging; as Psalm 35.7. applied to shame, which causeth men to seek to hide themselves; as is lively described, Rev. 6.15.16.
Vers. 8. The Angel] that is, the Angels, for he speaketh of an host: And often in the Hebrue, one is put for a multitude; as the inhabitant, for, the inhabitants; 2 Sam. 5.6. with 1 Chron. 11.4. So, frog, for frogs; Psalm 78.45. tree, for trees; quayl, for quayls. Psal. 105.33.40. See the note on Psal. 8.9. pitcheth-a-camp] a similitude taken from warrs; as Psam 27.3. So Jaakob, when the Angels of God met him, said, this is Gods camp, or host. Gen. 32.1.2. Likewise about Elishah, the mountain was full of horses and charets of fire. 2 King. 6.17. See also Psalm 91.11.12.
Vers. 9. Tast and see] that is, make trial, and you shall find that God is good, sweet, and delectable; and you will the more desire him. Thus the Apostle applieth these words, saying, as new born babes desire ye the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby; if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Pet. 2.2.3.
Vers. 11. Lions] Lurking-lions (whereof see Psalm 7.3.) which are lusty, strong-toothed, fierce, roring, ravenous; as appeareth by Psalm 58.7. and 104.21. Mic. 5.8. Ezek. 19.3.5.6.7. Iob 39.1.2. And hereby may be meant, the rich and mighty of the world, whom God often bringeth to miserie; and so the Greek, for Lions, putteth here the rich. Titants, and strong men are somtime called Lions. Ier. 2.15. 1 Chron. 11.22. Nahum 2.13. See Luk. 1.53. are impoverished] or suffer-penurie. See Iob 4.10.11. Prov. 10.3.
Vers. 13. that willeth] that is, fain would have, and delighteth. dayes to see good] that is, to injoy good many dayes; which the Apostle (folowing the Lxx.) expresseth thus, to see good dayes. 1 Pet. 3.10. that is, dayes of prosperitie, pleasure, comfort.
Vers 1 [...]. Keep thy tongue] to weet, by restraining and making it cease from evill; as the Apostle teacheth. 1 Pet 3 10.
Vers. 16. their outtrie:] or their deprecation, their prayer-for-need; as the Greek, which the Apostle foloweth, expresseth it.
Vers. 17. The face] that is, open anger. Lev. 17.10. See Psal, 21.10.
Vers. 18. They cryed] that is, as the Greek saith, The just cryed.
Vers. 19. the broken of heart] them that have their hearts broken, and their spirits contrite, or humble; for their sinns. See the like speeches, Psalm 51.19. and 147.3. Isa. 57.15. and 61.1. Ier. 23.9. Luk. 4.18.
Vers. 20. the evils] that is, griefs and afflictions; as Deut. 31.17. Psalm 27.5 and 88.4. Mat. 6.34. the word also may import sinn; and vices; as Psal. 28.3. and 94.23. So after in verse 22.
Vers. 22. work-the death] or do-him-dye, kill him: because he shall not be delivered therefrom, as the just man is, verse 20. condemned-as-guilty] and consequently perish, See Psal. 5.11.
Vers. 23. all that hope] that is, any one of them. So all, is used for any; Psalm 147.20.
Annotations, Psalm XXXV.
Vers. 1 PLead] This properly is to contend or debate a matter with many words; as the next word, warr, or fight is with deeds. But Gods pleading oft-times is in action; as he pleaded Davids cause against Nabal, when he slew him: 1 Sam. 25.39. And as here David prayeth, so God elswhere promiseth, to plead with those that plead with his people: Isa. 49.25. warr] which in the original tongue hath the name of cutting, biting, or devouring; for warrs devour and consume many. So the sword is sayd to have a mouth, that is, an edge, Iob 1.15. Heb 11.34. and to eat, that is, to kill and consume, 2 Sam. 11.25.
Vers. 3. draw-out] or, as the Hebrue phrase is, emptie; that is, unshead: the like is of the sword; Exod. 15.9. Levit. 26.33. sword] or close-weapon, as the name signifieth. This interpretation seemeth best, because of the Hebrue pause, which joyneth this word with the former spear: thus also these two weapons of offence, are answerable to the former two of defence, the sheild and buckler; and of this Hebrue name Segor, the Greek Sagaris, (and perhaps the Latin Securis,) seemeth to be borowed, for a sword or axe. And in Iob 28.15. this word is used for a close-treasure, or stored-gold; as here for a close weapon. Otherwise we may read according to the Greek, and other versions, close thou, or stop; to weet, the way or passage.
Vers. 4. that seek my soul] that is, my life, to take it away: for so this phrase commonly meaneth, as Psal. 38.13. and 54.5. and 70.3. Exod. 4.19. Mat. 2.20. and somtime [Page 55] is so explained, as Psal. 63.10. 1 King. 19.10. they seek my soul to take it away. Yet somtime this phrase intendeth, seeking the soul for ones good; as Psal. 142.5. turned backward] a token of fear, shame, and discomfiture; as Psalm 129.5. and 40.15. and 70.3. and 9.4. Isa 42.17. Ier. 46.5.
Vers. 6. Darknes, &c.] that is, most dark and slipperie: meaning, fearfull, dangerous, troublesome, &c. Nahum. 1.8. Psalm 88.7. and 107.9. Prov. 4.19. So elswhere it is sayd, their way shall be unto them as slippernesses in the darknes; they shall be driven and fall therin. Ier. 23.12.
Vers. 7. the corruption, &c.] that is, their corrupting pernicious net, or their insnaring corruption; or understanding the word, in, we may read, they hidd their net for me in a pit, or, in a corrupting-ditch; as Psal. 7.16. have digged] to weet, a pit to sal in: so Iob 6, 27. Or, have diligently-searched, and lait wayt. So digging is used for seeking; Iob 3, 21. and 39, 32.
Vers. 8. tumultuous-ruine] calamitie, wasting, or desolation, that is, with noyse and sound as of waters, Isa. 17, 12, 13. So Psal. 63.10. Prov. 1.27.
Vers. 10. my bones] that is, my strong and solid members delivered out of danger: meaning that with all his strength he would prayse God. So the bones are said to rejoice, Psal. 51, 10. the loines to blesse, Iob 31.20. the spoiler] or robber; that by open violence taketh away. Compare Iob 5.15.
Vers. 11. of cruel wrong] that is, cruel, violent, or, (as the Greek sayth,) unjust witnesses. So Exod. 23.1. Deut. 19.16.
Vers. 12. the bereaving of] that is, to deprive, bereave, or rob me, of my soul, or life; or, to bereave my soul of comfort. The word properly signifieth the bereaving, or losse of children.
Vers. 13. sack] used to be worn in sign of sorow. Psalm 69.12. Gen. 37.34. Mat. 11.21. Rev. 11.3. Here we are to understand the word, was, or gave, as is expressed, Psalm 69.12. even as the word afflicted, here expressed, is there understood, Psal. 69.11. with fasting] an other sign and cause of sorow: wherefore mourning and fasting are used for the same, Mat. 9.15. with Mark. 2.19. returned upon my bosom] or, into my bosom. The meaning may be, I prayed often for them, secretly, and with hearty loving affection. For, the returning of the prayer seemeth to mean, the often minding and repeating of it; the bosom, signifieth secrecie, Prov. 21.14. and 17.23. Psalm. 89.51. and inward affection, Num. 11.12. Ioh. 1.18. Or we may read it thus, Let my prayer return into my bosome: that is, I wished no worse to them than to my self; let me receive of God, such good as I prayed for them. See Psal. 79.12.
Vers. 14. sad] or black, to weet, in black and mournfull attire, and with sad and heavy countenance, as the Greek here translateth it, Scuthropazon, which word the new Testament also useth, Mat. 6.16. Luk. 24.17. So after in Psalm 38.7. and 42.10. and 43.2. bewayleth his mother] mourneth at her funeral. In this case the affefections are most strong. Therefore the Priests were permitted to mourn for such. Levit. 21.1.2.3.
Vers. 15. my halting] that is, my calamity and infirmity; whereby I seemed ready to fall. So in Psal. 38.18. Ier. 20.10. the smiters] that smote me with the tongue, as Ier. 18.18. and as here foloweth, they rent, &c. The Lxx. in Greek turn it Scourges; alluding (as I think) to the scourge of the tongue, as Iob 5.21. and another Greek version, hath plectay, smiters. It may also be read, the smitten, that is, abjects, vile persons, Iob 30.8. (as the Chaldee expresseth it, the wicked;) or understand smitten on their feet, as 2 Sam. 4.4. that is, lame, so feigning themselves smitten in spirit, as Isa. 66.2. that is, grieved in outward shew. they rent] to weet, me with reproaches; as Mat. 7.6. or rent their garments, counterfeyting sorow for me, Iob 2.12.
Vers. 16. hypocrites] or, close-dissemblers, which outwardly cover and cloke their wickednes, wherwith inwardly they are defiled, Mat. 23.27.28. or, which have their hearts covered. Iob 36.13. The Greek also from whence our English word, hypocrisie, [Page 56] is borowed,) signifieth an under-judgement, that is, dissimulation. scoffers] or of scoffs; that is, men that make scoffs: as in Psalm 36.12. pride, is for prowd persons. for a cake of bread] that is, for good chear, for their bellyes: or, at their belly cheare, at bankets. So Solomon speaketh of some that will transgresse for a peece of bread, Prov. 28.21. The original word Maghnog, is a cake, 1 king. 17.12. and as bread is used for al food, Psal. 136.25. so a cake seemeth to be used for all juncates, or dainty meat; as in Hos. 7. Ephraim is likened to a cake; and their enemies, to banketters, that greedily eat them up: verse, 8.9. So here David matcheth his adversaries, with hypocritical and scoffing parasites; whose God was their belly; as Phil. 3, 19. Or, we may figuratively take this word, for a mock, test, or meriment, and so read it, with hypocritical jesting scoffers: and this the Greek favoureth, saying, they mocked me with mockage. gnashing] or, they-gnashed: Hebr. to gnash: but a word thus indefinite, following another with person, is it self of the same, by proprietie of the Hebrue tongue. So Psal. 49, 15. their teeth] the teeth of them, and him, that is, of every of them. See Psal. 2.3.
Vers. 17. return] or, reduce, restore, stay my soul, or life: so Iob 33.30. alonely] or solitarie, desolate soul: See Psal. 22, 21-23.
Vers. 18. a mighty people] or, a strong, to weet, in number; that is, a great multitude. The word Ghnatsum, as it is mighty in strength, Psalm 135, 10. Prov. 30.26. so is it many in number: Psal. 40.6.13. and 105.24. and 137.17.
Vers 19. enemies with falsitie] that is, for a false cause; or (as the Greek explaineth it,) unjustly. wink] make secret signes by the winking of the eye, which argueth both privie and scornfull gesture; therefore this alwaye▪ is a sign of evill, Prov. 10.10. & 6.13. not peace] that is, not peaceably, or friendly, which yet some hypocrites do, Psal. 28, 3 or, not speak to come to any sound composition, or peaceable end, which one may trust unto. But God speaketh peace to his people. Psalm 85.9. words of deceits] deceitfull words, or things.
Vers. 21. hath seen] or, seeth, to weet, the evill of David; or, that which we desired. In speaches of evill cases, often the Hebrue useth silence. So after, in Psal. 54.9. and 59.11. and 118.7.
Vers. 23. to my judgement] that is, to judge and avenge me of mine enemies: so after, to my plea, is, to plead my cause, as verse 1.
Vers. 25. aha, our soul] that is, aha, we have our desire. Soul, is somtime put for desire. Psal. 41.3.
Vers. 26. clothed with bashfulnes] meaning their confusion on every side, when nothing but their shame appeareth, and so continueth. So Psalm 109.29. and 132.18. Iob 8.22. that magnify] to weet, their mouthes, as is expressed, Obad. 1.12. Ezek. 35.13. that is, speak great things and boastfully, as the Greek explaineth. So after, in Psal. 38.17. and 55.13. delight my justice] whom my justice and innocencie pleaseth, or delighteth; and the defence thereof.
Annotations, Psalm XXXVI.
Vers. 2. THe trespasse of the wicked] or Trespasse sayth to the wicked; that is, perswadeth, imboldneth, hardneth him. assuredly-saith] or, it is an assured-saying; a faithfull affirmation. This word is peculiar to the oracles of God, which are sure, and faithfull, (as the Apostle sometime mentioneth faithful sayings, 1 Tim. 1.15. and 3.1. and 4.9.) In the new Testament it is interpreted, said, Mat. 22.44. from Psal. 110.1. And David by the spirit here testifieth that the wicked mans trespasse is such, as assuredly saith (or a voucheth) even in his heart and conscience, that he dreadeth not God. in the inmost of my heart] in the midds, or within my heart: meaning that he certainly knew it; and was much affected with it.
Vers. 3. to find] that is, to performe, or accomplish; as to find the will, is to perform or do the same, Isa. 58.13. So in Rom. 7.18. Or, to find, that is to obtain and get; as [Page 57] Gen. 6.8. Mat. 11.29. Rom. 4.1. Or, to find, that is, to invent, or devise new mischiefs; as the Apostle speaketh of inventers (or finders-out) of evill things. Rom. 1.30. which he ought to hate] or, which is to be hated, is odious; So, to keep, Psalm 119.4. that is, to be kept: to stop; Psal. 32.9. for, to be stopped; to do, Esth. 6.6. for, is to be doon. So Psal. 49.15. Ios. 2.5. See also the verb active, expounded passively, by the Apostles authority, Psal. 51.6.
Vers. 5. he setteth himself] namely, to stand or walk continually in a way not good; as Isa. 65.2. or, he standeth-still; as Exod. 14.13.
Vers. 6. in the heavens] elswhere it is sayd, unto the heavens, Psal. 57.11. so here, in, may be used for unto: sometime it is, above the heavens, as Psal. 108.5.
Vers. 7. mountains of God] that is, high, mighty or excellent mountains. The Hebrue useth to note excellent things, by adding the name of God; as Cedars of God, Psalm 80.11. Mount of God, Ps. 68.16. river of God, Ps. 65.10. wrastlings of God, Gen. 30.5. harps of God, Rev. 15.2. and sundry the like.
Vers. 8. How precious] that is, honourable, and much to be esteemed; somtime the word signyfieth bright and glorious, Iob 31.26. Zach. 14.6. which also agreeth well here. and the sonns] or, when, or, therefore the sonns. shadow of thy wings] that is, thy protection, so Psalm 63.8. and 91.4. called somtime, the secret of Gods wings. Psal. 61.5.
Vers. 10. Well of life] that is, an ever springing fountain; from whom life and all graces spring and flow. So God is called the well of living waters, Ier. 2.13. and 17.13. Song. 4.15. wee see light] or enjoy light; that is, knowledge, comfort, joy, &c. See Iob 29.3. Isa. 9.2. Iam 1.17. Psal. 27.1.
Vers. 11. Extend thy mercy] or draw it; meaning, exercise and shew it; as Ps. 109.12. also prolong, or continue it; as Psal. 85.6. Eccles. 2.3.
Vers 12. foot of pride] or of haughtines, that is, of the prowd man: the thing being put for the person in whom it is. As deceit, for a deceitfull man; Prov. 12.27. Poverty, for poor people; 2 King. 24.14. habitation, for inhabitants; 2 Sam. 9.12. Circumcision; for the circumcised; Rom. 2.26. Helpings, governings; for, helpers, governours, 1 Cor. 12.28. and many the like. See also Psal. 5.5. and 12.9. and 55.21. and 109.4. and 78.31.
Vers. 13. There] to weet, in the very enterprise, while they laboured to remove me.
Annotations, Psalm XXXVII.
THis is the third Psalm penned Alphabet-wise; there being two verses allowed to every letter, except foure, in verse 7.20.29.34. See Psal. 25.1.
Vers. 1. Fret not] or, Inflame not, burn not thy self, with anger, or grief. So after, verse 7. and 8. Prov. 24 19. envie not] or, have not envious-zeale, or emulation. This word is general for all hot and fervent zeale whether good or evil; emulation, jealousie, envie, and the like. Psal. 106.16. and 69.10.
Vers. 3. Dwell in the land] This may be taken either for a commandement, to dwell in the land of Canaan which God had given them to possesse, Num. 33.53. though troubles and wants should arise therin; as did the Patriarchs by faith: Gen. 37.1. and 26.3.12. Heb. 11.9. Or, for a promise, dwell, that is, thou shalt dwell, that is, abide long, as after in verse 27. So, see; for thou shalt see, Psal. 128, 5, 6. Seek me, and live, Amos 5.4. that is, ye shall live. feed on faith;] to weet, which shall grow out of the land, Psal. 85.12. that is, of the fruits which the land truely and faithfully bringeth forth. Or, as a promise, thou shalt feed on faith, on the faithfull constant increase; and thus the Greek explaineth it, thou shalt be fed with the riches thereof, meaning, of the land, Or feed on faith, that is, nourish thy self and live by it; for, the just man liveth, by his faith, Habak. 2.4. and walketh by it, not by sight, 2 Cor. 5.7. Or, feed in faith; that is, thou shalt be fed faithfully and assuredly. Contrary hereunto, is to feed on the wind; Hos. 12.1 and on ashes, Isa. 44.20.
Vers. 4. Delight thy selfe] or, thou shalt delight, or solace thee: so verse 11. and Iob 22.26.
Vers. 5. Turn-confidently] Commit-of trust: in Hebrew, Rol: see Psal. 22.9. So Prov. 16.3. Rol (or Commit) thy works unto Iehovah. will-doe] that which thou desirest: or, will execute, to weet, thy judgement; as the next verse sheweth, and as elsewhere is expressed, Mic. 7.9.
Vers. 6. As the light] to weet, of the morning, or sun: (for so light sometime signifieth, Nehem. 8.3. Iob 31.26.) that is, clearly, manifestly. So Hos. 6.5. Compare also Iob 11.17.
Vers. 7. Be silent] or be still, stay and tary silently. See Psal. 4.5. The Greek saith, be subject. wait-still-patiently] or, pain-thy self; that is, Set thy selfe with earnestnesse and patience to wait for.
Vers. 8. Surcease] or, Slake, Let goe. A word contrary to holding-fast, applied here to the slaking or abating of anger; so Iudg. 8.3. also to do] or which is but to doe; or at least to doe evill.
Vers. 9. Inherit] or possesse. So Isa. 57.13. He that trusteth in me (saith the Lord) shall inherit the land, and possesse my holy mountain.
Vers. 11. And the meek] or, But the meek. From hence our Lord said, Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the land, Mat. 5.5.
Vers. 13. His day] that is, his dismal day; the time appointed for his affliction and destruction, 1 Sam. 26.10. Ezek. 21.25, 29. Day is often used for the time of punishment, as, The posterity shalbe astonied at his day; Iob 18.20 Woe unto them, for their day is come, Ier. 50.27. So the day of Madian, Isa. 9.4. the day of Jezreel, Hos. 1.11. the day of Jerusalem, Psal. 137.7.
Vers. 14. Drawn] Hebrew, opened, or loosed, meaning out of the sheath. A like phrase is, the emptying of the sword, Psal. 35.3.
Vers. 16. The little of a just man] or, a little (a small portion) to the just. See Prov. 15.16, and 16, 8. plenteous-mammon] The Hebrew, hamon, signifieth multitude, plenty, or store of riches, or any other thing. Here the Greek translateth it, riches. From this Hebrew word, riches, are called, mammon, Luk. 16.9, 11, 13. many wicked] or great, (mighty) wicked.
Vers. 17. Arms] that is, power, help, &c. See Psal. 10.15.
Vers. 18. Knoweth] that is, acknowledgeth and regardeth; as Psal. 1.6. the dayes] that is, the events, good or evill estates, calamities, that at any time befall them, as verse 13. Psal. 116 2. and 119.84. See also Psal. 31.16. shalbe for ever] meaning, that thy and their seed after them should inherit the land, as Exod. 12.13. Ios. 14.9. 1 Chron. 28▪8. Prov. 13.22. Isa. 60.21. and then come to their immortall inheritance, 1 Pet. 1.4.
Vers. 20. The precious-fat] that which is precious in the rams, the best, and that was the fat, which all was the Lords, and might not therefore be eaten by any man, but was burned upon the altar, and so consumed away in smoak, Levit. 3.15, 16, 17. So, the precious fruit of the earth, Iam. 5.7. The Hebrew Carim, elsewhere used for fields or pastures, Psal. 65.14. is here fat pastured ramms or muttons: so Deut. 32.14. Isa. 34.6. Amos 6.4. with the smoak] which vanisheth in the aire; therefore the Greek saith, as the smoak: so Psal. 102.4.
Vers. 21. repayeth not] shall not, or will not pay again. It may intend both his inhability, that he cannot, and his unconscionablenes, that he will not pay. Borrowing in the law is noted for a curse; as lending, for a blessing, Deut. 28.12.44. for the borrower is a servant to the lender, Prov. 22.7. sheweth-grace] or doth graciously, that is, is liberall and bountifull. So the Apostle calleth liberality, grace, 1 Cor. 16 3. 2 Cor. 8.4.19.
Vers. 22. His blessed-ones] or, they-that are blessed of him; that is, of God.
Vers. 23 Steps of the man] the wayes of such a man as is before spoken of; or as after followeth, whose way God delighteth: called here, Geber, a valiant-man. stablished] [Page 59] or firmly-directed and perfected. The word noteth the ordering, perfecting and fast-stablishing of any thing. and his way] or thus, to weet, whose way he delighteth (or affecteth.) so, Gedeon and his house; Iudge. 8.27. for Gedeon, to weet, (or that is to say) his house.
Vers. 24. Shall fall] to weet, into sin, by occasion, or infirmity, Gal. 6.1. or into affliction and trouble, Mic. 7.8. For, the just man falleth seven times, and riseth again, Prov. 24.16. upholdeth his hand] and consequently, raiseth him up. A like phrase is of strengthening the hand, Isa. 8.11. 1 Sam. 23.16.
26 His seed] that is, his children or posterity; are in the blessing; or, are appointed to the blessing, as the heires thereof, Gen. 28.4. 1 Pet. 3.9. and have still abundance, though they give to others: For, the blessing of the Lord, maketh rich, Prov. 10.21 And, there is that scattereth, and is more increased, Prov. 11.24.
Vers. 27 Dwell for ever] that is, thou shalt dwell; as verse 3. The like promise is in Ier. 7.5-7.
Vers. 28. Is cut-off] a like judgment is in Iob 18.19. He shall have neither sonne nor nephew among his people, nor any posterity in his dwellings. See also Psal. 21 11. and 109.13. and the contrary, Psal. 102.29.
Vers. 30. Will meditate] usually meditateth, that is, resoundeth, uttereth: as Psal. 35.28.
Vers. 31 In his heart] so God commanded, Deut. 6 6. and there hath he promised to write his law, Heb. 8.10. See also Psal. 40.9. Isa. 51.7. it shall not stagger] understand, his foot shall not stagger, or, faulter. Iob 12.5. Or, any one of his steps (or feet) shall not stagger, or slide.
Vers. 33 Condemn-him for wicked] make (or pronounce) him wicked, that is, condemn him. Opposed to justifying, so Psal. 94.21. Iob 9.20.
Vers 35 Danting-terrible] sorely dismaying others with his terrour. See Psal. 10.18. spreading-bare] making-bare, that is, thrusting forth and shewing himself. green] that is, fresh, and flourishing, as Dan. 4.1. It is not meant for colour onely, but for [...] and vigour. So Psal. 52.10. self-growing-lawrel] a tree that groweth in his naturall place, which commonly sprout and thrive bitter then such as are removed to another soile.
Vers. 37 The after-end] or, the last, or, the posteritie. This word is sometimes used for the end, as Deut. 11.12, and 32.20, 29. Ier. 29.11. sometime for posterity of children left behind, as Psal. 109.13. Dan. 11.4. And thus it may be understood here, specially in the verse following.
Annotations, Psal. XXXVIII.
Vers. 1. FOr to record] or to cause-remembrance, for commemoration; to weet, of Davids troubles, as Psal. 132.1. and of Gods mercies, deliverances, and praises for the same; as Isa. 63.7. The like title is of the 70. Psalm. David appointed before the Arke, singers of the Levits for to record ( or commemorate) and to confesse, and to praise Iehovah the God of Israel. 1 Chro. 16.4.
Vers. 2 Neither] Hebrew, and: where the word not is again to be repeated, as is noted Psal. 9.19. and as is expressed, Psal. 6.2. where the like prayer is made.
Vers. 3 Thy arrows] so Job saith, the arrows of the Almighty are in me, the venom whereof, drinketh up my spirit, Iob 6.4. Arrows are sicknesses, or plagues of bodie or mind, Psal. 18.15, and 91.5.
Vers. 4. No soundnesse] or, there is nothing sound or whole: so Isa. 1.6. angry-threat] or, detestation, indignation. See Psal. 7.12.
Vers. 6. My stripes] or skars: properly, such sore marks, bunches, wounds, or stripes, as wherein the blood, and humours are gathered and doe appeare after beating; named in English, wailes. foolishnes] The Hebrew, Ivvéleth, meaneth, rash and unadvised folly, through want of prudencie. Therefore though commonly in Greek it is [Page 60] turned imprudencie, yet sometime it is called unadvised-rashnes, Pro. 14.17. and Aevill, the Fool, is named rash or heady: Prov. 10.14. And by foolishnes is meant vsually viciousnes or sin, and is so expressed by the Greeks, Prov. 13.16. and 15, 2. and 26.11. and our saviour numbreth foolishnes, among other evils that defile a man. Mark. 7.22.
Vers. 7. sad] mournfully See Psal. 35, 14.
Vers. 8. my flanks] or loynes. parching] or, burning, rosting: so elswhere he complaineth of the burning of his bones, Psal. 102.4. and so the Chaldee Paraphrast here taketh this word; which may also be translated Vile-matter: meaning a vile or lothsome disease, full of burning pain. The Greek turneth it, mockings.
Vers. 9. the groaning:] or rumbling, roring noise.
Vers. 11. panteth] throbbeth, heateth-about, through trouble and distemperature. able-strength] force and ability that is in the heart and bowels; as elswhere he saith, my heart forsaketh me, Psal. 40.13. are not with me] that is, I have no use of them; I cannot see. Psal. 40.13. Through faintnes ofttimes the eye-sight fayleth, 1 Sam. 14, 28, 29. Psal. 13.4.
Vers. 12. my plague] or, stroke, touch, hurt. The Hebrew useth touching, for striking, or hurting any manner of way. Psal. 105.15.
Vers. 13. seek my soule] to kil me. See Psal. 35.4.
Vers. 15. no reprehensions] no arguments, or convictions.
Vers. 16. thou wilt answer] or, that thou make-answer; that is, hear and deliver me. Psal. 3 5.
Vers. 17. I said, least] or I say, (I think,) it is to be feared, least, &c. An imperfect speech, through passion. my foot is moved] that is, slip. This is alwayes in the evill part, when ones state is changed to worse: Deut. 32, 35. Psal. 66.9. and 94, 18. and 121.3. A like phrase is of moving of the hand, Levit. 25, 35. magnify] vaunt themselves. see Psal. 35.26.
Vers. 18. to halting] to shew my infirmitie in my trials and afflictions; as Iaakob halted after his wrastling with God. Gen. 32, 31. See Psal. 35, 15. In the Greek, I am ready for scourges, that is, to suffer correction and punishment for my sins.
V. 19. am carefull] or, will sh [...]w care, taking thought as for fear of some evill or danger to come. So the original word importeth, Iosh. 22, 24. 1 Sam. 9.5. and 10.2. Isa. 57.11.
Vers. 20. are alive] or living, that is, lively, lusty, chearfull, hail, and sound. are mighty] or strengthened, compacted, by power, riches, number, &c. See Psal. 35, 18. falsly] or in falsitie, that is, for a false untrue and unjust cause. Psal. 35, 19.
V. 21. my adversaries] or, are adverse to me, opposite, to let and hinder me. The Hebrew Satan is hereupon applied to the Devil, who is an adversary to hinder all goodnes. Zach. 3.1. Mark. 1.13. Rev. 12, 9. So after, Psal. 71, 13. and 109, 4, 6, 20, 29.
Annotations, Psalm XXXIX.
Vers. 1. TO Ieduthun] or, for him: and it may be meant not onely for his person, but for his posteritie, as Aaron is put for the Aaronites. 1 Chro. 12, 27. This Ieduthun and his sons, were singers in Israel with the harp: he prophesied; for the confessing and giving praise to Iehovah. 1 Chron. 25.3. So Psal. 77.1.
Vers. 2. take heed] or, beware, keep, observe. The like speech is used, 1 King. 2.4. from sinning] that is, that I sin not, or misse not. If any man sin not in word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the body. Iam. 3.2. a bridle] or mousell: the Greek turneth it a ward; by this the untamednes of the tongue is noted, which must by force and watchfullnes be restrained. See Iam. 3.3-8.
Vers. 3. with stillnes] or silentnes, tamed-subjection: as the word often signifieth, Psal. 4 5. Wherefore the Greek here turneth it, I was humbled. my pain was troubled] my sore was exulcerate; renewed (as the Greek saith,) and increased.
Vers. 4. Fire burned] with this speech of David, wee may compare that of Jeremy; And I said I will not mention on him, nor speak any more in his name: but it was in my heart as a burning fire, shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and could no longer, Ier. 20.9.
Vers. 5. How soon ceassing] how temporary, fraile, brittle, and short-lived: or how defective I am; as the Greek saith, what I lack, to weet, of the end of my daies. What is the term and period of my life.
Vers. 6. Of hand-bredths] that is, thou hast exactly measured them out, and they are but short; a hand-bredth is a short measure; the bredth of foure fingers. my wordly-time] my life-time: my temporary age. The Hebrew Cheled, is the world, Psal. 17.14. used here for mans life-time in this world. So Psal. 89.48. Iob. 11.17. surely] or, but, onely. all vanity] or a meere vapour; all manner vanity, and nothing else. Whatsoever vanity is in the world, may all be seen in man. The Hebrew Hebel is a soon-vanishing-vapour, as the breath of ones mouth. To this the Apostle hath reference, saying, what is your life? it is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time, and afterward vanisheth away, Iam. 4.14. every earthly-man] or, all mankind: Hebrew, all Adam. Adam called his second son, Hebel, that is, vanity: Gen. 4.2. and here David saith, that all Adam, (every man,) is Hebel, vanitie. Solomon in Ecclesiastes declareth this at large. See also Psal. 62.10. though setled] or standing stedfast; and in good estate.
Vers. 7 Walketh in an image] or in a shadow; that is, obscurely, changeth daily, leadeth an imaginarie life, rather than a life it selfe, and so soon passeth hence; He fleeth as a shaddow, and abideth not, Iob 14.2. So Paul saith, the fashion (or hiew) of this world, goeth away, 1 Cor. 7.31. make a stur] or a tumult, disquieting themselves, and one another. he heapeth] that is, any one heapeth up, to weet, goods; and knows not who shall injoy them, See Eccles. 2.18, 19.
Vers. 9. Put me not] or expose, make me not to be the reproach of the fool, of Nabal; whereof see Psal. 14.1.
Vers. 10. I am dumb] or tongue-tied. This is a profession of his patient sufferance of things laid upon him by God: And so did David carry himself, 2 Sam. 16.10. and Aaron, Levit. 10.3.
Vers. 11. The striking] or buffeting, this noteth the greatnes and oft reiteration of his trouble.
Vers. 12. Makest melt] that is, consume-away. as a moth] to weet, as a moth-worm consumeth, or perisheth, which is suddainly, as Iob 4.19. they are destroied before the moth. Or, as the moth consumnth garments, so thou with thy rebukes consumest them, as Hos. 5.12. Iob. 13.23. Isa. 50.9, and 51.8. that which is to be desired of his] or his desirable; meaning, his beauteous grace, best strength, dignity, and every whit of him, that is, amiable, to be desired, or liked.
Vers. 13. Vnto my tears] which cry unto God, (as blood is said to cry, Gen. 4.10.) or, which are joyned with earnest prayers, as Heb. 5.7. a stranger with thee] This is taken from the law, Levit. 25.23. The land is mine; ye are but strangers and sojourners with me. The like acknowledgement is also in 1 Chron. 29.15. Hence saith the Apostle, They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth; and they that say such things, declare plainly, that they seek a country, to weet, an heavenly, Heb. 11.13, 14, 16.
Vers. 14. Stay] or Leave-off, to weet, thine anger, or affliction; or, Look-away, shut the eye; as this word sometime signifieth, Isa. 6.10. and let me refresh] or, that I may recover-strength. This speech is taken from Iob 10.20, 21.
Annotations, Psalm XL.
Vers. 1. DAvids Psalm] or, a Psam of David, but Davids name is here set first▪ which elswhere commonly is last: or, a psalm concerning David; that [Page 62] is, Christ, who is called David, in the Prophets; Hos. 3.5. Ier. 30.9. Ezek. 34.23. and 37.24. Of him this Psalm intreateth, as the Apostle teacheth, Heb. 105.6. &c.
Vers. 2. Wayting] or, exspecting; the doubling of this word, noteth earnestnes, constancie, patience, bended] to weet, his ear, as is expressed, Psal. 17.6.
Vers. 3. pit of sounding calamitie] or, dungeon of tumultuous-desolation, which ecchoed and resounded with dreadfull noises: denoting hereby the greatnes of Christs fears and afflictions. myre of mudd] that is muddy (or durty) myre, or clay; signifying, fast-cleaving afflictions. So Psal. 69.3. set up] or stablished, set fast my feet on a rock, that is, on firm ground, opposed to the former mudd.
Vers. 5. respecteth not] or turneth not the face; which implieth liking, or inclination of the mind and affections. Iob 36.21. the proud] or stout, that in confidence of their strength cary themselves insolently. turn-aside to a lye] swarve (or revolt) to deceivable falshood: meaning, heretiks, and idolaters.
Vers. 6. thy thoughts] thy good-meanings, or purposes. none can count in order] or, they cannot be orderly-counted or propounded. Here the word is used for ordering of speech, as in Iob 32.14. Sometime it is used for matching, or comparing: so the Greek turneth it here, in thy thoughts there is not any that can be likened to thee. would I] or, if I would declare. mightily-increast] or, strong, to weet, in number; many: so after in verse 13. see Psal. 35.18. above-telling] that is, moe than I or any can tel: or, moe than can be told.
Vers. 7. thou wouldest not] or delightedst not; Christ was to cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease; Dan. 9.27. therefore speaketh he thus to God his father, Heb. 10.5. mine ears] or, ears to me: see Psal. 3.1. digged-open] or piersed: that is, thou hast made me obedient to thy voyce; (contrary to which is the stopping of the ear, Psal. 58.5.) or mine ears thou hast bored, as thy servant for ever, according to the law, Exod. 21.6. The Greek interpreters, to make the sense playner, say, but a body hast thou fitted to me; meaning that his body was ordained and fitted to be a sacrifice for the sinns of the world, when the other legall sacrifices were refused as unprofitable. And thus the Apostle allegeth the words, following the Greek, Heb. 10.5.10. burnt-offring] sacrifice that goeth all up in fire; see Psal. 20.4. sin-offring] or, expiation, oblation for sin, as the Apostle calleth it. Heb. 10. The word Sin, is often in the law, put for the sin-offring, Levit. 4.24. &c. Exod. 29.14. So the Apostle saith, Him that knew no sin, he made sin that is, a sin-offring) for us, 2 Cor. 5.21.
Vers 8. Loe I come] or, am come, to weet, into the world, Heb. 10.5. and particularly, to Ierusalem to give my self a sacrifice for sin. See Mark. 10.32.33.34. the roll or volume of the book; that is, a book or scroll of paper or parchment rolled up. The like phrase is used Ier. 36.2. &c. Ezek. 2.9. &c. The Hebrew Sepher, book, is used generally for any writings, evidences, bils, court-rols, &c. Deut. 24.1. 2 King. 5.5.6. Ier. 32.11. and the books in Israel were written in long scrols, and folden, or wrapped up. Hence is that phrase, the heavens shall be folden up like a book. Isa. 34.4. Rev. 6.14. it is written] So Christ saith, The son of man goeth as it is written of him, Mat. 26.24. and Moses wrote of me, Ioh. 5.46. See also Luk. 24.44.46. Act. 13.29.
Vers. 9. thy acceptable-will] by the which will, we are sanctified, even by the offring of the body of Iesus Christ once. Heb. 10.10. See also Ioh. 6.38. Luk. 22.42.
Vers. 10. I have preached-the-glad-tidings of] or, I have evangelized justice; of this word, the Evangelie, or Gospel, hath the name, the Greek signifying Good-tidings and the English also to like effect, made of the Saxon God-spell; that is a good speech. And the justice heere meant is thus set forth by the Apostle; Now is the justice of God made manifest without the law, having witnes of the law and of the Prophets; namely, the justice of God, by the saith of Iesus Christ, unto all and upon all, that beleeve, &c. Rom. 3.21.22. the great Church] or, assembly, congregation. So Psalm 22.23. close not up] restrain not, as in a prison, that words should not be uttered. Ier. 32.2.3.
Vers. 11. I said] that is, mentioned, and spoke of; as 2 Sam. 6.22. to the great church] the word, to, is referred to Gods mercy and truth, extended to the church. The Greek referreth it, to concealed, and translateth, from the great church. And the Hebrew elswhere usually so speaketh. Psal. 69.6. and 78.4. and 139.15
Vers. 13. iniquities] this word, as the former evils, is sometime used for sin, sometime for the punishment of sin. See Psal. 31.11.
Vers. 14. Vouchsafe] or, Let it please thee.
Vers. 15. to make an end of it] to consume, or destroy it. Compare this conclusion, with the 70. Psalm.
Vers. 16. made desolate] or, wondrously-wasted, unto amazednes and astonishment. So after in Psal. 46.9. and 69.26. and 73.19. and 79.7. for, a reward of their abashing] or, an end of their shame, that they would bring upon me. End is used for reward, as Psal. 19.12. or, For because of their shame. The Hebrew word somtime signifieth, because. Isa. 5.23, Gen. 22.18. Deut. 7.12.
Vers. 18. delay not] prolong not the time till the last; and consequently, fail not. The word is, so to tary, or linger, as to disappoint one of his exspectation; as Habak. 2.3. Though it tary, wait thou; for it shall surely come, and shall not delay; that is, not fail. And thus may we understand other like scriptures, as Deut. 7.10. God will not delay, (that is, not fail) to reward him that hateth him. Deut. 23.21. when thou vowest a vow to the Lord, thou shalt not delay (that is, not fail) to pay it. So Exod. 22.29. and sundry the like.
Annotations, Psalm XLI.
Vers. 2. THat prudently attendeth] or, skilfully carieth himself; it implieth both a skilfull minding, or judging, and a cariage according, in word and deed the poor-weakling] The Hebrew, Dal, hath the signification of drawing-out, or emptying; and is applied to the weak, lean, sickly, whose flesh and health is spent; Gen. 41.19. 2 Sam. 13.4. and to the poor, whose wealth is wasted, Psal. 72.13. and 113.7. opposed to the rich, Exod. 30.15. And as the poor are thus called weak, thin, or lean; so rich and great men, are called thick, or fat. Ps. 78.31. The poor-weakling treated of here, was David, and his son Christ, as appeareth by the 10. verse, compared with Ioh. 13.18.
Vers. 3. preserve him alive] conserve his life and health, as Deut. 20.16. or restore him to health from sicknes, as Hezekiah is said to live, when he recovered his health; Isa. 38.9.21. give thou him not] he turneth his speech to the Lord: and so again in the next verse. to the soul] that is, to the lust, or will, as Luk. 23.25. see Psal. 27.12. The Greek saith, into the hands.
Vers. 4. languishing-sorow] or, of sicknes, feeblenes. thou hast turned] or, hast changed. It may be understood either of making his bed easy, that is, comfortable, in his sicknes: or, of changing his estate from lying sick, to sitting up in health.
Vers. 5. heal my soul] that is, heal me who now am sick: or, heal my soul, of sinns, infirmities, &c. so God healed the people, when he pardoned their uncleannes, 2 Chron. 30.20. and healeth the broken hearted, Psal. 147.3. And that which the Prophet speaketh of healing of the people; the Euangelist expoundeth, of forgiving them their sinns, Isa. 6.10. Mark. 4.12 Mat. 13.15.
Vers. 7. abroad] or, in the street.
Vers. 9. A mischievous thing] or, Some devilish matter; Hebr. a word of Belial: See word, for thing, in Psal. 7.1. and Belial, in Psal. 18.5. And both joyned as here, in Psal. 101.3. Deut. 15.9. It may be understood, of some odious sin and wicked vice; or, of some greevous punishment for the same. is fastned] or, is powred into him. The originall word signifieth both, and may denote the greatnes and fast cleaving of his sin; and likewise of his punishment: for plagues are said to be powred out, Rev. 16.1. &c. shall no more rise] or, shall not add to rise.
Vers. 10. the man of my peace] that is, my familiar friend, which was at peace with me; as Judas, Christs own disciple. greatly lifted up] or, magnified the heel, [Page 64] or the foot-sole: that is, hath insolently and contumeliously abused me, seeking my overthrow. And this Christ applied to himself, Ioh. 13.18, He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up the heel against me.
Vers. 12. showt triumphantly] This word noteth any lowd sound, with voice, or trompet; as Iosh. 6.5.20. Num. 10.7. sometime a sorowfull-crying-out, as Ier. 20.16. but commonly joyfull showting, as here, and after, Psal. 81.2. and 47.2. and 66.1.
Vers. 13. And I,] or, As for me.
Vers. 14. Amen] or, So be it. But the Hebrew word Amen is used in the Greek, English, and all other languages, to betoken unitie of saith and spirit: and it implieth both a wishing of the thing so to be, & a perswasion in faith, that so it shalbe; when it is added in the end of blessings, prayers, or imprecations, Num. 5, 22. Deut. 27.15. &c. Mat. 6.13. 1 Cor. 14.16. It is used also in the beginning of speeches, and then it is an earnest asseveration, as Ioh. 6.26. Amen Amen, that is, Verily, Verily. For so elswhere, when one Euangelist saith Amen; Mat. 24.47. another, (speaking of the same thing) saith Verily, or truely, Luk. 12.44. Sometime it is the title of God himself, Isa. 65.16. and of Christ, Rev. 3.14. because of his faithfulnes and truth in performing all promises.
The second book.
Annotations, Psal. XLII.
THe second book] to weet, of Psalms. For though they be all complied in one volume, (as were also the small Prophets) which thereupon is called, The book of the Psalms, Act. 1.20. (as, The book of the Prophets, Act. 7.42.) yet in the Hebrew there are 5. books; the first reacheth to the end of the 41 Psalm foregoing; which is concluded with Amen and Amen. The second, to the 72. Psalm, concluded also with Amen Amen, and the end of Davids prayers. The third reacheth to the 89. Psalm, concluded likewise with Amen and Amen. The fourth unto the 106. Psalm, whose conclusion is Amen, Halelujah. The fift, unto the 150. Psalm, ended with Halelujah.
Vers. 1. Korah] This was the Levite that rose up, and rebelled against Moses and Aaron; for which God destroyed him and his familie, and all that took part with him, Num. 16. Howbeit, there were of his sonns, that dyed not, Numb. 26.11. departing (as it seemeth) from their fathers tents, as all were counselled, Num. 16 24, 26. Of his race came Samuel the Prophet, and Heman his nephew was a singer, 1 Chron. 6.33. To these sonns of Korah, this and sundry other Psalms are commended; which for the most part, are songs of comfort, against afflictions and sorowes.
Vers. 2. As the Hind,] or the Heart, a beast thirsty by nature, and whose thirst is increased when she is hunted. The Hind, the female is here meant, as the word annexed, she-brayeth, and the Greek article, he elaphos, manifest. And in females the passions are stronger then in males. desirously-brayeth] in Greek, desireth; This word is used but here, and in Ioel, 1.20. ô Lord, the beasts of the field bray also unto thee.
Vers. 3. thirsteth] that is, earnestly desireth; So Psal. 63.2. Of thirst for Gods grace and spirit, see Isa. 55.1. Ioh. 7.37. Rev. 22.17. the living God] so called here, because he is the well of living, (that is, of continuall springing) waters, Ier. 17.13. abundantly [Page 65] refreshing those that come to him. Or, living, is opposed to the dead, that is, false Gods, Psal. 106.28. 1 Thes. 1.9. ye turned from idols to serve the living and true God. Or living, that is, lively, powrfull, effectuall; as Psal. 38.20. Heb. 10.31. before the face of God] that is, before his ark, or tabernacle wherein he dwelt among men. So, that which in 1 Chron. 13.10 is before God; in 2 Sam. 6.7. is, with the ark of God. And there all men were bound to appear (or be seen) before God three times a yeere. Exod. 23.17. and 34.23.24. And here the word before, or unto, is to be understood, as often in the Hebrue; which somtime is supplied, as may be seen by comparing 2 Sam. 10.2. with 1 Chron. 19.2. and 1 King. 22.29. with 2 Chron. 18.28.
Vers. 4. to me bread] that is, my bread, my food. So, bread of tears, Psal. 80.6. they say] my foes, as verse 11. or while it is said. all the day] or, every day; as the Greek turneth it.
Vers. 5. These things] my absence from Gods face, vers. 32 and my adversaries reproach, verse 4. powr out upon me] or shed within me, or by my self. This noteth exceeding sorow or fainting; like that in Iob 30.16. And now my soul powreth out it self upon me, and the dayes of affliction have took hold on me. So 1 Sam. 1.15. Lam. 2.12. throng] a multitude preasing to go before God. keeping festivitie] or, with a multitude dancing; or keeping a feast. For at their solemn assemblies, they kept feasts, Exod. 23.14. with dancing, eating, drinking, and joy. Exod. 32.5.6.19. Iudg. 21.19.21. Deut. 16.14.15.
Vers. 6. Why bowest thou down:] to weet, with sorow; and therefore the Greek turneth it, why art thou sorowfull? For Sorow, or Care in a mans heart, boweth it down: but a good word, rejoyceth it. Prov. 12.25. the salvations] understand, and, or for the salvations, that is, the ful salvation, or perfect-deliverance. of his face] that is, which his face, favour, and gracious presence giveth unto me. The Greek readeth thus; the salvation of my face, and my God: transplacing in Hebrue letters, as in the last verse.
Vers. 7. for that, I remember] and cannot come before thee: as, verse 3. or, therefore I will mind thee, seeing I have no way els to comfort me in my absence from thee. the land of Iorden] which lay eastward from Jerusalem where Gods sanctuary was. and Chermonim] that is, the inhabitants, or the mountains of Hermon, which was a hye mount in the North parts of the land, called also mount Shirjon: see Psal. 29 6. the litle mount] so is the Greek: others make it a proper name, Mount Mitsar. He may mean the southern mountains, that were small in respect of Hermon. Mount being put for mounts; as charret, for charrets: Psal. 20.8.
Vers. 8. Deep unto deep calleth] that is, one Affliction, or tentation foloweth and occasioneth another, without intermission of trouble. A deep, abisme, or Gulff, is a place of many waters, signifying, great afflictions. Ezek. 26.19 Ion. 2.5. breaking-billowes] such are most dangerous to drown. Billowes have their name of breaking, as the next word waves, of wallowing, or tumbling: both signify afflictions. So Ps. 88.8. Ion. 2.3.
Vers. 9. command his mercy] that is, appoint, or send it with power and authoritie. a phrase taken from the law, and often used for more vehemencie: or because God by his Angels procureth good to his people. Deut. 28.8. Levit. 25.21. 2 Sam. 17.14. So after, in Psal. 44.5. and 133.3. and 71.3. and 68.29. and 7.7. and 91.11. his song] that is, cause and matter for me to sing him praise. So God is sayd, to give songs in the night, Iob 35.10. See also Isa. 30.29. a prayer] to weet, I shall make a prayer. And some psalms are intituled prayers, as Psal. 17.1. and 90.1. and 102.1▪ and 142.1. Habak. 3.1.
Vers. 10. sad] mournfully. See Psal. 35.14.
Vers. 11. with a murdring-weapon] Retsach, murder, seemeth here to be a sword, or weapon of murdring; (as a prowd person, Psal. 36.12.) meaning that his adversaries words did sorely afflict and grieve him, as if a dagger had been thrust into his bones. For, reproachfull words, are piersing like swords: Psal. 57.5. and 59.8.
Vers. 12. salvations of my face] that is, he which giveth me full, manifest, and apparant salvation, or present deliverance. See before, verse 6.
Annotations, Psalm XLIII.
Vers. 1. IVdge me] This meaneth an examination of the cause, giving sentence, and executing of it, by delivering the oppressed: so Iudging, is used for delivering, 2 Sam. 18.19.31. Iudg. 3.10. Pleading also ones plea is of like meaning: see Psalm 35.1.
Vers. 2. my strength] or my strong-fort, as Psal. 28.8. for which in Psalm 42.10. he useth the word Rock.
Vers. 3. dwelling-places] meaning the holy tabernacle, or sanctuarie, which had several rooms, holy, and most holy, parted by veiles; as also the Apostle observeth, Heb. 9.2.3.6.7. or, the high place at Gibeon where the tabernacle was, and in Ierusalem where the Ark was: 2 Chron. 1.3.4. for in both those places God dwelt, and was worshiped. But the first seemeth most proper, because of Ps. 142.5. See also, Psal. 46.5 and 84.2.
Vers. 4. And I will come] or, That I may come; for so the Hebrue phrase may often be resolved; and the new Testament useth both indifferently in the Greek; as Luke. 6.37. and ye shall not be judged; for which, in Mat. 7.1. it is, that ye be not judged. the joy of my gladnes] that is, author of my gladsome joy, meaning inward joy, outwardly shewing it self in gladsome gesture.
Vers. 5. why bowest, &c.] This verse is the same with Psal. 42.12.
Annotations, Psal. XLIV.
Vers. 3. DIspossesse] or disinherit, See examples hereof in the Amorites, Num. 21.32. and the other kings of Canaan, Ios. 12. seven nations greater and mightier than Israel, Deut. 7.1. plantedst them] to weet, our fathers, the Israelites, as Exod. 15.17. a figure taken from the planting of vines: whereof see Psal. 80.9. &c. the peoples] that dwelt before in Canaan. So Psal. 106.34. didst propagate] or send forth, make spread, as the vine sendeth-out, or dispreadeth the branches, Psal. 80.12. Ezek. 17.6.
Vers. 4. the light of thy face] thy favourable countenance in Christ: See the note on Psal. 4.7. and 89.16.
Vers. 5. thou art he] that is, Thou art the same my King, (as the Greek expresseth it:) this noteth Gods unchangeablenes. See Psalm 102.28. command] procure by thy commandement. See Psal. 42.9. salvations of Iaakob] that is, the full salvation, (the absolute deliverance) of thy weak people, the posteritie of Iaakob. See Ps. 14.7.
Vers. 6. push-with-the horn] a speech taken from Moses, Deut. 33.17. and meaneth, a vanquishing, or subduing. 1 King. 22.11. Dan. 8.4. tread-down] or tread-underfoot, which signifieth both a subduing, or destroying, 2 Chron. 22.7. and a contempt, or setting of them at naught, Prov. 17.7. and so the Greek here translateth it, we shal set at naught. So after in Psal. 60.14. and 108.14.
Vers 9. In God, we praysed] to weet, his actions, salvations, &c. See alike phrase in Psal. 56.5.11. and Psal. 71.6. Or understand, we praysed ourselves, that is, gloryed, triumphed. And thus the Greek, In God wee shall be praysed.
Vers. 12. sheep for meat] or, of meat, that is, to be eaten. So after, verse 23. sheep of slaugther, that is, to be slayn. fannest] or dispersest, strowest-abroad, as the fan that winnoweth. Ier. 4.11. and 51.2. So after in Psal. 106 27.
Vers. 13. for no wealth] that is, for a vile price, without gayn. God is sayd to sell his people, when he delivereth them into their enemies hands, as out of his own possession. So Deut. 32.30. increasest not] or gaynest not by the prices of them; takest no other people in ther stead: or increasest, that is, heightenest not their price.
Vers. 15. a parable] a by-word, or proverb. This is often used for grave, wise, and princely sentences; as Ps. 49.5. here in the yll part for a by-word, reproach, and fable: so Psal. 69.12. Iob 17.6. And thus is fulfilled that which was threatned, Deut. 28.37. 1 King. 9:7. Ier. 24.9. nodding of the head] that is, a mockage. Psal. 22.8.
Vers. 17. taunter] or blasphemer. Num. 15.30.
Vers. 20. of Dragons] or, of whale-fishes. For the Hebrue word is common both for land and water-dragons, or whales. So Psalm. 148.7. And hereby is meant the place of desolation and affliction, as the Greek here translateth it; See Mal. 1.3. Isa. 34.13. Ier. 9.11. and 10.22. Iob 30.29. with the shade] or, in the shade: See Psalm 23.4.
Vers. 21. spred out our palmes, &c.] that is, have prayed unto: for in prayer, they spread out the palms of their hands, as to receive a blessing from God. 1 King. 8.12. Exod. 9.29. Psal. 143.6.
Vers. 23. But for thee] or, For, for thy sake, that is, so far we be from following strange Gods, as that for thy sake we are killed dayly. And this also is a comfort in affliction, see Rom. 8.36.
Vers. 24. Stirr up] to weet, thy self.
Vers. 26. to the dust] this noteth a base and abject state, Psalm 113.7. like this is the soul cleaving to the dust, Psal. 119.25. and putting the mouth in the dust. Lam. 3.29.
Vers. 27. an helpfulnes] that is, a ful help. The Hebrue hath a letter more than ordinary, to encrease the signification. So Psalm 63.8. and 94 17. See the note on Psal. 3.3.
Annotations, Psalm XLVI.
Vers. 1. SHoshannim] that is, Six-stringed-instruments: for so by comparison with other titles, it seemeth here to be meant of musical instruments: as Shaltshim, be three stringd instruments. 1 Sam. 18.6. Elswhere it signifieth Six-leaved-flowres; that is, Lilies; as Song. 2.6. which may also be minded here. The Hebrue word is derived of Shesh, that is, Six. Like title is in Psal. 69.1. and 80.1. of the welbeloved-virgins] Kings daughters, and other honorable damosels attending upon, and comming with the Queen; the friends of the bridegroom and bride: vers. 10.15. who should sing this mariage song in praise of them. Therefore this Hymne setteth forth Christ in his glory, and his spowse the Church in her beauty. For Christ is the Bridegroom, and Jerusalem the Bride, Iohn. 3.29. Rev. 21.9.10. all true Christians are Virgins, for their spiritual chastitie. Rev. 14.1.4. folowing and loving the Lamb, for the sweet odour of his name, or Gospel, Song. 1.2. and are beloved of him, and have this new song of prayse, put into their mouths. Of him is this psalm as the Apostle expoundeth it, Heb. 1.8.
Vers. 2. hath boyled] or frieth, boyleth, as in a frying pan; that is, hath studied and prepared by fervent meditation. A similitude taken from the Mincah, or meat offring in the law, which was dressed in the frying-pan, Levit. 7.9. and there boyled in oil, being made of fine slowr unlevened, mingled with oil. Levit. 2.5. and after was presented to the Lord by the priest, verse 8. &c. Here the matter of this Psalm is as the Mincah, or oblation, which with the oil, the grace of the spirit [...], was boyled and prepared in the prophets heart; and now presented. So the Psalm 141. is likeweise compared to the Mincah, or oblation presented at evening. Psalm 141.2. This word it not elswhere read in the scripture. a good word] an excellent, sweet and pleasant matter. A word is used often for a thing, or matter, Psalm 41.9. here it is for the whole argument of this psalm. I do say] or, I am a saying, that which fervently boyleth in me. For of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. my works to the King] or, my poems of the King; that is, of Christ, concerning him, and dedicated to him is this Psalm, or Dittie. my tongue, the pen] understand, it is as the pen: or prayer-wise, be it as the pen. of a speedy writer] or, of a swift [Page 68] (a ready) Scribe. So Esra was called not onely for writing, but also for interpreting the law, Ezr. 7.6. Scribes were both Scriveners, or Notaries, 2 King. 12.10. and 22.3. and expositors of the Law, or Counsellers. Mat. 23.2. 1 Chron. 27.32.
Vers. 3. Thou art much-fairer] The Hebrue word is of double former, to note out double, that is, very excellent beauty. This fairnes is not of body onely, but of mind, in wisdom, holines, &c. as in Ezek. 28.7. there is mentioned beauty of wisdom. Here the Psalmist beginneth his speech to Christ, and of his prayses: which also the Chaldee paraphrast explaineth thus, Thou art fair in soul and body, O King Messias. See the description of Christs spiritual beauty in Song. 5.10.-16. grace is powred out in thy lips] that is, thou speakest gracious words abundantly. Christs lips, were like lilies dropping-down pure myrrh, Song. 5.13. all that heard him speak, wondred at the words of grace that proceeded out of his mouth. Luk. 4.22. therefore] to the end that thou shouldest powr out thy gracious words to men: or because God hath blessed thee.
Vers. 4. Gird thy sword] that is, make ready to the fight. Exod. 32.27. 1 Sam. 25.13. Song. 3.8. The spiritual sword, is the word of God, Ephes. 6.17. Therefore Christs sword properly commeth out of his mouth. Rev. 1.16. and with the breath of his lips, shall he slay the wicked. Isa. 11.4. upon the thigh] understand, thy thigh. The Hebrue often omitteth words of this sort, easy to be understood: so the Greek in the new tostament, as mending the nets, Mark. 1.19. for, mending their nets, Mat. 4.21. to put away, Mark. 10.4. for, to put her away; Mat. 19.7. and many the like. O mighty one] or Champion: Heb. Gibbor, one of the titles of Christ, Isa. 9.6. thy glorious-Majestie] this sheweth of what manner sword he speaketh, called glory and comlines, or magnificence, because of the powerfull effects. Of these words see Psal. 8.2.6.
Vers. 5. prosper ride] that is, ride prosprously. See the like phrase Psal. 51.4. on word of truth] which is the Gospel of our salvation, Ephes. 1.13. the white Horse whereon Christ rideth. Rev. 19.11. or, because of truth; for the truths sake. The Hebrue al debar, is often used for because. Psalm 79.9. Gen. 43.18. Deut. 22.24. and so the Greek version hath it here. of meeknes] so Christ came riding meek, Mat. 21.5. and his word, is both to be taught, and to be received with meeknes. 2 Tim. 2.25. Iam. 1.21. and of justice] or, meeknes of justice, that is, justice meekly administred, but the Greek supplieth the word, and. shall teach thee] or, let it teach thee fearful-things. In the Greek it is, thy right hand will guide thee marveilously.
Vers.6. Thy arrowes] that is, thy words whereby thou convincest and beatest down sin and sinners. So the rider on the white Horse▪ hath a bow, when he goeth to conquer, Rev 6.2. arrowes, are words, Psal. 64.4. or judgments, Deut. 32.23. in the heart,] understand, they pierse the heart of the kings enemies. And this noteth the efficacie of these words, or judgments, as elswhere he saith, I will send all my plagues upon thy heart, Exod. 9.14. also their inward operation which is mighty, dividing asunder the soul and the spirit, discerning the intents of the heart, casting down imaginations, and bringing into captivity every thought. Heb. 4.12. 2 Cor, 10.4.5.
Vers. 7. Thy throne O God] Here Christ our King is magnified as God, above the Angels, as the Apostle sheweth, Heb. 1.8. But unto the sonn he saith, thy throne O God is for ever, &c. Hereby also is meant the perpetuity of Christs kingdom. So 1 Chron. 22.10. 2 Sam. 7.16. a scepter of righteousnes] or, a rod, (a mace) of equitie; plain and righteous in administration. hath anoynted thee] of this Hebrue Mashach, hath anoynted, our Lord is called Mashiach, or Messias, and in Greek Christ, that is, Anoynted; See Psalm 2.2. oil of joy] the holy Ghost, which joyeth the heart. Luk. 4.18. 1 Thes. 1.6. above thy fellowes] that is, above all Christians who are thy fellowes, consorts, and partners in the anoynting, 1 Iohn. 2 20.27. who are also made Kings and priests, Rev. 5.10. and with whom thou hast taken part of flesh and bloud; Heb. 2.14.
Vers. 9. Myrrh] named of the Hebrue word Mor, and is the gum or liquor of a tree, in tast bitter, in smell odoriferous: therefore it was used in the precious ointment of the high priest, and tabernacle. Exod. 30.21. and in other sweet perfumes. Esth. 2.12. Prov. 7.17. See Song. 4.14. and 5.1.13. Aloes] of the Hebrue name Ahaloth, a sweet wood wherwith perfumes were also made. Num. 21.7. Song. 4.14. The Arabians call it tsandal. Cassia] or cassies, also of the Hebrue Ketsioth: elswhere it is not found in scripture. It seemeth to be the barks or skins of that sweet shrub Casia, mentioned by Plinie, lib. 12. cap. 20. all thy garments] that is, they be of them; or smell of them; or, are anoynted with them. out of the yvorie pallaces] or pallaces of Elephants tooth; meaning that either the King commeth out of them, or the garments were taken out of such pallaces or coffers. Kings pallaces were somtime made of yvorie, or tooth. 1 King. 22.39. more than they that make thee joyfull] or, than theirs that make thee glad: that is, thy garments are more odoriferous, then the garments of thy fellowes, fore mentioned verse 8. for though the spouse, or Church, hath the favour of her odors, better than all spaces, and the smell of her garments, as the odour of Lebanon, she being perfumed with myrrh and incense, and all spices of the merchant, Song. 4.10.11. and 3.6. yet Christ himself is more odoriferous, even wholly delectable, for God hath not given him the spirit by measure. Song. 1.2. and 5.16. Iohn. 3.34. And the Saints are sayd to make Christ joyfull, for all his delight is in them, Psal. 16.3. Song. 7.6.
Vers. 10. among thy precious-ones] that is, with thy honourable women; or, in thy preciousnesses, that is, are in thy precious honourable ornaments, or pallaces. set is the Queen] or, the maried-Queen, (the wife) is placed at thy right hand, that is, in the most honourable place. 1 King. 2.19. The word Shegal is used here, and Nehem. 2.6. Dan. 5.23. for the Kings wife, or bedfellow. in fine-gold] that is, as the Greek explaineth it, cloth of fine (or glistering) gold, called Cethem; a special name for the most pure and splendent gold. Iob 28.16.19. and 31.24. Song. 5.11. Dan. 10.5. Hereof is Mictam, Psalm 16.1. of Ophir] that is, out of the land of Ophir; who was the son of Iektan, the son of Shem, the son of Noach. Gen. 10.29. who dwelt in a part of India, and of him the countrey was called Ophir: from thence was much Cethem, or fine-gold brought to Judea, and other coasts, as appeareth 1 King. 9.28. ond 10.11. and 22.48. 1 Chron. 29.4. The gold it self was called by his name Ophir: Iob 22.24.
Vers. 11. Hear O daughter.] He speaketh to the Queen fore-mentioned, figuring the church, or heavenly Ierusalem, the Lambs wife. Rev. 21.9.10. &c. And so the Chaldee paraphraseth, Hear O congregation of Israel, the law of his mouth, and see his marvellous works, &c. and thy fathers house] as man and wife must leave their parents, to cleave each to other, Gen. 2.24. and 31.14. so must we leave all, to cleave unto Christ. Mat. 10.37. Luk. 14.26.
Vers. 12. will covet thy beauty] will delight himself in thy fairnes, (thy sanctitie;) set forth in Song, 1.14. and 2.14. and 4.1. &c. So, the King is tyed in the rafters: Song, 7.5. and bow down] or, therefore worship thou him.
Vers. 13. the daughter of Tyrus] that is, the people, or Common wealth of Tyre; as daughter of Sion, Psalm 9.15. Tyre, or Tyrus (in Hebrew Tsor, which signifieth a Rock, or Fortresse;) was a strong city appertaining to the tribe of Aser, Ios. 19.29. but possessed still by the heathens; whose King Hiram became friend to David, 2 Sam. 5.11. and to Solomon his son; 1 King. 5.1.2. &c. yet afterwards Tyrus remembred not the brotherly covenant, Amos. 1.9. but rejoyced at the desolation of Jerusalem, Ezek. 26.2. banded it self, with other enemies, against Israel, Psalm 83.8. and was wasted of Nebuchadnezar King of Babel, by Gods judgement, 70. yeares; Isa. 23.15. Ezek. 26.7. It continued under idols till the Machabees times, and then had still Hercules for their cheif God; 2 Mach. 4.18.19. This one city Tyre, is here named instead of other nations, because it was the chief city of traffick, in the world; being an yle in the sea, whose merchandize and magnificence [Page 70] the prophet largely describeth, Ezek. 27. her merchants were Princes; her chapmen the nobles of the world, Isa. 23.8. she heaped up silver as dust, and gold as the mire of the streets; Zach. 9.3. Of the subjection here prophesied, which they should yeeld unto the Church, we may see it fulfilled in the new Testament, where many that dwelt about Tyre and Sidon flocked after Christ, Mark. 3 8. and he resorted into their bordors, Mark. 7.24. and by their readinesse, he upbraided the backwardnes of the Jews, Matt. 11.20, 21. and afterwards in the Apostles dayes there was a church of zealous Christians in that city; Act. 21.3, 4.5, &c. See also Psal. 87.4. earnestly beseeke thy face] shall instantly pray (or sue) unto thee O Queen. The originall word naturally signifieth, to make sick, or sory; and being joyned with the word face, (which oft is used for anger,) it meaneth, to abate the anger, by importunate prayer, and by humble sute to prevaile. So after, Psal. 119.58. rich of the people] the wealhty among them; meaning, of the Tyrtans, which were a wealthy nation: and generally, other peoples. See Isa. 60.1, 3, 5, 11, and 49.23. Rev. 21.24, 26, where the riches and honour of the Gentiles, are brought to the church.
Vers. 14. Glorious within] or honourable inward, in the heart adorned with faith, hope, love, &c. or in the inner man: as Ephe. 3.16. purled-works] or grounds, bosses, closures of gold, such as precious stones are set in, Exod. 28.11.14. Compare also herewith, Ezek. 16.13.
Vers. 15 In embroideries] with broidered (or needle-wrought) garments. Hereby is meant, the variety of graces, and embroidery of the spirit. So Ezek. 16 10.
Vers. 17. Instead of thy fathers] Here the Hebrew is of the masculine gender: so these words are spoken to the King. Though sometime the masculine is used in speech of women, as Num. 27.7. So, lahem, 1 King. 22.17. lahem, 2 Chron. 18.16. shalbe thy sons] thy children shall succeed; meaning either all Christians, that by the immortall feed of the word are begotten to Christ, and his Church, he being the father, this the mother of us all Isa. 9.6. Gal. 4.26. or in speciall, the Apostles may be intended. See, Heb. 2.13. shalt put them] shalt place, constitute, or appoint them for Princes: As all Christians are called Kings, Rev. 1.6, and 5.10. Or in speciall, by the Fathers may be meant the 12 Patriarchs, by the Sons, the 12 Apostles succeeding them: as the heavenly Jerusalem hath at the 12 gates, the names of the 12 tribes; and in the foundations of the wall, the names of the lambs 12 Apostles, Rev. 21.12.14. which Apostles were sent into all the nations of the world, Mat. 28.19. to goe and bring forth fruit, and their fruit to remaine. Ioh. 15.16. Like this is the promise made for Sarah, that Kings of people should come of her, Gen. 17.16.
Vers. 18. I will make memory] will mention, and make to be remembred. The inditer of this Psalm speaketh this to Christ, and of his eternall kingdome and glory. shall confesse thee] shall celebrate, or praise thee. The Hebrew Iehodu, of it, Iehudah had his name, Gen. 29.35. from which name his blessing was derived, thou art Iudah, thy brethren (Iodu) shall confesse thee. Gen. 49.8. This hero is sitly applied to Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Iudah, Rev. 5 5. and ay] or, and to perpetuity.
Annotations, Psalm XLVI.
Vers. 1. ON Alamoth] This seemeth to be some musicall instrument, or tune, 1 Chro. 15.20 We may call it Virginals, or Virgin-tunes, having high and shrill voices or notes: for Alamoth signifieth also Virgins, Cant. 1.2. The originall word Alam, signifieth Hid: whereupon the Greek translateth it here, k [...]uphioon, hidden [...]nes, or hid-things.
Vers. 2. Wee shall find] to weet, an help; or in distresses that we shall finde; as in [Page 71] Psalm 116.3. distresse and sorow I did find; that is, did feel, or fall into. And thus the Greek saith here, in tribulations that have found us vehemently. Or wee may translate it, he is found, that is, God is present, at hand; as in Gen. 19, 15. thy daughters which are found; that is, which are present.
Vers. 3. though the earth] or, when the earth change, to weet, her place. By the changing of the earth, and removing of the mounts, are often meant, the alteration of states, and polities. Hag. 2.22.23. Revel. 6.14. Ierem. 51.25. heart of the seas] that is, the middest, or deepest bottoms of them. The like phrase is in Exod. 15.8. Ion. 2, 3. Prov. 23.34.
Vers. 4 be muddy] or cast up mud, that is, rage, or be troubled, as the Greek translateth it. Waters, are peoples, Revel. 17.15, Ierem. 47.2. and their restlesse stirr, is likened to the seas that cast up myre and dyrt, and some out their own shame. Isai. 57.23. Iude 13. for the haughtines] the proud swelling rage, and surges.
Vers. 5. A river, the streams thereof,] or, There is a floud, whose riverets, or streames. In the earthly Ierusalem this may be meant of the river Kidron, 2 Sam. 15.23. Ioh. 18, 1. and the streames or lesser rivers of Gihon and Shiloah, 2 Chron. 32.4.30. Isa. 8.6. In the heavenly Ierusalem, there is a pure river of the water of life, proceeding out of the throne of God, and of the Lamb. Revel. 22, 1. Ezek. 47.1. &c. See also Ioel 3.18. Gen. 2.10. Psal. 65, 10. the citie of God] that is, Ierusalem; called also the city of the great King, Psal. 48.3. of Iehovah, Isa 60, 14. the holy city. Isa. 52.1. Mat. 4.5. the holy] meaning the holy-place. Sion, or the sanctuary there. dwelling places] or habitacles; see Psal. 43.3. Isa. 4, 5.
Vers. 6. at the looking forth of the morning] that is, as the Greek explaineth it, very early, when the morning peereth or, sheweth the face. The like phrase is in Exod. 14.27. Iudg. 19, 26. and so, of the looking forth of the evening, Gen. 24.63. Deut. 23, 11.
Vers. 7. gave his voice] that is, spake aloud, or thundred; see Psal. 18, 14 or, gave with his voice: but the word with, or in, seemeth to be superfluous in the Hebrew, as elswhere Ier. 12, 8. Psal. 68.34. So to seek in Iehovah. 2 Chron. 34, 26. is to seek Iehovah. 2 King. 22, 18. melted] that is, was dismayed with fear. So Psalm 75.4. and 107.26. Exod. 15.15. Amos 9.5.13. Ios. 2.9.
Vers. 11. Surcease] or Leave off, see Psal. 37.8.
Vers. 10. charrets] or round-shields; as both the Greek, and Chaldee paraphrast here taketh it: but elswhere it is not so found: but for wagons or carts very often.
Annotation, Psalm. XLVII.
Vers. 2. CLap the palm] at the palms, the hands: a sign of joyfull approbation; used at others times, so at the coronation of Kings. 2 King, 11.12. So after, Psal. 98, 8. voice of shrilling] that is, a shrill voice; and joyjull. See the notes on Psal. 5.12. and 41.12.
Vers. 4. He hath subdued] or, will subdue, So in the next verse, He will choose: but the time to come is often used for the time past or continued. And here it seemeth to be spoken of the subduing of the Canaanites: and the future subduing of nations to Christ, by preaching of the gospel. Of subduing, see Psal. 18, 48.
Vers. 5. our inheritance] the land of Canaan; Psal. 78, 55. and that immortall undefiled heritage reserved in heaven for us, 1 Pet. 1, 4. high-excellencie] or glorious-highnes: meaning, the kingdom, priesthood, temple, &c. whereby Iaakobs posterity excelled, Ezek. 24.21. Amos 6, 8. and 8, 7. Nahum. 2.2. and all the heavenly promises given to the Church in Christ.
Vers. 6. God is gone up] as when the Ark went up from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 6.15. 1 Chro. 13.8. and 15.28. when the Ark was caried by Solomon into the Temple, 2 Chro. 5. when Christ ascended with triumph into heaven; Luk. 24.51.52. and with like glory shall he come again, 1 Thes. 4.16. Act. 1.9.11.
V. 7. an instructing-psalm, Maschil; the title of Psal. 32. and many others; here used in like sense for a psalm to give instruction: or as in Psalm 14, 2. for a prudent understanding person; in this sense, sing psalm every one that is prudent: or as the Greek explaineth it, sing prudently, skilfully, and with understanding.
Vers. 9. throne of his holynes] his holy throne. See Psalm 9.5. Rev, 4, 2.
Vers. 10. The bounteous-Princes] or, The voluntaries, Nobles; A name given to the liberall and free hearted, Isa. 32.5.9. Exo. 35.21.29. and to princes, or Nobles; Num. 21.18. Psal. 113.8. and 1.18.8. Iob 12.21. So here the Greek hath Princes. are Gods] or, to God (belong the shields of the earth: He is the great conquerour and protector of all: Gen. 15.1. Shields also are Magistrates, and governours, that protect the common weals, Hos. 4.1 [...]. Psal. 89.19. So the Greek here hath the strongmen of the earth.
Annotations, Psalm XLVIII.
Vers 3. FAyr in situation] or, beautifull of coast, or climate: situate in a fair climate or region. the sides of the north] the place where the temple was builded So Isa. 14.13. of the great King] that is, of God; who dwelt in this city. vers. 9. Zach. 8, 3. Hereupon Christ said,] swear not by Ierusalem, for it is the city of the great King, Mat. 5.35.
Vers. 4. lofty-pallaces] or, high bowres, or steeples. So vers. 14. and Psal. 122.7.
Vers. 5. the Kings] we may referr this either to the Kings of Moab and Ammon, in the dayes of Iosaphat, 2 Chron. 20. or to Sanacherib and his captains in the dayes of Ezekiah, 2 King. 18, 19. or to the Philistian Princes: 2 Sam. 5. were assembled] or came together, to weet, by agreement, at an appointed time and place: so the originall word importeth.
Vers. 7. that travelleth with child] or, that bringeth forth. And this pain is great, and suddain, and inevitable. See Mic. 4.9. 1 Thes. 5.3.
Vers. 8. an east wind] which is strong and boystrous; also dry and parching: Isa. 27.8. Ier. 18.17. Exod. 14 21. and 10.13. Gen. 41.7. Ezek. 19.12. Ion. 4.8. Hereupon the Greek translateth it, violent wind. of Tarshish] or, of the Occean sea. Tarshish was the name of the son of Iavan, the son of Iapheth, the son of Noah, Gen. 10.4. of whom Tarsus (mentioned in Act. 21.34.) the chief city of Cilicia in Syria, had the name. From thence they went by shipping into farr countries, Africa, India, Ophir. &c. 1 King. 22.48. and 10.22. Hereupon that Sea was called Tarshish; and generally the name is applied to every Ocean, or main sea.
Vers. 10. we have quietly-minded] or, in silence-thought upon; and consequently, wayted for.
Vers. 12. daughters of Iudah] the lesser cities of that tribe, which were as daughters to the mother city Ierusalem: as the lesser cities of the Ammonites, were daughters to Rabbah, Ier. 49.3. So Ekron with her daughters, Ios. 15.45. and many the like. So Psal. 97.8.
Vers. 13. tell the towers] number, count them; These things seem to intend not onely a taking notice, but also a care and fortification of Ierusalem, against all enemies. See Isa. 33.18.
Vers. 14. Set your heart] mind earnestly, set your affections on, &c. Psal. 62.11. the fort] or strongs-frontier, skonce, rampart, made for strength and safeguard of the city. 1 King. 21 23. 2 Sam. 20, 15, So Psal. 122.7. distinctly-view] or, lift up, meaning the eyes to behold; or rear up the banks or buildings The Hebrew Pasgu, is here onely used: of it is Pisgah the name of an hill, or mount, Num. 21, 20 and 23.14. Deut. 3.17 and 34, 1. The Greek translateth heer, distinguish, or distribute: following the Chaldee Passeg which is to distribute or divide.
Vers. 15. ever and aye] ever and yet, to eternity and perpetuity. will guide us] or lead us, to weet, as a flock of sheep, Psal. 78.52.72. therefore the Greek turneth it, poimanei, he will feed, or rule as a shepheard. untill-death] in Greek, for ever.
Annotations, Psalm XLIX.
Vers. 2. THe transitorie-world] see Psal. 17.14.
Vers. 3. base-man] in Hebrew Adam, who was so called of Adamah, the earth, whereupon this title is given to the baser sort of people. The Greek therefore translateth it here, earth-borne. So the Apostle saith, the first man of the earth, earthly; 1 Cor. 15.47. noble-man] in Hebrew Ish, which is the name of man in respect of heat, valour, noblenes and dignitie, whereby man is, and excelleth; and in opposition to the former word Adam, it meaneth the great or nobler sort of people.
Vers. 4. wisdoms] that is, excellent and manifold wisdom; so after, prudencies, for every excellent prudence, and of sundry sorts. So Solomon calleth the chief and most excellent wisdom, wisdoms, Prov. 1.20. and 9.1.
Vers. 5. a parable] or a proverb: in Hebrew Mashal, which denoteth rule, superioritie or excellencie; because such speeches prevaile much in the minds of men, and are in esteem. The new Testament in Greek translateth it, a parable, Mat. 13.35. from Psal. 78.2. of the Latine, we name it a Proverb; in old English, or Saxon, it was called a big-spell. Somtime it is used in the evil part, for a by-word. Psal. 44.15. and 69.12. mine hidden-matter] my dark-question, or grave-doctrine, my riddle. The Hebrew Chida, riddle, hath the name of sharpnes; as proceeding from a sharp wit, and needing the like to expound it. See Iudg. 14.12.18. Numb. 12.8. 1 King. 10.1. Prov. 1.6. The holy Ghost expresseth it in Greek by hidden things. Mat. 13.35. from Psalm 78.2.
Vers. 6. Why should I fear] This is the hidden doctrine, or riddle, which the Prophet propoundeth, as in his own name, and therefore also called it a parable. By fear, he meaneth, dismay, or discouragement. See verse 17. the iniquity] that is, punishment, or death; which is the wages of sin; see Psal. 31.11. and by foot- steps, or foot-soles, he meaneth his wayes or works. Or, he may call death the punishment of his heels, or feet, because the serpent bruiseth Christ and his people, but in the heel, Gen. 3.15. the sting of death being done away, and it made a passage into life and glory. 1 Cor. 15.55, 57.
Vers. 7. their wealthy-power] their riches; which are thus called, because they are gotten by power given of God. Deut. 8.18. with labour and industry: and to the rich, their goods are their strong-citie. Prov. 10.15. therefore here they are said to trust in them: contrary to 1 Tim. 6.17. Iob 31.24. Mark. 10. [...]4. glory] at praise themselves, vaunt; contrary to Ier. 9.23.
Vers. 8. not redeeming redeeme] that is, shall in no wise, or not at all redeeme.
Vers. 9. So precious shalbe] or, And dear (costly is: and consequently rare and gezon; hard to obtain. as Dan. 2.11. 1 Sam. 3.1. of their soul] that is, of their life. So Exod. 21.30. cease for ever] that is, it shall never be accomplished. So ceasing is used for the not doing of a thing. Deut. 23.22. Zach. 11.12.
Vers. 10. That he may live] this is referred to the end of the 8. verse, not give his ransom: and so live. And, is here for That; see Psal. 43.4.
Vers. 11. unconstant-fool and brutish] these two names are often joyned together, as Psal. 92.7. and 94.8. the one noting ficklenes and mutability, called Cesil, which is both the name of a fool, and of a star that causeth change of weather and tempests: (whereupon Solomon speaketh of the restlesnes of this kind of folly, Eccles. 7.27. and of the tumultuousnes, and light behaviour of such fools, as having their eyes wandring unto the ends of the earth, Prov. 9.13. and 17.24.) the other, noting want of discretion, [Page 74] as bruit-beasts led with sensuality, and caried with ardent furious affections. 2 Pet. 2.12. Iude 10. See Psal. 73.22.
Vers. 12. Their inward-thought] or, their meaning; purpose. This word signifieth the neerest, and most secret thought, or purpose: the heart. See Psal. 5.10. and 55.5. and 64.7. their houses forever] to weet, shall continue; by houses, meaning their children or posterity, as Psal. 115.12. which they that want, are said to be barren of house. Psal. 113.9. they proclaim their names, on lands] or, they call lands, (their lands, as the Greek explaineth it) by their own names. As, the land of Canaaan, of Mitsraim, (that is, Aegypt,) of Asshur, &c. So Absalom called his pillat by his own name, 2 Sam. 18.18. Cain, his city, by his sonns name, Gen. 4.17. thus thinking to make their memory everlasting. Or, they proclaim their names (seeking to be famous) throughout the lands, or countries.
Vers. 13. But earthly-man] or, And Adam: and this may be minded both for the first man Adam, who continued not in his dignity; and so for all his children. in honour] being as honour, price, dignity or estimation. not lodge a night] or, not continue. The word though it properly signifieth a nights-lodging, or abiding, Gen. 21.11. Exod. 23.18. yet is used also for longer continuance, Psal. 25.13. and 55.8. Zach. 5.4. are silenced] that is, are cut off, the, or perish. The Hebrew word signifieth silence, or stilries; not onely in speech, but in motion: as the Sun was still, of silent, when it moved not, Ios. 10.12.13. and people destroyed, are said to be silenced, Isa. 15.1. and the grave, or death, is called silence, Psal. 115.17. and things without life, are in the Hebrew phrase, dum, or silent. Habak. 2.19. Exod. 15.16.
Vers. 14. unconstant-folly to them] that is, is their folly: or a constant-hope to them, that is, is their confidence. The originall word hath contrary significations: unconstant-folly; Eccl. 7 27. and constant-hope, Psal. 78.7. Iob 31.24. both wayes it may here be taken: confident-hope, in their own conceit, but indeed, folly. The Greek turneth it, a scandall (or stumbling-block) to them. and their posteritie] or, yet those after them, their successors. their mouth] that is, their words, doctrine, counsell, precepts. The mouth is figuratively used for whatsoever commeth out of the same; as word, or commandement. 1 Sam. 12.15. Iob 39.30. Num. 9.20. Deut. 1.26. Mat. 18.16. Luk. 19.22.
Vers. 13. they are put] or laid: or, they put, that is, men put them. An Hebrew phrase, as Luk. 12.20. they shall fetch away thy soul, that is, it shalbe fetched away. The like is often used. Psal. 105 28. and 141.6. The Hebrew text it self, somtime explaineth this; as, they had anointed David, 2 Sam. 5.17. that is, David was anointed. 1 Chron. 14.8 in hell] into a ditch: to the lowest grave, or state of death, called Sheol. See the note on Psal. 16.10. or death shall feed them] as a shepheard shall feed and rule them, as Psal. 78.72. or death shall feed on them, to devour them, as Ier. 50.19. at the morning] the last day of judgement, for then all that sheep in the dust of the earth shall awake & rise, & the new day of eternall life shall begin. their form] their figure, shape, or image; with all their beauty and proportion: or their rock, that is, their strength, or (as the Greek saith) their help, that wherein they trust. The Hebrew Tsur, is usually a rock; here it seemeth to be all one with Tsurah, a form, or figure: and this is confirmed by the writing, for though by the vowels and reading it is Tsur; yet by the letters it is Tsir; which is, an image; Isa. 45.16. wear away in hell] or wax old in the grave: understanding the word in, which is expressed in the Greek: or without it, thus, Hell (the grave) shall wear away (shall consume) their form. The Hebrew lehalloth being indefinite, to wear-out with age: is here of like signification as that which went before, shall have rule. The like Hebraisme is in Ier. 14.5. Zach. 12.10. and 3.4. See also Psal, 65.11. from his dwelling-place] that is, every of them, coming from, (or being thrust out of) his dwelling, or home: as the Greek saith, they are thrust from their glorie.
V. 16. from the hand of hell] that is, from the power of the grave, death, & damnation. So of all the faithfull, he saith, I will redeeme them from the hand of hell. Hos. 13 14. [Page 75] but so can no man redeem himself, Psal. 89.49. Hand is put for power, as Psal. 22.21. And this is meant of the resurrection, and redemption of body and soul from damnation by Christ. for he will receive me] or, when he shall receive, or take me; meaning, up into heaven, where God himself is: 1 Thes. 4.14. Ioh. 14.3. This manner of speech is used in Gen. 5.24. Henoch was no more, for God received him.
Vers. 17. Fear thou not] that is, be not dismayed, or overcome with fear. The Hebrew phrase usually, when it counselleth or prayeth against a thing, meaneth the height and full measure of it. So, Fear not, Gen. 50.19. and Grieve not, Gen. 45, 5. that is, be not overcome with grief. So, lead us not into tentation Mat. 6, 13. that is, let us not be overcome with tentation, 1 Cor. 10.13. Therefore that which one Euangelist writeth, Fear not, Mat. 28.5. another writeth, be not astonied, Mark. 16.6. noting, the excesse of fear.
Vers. 18. take any thing] Heb. take of all; that is, ought of all that he hath. For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain that we can cary nothing out. 1 Tim. 6.7. Iob 1, 21.
Vers. 19. Though in his life] that is, whiles he liveth. So Psal. 63.5. and 104.33. and 146.2. he blesseth his soul] that is, himself: as it is written, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many yeares, live at ease, eat, drink and take thy pastime. Luk. 12.19. will confesse thee] will commend, laud, and celebrate thee. doest good to thy self] that is, makest much of, cherishest, pamperest thy self. So good is used for worldly pleasure and emoluments. Psal. 4.7.
Vers. 20. It shall come] to weet, the soul forespoken of: or the person; or Thou shalt come. to the generation of his fathers] that is, to his wicked predecessors that are dead and gone: as the godly also at their death are gathered to their fathers and people, Iudg. 2.10. Deut. 32.50. or, to the habitation of his fathers; their house, or lodge: for so Dor is used for an habitation. Isa. 38.12. to continual-ay they shall not see] or, which for ever shall not see the light: to weet, the light of the living here on earth, as Psal. 56.14. Iob 33.28.30. nor the light of joy in the world to come; being cast out into the utter darknes. Mat. 8.12.
Vers. 12. understandeth not,] or discerneth not, wanting prudence. A repetition of the 13. verse, with a litle change, of jalin, lodgeth; into jabin, understandeth.
Annotations, Psalm L.
Vers. 1. A Psalm of Asaph] that is, made by him: or to Asaph, that is, committed unto him to sing. For Asaph was a Seer, or Prophet, which made Psalms as did David, 2 Chron. 29, 30. Also he and his sonns, were singers in Israel. 1 Chron. 25.2. The God of Gods] that is, God of all Angels, Iudges, and Rulers of the world: or The mighty-God, the God Iehovah. Three titles of God here used together, Ael, Aelohim, Iehovah. So in Iosh. 22.22. the going-in] that is, the West, where the Sun setteth, or (after the Hebrew phrase) goeth in, as at the rising, it is said to goe-out, or come forth. Gen. 19.23.
Vers. 2. out of Sion] the state of the church under the Gospel. Heb. 12.18.22. Psal. 2.6. therefore in this Psalm, the legall sacrifices appointed at mount Sinai, are reproved, and the worship of God in spirit and truth, commended. the wholl perfection] or, the Vniversalitie of beauty: that is, which is wholly and perfectly beautifull. See the like praise of Sion, Psal. 48.3. Lam. 2.15. shineth-clearly] as the sun shineth in his strength: that is, appeareth in glorious majesty. This also is a sign of favour; Iob 10, 3. Psal. 80.2. So God shined from mount Paran. Deut. 33.3.
Vers. 3 Our God come] a prayer to hasten his coming, as in Rev. 22, 20. or, as the former, our God will come. fire shall eat] that is consume, devour. So God is called an eating fire. Deut. 4, 24. that is, as the Apostle expoundeth it, a consuming fire, Heb. 12.29. and the sight of his glory on mount Sinai, was like eating (consuming) fire, Exod. 24.17. and fire out of his mouth eateth, Psal. 18.9. [Page 76] a storm be moved] a tempest raised: which maketh fire, the more fierce and forceable. And these things signify Christs judgements against hipocriticall, carnall worshipers; see Mal. 3.1.2.3 Mat. 3.12.
Vers. 4. call to the heavens, &c.] that heaven and earth may bear record; as in Deut. 31.28. and 32.1. Isa. 1.2.
Vers. 5. have stricken my covenant] or have cut, that is, made covenant with me with sacrifices. For at holy covenants the sacrifices were cut asunder, and they went between the parts. Gen. 15.10.13.18. Ier. 34.18. See Psalm. 25.10. See also a covenant between God and his people with sacrifice, Exod. 24.4.-8.
Vers. 6. And the heavens] hereby may be meant the heavenly Angels; as in Ioh 15.15. or the meteors in the aier, thonder, lightning, &c. Exod. 19.16.18. See also Psalm 97.6. and 89.6 he is judge] himself in his own person; and not by his servants onely, as afore time. Heb. 1.1.2. 2 Tim. 4.1.
Vers. 7. testify to thee] that is, give thee contestations, admonitions, charges, &c. to cause the more obedience, as Nehem. 9.29. 2 King. 17.15 Exod. 19.21.23. or, testify against thee, (as this phrase somtime signifieth, Deut. 4.26. and 31.28.) that is, convince thee of disobedience; Both these are done in this Psalm, vers. 14.15.18.19. &c.
Vers. 8. for thy sacrifices] so elswere he saith, I speake not to your fathers, &c. concerning sacrifices, Ier. 7.22. are before me,] so the Greek explaineth it; and so Israel used to weary God with outward offrings; Isa. 1.11.14. Mic. 6.6.7. Amos 4.4.5.
Vers. 9. goat-bucks] the hee goats; such, with bullocks, were principall in the sacrifices. Num. 7.17.23. &c. Psal. 66.15.
Vers. 11. store-of beasts] all sorts of beasts that range about. So Psal. 10.14.
Vers. 14. a confession] a thank-offering. There was an oblation in the law, thus called, Levit. 7.12.15. mentioned also in Psal. 116.17. and 107.22. which the Apostle openeth, exhorting to offer the sacrifice of praise continually to God, that is, the fruit of the lipps, confessing to his name. Heb. 13.15. See also Psa. 95.2. vowe to the most high,] that is, to God; Gen. 14.18. so he that in Luk, 6.35. is the Most high; in Mat. 5.45. is, our Father which is in heaven. To him vowes were made with prayers, Gen. 28.20, Psal. 61.6. and paid with thanksgiving; Psal. 65.2. and 66.13.14. and by law their paiment was required, Deut. 23.23. Eccles. 5.5. Psal. 76.12. and there were s [...]crifices for vowes, Levit. 7.16.
Vers. 16. what hast thou to do] the Hebrew phrase is, what to thee? the Greek, wherefore doost thou?
Vers. 17. nurture] or restraint, chastisement; which is the way of life. Prov. 6.23. and 12.1: behind thee] or after thee. See a like speech Nehem. 9.26.
Vers. 18. and thou runnest] or readily consentest, takest pleasure. And, may be omitted in our English; it serveth to increase the readines and earnestnes of the affections. He that partaketh with a theef, hateth his soul. Prov. 29.24.
Vers. 19. thou sendest out] that is, usest and appliest it. thy tongue, joyneth] or, with thy tongue, thou joynest, (forgest) framest, compactest.
Vers. 20. ill-report] or infamy, offensive scandalous speech; (as the Greek turneth it, scandall:) a word not found but in this place.
Vers. 21. I was surely] Hebrew, I being, had been, or was. set in order] to weet, thy faults; as the Greek explaineth it, I will set thy sinns before thy face.
Vers. 22. no res kuer,] or no deliverer. A similitude taken from Lions, which catch and tear their prey; from whose jawes none can reskue. See the like in Hos. 5.14.
Vers. 23. disposeth his way] composeth, and ordereth it, according to these directions▪ or, he that putteth this way, before him. to see, the salvation] that is, to enjoy it, or, I will shew it him. In Hebrew the word in redoundeth. See Psal▪ 27.4. So Psalm 91.16. and 85.8.
Annotations, Psalm. LI.
Vers. 2. HE had entred] or, had gone in, that is, had lyen with; as the phrase importeth, Gen. 6.4. and is expressed 2 Sam. 11.4. Bathshebangh] the daughter of Eliam, 2 Sam. 11.3. called also Bathshuangh daughter of Ammiel, 1 Chron. 3.5. She was wife to Captain Vrijah the Hittite, and whiles her husband was at the leaguer of Rabbah, David lay with her: and she being with child, he first sought to cover his fault, by sending for Vrijah home, that he might be esteemed the father: which not succeeding, he sent him back with privy letters to Joab the General, for to procure his death. Which being done, David maried his wife Bathshebah, so thinking to cloke his sin. But God was displeased, and sent Nathan to reprove David; whereupon he repented, and made this Psalm, for an example unto, and comfort of sinners. See the historie at large, 2 Sam. 11. and 12.
Vers. 4. much wash me] or, Multiplie wash me, that is, throughly wash me, again and again. He applieth the washings used in the law, ( Levit. 11.25.32. Exod. 19.10) Num. 19.19. to the spirituall washing from sin, in the bloud of Christ. Rev. 7.14. 1 Iohn. 1.7. So after verse. 9. & Ier. 4.14. The Hebrew Hereb (or Harheh] multiply, is used for Much, as 2 King. 10.18. where it is opposed to litle. And that which in one place is written harbeh, multiply: in another is la-rob, and rabbah, much: as 1 King. 10.10. with 2 Chron. 9.9. 2 Sam. 8.8. with 1 Chron. 18.8.
Vers. 5. I know] or acknowledge. So Isa. 59.12. Ier. 3, 13.
Vers. 6. Against thee] or, Vnto thee only. This is either because he concealed his sin from men, but could not from God, 2 Sam. 12.12. or, that onely God could remitt the punishment of his sin. Isa. 43.25. So Psal. 41.5. I have sinned] and so am deprived of the glorie of God: as Rom. 3.23. that which is evill, &c.] which displeaseth thee. This hath reference to 2 Sam. 12.9. and 11.27. that thou maist] that is, thou hast suffred me to fall into sin, that thou maist be just, (or justified,) in whatsoever thou hast spoken for the salvation of thy servant, or punishment of my sin. 2 Sam. 12.10. For the unjustice of man, commendeth the justice of God, Rom, 3.4.5. or, it may have reference to the formor words, I know and acknowledge) my sin, that thou maist be just. when thou speakest] or in thy speaking; i [...] in thy words; as Rom. 3.4. so after, in thy judging. maist be pure] or clear, sincere, unreprovable: and consequently maist win the victorie in judgment; whereupon the Apostle (according to the Greek version) saith, maist overcome, Rom. 3.4. The Hebrew Zacah, also in the Siriak tongue, is used for overcoming.
Vers 7. in iniquitie] the perversnes or viciositie of nature, commonly called original, and by the Apostle inhabiting sin, Rom. 7.17. whereby al men are carnall, sold under sin: Ioh. 3.6. Rom. 7.14. This, David maketh the fountain of all his actuall sinns. painfully-brought-forth] born-with-sorow, The Hebrew signifieth, the painfull travell of child birth, Isa. 26.17.18. and 51.2. Psal. 29.9. conceived] or was-warm: in heat; as Gen. 30.38.39.41.
Vers. 8. the inward-parts] or the covered-parts, the heart roots, where wisdom is seated of God: Iob 38.36. named in Hebrew of covering, plaistering, or pargeting. the secret] or; the closed-place: which being referred to the person, meaneth the heart, which God reneweth, Ezek. 36.26. and wherein he writeth his lawes, Heb. 8.10. And thus the Chaldee expoundeth it, the close-place of the heart; which the Apostle calleth, the hid man of the heart, 1 Pet. 3.4. or, if it be referred to the thing, it meaneth the secrets of wisdom, Iob 11.6. the wisdom of God in a mysterie, the hid wisdom, manifest by the gospell, 1 Cor. 2.7. And thus the Greek applieth it, saying, the unmanifest and hid things of wisdom, thou hast manifest to me. hast made] or wilt make me know; thus he riseth by faith out of his sin, being taught wisdom of God.
Vers. 9. Thou wilt purge-me from-sin] or prayer wise, Purge thou me from sin; or make me sinlesse. Expiate or purify-my-sin. Prayers are often made in this manner; as with assurance that they shalbe performed. See the note on Psal. 17.8. eizop] or hissop, of the Hebrew Ezob, and Greek hissopos; an herbe or rice, growing [Page 78] out of the wall, 1 King. 4.33. appointed in the law, for to sprinkle and cleanse with, Exod. 12, 22. Num. 19.6.18. Levit. 14.4.6.49 Hebr. 9, 19. and the sprinkling with it, was the last part of the purification of the Vnclean: here used to signify the full clensing from sin by the bloud of Christ. Hebr. 9.13.14. whether it were that herb which we now call eizop, or no; is uncertain. wash me] another legal rite for purifying the unclean, Levit. 14.8. and 15.5.8.13.22. figuring our sanctification. Heb. 10.22. Tit. 3.5. Isa. 4.4.
Vers. 10. to hear joy] the joyfull tidings of the forgivenes of my sinns. bones that thou hast crushed] or brayed; nothing hereby the greatnes of his grief and affliction. Iob 2.2.5. and 30.17. and 33.19.21. Psal. 38.4.
Vers. 11. Hide thy face] that is, regard not my sinns to visit them on me. See the contrary, Psal. 90.5. and 109.14.15. Ier. 16.17.
Vers. 12. firm spirit] a spirit ready prepared, stedfast, and certain. The like is applied to the heart, Psal. 112.7. and 57.8.
Vers. 13. from thy face] or from thy presence: This was an effect of Gods utmost anger against sinners. 2 King. 24.20. Ier. 7.15. and 52.3. Gen. 4.16. thy spirit of holynes] thy holy Ghost.
Vers. 14. the joy of thy salvation] the joy which proceedeth from thy salvation, and deliverance of me from sin. a free spirit] a voluntary, freewilling spirit, or a princely, ruling spirit, as the Greek turneth it. See this word, Psal 47.10. by a free, or princely spirit, he meaneth, a spirit not in bondage to sin: called elswhere, the spirit of adoption. Rom. 8, 15, 16. whereby a man is made willing to obey the Lord; as Exo. 35, 21.
Vers. 16. from blouds] that is, from the guilt of my murder, in shedding the bloud of Vrijah: or, from my native corruption. See the note on Psal. 5, 7. shall shout] or shril, sing joyfully, and proclaim thy justice; such as Paul speaketh of Phil. 3, 9.
Vers. 17. shalt open my lips] shalt give me occasion to speak freely and boldly. This phrase is used, Iob 11, 5. and 32, 20.
Vers. 18. and I would give it] or, for else I would give it: as the Greek turneth it, if thou wouldest sacrifice, I had given it.
Vers. 19. The sacrifices of God] that is, which please God. So the works of God, Iohn. 6.28. heart broken] to weet, with sorrow for sin. So Isa. 61.1. Luk. 4, 18. Compare with this, Rom. 12, 1. also Isa. 57.15. and 66, 2.
Vers. 20. Doe-wel] or Doe-good; deal-bouteously: it comprehendeth all things needfull for profit or pleasure. unto Sion] the Church, and place of publik worship. See Psal. 2.6. wals of Ierusalem] or, of Ierushalaim; as the Hebrew writeth it in the dual form, as it were, the double Ierusalem, to weet, the higher and the lower; from, which the Apostle gathereth an allegorie, Gal. 4.25.26 This citie was first called Salem, that is Peace; where Melchisedek was King, Gen. 14.18. Hebr. 7.2. It was named also Iebus, Iudg. 19, 10. of one Iebusi son of Canaan, Gen. 10, 16. and was possessed by his seed, the Iebusites, who held there in the fort of Sion, till David wann it from them, 1 Chron. 11.4.5.7. Here also was the mount Morijah, whereon Solomon built the Temple. 2 Chron. 3.1. where Abraham offred his son Isaak: Gen. 22, 2. And because there Gods providence was seen, he named the place Iehovah-jireh: Gen. 22, 14. which Iireh, put to the former name Salem, maketh it Ierusalem: where Peace is seen, and as the citie was inlarged by taking in mount Iireh, or Morijah, so is the name: yet sometime (though very rare,) it is called by the first name Salem; as Psal. 76.3. This citie, God chose to be the place of his publik worship, and there to dwell, 2 Chron. 7.12. Psalm 132.13.14. and honourable things are spoken of this citie, Psalm 87, 3. and of the walis thereof, which in the Ierusalem from above, are of Iasper stone, with 12. foundations, garnished with all manner precious stones, and having the names of the Lambs 12. Apostles, Reve. 21.10.14 18.19. &c. the walls are called Salvation, and the gates Praise, and they are ever in Gods sight; Isa. 60.18. and▪ 9, 16. For the building up of these, doth David here pray.
Vers. 21. Then shalt thou accept] when the place is builded which thou hast chosen, For he forbad his people, to offer in every place, Levit. 17.5.8.9. Deut. 12, 11, 13. and promised to accept their sacrifices on his holy mountain, Ezek. 20, 40. Therefore Israel was in great affliction and reproach, when the walls of Jerusalem were unbuilded, Nehem. 1, 3. and the peoples negligence in building Gods house was sharply blamed. Hag. 1.2.4.8.9. and 2, 15. &c. of justice] that is, sacrifices offred in faith. and according to the will of God. See Psal. 4.6. the whole-oblation] the Calil: a kind of oblation that was wholly and every whit given up in fire unto God: and differed from the Ghnolah, or Burnt-offring, which was onely of beasts or birds, Livit. 1. whereas the Calil was also of flour, called the Meat-offring, but burned altogether, which the common Meat-offrings were not. Lev. 6.20.22.24. It was also of beasts. 1 Sam. 7, 9.
Annotations, Psalm LII.
Vers 2. DOëg, a servant of King Saul, and master of his herdmen. 1 Sam. 21.7. the Adomite] that is, an Aedomite, or Idumean, as the Greek here translateth: or a man of Adamah, a citie in the tribe of Naphtali, Iosh. 19, 36. of Achimelech, David fleeing from Sauls tyrannie, came for comfort to the house of God in Nob, where Achimelech the priest administred. He gave unto David and his company, the shew bread to eat: armed him with the sword of Goliath the Philistian, and asked counsell of the Lord for him. Doëg saw this, and told King Saul: and after (when no other man would,) himself at the Kings commandement, ran upon Achimelech and the Priests, and killed 85. persons; and Nob the city of the Priests, he smote with the edge of the sword, both man, woman, child, and beast. But Abjather Achimelechs son escaped unto David, and told him: who thereupon made this Psalm. See 1 Sam. 21. and 22. Mat. 12 3.4. ô mighty-man] or Potentate, Doeg is thus named, for his chief place over K. Sauls herdmen, 1 Sam. 12.7. and his killing of so Many Priests of the Lord, 1 Sam. 22.18.19. in which mischievous prowesse he vaunted himself.
Vers. 4. thinketh] or understand, why thinketh thy tongue? that is, uttereth the evils thought of, and praemediated. doing-deceyt] that is, as a rasour, which in stead of cutting the hayr, cutteth the throat. Or it may be referred to the man, ô doer of deceyt, as the Greek saith, thou hast done deceyt.
Vers. 5. justice] that is, truth, or faithfulnes.
Vers. 6. words of swallowing] or of devouring, of perniciousnes; that is, pernicious words which cause destrution.
Vers. 7. destroy] or pull thee down: a similitude taken from buildings pulled down: Levit. 14.45. applied here to mans overthow. So Iob 19, 10. pull-thee away] or take thee hence, as a coale of fire is taken with the tongs Isa. 30, 4. pluck thee] as the stakes are plucked up when the tent is removed. This is applied to expulsion out of ones setled place; and is opposed to stablishing. Deuter. 28.63. Prov. 2.22. and 15.25. root thee up] as a tree plucked up by the roots: Iude. 12. So Iob 31.12 land of the living] that is, this world. See Psalm 27.13.
Vers. 9. the man] the mighty-man. It hath reference to vers. 3. he was strong] or, would be strong, and prevail; as Psal. 9, 20. or, strengthned, and hardned himself. his woefull-evill] or, in that he hath, that is, his substance: the Greek saith, in his vanity.
Vers. 10. green olive] alwayes fresh and flourishing. See Psal. 37.35. Ier. 11, 16. aye] continually: see Psal. 9.6.
Annotations, Psalm LIII.
Vers. 1. MAchalath] this seemeth to be a kind of instrument, much like Nechiloth, Psal. 5.1. It may also be enterpreted Sicknes, or Infirmitie. So in the title of Psalm 88. an instructing-psalm] mas kil: see Psalm 32, 1. This psalme is the same in effect, and almost in words with the 14. Psalm, some few things changed. See the notes there.
Vers. 2. with injurious-evill] so the Greek saith, with iniquities they are made abominable. Or we may read, they have done abominable iniquitie.
Vers. 4. every one is gone-back] Hebr. All he, that is, Each one, or whosoever he be: in particular. In Psal. 14, 3. he speaketh generally, all is departed.
Vers. 6. where no dread was,] that is, no cause of dread. God giveth to the wicked, a trembling heart, Deut. 28.65. and a sound of fear is in their ears, Iob 15, 21. yea the sound of a leaf, chaseth them, and they flee when none pursueth. Levit. 26, 36. Prov. 28, 1. of him that besiegeth thee] or, that pitcheth camp against thee: speaking to the godly man. The Greek tunneth it, of men-lpeasers. had made them abashed] or, shalt make abashed, (for it is a promise, but set down as already performed, for the more assurance,) or, shalt put to confusion, to weet, them, or their counsell; as they would have confounded thine. See Psal. 14.6.
Vers. 7. who will give] a wish; O that there were given, &c. See the notes on Psal. 14.7. salvations) that is, full salvation, health, or deliverance.
Annotations, Psalm LIV.
Vers. 2. ZIphims] or Zipheans, the inhabitants of Ziph, a citie in the tribe of Judah, Ios. 15, 24. by which there was a wildernes and wood, wherein David hid himself when he fled from Keilah for fear of K. Saul: and was bewrayed by these Ziphims unto the King once, and the second time; whereupon he made this Psalme. See the historie, 1 Sam. 23.14 15, 19. &c. and 26, 1, 2.
Vers. 5. strangers] the Ziphims, estranged from God, and alienated from his people. Psal. 58, 4. Isa. 1.4. So wicked men are called heathens, Psal. 59 6. In Psal. 86, 14. this is repeated by David: but for Zarim, strangers, there he calleth them Zedim, prowd. daunting-tyrants] terrible-dismayers, as Saul and his retinue whose terrour daunted many. See Psal. 10, 18. seek my soul] my life, to take it away: see the note on Psal. 35 4.
Vers. 6. with them that uphold] or, among the upholders, the valiant-soldiers that helped David in his battels: as 1 Chron. 12.1. &c. a like manner of speech is Iudg. 11, 35. thou art among them that trouble me.
Vers. 7. return the evill] to weet, which they intend against me. For the righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his stead. Prov. 11, 8. suppresse them] restrain them, or cut them off. Compare Psal. 143, 12.
Vers. 8. With voluntarines] or, In freenes; that is, freely, liberally, of a willing mind. Such sacrifices the law mentioneth, Levit. 7, 16.
Vers. 9. eye hath seen] to weet, the work, or reward of God on mine enemies: mentioned before in vers. 7. and as is expressed in Psal. 91, 8. but often this word is concealed, as Psal. 35, 21. and 92, 12. or hath viewed them with delight; see Psalm 22, 18.
Annotations, Psalm LV.
Vers. 3. I Mourn] as one cast down with sorow, making a dolefull noyse. meditation] or, discoursing-talk, prayer, complaint. The Hebrew Siach, signifieth, any large discourse or exercise of the mind, or mouth; by busy musing, talking, praying, commoning with ones self, or others.
Vers. 4. they bring] they make-move, or turn upon me inquitie; both by unjust imputation of evil; and inflicting of punishment. For the word is used both for iniquity and the punishment thereof; as is noted Psalm. 5.6. spitefully-hate me] or, bear me a privy grudge, with a purpose to avenge; as the word signifieth, Gen. 27.41. and 50.15.
Vers. 5. is pained] or, trembleth-with pain. The word usually, meaneth such pain as a woman feeleth in her travel.
Vers. 6. horrour] or, amazed-quaking; when the senses are smitten with astonishment. Therefore the Greek turnes it, darknes.
Vers. 7. who will give] a wish, O that I had, or, O that some would give. See Psal. 14.7. wing as a dove] which being a fearfull bird, flieth fast to deserts and rocks to hide it self, Ier. 49.28. wing, is put for wings: as fowl, for fowls: Psal. 8.9. that I might-fly] or, I would fly, and dwell, to weet, somewhere, where I can find safety: but no place is named, to note the more uncertainty.
Vers. 8. in the wildernes] the place whither the woman (the Church) also flieth in her persecution. Rev. 12.6.14.
Vers. 9. hasten safe escaping, &c.] or, I would speed my evasion, hasten my deliverance. So David hastened his flight from Absalom; 2 Sam. 15.14. &c. from wind of driving-forward] that is, from the driving (stormy) wind, that beareth all things away before it: meaning the storm of persecution: which forced him to flie. The Greek turneth it, from pusillanimitie, (or feeblenes-of spirit:) intimating his inly fears driving him to this flight.
Vers. 10. Swallow] that is, destroy. It hath respect to Dathan and Abirams death; who with there companie were swallowed alive into the earth, Num. 16.32. as after in the the 16. verse here is explained. divide their tongue] for, their tongues, that is, their language, counsels, plotts, &c. as at Babel tongues were consounded; Gen. 11.7. So the tongues of Absaloms counsellors (that persecuted David) were divided. 2 Sam. 17.1-5-14.
Vers. 11. they compasse it] to weet, violent-wrong and strife before mentioned▪ which were as walls about the town: or they, that is, those wicked persons.
Vers. 13. For, not an enemy] or, Because, it was no enemie that reproached me: the Greek turneth it thus, For, if an enemie reproached me, I could suffer it, &c. for I could bear] Hebr. and I could bear it: and, being in stead of for, or ells, or otherwise; as in Psal. 60.13. and 51.18. magnified] that is, spake great and boastfull words; see before Psal. 35.26.
Vers. 14. But thou] Hebr. And thou; and, is often used for but; as Gen. 42.10. Isa. 10.20. So in Greek, Rom. 1.13. and often in the Psalmes. esteemed off as myself] or, according to mine order, or estimation: that is, my very equall, my peere; of as much regard and worth as myself. The Greek turneth it, like-minded: a word which the Apostle useth, Phil. 2.20. my guide] or, my Duke, my Chieftain, or master. So the Hebrew Alluph, is used generally for a Duke, or Cheif governour; Gen. 36.15. &c. and so the Greek turneth it here. It is also used in speciall, for a Chief-friend: Prov. 16.28. and 17.9. Mic. 7.5. which sense is good in this place. Achitophel may be the man here aimed at, who was one of Davids princes, and friends, even his chief councellor, and became a traitour. 2 Sam. 15.12.31. and 16.23. my known-acquaintance] or, my familiar, whom I acquainted with my counsels, purposes, &c. as Psal. 31.12.
Vers. 15. made-sweet secret-counsell] that is sweetly communicated our secret affaires, each to other: or the mysterie of godlines; whereof see Psal. 25.14. These were fulfilled between David and Achitophel, Christ and Iudas the traitor. with the societie] or in the concourse, company, frequencie; that is, the multitude that hurtle, and run-together frequenting the publik assemblies. And this was done with outward hast and hurtling together, and with concordant minds: wherefore the Greek here turneth it unanimitie or concord. This word is after used for a company, or concourse, Psal. 64.3. and hath the name of tumultuous-running together, Psal. 2, 1.
Vers. 16. Let death seize] or death shall seize; exact his due as a creditor on his debter. upon them] and, on him; as the Hebrew forme noteth, that is, on every of them. to hell] to the place and state of death: Psal. 16.10. as the conspirators with Korah, went down quick into hell, Num. 16.30.33. in their dwelling-place] or, in their sojourning-place; for this life is a pilgrimage; where men are but guests. in their inmost-part] or, within them: in the midds of them: meaning their heart.
Vers. 18. and at noon] These three times in the day, they used to pray in Israel; as David here practised, and Daniel afterwards, Dan. 6.10. and at the sixt houre, which was their noon-tide) Peter went to prayer, Act. 10.9. meditate] or pray: see the note on verse 3. and Psal. 77.4.
Vers. 19. from the battell against me] from the neer-fight (the conflict) with me: the Greek saith, from them that draw neer to me, meaning his foes; as Psal. 27.2. with many] or in many, were they with me. This is doubtfull whether it be meant of foes, or friends. If of foes, it may be resolved thus, for with many, (with a great multitude) they were fighters with me. If of friends; it may be understood of Gods Angels, that in a great-number were with him, pitching camp for his aid, Psal. 34.8. as Elishah said, many moe are with us, than with them, 2 King. 6.16.17.
Vers. 20. even he that sitteth] that is, the eternall, that abideth one and the same, in counsel, power, &c. no changes] or alterations from evil to good, and are not bettered. Thus the Chaldee paraphrast taketh it. It may also be meant, no alterations of their good estate; that is, no adversities, as Iob 10.17.
Vers. 21. He sent forth his hand] that is, laid violent hands: as Nehem. 13.21. his peaceable-friends] or, them that were at peace with him.
Vers. 22. drawn-swords] that is, wounding, deadly. A like similitude Solomon useth Prov. 12.18. There is that speaketh words like the prickings of a sword. See also Psal. 57.5
Vers. 23. thy careful-burden] or thy gift, that is, whatsoever thou art carefull to have given thee, in all thy wants and need: or, whatsoever he giveth thee, to exercise thy faith and patience, by adversities. The Greek well turneth it, thy care: which phrase the Apostle useth 1 Pet. 5.7. Cast all your care upon him, &c. Compare also herewith, Mat. 6.25. Luk. 12.22. Psal. 37.5. sustain thee] or foster, and nourish thee, with food and all other necessaries. The word though it be general, yet is often used for nourishing, Gen. 45.11. and 47.12. 1 King. 18.4. So the Greek also turneth it here. not give] that is, not suffer, as Psal. 16.10.
Vers. 24. men of blouds, &c.] that is, bloody men: as Psal, 5.7. not live- half] Hebr. not halfen their dayes; that is, not come to half the dayes of their life: but be cut off by untimely death. So Iob 15.32.
Annotations, Psalm LVI.
Vers. 1. COncerning the dumb dove] or, after the Hebrew phrase, the dove of dumbnes, thus David speaketh of himself, as of a dove subject to vexation among the ravenous kites, the Philistims, which were farr dis-joyned from Gods people in faith; though neer in habitation: as the Greek translate it, the people farr off from the saints. Or, Aelem, interpreted, dumbnes, may also be turned, a Congregation, as in Psal. 58.2. and so the meaning is, the dove of the congregation of them that be far off, that is, of the Philistims. Michtam] a Iewel, or golden Psalm: see Psal. 16.1. took him in Gath.] David fleeing from Saul to Achish King of Gath, and being there known: changed his behaviour, and fained himself foolish, and was so dismissed, 1 Sam. 21.10. &c. whereupon he made the 34 psalm. After that, he fled again to K. Achish, and dwelt there with him, he and and his company. 1 Sam. 27.1.2.3. &c.
Vers. 2. would shallow me up]; or breatheth after me, to take and devour me. The word Shaaph, is used for sooping in of drink; Iob 5.5. also, of the wind, or breath; Ier. 2. [Page 83] 24. and 14.6. and so for breathing after any thing to come therto. Iob 7.2. Eccles. 1.5. So after in Psal. 57.4. and 119.131. ô most hye] ô high God, as the Chaldee explaineth it. The Greek saith, from the height: we may also translate it, in heigth, that is, highly, (prowdly,) they warr against me. But Marom, Heighth, is sometime Gods attribute, as Mic. 6.6. Psal. 92.9.
Vers. 4. In the day] or, what day: that is, whensoever I shalbe afrayd.
Vers. 5. what flesh can do] or, question-wise, what can flesh do unto me? by flesh meaning, corrupt and weak man, as is expressed, vers. 12. The like title is given to men, in Psal. 78.39. Gen. 6.3. Isa 40.6.
Vers, 6. they greevously-wrest] they painfully-form, and frame my words (or my matters:) perverting them, and giving them another figure or fashion. So the Hebrew word is used for fashioning: Iob 10.8. It signifieth also, grieving, Isa. 63.9.
Vers. 7. They draw together] or, gather, that is, convene and combine together: or, gather warrs, as is expressed, Psal. 140.3. So Psal. 59.4. my steps] or my heels, or footsoles; after the manner of that old serpent. Gen. 3.15.
Vers. 8. cast down] or make descend, to weet, to the pit of corruption, as Psal. 55.24. or nether parts of the earth, as Ezek. 32.18.
Vers. 9. my wandring] my flitting to and fro: as from Sauls presence to Gath, 1 Sam. 21.10. from thence to the cave of Adullam, 1 Sam. 22.1. from thence to Mispeh in Moab, vers. 3. then to the forest of Hareth in Iudah. vers. 5. then to Keilah, 1 Sam. 23.5. thence to the wildernes of Ziph, verse 14. thence to the wildernes of Maon, verse 25. then to Engedi, 1 Sam. 24.1.2. and so from place to place, as a partrich on the mountains: in all which David acknowledged Gods care and providence towards him. in thy bottel] that is, reserve them diligently. Bottels were used to put in milk and wine, Iudg. 4.19. 1 Sam. 16.20. In the Hebrew there is an allusion to the former word wandring, called Nod: a bottel being also in that tongue called Nod: having difference in writting but none in sound; are they not in thy register?] or, in thy book and reckning? meaning, doubtlesse they are. A question is often used for an earnest affirmation or denyall. As, when one Euangelist saith, Doe ye not erre? Mark. 12.24. an other saith, ye doe err. Mat. 22.29.
Vers. 10 that God wil be for me] or, with me; or, that God is mine: as the Greek saith, thou art my God.
Vers. 13. Thy vowes are upon me] that is, I have thank-offrings ready, wherewith to pay my vowes which I made unto thee. A like phrase is in Prov. 7.14. Vpon me are peace-offrings. See also how vowes were paid with peace, or thank offrings, Levit. 7.15.16. Psal. 66.13. Or, they are upon me; that is, I am hound to pay them. confessions] that is, sacrifices of confession, or thanks: which were distinguished from vowes, Lev. 7.12.15.16.
Vers. 14. hast thou not also] meaning, surely thou hast: as before in vers. 9. and Psal. 116.9. from sliding] or, from driving, from thrust; that is, from sliding by the thrust of my enemies. to walk on] or converse: it noteth a continuall and pleasing cariage of ones self acceptable to God: therefore the Greek expresseth it by well-pleasing; and the Apostle foloweth the like, in Heb. 11 5. from Gen. 5.24. The meaning also of the phrase here is, that I may walk: as that which one Prophet saith, lashabeth, to dwell; 1 Chron. 17.4. another saith, leshihti, that I may dwell. 2 Sam. 7.5. the light of the living] or, light of life: meaning the, vitall, or lively light which men here on earth do injoy: and therefore in Iob 33.28.30. this is opposed to the pit or grave; and in Psal. 116.9 it is called, the land of the living: whereof see Psal. 27.13. This also respecteth the better light of life, mentioned by our Saviour. Ioh. 8.12.
Annotations, Psalm. LVII.
Vers. 1. COrrupt not] or, Bring-not to corruption, or perdition. This word somtime importeth corruption of faith and manners, by sin; as is noted on Psa. 14.1. sometime, perdition, or utter destruction, the punishment of sin; Psal. 78.38.45. Gen. 6.13. and 9.11.15. it is a more vehement word than killing; Ezek. 9.6.8. This word is also in the title of the 58.59. and 75. Psalms. Michtam] a golden song. See Psal. 16.1. from face] or, for fear of Saul. See Psal. 3.1. into the cave] Saul sought David in the wildernes of Engedi, upon the roks, among the wild goats: and being there in a cave, David cutt off the lap of Sauls coat, and would not kill him. Which when Saul after perceived, his heart relented for Davids kindnes, and he wept, acknowledging his fault. And taking an oath of David that he should not destroy his feed; he ceased his persecuting for a time. 1 Sam. 24. David, in that dissresse, made this Psalm.
Vers. 2. evils passeth] that is, every evil; or, the whol-heap of evils, passeth.
Vers. 3. perfectly acomplisheth] or performeth, to weet, his grace, or his promise; or my affairs, bringing them to a full end and stay. So Psal. 138.8. A like speech the Apostle useth, Philip. 1.6.
Vers. 4. He will send] or usually sendeth; to weet, his hand, as Psal. 144.7. or, his Angel, as Dan. 3.27. or, his mercy and truth, as after here followeth. swallow me] or, breatheth after me. See Psalm. 56.2.
Vers. 5. Lions] called here Lebaim, hearty, stout, couragious-Lions; of Leb, that is, heart, courage. As there be sundry sorts of Lions, so have they sundry names; see Psal. 7.3. Lions are mentioned in the scriptures, for the stoutnes of their heart, 2 Sam. 17.10. boldnes. Prov. 28.1. and grimnes of their countenance, 1 Chron. 12.8. Saul and his courtiers are here Lions to David; as were the Kings of Asshur and Babel after unto Israel, Ier. 50.17. the Roman Emperour to Paul, 2 Tim. 4.17. and all wicked rulers, over the poor people, Prov. 28.15. inflamers] boutefeus, meaning, firie fierce, and raging persons, that flamed with wrath and envie, and inflamed others. Of such, David did complain to Saul, 1 Sam. 24.10. spears] Hebr. the spear; as charret, for charrets, Psal. 68.18. So Agur speaketh of a generation whose teeth are swords, and their jawes, knives, to eat up the afflicted out of the earth. Prov. 30.14. See also Psal. 55.22. and 59.8.
Vers. 9. Raise-up] or Stirr up, to weet, thy self: or Awake. A word of exciting; Iudg. 5.12. Compare this with Psal. 108.2.3. &c. my glorie] my tongue, or soul. See Psal. 16.9. and 30.13. at the day-dawning] I will rouse up my self with my instruments. Or, I will raise up the day dawning, that is, I will prevent the early morning, and be up before it; and so stirr it up. A figurative speech.
Vers. 11. That thy mercy] or, For, thy mercy is great, &c. Compare Psalm 36.6.
Annotations, Psalm LVIII.
Vers. 1. COrrupt not] Bring not to perdition, &c. See Psal. 57.1. and 16.1.
V. 2. O assembly] O band, Company, or Congregation. The Hebrew Aelem, which hath the signification of binding as in a sheaf or bundle; seemeth here to be a company that are combined, and confederate; or, it may be taken for the binding of the tongue; that is, dumbnes; (as before in Psal. 56.1.) and be read thus: Of a truth, do ye speake dumb justice? or, mutenes of justice? As blaming them for speaking and boasting of justice; when indeed justice was dumb, and opened not her mouth; but they gave most unjust sentence. righteousnesses] or equities: that is, righteous, plain, and equall things. Iudges are called Gods; Psal. 82.6. and therefore should imitate God, who saith, I do speak justice, and declare righteousnesses. Isa. 45.19.
Vers. 3. ye weigh] or, ye balasse (of the Hebrew Palas,) ye peise. A simulitude taken from the weighing of things which should be in even peise and proportion; Prov. 16.11. so justice should weigh all words and works in equitie, and reward them accordingly: but these weighed out wrong for right.
Vers. 4. from the womb] that is, even from their mothers womb, the wicked are estranged, (do alienate themselves) from God, justice, and vertue. This noteth mans naturall corruption.
Vers. 5. Hot-poyson they have] or, Hot-wrath is to them. The Hebrew Chamath signifieth both poyson, & rage, or furie; each of them being hot. The Greek here turneth it rage: the similitude of a serpent, rather giveth it to be poyson; as Psal. 140.3. Rom. 3.13. Deut. 32.24. Though both are fitly applied to the wicked, who like serpents in furie spit out their venim, and malice. like-as] or, according to the likenes. It maketh an exact comparison, as no whit inferiour to the serpent, which was the instrument to poyson mankind. Gen. 3. serpent] or snake, called in Hebrew Nachash, of expertnes, for it was more subtile than any beast of the field. Gen. 3.1. deaf asp] or, cockatrice; or the serpent Python; called in Hebrew Pethen, which name noteth (by the contrary) the unperswadednes which this Psalm sheweth to be naturally in that beast. And so the wicked have the title of Apeitheis, unperswaded, or Disobedient. Tit. 1.16. Ephes. 2.2. stoppeth] Hebr. will stop, that is, usually stoppeth his ear, with his tail (as humane writers report) whiles the other he layeth on the ground; or is naturally deaf of it.
Vers. 6. the voice of charmers] which with words use to charm serpents, that they can neither bite nor sting: as may be gathered both by this place, and by Eccles. 10.11. Ier. 8.17. And these Charmers have their name in Hebrew of whispering, or, soft, sweet and eloquent speaking Ps. 41.8. Is. 3.3. of him that inchanteth] or that conjureth; conjoineth associateth. Inchanters have this title here, and in Deut. 18.11. either, because by sorcerie they associate serpents, making them tame and familiar, that they hurt not: or because such persons use to bind and tye bands or things about the body, to heale or hurt by sorcerie: or because, by their conjuring art, they have societie and followship with Devils. And that these evil arts are not here approved, the law sheweth, Deut. 18. Onely similitudes are taken from them, as elswhere from the thief, Rev. 16.15. the unrighteous Iudge, Luke. 18.1.2.6.7. the unjust steward, Luke. 16. &c. of him that is made-wise] of the wised, that is, the learned, expert, the cunning mage.
Vers. 8. refused as waters] that is, (as the Greek explaineth,) set at naught; nothing esteemed; as waters that passe away and are not regarded. bend he his arrowes] or, his arrow, (for the Hebrew hath a double reading;) that is, every of his arrowes. And this may be meant of the wicked man, whose arrowes bent at the just, shall be broken: or of God, who shooteth at the wicked, and cutteth them off. be they as cutt off] or, let them be as if they were cutt-off, or, even as strawes: meaning it of the wickeds arrowes: or if of their own persons, let them be even cutt off; as the Greek saith, untill they be weakened.
Vers. 9. snail that melteth] or, snail of melting; that is, a consuming snail, wich creeping out of the shell, casteth her moistures, and so wasteth to death. Also with salt, a snail melteth into water. let him goe-away] or, walk: meaning, let him die. So where one Prophet saith, to goe with thy fathers; 1 Chron. 17.11. another saith for it, sleep, that is, die. 2 Sam. 7.12. the untimely birth] or sallen-birth, meaning, fallen before due time. So Iob 3.19. Ecces. 6.3.5.
Vers. 10. Ere that they shall perceive] or, Before men- shall understand, He speaketh to the wicked, of their suddain destruction. The meaning seemeth to be this: Ere men shall perceive (or seel,) the pricking of your thorns, which are thorns of the Bramble; God will as with a whirlwind destroy every of them. The Bramble, or briar (mentioned also in Jorhams parable, Iudg. 9.14.15.) hath strong and sharp thorns [Page 86] fit to resemble the evil counsels and deeds of the wicked. The Hebrue Sir is used both for a thorn, and a pot, wherefore some here translate pots; yet yeilding the same sense. The Greek turneth it thorns. as alive] or even quick, which noteth subdain destruction; as Psal. 55.16. let them goe down to hel alive: or their lively vigour, which made them fear no destruction, as Psal. 38.20. my enemies are alive, are mighty. This word is somtime used for raw flesh, 1 Sam. 2.15. which some that translate the former word pots, retain also here. even in wrath] or as with burning-anger. We may also understand the word thorn, thus: aswell the living thorn, (that is, fresh and green,) as the thorn of burning, that is, the burnt, or sear thorn: because on the bramble, some of the thorns are parched and dry, when others are young and green. he will tempestuously whirl it away] God will take away, (or skare away) it, that is, every thorn, as with a whirlwind, or tempest. For, as with a whirlwind that passeth, the wicked is no more. Prov. 10.25.
Vers. 11. his feet in bloud] This noteth both the greatnes of the slaughter: and comfortable use which the just shall make hereof. Compare Psal. 68.24. Isa. 63.3. Rev. 14.20.
Vers. 12. earthly-man] Hebr. Adam; put here for men in general: as son, for sonns, 2 King. 21.6. with 2 Chron. 33.6. See also Psalm. 8.9. fruit] that is, a comfortable reward; after their labours and troubles: As Heb. 12.11. Iam. 3.18. God, that judge] or Gods judging. A mysterie of the holy Trinitie; used sundry times in the scripture, as Gods caused me to wander, Gen. 20.13. he is holy Gods, Ios. 24.19. he is living Gods, Ier. 10.10, though most commonly it is otherwise. See the note on Psal. 3.3.
Annotations, Psalm LIX.
Vers. 1. COrrupt not] or bring not to perdition. See Psal. 57.1. Mìchtam] a notable song: see Psal. 16.1. to kill him] or, to do him dye. Saul having cast his spear at David, and missed him; sent messengers after unto Davids house, for to keep (or watch) him, and to kill him. But his wife Michal (Sauls daughter,) bewrayed the matter, let David down at a window, and so he escaped. 1 Sam. 19.10.11.12. Hereupon he made this Psalm.
Vers. 2. set me on high] set me aloft, where I may be safe, that my foes reach not to me.
Vers. 4. not for my trespasse] to weet, against them: as elswhere David professeth: 1 Sam. 24.10.12.
Vers. 5. without iniquitie] to weet, of me, or on my part, understanding it of sin, as in the former verse: or without punishment (understanding it of the enemies) they run. &c. Iniquitie is often used for punishment: see Psal. 69.28. or, without iniquitie, (without blame in their own conceit: as in Ier. 50.7. their enemies said, we offend not, because thy have sinned, &c. to meet me] meaning, for good, that is, to assist me. For somtime, meeting, is to oppose and resist; Psal. 35.3.
Vers. 6. to visit] namely, with punishment, as Exod. 20.5. See otherwise, in Ps. 8.5. the heathens] that is, the wicked, mine enemies; called here heathens, as elswhere strangers; Psal. 54.5. unfaithfully-work] or, disloyally-commit. See this word, Psal. 25.3.
Vers. 7. They return at evening] The enemies like hungry dogs, come at evening, secretly to surprise and devour me. So wicked persecutors, are likened to dogs; Psal. 22.17. or it may be a prophesie of their extreme povertie, that when others goe to rest, they goe about howling for meat. make noyse as a dog] barking, grinning, howling: as a dog for his meat; as after verse 15.16. therefore the Greek turneth it, they are hungrie.
Vers. 8. utter] or well-out, as from a fountaine; belch, or babble; as Prov. 15.2.28. This similitude is explained Ier. 6.7. As the fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her malice. swords, &c.] that is, they speak sharp devouring words. See Psal. 57.5.
Vers. 10. His strength] understand, O God that art his strength: And it may be meant of himself, though he speak as of another; 1 because in the Hebrue there is sometime a suddain change of the person, as Dan. 9.4. thou keepest covenant towards them which love him, that is, which love thee. Deut. 5.10. that love me, and keep his commandements; for, my commands; Mic. 1.2. Hear ye people all they, for al yee. 2. because in the last verse of this Psalm, it is repeated, My strength. 3 also in this place, the Greek turneth it, my strength. 4 because in the next verse it is written in the Hebrue text letters, his mercie, but by the vowels and margine, read, my mercie; which giveth occasion to suppose the like meaning here. Howbeit the sense is good if we understand it of the enemy, Saul, thus. O God that art is strength, and hast given him the kingdom, and this power. For even wicked rulers have no power, except it be given them from above; Iohn. 19.11. And David much respected Saul, as Gods Anoynted. 1 Samuel. 26.11. 2 Samuel. 1.14. I take-heed] or, will, I keep, observe: that is, wayt upon thee: or keep thanks and prayses for thee; as verse 18.
Vers. 11. God of my mercy] or, of his mercie, (as is observed on the former verse:) or, my God of mercy; that is, my mercifull God. prevent me] to weet, with mercy, or blessings, as Psal. 21.4. let me see] to weet, vengeance. Psal. 54.9.
Vers 12. people forget] to weet, their sin, and punishment for the same. Dead men are forgotten, Psalm 31.13. Eccles. 9.5. so their punishment whiles they live, is the more memorable. make them wander] to weet, as vagabounds. The word hath reference to Cains judgment, who was not killed, but marked for a vagabound: Genes. 4.14.15. Some punishments are lesse tollerable than death it self. Rev. 9.6.
Vers. 13. The sin of their mouth, &c.] This sentence is difficult; for, 1. it may have reference to the former, that my people forget not their sinns and punishments, but may tell of them: or, 2. it may respect themselves; let them tell (or confesse) their own sinns and punishments, as did Cain, Iudas, &c. Gen. 4.13.14. Mat. 27.4. Or, 3. it may shew the cause of their judgements, For the sin of their mouth, &c. when they shall] or, and let them be taken. and of cursing] or, for the curse, (the execration,) which may be understood of the sin, according to Psalm 10.7. or, of the punishment thereof, as Deut. 30.7. of false denayal] of their lying, or of their leannesse: The original signifieth either; and may also be meant of sin, or the punishment thereof. let them tell] or, they shall tell: speaking of his people, or of the wicked themselves.
Vers. 14. Consume] to weet, them: as Loose, Matth. 21.2. for, loose him: Mark. 11.2.
Vers. 15. And they shall return] or, let them return, &c. a prophesie of, or prayer for their punishment, answerable to their sin: as before verse 7.
Vers. 16. They, shall wander] or, make themselves wander, scatter themselves abroad. The Hebrue hath a double reading, to include both these: so 2 Sam. 15.20. See a like punishment of the wicked, Iob 15.23. shall howl] or, shall tary all night, to weet, hungry and unsatisfied. The Hebrue signifieth either of these: but the Greek chooseth the former, they shall murmur; howling for hunger.
Vers. 17. sing thy strength] that is, praise with song, thy strength who canst defeat my foes, and protect me.
Annotations, Psalm LX.
Vers. 1. SHushan] that is, the six-stringed instrument, (or Lilie.) see Psal. 45.1. Eduth] that is, the testimonie; which here either belongeth to the musick, now unknown to us: or meaneth, the Psalm to be a testimonie of Davids faith and thankfulnes: or to be sung by the priests before the Ark of God in the sanctuarie; which Ark, and Tables of the covenant in it, was called the Testimonie. Exod. 40.5.20. Michtam] a golden song; see Psal. 16.1.
Vers. 2. Aram] that is, the Aramites, or Syrians: the posteritie of Aram, the son of Shem, the son of Noah; Gen. 10.22. Mesopotamia] a countrey so commonly called of the Greek, Act. 7.2. in Hebru: Naharajim, that is, of (or between) the two rivers; meaning Tygris and Euphrates, between which this land lay. Zobah] a country neer the other, called of Greek writters Syria Saphena. Aedom in the vally of salt] that is, the Aedomites, or, Idumeans in the salt valley; a place in that country, whereof mention is also made 2 King. 14.7. twelve thousand] in the historie 2 Sam. 8.13. this victorie is ascribed to David; in 1 Chron. 18.12. it is ascribed to Abishai, Joabs brother; and there also the number is eighteen thousand. It seemeth that captain Abishai first set on them, and slew 6000. after him folowed Ioab and slew 12000. moe, here mentioned. And to David is this victory attributed, because he was King.
Vers. 3. cast us away] This complaint seemeth to have reference unto that miserable state wherein Israel was, 1 Sam. 13.19, &c. and 31.7.
Vers. 4. the land quake] that is, change the state thereof; as Hag. 2.7. compared with Heb. 12.26.27.28. also Ezek. 31.16. rive it] as at earthquakes, rifts and chinks appear, this word is not elswhere used in scripture. heale] that is, repaire: see the like phrase. 2 Chron. 7.14.
Vers. 5. astonishing-horrour] or reeling, giddines, meaning, they were drunken with afflictions, which caused horrour; as drunkennes with wine causeth giddines. This word is also used, Isa. 51.17.20.21.22.
Vers. 6. a banner] or ensigne. This word is applied to the flag or ensigne of the gospel; Isa. 11.12. and 49 22. and 62.10. here, to David and his victorie. to be high-displayed] or, to use for a banner; which hath the name of lifting-high. the certain-truth] of thy promises.
Vers. 7. answer me] or us, me and my people. The Hebrue hath both readings.
Vers. 8. shall divide] this meaneth a full possession, after conquest. Ios. 1.6. and 13.7. Shechem] a citie in the tribe of Ephraim, not far from Samaria, Gen. 33.18. Ios. 20.7. Succoth] a citie in the tribe of Gad, beyond the river Jorden. Ios. 13.27.
Vers. 9. Gilead] and Manasseth: These were the utmost borders of the land of Canaan without Jorden: which howsoever for a time they resisted David, and clave to Ishbosheth, Sauls son: 2 Sam. 2.8.9, &c. yet were by Gods promise to be subjected unto David. strength of my head] that is, my hornes wherewith I shall smite the people together, according to that promised blessing. Deut. 33.17. or, by head, may be meant headship, kingdom, or principality. lawgiver] or statute-maker: a title of authoritie; therefore the Greek translateth here, King. This also accordeth to the promise, made to Judah; Gen. 49.10. 1 Chron. 5.2.
Vers 10. Moab] the land, or, people of the Moabites, neer to the land of Israel; these were the posteritie of Lot, Abrahams nephew; begotten by Lot in his drunkennes, of his own daughters; Gen. 19.33.-36.37. they had now forsaken the true God, and worshipped Baal-pehor and Chemosh: Num. 25.1.3. and 21.29. were enemies to Israel, Num. 22. Iudg. 3.12 and subdued by David; 2 Sam. 8.2. washing pot] that is used for base services; as a vessel to wash my feet in. over Aedom shall I cast my shoe] that is, I shall walk through, possesse, and tread down the land of Aedom (or Idumea,) whose inhabitants were Aedomites, the posteritie of Aedom, that is, Esau the elder brother of Jaakob, who profanely selling his birthright for a mease of red pottage, [Page 89] (called in Hebrue Adom,) had is name therefore Aedom, to the perpetual shame of him and his seed; Gen. 25.30. and 36.8.9. Heb. 12.16. as Iaakob, by faith obtained the glorious name of Israel; see Psal. 14.7. Palestina showt thou,] for this in Psalm 108.10. it is sayd, over Palestina I will showt. So here it seemeth to be spoken in mockage; intimating, that howsoever the Philistims dominered and triumphed for a while, (as appeareth Iudg. 10.7. and 13.1. 1 Sam. 4.10. and 31.1.) yet should they by David be subdued; as came to passe, 2 Sam. 8.1. Therefore the Greek turneth it, the aliens are subject to me. Palestina (called in Hebrue Pelesheth,) was a part of the land of Canaan, westward by the sea; inhabited by the Philistims which came of the Casluhims, nephewes of Mizraim the son of Cham, the son of Noah; Gen. 10.14. These with the Caphtorims first inhabited Caphtor, and from thence came to Palestina; Amos 9.7. where they drove out the Avims, (the ancient inhabitants of the land) and dwelt in their stead, Deut. 1.23. And this seemeth to be the reason, why usually the Philistims are called in Greek Allophyloi, Aliens, (of an other tribe, or nation;) because they were not the first natural inhabitants.
Vers. 11. Who will lead] it is a kind of wish, as Psal. 14.7. yet implying also some difficultie, as the next verse here sheweth. of strong defense] that is, defensed, or fortified: see Psal. 31.22. This may be meant generally of all strong cities that resisted David: or specially, of Rabbah the chief city of the Ammonites: whereof see 2 Sam 12.26.29, &c.
V. 13. from distresse] or from the distresser, the adversarie. for vain] Heb. & vain: but and, is often used for because, or for: as 2 Sam. 22.28. with Ps. 18.28. so Isa. 64.5.
Vers. 14. do valiantnes[ or valour, that is, valiant acts: according to the prophesie Num. 24.19. or, make a power, that is, gather an armie; as the phrase is used, 1 Sam. 14.48. and in Ezek. 28.4. it is used, for gathering of wealth. See the note on Ps. 18.35. will tread-down] in Greek, will set at nought, or contemne.
Annotations, Psalm LXI.
Vers. 1. VPon Neginath] or with neginath, that is, the playing on the strings of the instrument: meaning that this psalm was to be sung with musick of stringed instruments. See Psal. 4.1.
Vers. 3. end of the land] the utmost border of the land of Canaan, where David somtime was driven to abide. 2 Sam. 17.24. or, end of the earth. is overwhelmed] or, covered over, to weet, with grief; (as the Greek explaineth it,) wherby it fainteth; opprest with sorow. So Psal. 102.1. and 77.4. and 107.5. and 142.4. lead thou] or, thou wilt lead: a speech of faith, from former deliverances, as the next verse sheweth. higher then I.] which I cannot get up on, unlesse thou lead me.
V. 4. a safe-hope] or, shrowding-place: where he hoped for, and had sound safe shelter.
Vers. 5. I will sojourn] or, shall abide. See Ps. 15.1. in the secret] or, the hiding-place; called elswhere the shadow of his wings. Psal. 36.8. and 63.8. See Ps. 91.1.-4.
Vers. 6. my vowes] that is, my prayers made with vowes; as the saints used, Gen. 28.20. Iudg. 11.30.31. Hereupon, prayer is called in Greek Proseuche, of powring out vowes to God. inheritance to them] or, given me the inheritance of them; that is, such a blessing as usually thou bestowest on such as fear thee.
Vers. 7. Thou wilt add] or, prayerwise, add thou, &c. so the rest. daves unto dayes] or, upon dayes; that is, a long life. of the King] meaning himself, and specially Christ, who was to be his son after the flesh. See Psal. 72. and 89.21 30.37.38.
Vers. 8. He shall sit] to weet, on the throne, that is, reign: or sit, that is, dwell, or abide; as Psal. 140.14. prepare] or, appoint, as his due and ready portion. The Hebr. is Man, a name whereby that prepared meat was called, which God gave his people from heaven. Psal. 78.24.
Vers. 9. day by day] or, day and day; that is, dayly. The Hebrue usual phrase is, dayday; so Psal. 68.20. Gen. 39.10. Isa. 58.2. Exod. 16.5. somtime, day and day, as Hest. 3.4. 2 Cor. 4.16. So two two, Mark. 6.7. sor, two and two.
Annotations, Psalm LXII.
Vers. 1. OVer Ieduthun] that is, over Ieduthuns posterity, who was a singer in Israel. 1. Chron. 25.3. or, to Ieduthun: See also Psal. 39.1.
Vers. 2. Yet-surely] or, Onely. It is an earnest affirmation, against some contrary tentation or speech: and excludeth also other things. So verse 3.5.6.7 10. keepeth silence] or is silent, or still; that is, quiet, submisse, and (as the Greek explaineth it) subject; the rebellious affections being tamed and subdued. See also Psal. 4.5.
Vers. 3. moved much] or, moved with a great moving. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but I perish not, as 2 Cor. 4.9. for God giveth the issue with the tentation. 1 Cor. 10.13.
Vers. 4. indeavour-mischief] this word is not found elswhere in the scripture. It denoteth both a purpose in mind, and a thrusting forward in act of any mischievous deed. ye shall be killed] or, will ye be murdered? violently- killed. Some Hebrue copies varying a point or vowel, give it an active signification, will ye murder? This the Greek foloweth; but the former sense here sitteth best. a fense] wall, or mure: an other word then the former. shooved at,] or thrust, namely, for to fall; as is expressed Psalm 118.13. Hereby is meant a great and suddain ruine; as Isa. 30.13. Ezek. 13.13.14.
Vers. 5. from his high-dignitie] or excellencie, whereunto he was exalted of God. David speaketh this of himself, (therefore the Greek hath, mine honour;) and blameth them here for oppugning his dignitie, as he did before in Psalm 4.3. they delight] or, readily-like of, and accept of a deceivable-lye. each of them blesseth] Hebr. they blesse: but his mouth, leadeth us to mind it of all in generall, and every one in particular. Compare Psal. 5.10. Blessing is used for fair words, and sometimes, flatterie, Rom. 16.18.
Vers. 6. my expectation] that is, my salvation expected, and hoped for: as verse 2.
Vers. 9. in all time] that is, alwayes. See Psalm 34.2. powr out your heart] that is, the desires of your heart; your prayers, with tears. A similitude taken from powring out of waters, as is expressed, Lam. 2.19. powr out thy heart like water before the face of the Lord. This was practised in Israel, when they drew water (from their heart) and powred it out (by their eyes) before the Lord. 1 Sam. 7.6. A like phrase is of powring out the soul, Psal. 42.5. 1 Sam. 1.15.
Vers. 10. noble-man] hereby is meant men of all degrees, high and low. See the note on Psam 49.3. in ballances to mount up] or, to ascend: meaning that all men together, if they be put in one ballance, and vanitie in an other, they will mount up, that is, be lighter, than vanitie it self. And the word hebel, vanitie, here used, denoteth a vain light thing, as the breath of ones mouth, or bubble on the water.
Vers. 11. in oppression] that is, in goods gotten by oppression, extorsion, or fraudulent injurie; this word importeth guileful-wrong; as the next, more open violent robberie. See also Isa. 30 12. become-not vayn;] that is, foolish and vile in respect of others; and deceiving your selves. For to make-vain, is to deceive, Ier. 23.16. and to wax-vain, is to be vile and come to nothing. Iob 27.12. Ier. 2.5. Rom. 1.21. powerful-wealth] riches; see Psalm 49.7. set not the heart] that is, do not affect it, or carefully-regard it, but use this world, as though you used it not, 1 Cor. 7.31. So, to set the heart, is to regard, or, care for a thing. 1 Sam. 4.20. and 9.20. 2 Sam. 18.3. Exod. 7.23. Prov. 22 17.
Vers. 12. Once] Hebrue One, meaning one time, as Exod. 30.10. and as is expressed, Ios. 6.3. So twise, or two times. Though it may also be interpreted one thing, two things, (as achath, is one thing, Psalm 27.4.) The Greek here saith, Once spake God, these two things have I heard.
Vers. 13. to man] that is, to every-one; as this phrase is opened, Mat. 16.27. Rom. 2.6. Rev. 22.12. to his work] whether it be good or evil. See the like in Prov. 24.12. Ier. 32.19. Iob 34.11. Ezek. 7.27. 2 Cor. 5.10. Ephes. 6.8. Col. 3.25. 1 Pet. 1.17.
Annotations, Psalm LXIII.
Vers. 1. WIldernes of Iudah] the forrest of Hareth, 1 Sam. 22.5. or, the wildernes of Ziph, 1 Sam. 23.14. both which were in the tribe of Judah.
Vers. 2. early] this noteth care and diligence, Iob 8.5. Hos. 5.15, Psal. 78.34. Prov. 1.28. Luk. 21.38. longeth-ardently] this word (which is here onely found) seemeth to denote an earnest, or hot appetite for meat; as the former thirst is for drink. land of drought] that is, dry land, for so the wilds, or deserts, were usually waterlesse. Psal. 107.33.35. Exod. 17.1. Num. 20.1.2. Ier 2.6. weary] and consequently thirstie, which is caused by wearines. So Psal. 143.6.
Vers. 3. the sanstuarie] or the sanctitie, the holy place, so called for the more revence, and because holines became that house, Psal. 93.5. for to see] this may be meant of his present desire to behold it as in time past: or as a continued speech of his passed comfort, when I did behold thy strength. thy strength and thy glorie] both these were seen in the Ark of the testimonie, whence Gods oracles were uttered; Exod. 25.22. Numb. 7.89. called therefore the ark of Gods strength, Psal. 132.8. and also his glorie, 1 Sam. 4 21.22. See also Psal. 78.61. and 105.4.
Vers. 4. land] commend, or glorifie thee.
Vers. 5. So will I blesse thee] to weet, when thou restorest me again unto thy sanctuary: therefore also it may be taken for a prayer, So let me blesse thee. in my life] that is, whiles I live, here on earth. So Psal. 49.19. and 104.33. and 146.2. lift up my palmes] that is, pray: which was with this gesture of holding up the palmes of the hands towards heaven, as looking to receive a blessing. So Iob 11.13. Lam. 2.19. and 3 41. Psal. 141.2. It is called also the lifting up of the hands, Psal. 28.2. and spreading out of the palms. Psal. 44.21. and 88.10.
Vers. 6. fat] or sewet, and fatnes. Both words in the originall signify fatnes, and hereby is meant satietie of pleassres; so Ier. 31.14. Psal. 36.9.
Vers. 7. when I remember] or If I remember, that is, so oft as. The Hebrew im, if, is here used for when; as also 1 Sam. 15.17. So in Greek, can, if, Mat. 6.22. is hotan, when, Luk. 11.34. watches] or custodies, observations, which were in the night, as is expressed, Psal. 90.4. See the note there.
Vers. 8 helpfulnes] that is, a full help; as Psal. 44 27.
Vers. 9. cleaveth after thee] this noteth love, constancie, and humilitie: and union in the spirit: for as man and wife cleaving together, are one flesh, Gen. 2.24. so he that cleaveth to the Lord, is one spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17. And this union commeth of the Lord, who saith by the Prophet, as the girdle cleaveth to the lomes of a man, so have I tied to me the whole house of Israel, that they might be my people; Ier. 13.11.
Vers. 10. for tumultuous-ruine] that is, to bring my soul unto destruction, or ruine. See this word Psal. 35.8.
Vers. 11. They shall make him run-out] or, They (the enemies) shall powr out him, meaning, some principall, as Saul, or every of his foes: or He (every one that seeks my soul) shalbe made run out, that is, his bloud shalbe shed: as waters, Psal. 79.3. A like phrase is used, Ier. 18.21. Ezek. 35.5. hands] that is, the edge, or force of the sword: as Iob 5.20. Ier. 18.21. portion of foxes] that is, left unburied, for foxes and other wild beasts to prey upon and devour. So Sauls bloud flowed out by the sword, and his company slain on mount Gilboa, lay for a prey to the beasts, 1 Sam. 31. So Christs enemies slain with the sword, are eaten of ravenous fowles, Rev. 19.21.
Vers, 12. But the King] that is, I who am King by Gods anointing, 1 Sam. 16.12.13. and Christ the son of David. sweareth by him] that is, by God; by swearing, meaning, Gods whole worship, whereof swearing was a part, Deut. 6.13. Isa. 45.23. and 65.16. Ier. 4 2.
Annotations, Psalm LXIV.
Vers. 2. PRayer] or meditation: see Psal. 55.3. the Greek saith, when I pray unto thee.
Vers. 3. the secret] or secrecie, mysterie, that is, Council, or assembly of evill doers; that is, the malignant church; as the holy church, is called the secrecie (or mysterie) of the righteous, Psal. 111.1.
Vers. 4. bent their arrow] that is, laid their arrow ready on their bended bow. The like phrase was in Psal. 58.8. See also Psal. 11.2. bitter word] or bitter thing; as the Greek explaineth it. So after in verse 6. an evill word, or thing. See the note on Psalm 7.1.
Vers. 6. they tell, to hide] or, of hiding: that is, impart their counsell one to another, how to hide snares. they accomplish an exquisite search] or, a search searched-out, that is, a curious diligent search. The Greek translateth, they are consumed searching out searches; in meaning that they spend both their time and themselves, in searching out evils against the just. It may also be read, we are consumed by the search searched out, meaning that in their judgement, we cannot escape their snares. even the inmost] Hebr, and the inmost; that is, whatsoever any mans wit and deep heart can find out: or, So deep (is) the inward-part and heart of man.
Vers. 8. have been] or assuredly shall be: the time past being used for more certainty; as in Isa. 9.6. And by have been, is meant the sure event and accomplishment of Gods judgements on them; with the continuance of the same. As the Hebrew word of being, signifieth to come to pàsse, or have event, 1 Sam. 4.1. Iob 37.6. and to continue to be, Dan. 1.21.
Vers. 9. they have caused them-every-one] Hebr. caused him: which being spoken of many, as in this place, meaneth them all severally, to one man. to fall, &c.] or to stumble-down: signifying that Gods stroakes should have effect to overthrow them, by their own devises. betake themselves to flight] or shall wander-about in their flight, which noteth great fear and unstayednes, (which the Greek therefore turneth are troubled,) and is meant of the wicked, their favourites.
Annotations, Psalm LXV.
Vers. 2. PRaise, silent wayteth] or, is silent, that is, submisly, and quietly exspecteth thee: see Psalm 62, 2. or, Vnto thee there is silence, and prayse: that is, silence looking to receive mercies, and prayse for them being received. The Greek saith, prayse becometh thee. The Hebrew also may imply the same: though it be more significant.
Vers. 3. Thou hearest] or, O thou that hearest; or he that heareth; see after in verse all flesh] that is, all sorts of men: as Gen. 6.12, Psal. 145.21. Act. 2.17. This is a pr [...] phesie of all nations converted unto Christ.
Vers. 4. words of iniquities] or of perversities; that is, perverse things, or words, unrighteous deeds. Words, are often put for things; as Psal. 7.1. mercifully-cover] or expiate, propitiate, purge away; and so cover, and forgive. Of the Hebrew Caphar, which signifieth to cover; the Cover of the Ark, was called Caporeth, Exod. 25.17. in Greek hilastérion, that is, the propitiatorie, or mercy-seat; Heb. 9, 5. which name Paul giveth to Christ, Rom. 3.25; who is the true propitiation for our sinns: 1 Iohn. 2, 2.
Vers. 5. takest-neer] or causeth to approach, to weet, unto thy self; the Greek saith, takest unto thee. thy courts] or, court-yards, the open-places of the tabernacle and temple. There was an inner court and an outward, 1 King. 7.12. one for the priests, another for the people, called the great court, 2 Chron. 4.9. 2 King. 21.5. good-things] so the Greek explaineth it wel: the Hebrew speaking of the good-thing, in generall comprehending the whole store of pleasures and commodities; as Deut. 6.11. [Page 93] Gen. 45.23. The like here foloweth; holy, for all holy-things. And among good things, understand the principall, the gift of the holy Ghost: as that which in Mat. 7.11. is good things; in Luk. 11, 13. is called the holy Ghost.
Vers. 6. Fearfull things, &c.] God out of his tabernacle, gave, oracles and answers to his people, Num. 7.89. and from heaven he answered to their prayers, against their adversaries; Psal. 3.5. he answered alwayes things reverent and fearfull. those farre off by sea] whereby is meant, not onely those upon the sea, whose hope God is, Psal. 107.23.28. &c. but those also that dwell farr asunder disjoyned by the sea, as in slands, which wait for his law. Isa. 42.4.
Vers. 7. O he that stablisheth] or, which setteth fast: it is a continued speech to God, as the words before and after manifest, but the person changed for more passion; like that in Iob 18, 4. O he that tearest his soul, for O thou that tearest thy soul. See the note on Psal. 59, 10. mountains] hereby is often meant, kingdoms, polities, and common-weales. Ier. 51.25. See Psal. 30, 8.
Vers. 8. of the seas] waters signify peoples, Rev. 17.15. and seas, are the huge armies of peoples, Ier. 51.42. All such, as wel as the naturall seas, God asswageth, See also Psal. 46.7.
Vers. 9 And they] or, when they fear. utmost-parts] or borders, to weet, of the earth: as is expressed Isa. 41.5. the out-goings of morning, &c.] This may be meant, both of the successive course of day and night; and of them that goe out at morning and evening, which be, men to their labour, and beasts for their prey; as is shewed, Psal. 104.20.-23. and of people, inhabiting the East and west parts of the world;
Vers. 10. plenteously-moystenest it] This sense the Greek yeeldeth: the Hebrew also may be turned, when thou hast made it to desire rain: or, and givest it the desire thereof. These things are spoken first of the land of Canaan, which God visited and blessed continually, as Moses telleth, Deu. 11.12. and spiritually are meant of Christs Church: Ezek. 36.8.9. &c. very-much] or, with multitude, to weet, of riches (or good things.) the stream] or, brook, riveret. See Psal. 1, 3. and 46.5. of God] that is, with heavenly sweet and wholsome streames of waters; not as Aegypt, watered with mans labour, but drinking waters of the rain of heaven. Deut. 11.10.11. The stream of God, may here be taken for an excellent stream; as mountains of God, Psal. 36.7. and the word with is to be supplied. Compare herewith Ioel. 3.18. Reve. 22.1. where a fountain, and pure river of water of life, come forth from the Lords house and throne. their corn] theirs, that dwell in thy land, and house: after that thou hast thus prepared the land, and watred it; thou, makest it fruitfull.
Vers. 11. setlest the furrowes] or, the clods, that is, with rain thou causest the clods to lye close to cover the seed. The Hebrew words being indefinite, to settle, &c, have like signification with the former. See Psal. 49.15. and 77.2. and 103.20. makest it soft] or meltest, resolvest; makest it moist, with drops-of-rain; that fall many. See Ps. 72.6. the bud] or branch, that which springeth up, out of the earth. This name is given to Christ himself. Isa. 4.2. Zech. 3 8. and 6.12.
Vers. 12. yeer of thy goodnes] that is, thy good yeer: which thou honourest with singular blessings. So God commanding the sabbath yeer, promised, to blesse the sixt yeer, that it should bring forth fruit for three yeers, Levit. 25.20.21. But the good yeer, is that acceptable yeer of the Lord, which Christ preached, Isa. 61.2. Luk. 4.12. thy pathes drop] the clouds which are Gods charret, Ps. 104.3. in which water is bound, Iob 26.8. and from which rain is dropped, to cause the earth to fructifie 1 Iob 36, 28. and 38, 26, 27. And pathes here, are properly such tracks, as are made by charrets wheeles.
Vers. 13. of the wildernes] where there is no man; Iob 38, 26. that grasse may grow for beasts. Psal. 104, 14. Though sometime shepheards there feed their flocks; as Exod. 3, 1. girded with gladnes] rejoycing for the store of grasse that grow on them on every side. Things are figuratively said to be glad, when they attain unto, and abide in their naturall perfection: so light is said to rejoyce, when it shineth clear, and continually; Prov. 13.9.
Vers. 14. the pastures] or fields, are clothed, that is, covered, abundantly stored with flocks of sheep. For fields, the Greek putteth ramms of the sheep: the Hebrew Carim, signifieth both. Isa. 30, 23. and 34.6. but the grammaticall construction, and coherence, here sheweth it rather to be fields or pastures.
Annotations, Psalm. LXVI.
Vers. 1. SHout] to weet, with a joyfull, or, triumphant noise: see Psal. 41.12. all the earth] or all the land; that is, the inhabitants thereof. So vers. 4. and Psal. 98.4. and 100.1. and often in the scripture.
Vers. 2. put glorie,] in Greek, give glorie to his praise; that is, make his praise glorious, and honourable. A like phrase is in Ios. 7.19. put glorie, to Iehovah, that is, give him glory.
Vers. 3. fearfull is every &c.] or fearfull art thou in thy works. One word singular, and another plurall, meaneth exactly, all and every one: as Psalm 57, 2. and 62.5. falsly-deny] or, lye, that is feghnedly submitt. See Psal. 18.45.
Vers 4. Let all] or, All shall.
Vers. 5. in his doing] or, in practise, Gr. in counsels. See Psal. 9, 12.
Vers. 6. sea to drie-land] the red sea God turned to drie-land by a strong east wind, dividing the waters, that Israel might goe thorow it; Exod. 14.21.22. through the river,] Iorden, when the banks thereof were full, was dried; the waters stood still on an heap, till all the people went through it. Ios. 3.13.14.-17. did we rejoyce] he teacheth them to applie their fathers deliverances to themselves; for all things forewritten, are for our learning and use, Rom. 15, 4. A like speach another Prophet useth; he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us, Hos. 12, 4.
Vers. 7 espie] that is, watchfully view in the nations; that is, (as Solomon expoundeth it) in every place, both the evill (persons) and the good, Prov. 15, 3. the rebellious] or, the off-fallen, froward, and refractarie persons; which exasperate, and provoke the Lord to bitternes; as the Greek here translateth. exalt] or, be exalted, (puft up) in themselves.
Vers. 8. peoples] tribes of Israel: called also peoples. Act. 4, 26. make to be heard] or, cause (men) to hear; sound forth, audibly: see Psal. 26.7.
Vers. 9. That putteth our soul life] that is, first giveth, then preserveth life, and finally restoreth our dead souls unto life. Saving from dangers of death, Psal. 30, 4. quickning them that were dead in sinns. Ephes. 2.1. given our foot to be moved] that is, suffred out estate to be changed, to our ruine. So Psal. 38, 17. and 121.3. See Psal. 15.5.
Vers. 10. as silver is tried] Hebr. as to trie silver: and this meaneth, sore afflictions; as at large is shewed, Ezek. 22, 19, 20, 21, 22. wherefore when God mentioneth lesser trials, he saith, Loe I have tried thee, but not as silver. Isa. 48.10. Hereby also is meant. a purifying from drosse and corruption by afflictions. See Mal. 3, 3. Zac. 13, 9. 1 Pet. 1, 7.
Vers. 11. streightnes,] or afflictions, as the Greek also turneth it, but hereby a streight-chaine or wringing-girt may be meant; such as burdens are tyed with to beasts backs.
Vers. 12. upon our head] to use us as beasts for to cary them: it meaneth servile subjection. See the like in Isa. 51, 23. we came into five and into waters] that is, passed through afflictions of sundry sorts; Psal. 32.6. Ezek. 15.6.7. Also in Num. [...]1.23. those things are said to come into, or passe thorow) fire which would abide the same, without being consumed; as metals. That sense hath also use here, as after is shewed an abundant-place.] or, a moist, a-wel-watered-land: where we may drink our fill. The Greek calleth it a refreshing, which wel fitteth with the comforts of the gospel, as Act. 3.19.
Vers. 14. opened] that is, uttered, or promised, distinctly and seriously; as the [Page 95] Greek saith; distinguished: for the mouth being opened in vowes, signifieth that they may not be called back. Iudg. 11.35.36. distresse upon me] or in my distresse. so Psal. 18, 7. and 59, 17.
Vers. 15. marrowed ramms] that is, fat and lusty. The word ramms is in Hebrew set after the word incense: which may therefore be read, the incense (or perfume) of ramms; meaning the fat which was burned on the altar. And so it may intend peace-offerings, as before he mentioned burnt-offerings. See Levit. 3.9.10.11. compared with Levit, 1.10.-13. make ready] or offer, as the Greek interpreteth it. The Hebrew word to make, or doe, is used for dressing, or making ready of meat, or sacrifices, Gen. 18.8. Iudg. 6.19. Exod. 10.25. and 29, 36. Levit. 16.24. and 22.23. beeves,] the Hebrew bakar is the Beef generally; one for many, as in Psal. 8, 9. These were the principall sacrifices, Levit. 1.2.10.
Vers. 17. under my tongue] that is, with my tongue: or it may be meant of the heart and inward parts, which are under the tongue.
Vers. 18. If I had seen in my heart] that is, had regarded with it: so to see, is to behold with a corrupt affection Iob 31, 26. Thus God cannot see evill, Habak. 1.13. would not have heard.] for, God heareth not sinners: Iohn. 9, 31. nor hypocrites, Iob 17.8.9. Prov. 15.29.
Annotations, Psalm LXVII.
Vers. 2. FAce to shine] or, to be light, that is, cheerfull and favourable. See Psalm 47. and 31.17.
Vers. 3. That they may know], meaning men, indefinitely: or, that thy way may be knowen. Gods way is generally his administration in the world: specially his gospel. Act. 18.25.26. as his salvation, is Christ, Luk. 2.30.
Vers. 4. shall confesse] or. let them confesse: and so after.
Vers. 7. The earth] or land of Canaan, the seat of Gods Church: whose fruitfull increase God promised in the Law. Levit. 25.19. and 26.4. and the prophets applie it to the spirituall graces of the gospel. Ezek. 34.27. zech. 8.12. Isa. 45.8. and our land or earth, is our hearts regenerate, to bear fruits to the Lord. Mat. 13.19.-23.
Annotation, Psalm LXVIII.
Vers. 2. LEt God arise] or, stand up. By God, here is meant Christ our Lord; for of him in this psalm interpreted by the Apostle. Ephes 4.8, 9 10 This entrance is taken from Moses, Num. 10.35. where when the host of Israel rose up from mount Sinai to journey towards Canaan, the Ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them three dayes journey, to search out a resting place for them. And when the Ark went forward, Moses said, Rise up Iehovah, and let thine enemies be scattered, &c. where Moses respected not onely the Ark (the figure of Christ:) but the promise of God, Behold I send an Angel before thee to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee to the place which I have prepared; beware of him, and hear his voice, &c. for my name is in him, &c. Exod. 23.20.21. This was the Angel of the covenant; Mal. 3, 1. the Angel of Gods face, or presence, which saved the people, Esa. 63.9. even Christ, whom they tempted in the wildernes, 1 Cor. 10.9. in whom God was, 2 Cor. 5.19. and who himself is God over all, blessed for ever, Amen, Rom. 9.5. David applieth these things to his own time and action of bringing home the Ark, 1 Chron. 13. and prophesieth also of things to come: as Act. 2.30.31.
Vers. 4. let them joy] to weet, inwardly, with delight (as the Greek explaineth it:) as the former word signifieth, outward joyfull cariage, and exsultation.
Vers. 5. make-an-highway] or, exalt: but that this is meant of a way, or causy; first the Hebrew word, Sollu, naturally beareth, as Isa. 62.10. and 57.14. secondly. the Greek version hodopotesate, make-away, confirmeth it; thirdly, the scope of this [Page 96] place sheweth it; compared with Isa. 40.3. where the Voice in the wildernes cryeth to prepare the way of the Lord Christ. Mat. 3.2. deserts] places where things are mixed and confused, as the word Ghnaraboth, properly signifieth; So Ghnarabah is a desert or wildernes, Isa. 40.2. and there is a declaration of this place, that vallies should be exalted, mountains debased, crooked things made streight; and rough-places, smooth. Isa. 40.3. Luk. 3.5. The Greek version here, epidusmoon, meaneth also the same; for though the word be ambiguous, and signifieth the west-parts; yet is it often used for the deserts, or plains of the wildernes. Num. 33.48.50. and 36.13. Deut. 1.1. Iosh. 5.10. 2 Sam. 4.7. in Iah his name] or, by Iah his name, to weet, sing and praise him. Iah, is the proper name of God in respect of being, or existence, for he is of himself, Exod. 3.14. giveth to all life, and breath, and all things, and in him, we live, and move, and have our being; Act. 17.25.28. It is the same in effect with Iehovah; but more seldom used; of which see Psal. 83.19.
Vers. 6. a jugde] that is, a defense, and avenger of their wrongs. See Exod. 22.22.23.24. Isa. 1.17. Iam. 1.27. mansion of his holines] or, his holy mansion, whereof see Psal. 26.8.
Vers. 7. the solitarie] them which are alone, or desolate: meaning without children, in house] that is, giveth them children. See Psal. 113.9. in chaines] or, in conveniences, that is, in convenient and commodious sort; or, into sit (and commodious) places. The Greek saith, in fortitude. dry-land] or, barren-ground, named in the original of the bleaknes, or whitenes, as wheron nothing groweth. Sinai it self] or, this Sinai, to weet, quaked, when God came down upon it to give his law: see Exod. 19.16.18. Hebr. 12.18. These words David borrowed from Deborahs song, Iudg. 5.4.5. Sinai is a mountain in Arabia, Gal. 4.25. in the wildernes through which Israel passed, Exod. 19.1. It was called also Horeb. See Psal. 106.19.
Vers. 10. rain of liberalities] that is, a liberall, plentifull, free and bountifull rain, proceeding of Gods free grace. So elswhere is mentioned, the rain of blessing; Ezek. 34.26. Spiritually, this meaneth the doctrine of the Gospel; Deut. 32.2. Isa. 45.8. Hos. 14.6.7. and 6.3. Heb. 6.7. See Psal. 65.10. shake-out] or shed and sprinkle abroad as with the waving of the hand, the Greek turneth it, separate. God divideth the spowts for the rain. Iob 38.25.26.28. and 37.6. when it, &c.] Hebr. and wearied, that is, dry, fainting for want of water: as Psal. 63.2.
Vers. 11. Thy company] the host of Israel, seated in Canaan. The Hebrue word Chajah, signifying Life, is used for all living creatures, comonly beasts, and among them wild beasts, in which most life appeareth, Gen. 1.24.25, &c. also for fishes, Psal. 104.25. Applied to men, it meaneth, a Companie, or societie, either good, as in this place, or evil, as after in verse 31. It is used for an host of men▪ as 2 Sam. 23.13. in stead whereof, in 1 Chron. 11.15. is written Machaneh, a Camp, or Leaguer. The Greek here turneth it Zoa, Living-wights: which word is used in Rev. 4.6. and 5.8.9, where mystical speech is of Christs Church. prepare] to weet, thine inheritance, (or, fruitfull blessings therin,) for the poor, (or afflicted;) that is, the Church. This every man was to acknowledge, when he brought the first fruits unto God, See Deut. 26.5.6.-9.10.
Vers. 12. will give the speech] or, gave the word; but it may be taken for a prophesie. And by giving the speech (or word,) is meant, either the ministring of matter and speech unto them; or the confirming and performing of that which they have spoken. So Paul desired the prayers of the Churches, that speech might be given him, Eph. 6.19. Col. 4.3: of those that publish glad-tidings] or, (applying it to Christs time) of the Evangelists, of the soules that preach the Gospel: or, cary good newes. Such are in armies, they that cary tidings of victorie, as 2 Sam. 18.19. Such in Christs armie, are the preachers of the gospel, Rom. 10.15. The original word here mebassroth, is of the feminine gender, usually understood therefore of women, such as sung songs of victorie, as Exod. 15.20. 1 Sam. 18.6 7. but the scripture no where calleth such, the publishers of glad-tidings: we may therefore understand it of men; for 1. as Solomon [Page 97] called himself Koheleth, that is, a Preacher, (in the feminine gender,) or a preaching-soul, Eccles. 1.1. so may any Euangelist in like sort be called Mebassereth. Also, 2. the Greek version maketh it the masculine, the Lord will give the word (to is euaggelizomenois) to the men that euangelize. And, 3. in Isa. 46.9. such are spoken to in this sort and form, as did preach good tidings to Sion and Ierusalem; which seemeth to be principally meant of the Apostles. 4. The Chaldee paraphrast also applieth it to men, though past, as to Moses and Aaron. to the great armie] meaning the Church; of whose warfare, see Isa. 40.2. Rev. 19.14. 2 Cor. 10.4. or if we refer it to the Euangelists, there is a great host of them: or to the tidings that they tell; it is, of much warr. The Chaldee referrs it to Moses and Aaron that euangelized Gods word to the great hosts of Israel. shall flee] this is meant of Christs enemies, as in vers. 2. though here is another word, signifying a wandring flight, seeking where to hide them; as Rev. 6.15. So five Kings fled from Joshua, and hid them in a cave; Ios. 10.16. See also Iosh. 11.1.4.5.8. she that remaineth] Hebr. the mansion (or habitation,) that is, the woman, or women, who goe not out to warr, but keep at home, as Iudg 5.24. Tit. 2.5. divide the spoile] this is a blessing, Isa. 53.12. done after victorie, Iudg. 5.30. Luk. 11.22. and with joy, Isa. 9.3. For spoiles are used to denote riches, Prov. 1.13. and 31.11. and 16.19.
Vers. 14. between the pot- raunges] or, between the two-banks, or rewes, to weet, of stones, made to hang pots and kettels on, in the camp or leaguer: places where skullions lie, and so are black; meaning hereby affliction and miserie; as on the contrary by the doves silver wings, is meant prosperity. Or we may understand it of the two bounds and limits, of the enemies, where they are continually assailed, or indangered. And this the Greek seemeth to favour, turning it, [ana meson toon cleroon] amidds (or between) the inheritances; even as they also translate the two bardens, or limits, between which Isachar couched, Gen. 49.14. which tribe had the Philistians at one end, and Ammonites on the other, that vexed them. with yelow gold] understand again, decked with yelow (or greenish) gold; that is, of a golden colour, and green, as the originall word importeth, Levit. 13.49. and 14.37.
Vers. 15. the Almighty] or Alsufficient; that is, God; named in Hebrew Shaddai, of his power and sufficiencie to goe through with all things; and for wasting and destroying his enemies, as at the drowning of the world. To this the Prophets have reference, saying, that shod, (destruction,) shall come from Shaddai, (the Almighty.) Isa. 13.6. Ioel 1.15. scattreth] or spreadeth-abroad, having discomfited the kings, his enemies, in that his inheritance, vers. 10.11. So spreading, is used for scattering, Zach. 2.6. it shalbe snow-white] or thou shalt be snowy, speaking to the Church; or of it. Whitenes denoteth, victorie, joy, glory: Rev. 2.17. and 3.5. Luk. 9, 19. and whitenes as snow, is a resemblance of purifying from sin. Psal. 51.9. Isa. 1.18. Tsalmon] a mount of Samaria, in the tribe of Ephraim neer the citie Sichem, as appeareth, Iudg. 9.47.48. situate in the heart of the country. Tsalmon signifieth shady, or dark, and so it seemeth this mount was, with caues, glinns, and trees that grew thereon: but with snow upon it, was made lightsom. So to be snow-white in Tsalmon, is to have light in darknes, joy in tribulation.
Vers. 16. A mount of God] that is, high, and full of divine blessings; for Basan was a fat and fruitfull mountain. See Psalm 22.13. and 36.7. an hilly mount] or, a mount of hilloks, or knobbs; having many tops. This seemeth to be a comparison; Basan is a goodly large mountain; but this Sion doth excell it; for here God dwelleth with his Angels, &c.
Vers. 17. leap ye] insult ye proudly; or lay ye wait for. The originall Ratsad, is no where found in Hebrew, but here onely. In Arabik, it signifieth to espie, and he in wait, for the hurt of others: which agreeth wel with the argument here. for his seat] to dwell in it. The Lord chose Sion, and desired it for his seat: this shalbe my rest for ever. Psal. 132.13.14. So, the Lamb, Christ, is on mount Sion▪ Rev. 14.1.
Vers. 18. Gods charret] which he useth for his own service, for defense of his Church, and destruction of his foes: see Psal. 18.11. Charret is put for charrets, (as ship. 1 King. 10.22. for ships, 2 Chron. 9.21.) or to note out the joynt service of all the Angels, as of one. twise-ten-thousand] or double-miriads, that is, innumerable: in the Greek, ten-thousand-fold: meaning, innumerable. Angels] The Hebrew Shinan, translated Angels, is not elswhere found in scripture. It seemeth to come of Shanah to second; as being second, or next to God; the cheef Princes, Dan. 10.13. as those in place next Kings, are called the second unto them, 2 Chron. 28.7. Esth. 10.3. If we referr it to the number, we may turn it, redoubled, or manifold. If to the charrets, and derive it of, Shanan, to sharpen, it may note a kind of charrets with sharp hooks, used in warrs as many humane writers record, 2 Maccab. 13.2. Statius, lib. 10. Thebaid▪ Macrobius, &c. How ever the word be doubtfull, the meaning seemeth to be of Angels; which the Greek here translate cheerfull-ones, as of the Hebrew Shaan, to be in tranquillitie, and ioy: and the Apostle seemeth to have reference to this place, where he mentioneth mount Sion, the celestiall Ierusalem, and the company of ten-thousands of Angels, which now we are come unto in Christ. Hebr. 12.22. And Angels have appeared like fierie charrets, 2 King. 6.17. with them] or in them. as in Sinai] as God was in Sinai, with ten-thousands of holy ones, when he gave the firie law, Deut. 33.2. so is he in Sion, with ten thousands of Angels; Hebr. 12.22. Here the words, as in, seem necessarily to be supplied; or the word Lord, as, the Lord of Sinai; with like meaning as before.
Vers 19. Thou art ascended, &c.] Thou (Lord Iesus) art gone up, to the highest heaven, having first descended to the lowest earth; So the Apostle teacheth us to understand this place, Eph. 4.8.9. to on high; or, to the high-place: see Psal. 7.8. led-captive] or, captived, a captivitie, that is, a company of captaves; a prey, of people taken in warr. See the like phrase, 2 Chron. 28.5.11. Iudg, 5.12. Num. 21.1. Deut. 21.10. So provertie, is used for a company of poor people. 2 King. 24.14▪ Christs enemies. Satan, sin, death, hell, &c. were by him subdued, Colos. 2.15. his elect captived by Satan, were by him redeemed: of whom also this may be meant, as Psal. 126.1.4. hast taken gifts unto] that is, hast given, (and distributed) gifts among men. At Hebrew phrase often used, as Take me a sword, 1 King. 3.24. that is, give, or bring it me. Take her me to wife, Iudg. 14.2. Take me an offring, Exod. 25.2. Take me a litle water, 1 King. 17.10. that is, Give. Rightly therefore doth the Apostle turn this in Greek, given, Ephes. 4.8. and the next words ba-Adam, is unto men, as Paul explaineth it, or among men, as Ier. 49.15. And the gifts, are the Ministers of the gospell, given for the good of the Church, Ephes. 4.11.12, and also the rebellious] or disobedient, to weet, thou hast led captive. They that continue rebellious are subdued to destruction, Psal 2.9. Isa. 11.4. others by conversion, as Saul, breathing [...] threatnings and slaughter, was by Christ subdued, Act. 9. And after spake of himself and others, we our selves were in times past unwise, disobedient, &c. but when the bountifulnes and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared, he saved us &c. Tit. 3.3.4.5 to dwell] understand, in Gods mount, as verse 17. or, with Iah God, meaning it of the captives. Or, that thou O Iah God, maist dwell, to weet, in mens harts by faith, Ephes. 3.17. or in the Church; which by those thy gifts (the ministers) is builded as a spirituall house for God to dwell in. 1 Cor. 3.9.10.16. 1 Pet. 2.5. So God dwelt among the Israelites, Num. 5.3. and 35.34.
Vers. 20. day by day] or dayly: see Psal. 61.9. lodeth us] to weet, with his blessings, or gifts, verse 19. or with afflictions, wherewith the saints are burdened, and yet blesse him for his comforts in them. 2 Cor. 5.4. and 1.3.4. [...] and 6.4.-6.
Vers. 21. Our God, &c.] or God to us, is a God for salvations, that is, all manne [...] health, help, and deliverance; that fully-saveth. Iehovih] so the name of God i [...] written usually, when Adonai, Lord, next foloweth it; as here and Psal. 109.21. o [...] goeth before it, as Gen. 15.2. having the vowels of Aelohim God, and so is by the Jewe [...] [Page 99] pronounced; as othertimes having the vowels of Adonai, it is so pronounced▪ Lord. So, for Adonai, Iehovih, 2 Sam. 7.18. is written Iehovah Aelohim, 1 Chron. 17.16. See Psal. 83.19. yssues,] or passages, that is, wayes and means, of death, or to death: meaning, that he hath many waies to bring his enemis to death, and to deliver his people out of it. For, he hath the keyes of death; Rev. 1.18. he killeth, and giveth life, woundeth and healeth, and none can deliver out of his hand. Deut. 32.39. So, yssues of life, Prov. 4.23.
Vers. 22. hairie scalp] Hebr. the crown (or scalp) of hair: meaning, open and inevitable judgement on the chiefest and most fie [...]ce enemies. guiltinesses] guilty-sinns: impieties. So Psal. 69 6.
Vers. 23, I will bring again] or, will return, reduce, to weet, thee my people; as I brought thee from the perill of Ogh in Bashan, Num. 21.23.35. and of Pharaoh at the red sea, Exod. 14.22.23.28.29. Former deliverances are often by the Prophets applied to the times and works of Christ. See Isa. 11.1.11.15.16. and 51.10.11. gulfs] or deeps, bottoms: see Psal. 69.3.
Vers. 24. That thy foot may embrew] that is, he embrewed: or, That thou mayst embrew thy foot. It is the same word, which before in verse 22. is Englished wound, and signifieth, to make gore bloudy; and is hereby consequence put for embrewing, or dipping in gore bloud; as the Greek turneth it, That thy foot may be dipped. And this noteth a great slaughter of the enemies: as the dipping of the foot in oile, Deut. 33.24. meaneth, abundance thereof. in bloud of thine enemies] or, which floweth from thine enemies from him: that is, from each of them, or from the greatest of them, Antichrist: or of the same bloud. Compare herewith; the slaughter of Christs enemies, Rev. 19.17.18.-21.
Vers. 25. They have seen] that is, Men have seen, (not naming any speciall persons) thy goings, or wayes, and administration. in the] that is, which art in the sanctuary, or, into the sanctuary referring it to Davids carying of the Ark into the holy Tent. 1 Chron. 13.6.8. and 15.28.
Vers. 26. beating-on-timbrels] or on tabers; to weet, with the hand: so in the triumph at the red sea, Marie the sister of Aaron, and all the women after her with timbrels and pipes, sung praise to God. Exod. 15.20.21. So at the slaughter of the Philistims, 1 Sam. 18.6.7. and at the slaughter of the Ammonites, Iudg. 11.34. A timbrel (or taber) is in Hebrew named Toph; of the like sound that it maketh when it is striken.
Vers. 27. In the churches] or congregations: see Psalm 26.12. ye of the fountain] that come out of Israel, as out of a well, or fountain: as the phrase taken from Deut. 33.28. Esaias hath also one much like it, Isa. 48.1. It seemeth to be meant of the people: though it may also be referred to Christ; blesse the Lord, who is of the fountain of Israel. For, of the Israelites, concerning the flesh Christ came, who is God over all, blessed forever, Amen. Rom. 9 5.
Vers. 28. There] in the churches, be little Benjamin the tribe, or posteritie of Benjamin, who was himself little, that is, yongest of all Israels children; and his tribe little, that is, few in number, being almost all destroyed for the sin of Gibea, Iudg. 20 44. &c. their ruler] the Prince of that tribe, The Greek version saith, in a traunce; taking the Hebrew Rodem, to be of radam, though it be not found elswhere in this form: yet rare words but once used, are sundry times found in this, and other Psalmes. These things applied to Christs times, and after, are very mysticall. Benjamin the least, is here put first: so in the Heavenly Jerusalem, the first foundation is a Iasper. Rev. 21.19. which was the last precious stone in Aarons Breast-plate, on which Benjamins name was graven, Exod. 28.20.10.21. In this tribe Paul excelled as a Prince of God, though one of the last Apostles. 1 Cor. 15.8.9.10. who was converted in a traunce, or, ecstasie, Actor. 9.3.4. &c. and in ecstasies he and other Apostles saw [Page 100] the mysteries of Christs kingdom, Act. 10.10.11. &c. 2 Cor. 12.1.2.3.4. their assemblie] in Greek, their governours; the Hebrew word Regamah, but once used, causeth this ambiguitie: for coming of Ragam, to throw an heap of stones, Levit. 24.14. may either be taken for an heap, or assemblie; or for a stone, that is, a ruler; as elswhere a stone signifieth. Gen. 49.24. Of this tribe of Judah, were the Apostle Iames and other our Lords brethren. Gal. 1.19. Act. 1.14. Zebulun, Naphtali] these tribes were situate in the furthest parts of Canaan, as Iuda and Benjamin were in the first & cheefest parts: meaning by these few, all other tribes, gathered to praise God. In these costs Christ called to Apostleship, Simon Peter, Andrew, &c. fishers of Galile.
Vers 29. commanded thy strength] that is, powerfully appointed it, (speaking to the church.) See the like phrase Psal. 133.3. and 44.5. By strength also, Kingdom is often meant.
Vers. 30. For thy pallace] or temple, which was after Davids dayes to be built; in the heavenly Ierusalem, the Lord, and the Lamb, are the Temple of it. Rev. 21.22. bring a present] or, lead-along a gift: that is, gifts, or presents. So Psal. 76.12. which presents, are sometimes of the persons of men. See Isa. 18.7. and 66.20. Rom. 15.16. and 12.1.
Vers. 31. Rebuke] that is, Destroy: see Psal. 9.6. company of spear men] or of archers; the rowt (or crew) of the cane; that is, such as use canes or reeds, whereof spears, or arrowes were made. Of this word companie, see before, verse 11. It may also be read, the wild-beasts of the reeds; meaning, the salvage wicked people. mighty bulls] the high Priests, and great personages; see Psal. 22.13. that submitteth] that is, the hypocrite which feigneth subjection; (as the former were professed enemies), or till he (that is, every one) submitt; as Deut. 33.29. The word signifieth such submission, as when one casts down himselfe at the feet, as to be troden on: so Prov. 6.3. he hath scattred] this is spoken to the Church of God. The Greek turneth it as the former) Scatter thou.
Vers. 32. Princely-ambassadours] Hebr. Chashmannim, a word not used but here: The Greek saith Presbeis, Ambassadours. Aegipt] in Hebrew called Mitsrajim; the name of the son of Cham, the son of Noah, Gen. 10.6. who called the countrie where he and his posteritie dwelt, by his own name. In Greek, and in the new Testament, it is alwayes called Aegipt. Aethiopia] in Hebrew Cush, another son of Cham, brother to Misrarim and Canaan: Gen. 10.6. the country where he and his children dwelt, is called by his name Cush, in Greek Aethiopia; The people, we call black-Moors. hastily-stretch] Hebr. make run: noting the readines of that nation to offer gifts and sacrifices, and to receive the gospel. See Act. 8.27. &c.
Vers. 34. of heavens of antiquitie] that is, the most ancient and highest heavens, which were since the world began: noting hereby Gods powerfull majestie, and help to his Church; as Deut. 33.26. will give] or giveth usually his voice; that is, speaks alowd, or thundreth: see the note on Psal. 46.7. and 29.3. Some Apostles were called Sonns of thunder, Mark. 3.17. and Christs powerfull voice, raiseth the dead. Iohn. 5.25.
Vers. 35. Give the strength] that is, strong-praise, and the glorie of the kingdome. See Psal. 8.3.
Vers. 36. sanctuaries] the holy and most holy places of the tabernacle; and heaven it self: see Psal. 43.3. the people] that is, as the Greek explaineth, his people. So the soul, Psal. 6.92. for my soul: see Psal. 45.4. Blessed be God] Hereupon God was called in Israel, the Blessed one: as Mark. 14.61. Art thou Christ the son of the Blessed; that is, the son of God, Mat. 26.63.
Annotations, Psalm LXIX.
Vers. 1. SHoshannim] that is, six-stringed instruments: or Lilies, See Psal. 45.1.
Vers. 2. Save me, &c.] David in his troubles being a figure of Christ, prayeth for deliverance from tentations and persecutions, under the similitudes of waters, mud, myre, pit, deeps, streams, &c. and that this Psalm had accomplishment in Christ, the Evangelists shew; Mat. 27.48. Ioh. 19.29. that the use hereof is for us, the Apostle sheweth, Rom. 15.3.4. that we through patience, and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. the soul] to weet, of me; as the Greek explaineth it: that is, are ready to drown and choake me; so Iohn. 2.5. see also Psal. 45.4.
Vers. 3. mud of the gulf] or, of the deep, that is, the deep, or gulffy mud, in the bottoms of the sea; as Psalm 68.23. Iohn. 2.4. another signe of great calamitie, as also in Psalm 88.7. wherefore Babylon that held captive Gods people, is called a Gulf, or Deep: Isa. 44.27. no standing] no stay, or ground: but I sink more and more.
Vers. 4. is burnt] that is, parched dried; or (as the Greek explaineth it) hoarse. eyes fayl] or, are consumed, to weet, with tears, and earnest exspectation, as Lam. 2.11. and 4.17. This was a curse of the law, Levit. 26.16. Deut. 28.65. but Christ became a curse for us, Gal. 3.13. So after, Psal. 119.82.
Vers. 5. took not away] or which I robbed not, took not by force and rapine. This though it may be taken for all unjust criminations, whereof David and Christ were innocent: yet in special it was verified in Christ, who being in the form of God, thought it no robberie to be equal with God, Phil. 2.6. notwithstanding for witnessing himself to be the son of God, he was put to death by the Jewes, Ioh. 19.7.
Vers. 6. my foolishnes] that is, my sin: see the note on Psal. 38.6. In David were sinns properly; in Christ, by imputation: for God made him sin for us, which knew no sin, 2 Cor. 5.21. Or this may be meant of false imputation, O God thou knowest my foolishnes, if any such be, as my foes charge me with. So Psal. 7.4.5.
Vers. 7. abashed for me] for my sake, to weet, if I be not delivered. So of Christ, his disciples hoped that he should be the saviour of Israel; but when he was killed, they began to doubt and fear, Satan winnowing their saith, to make them ashamed; but Christ prayed for their confirmation. Luk. 24.20.21 and 22.31.32. So great are Christs afflictions, that blessed is he that is not offended in him. Mat. 11.6. Iehovih] or, God: it hath the vowels of Aelohim. See Psal. 68.21.
Vers. 8. bear reproach] that is, are reproached: contrary hereunto is, to bear grace and savour; that is, to be favoured and well liked. Esth. 2.15.17. Compare herewith Psal. 44.23.16.
Vers. 9. forreignour] to weet, in their estimation and cariage towards me. This also was the case of Job, and others, Iob 19.13. Gen. 31.15. and of Christ the Jewes sayd, they knew not whence he was, Ioh. 9.29. and his brethren beleeved not in him. Ioh. 7.5.
Vers. 10. Zeale of thine house] or jealousie, indignation, for the polluting of thine house, and studious fervent care to have it conserved holy. See this performed by Christ, when he whipped buyers and sellers out of the temple, Iohn. 2.15.16.17. eaten me up] devoured, or consumed. For love and jealousie, are a fire and vehement flame: Song. 8.6. See also Psal. 119.139. are fallen on me] that is, I have taken them on me, and willingly bear them; as the Apostle gathereth from these words, that Christ pleased not himself, (that is, sought not his own pleasure or profit,) but for his fathers sake and his brethrens did bear all things: and this is an example for us to do the like. See Rom. 15.1.2.3.4.
Vers. 11. afflicted my soul] the word afflicted, is here supplied from, Psal. 35.15. for often there is want of a word to be understood, which the Hebrue text somtime sheweth: as 2 Chron. 10.11.14. I, with scorpions; for which, in 1 King. 12.11.14. is [Page 102] written, I will chastise you with scorpions. See the like in the notes on Ps. 18.7.29. and 2.7. it was for] or, it was turned to reproaches, that is, to much reproach, and opprobry. So Johns fasting, turned to his reproach, they said he had a devill, Luk. 7.33.
Vers. 12. And I made] or, when I gave, that is, made, or put on. So giving is for putting, Psal. 8.2.
Vers. 13. That sit in the gate] that is, great men in the publike assemblies. The rulers of the Jewes, Deut. 25.7. Ruth 4.1, 2. &c. spake] or talked and meditated: communed how to work me evill, Luk. 22.2, 4. Strong-drink] Hebrew Sheker, which is all manner strong, drink which will make drunken, as, ale, beer, wine, fider, methaglin, &c. The Greek here turneth it wine. melodies] or songs, sung with instruments of musick, of me. So Job also complaineth, Ioh. 30.9.
Vers. 14. And I] that is, And (or but) as for me.
Vers. 14. Time of acceptation] that is, an acceptable time: as the Apostle interpreteth this phrase, 2 Cor. 6.2. from Isa. 49.8. In truth of thy salvation] that is, for thy laving truths sake, or, faithfull salvation.
Vers. 16. Shut her mouth,] so that I cannot get out of misery: as Dathan, Abiram, &c. went down alive into the pit, and the earth covered over them, that no hope was left of their return. Num. 16.33. But Christ in all troubles had comfort, even in the grave, his flesh rested in hope, Psal. 16.9, 10.
Vers. 17. Turn the face] or respect, regard me, with savour. See Psal. 25.16.
Vers. 20. Dishonour,] or, ignominie, slander, calumnie: see Psal. 4.3.
Vers. 21. Ful-of-heavines] or, sick, sorrowfull: of this word in Hebrew man hath his name, Aenosh: see Psal. 8.5. to mone] to pitty, and solace me; or, to shew compassion, so Iob 42.11. found none] in Christs greatest need, all his disciples forsook him and fled, Mat. 26.56. and all his acquaintance stood afar off, Luk. 23.49.
Vers. 22. Gal] in Hebrew Rosh, an herb bitter as wormwood; with which it is often joyned; Deut. 29.18. Amos 6.12. Lam. 3.19. It groweth in corn fields, Hos. 10.4. the water, or juyce hereof, signifieth bitter affliction, Ier. 9.15. These things were also actually done to Christ, whom the Jewes refreshed with gal and vineger, Mat. 27.34. Ioh. 19.28, 29, 30.
Vers. 23. And for recompences] that is, and for a full recompence of that which they did to me, (let their table be) a trap unto them. Or, and for peaces; that is, and the things which they expect peace and welfare by, let become a trap unto them. But the first sense agreeth with the Apostles interpretation, Rom. 11.9. These are Davids implications against the Jewes, and prophesies of their rejection, as the Apostle sheweth; and by their table, we are to understand all means of comfort and refreshing, both of body and soule, which turn to the ruine of the wicked, even an odour of death unto death, 2 Cor. 2.15, 16.
Vers. 24 That they see not] so the Apostle explaineth the Hebrew phrase, from seeing: Rom. 11.19 The like in Isa. 44.18. And hereby is meant the eyes of their understanding, that seeing they see and perceive not, because a veile is over their hearts, Ioh. 12.39, 40. Act. 28.26 27. 2 Cor. 3.14.15. make their loyns to shake] bow down their backs, saith the Apostle, Rom. 11.10. and this meaneth bondage and misery, as appeareth by the contrary blessing of going upright, which God once vouched safe unto that people, Levit, 26.13.
Vers. 26. Their castle] or their tower, palace, habitation, faire and orderly builded, Gen. 25.16. Num. 31.10. Cant. 8.9. This which David speaketh of all Christs enemies, Peter applieth to Judas that betraied him, Let his habitation bee desert, Act. 1.20. but Christ threatneth the like to them all, Mat. 23.38. Castle here is for Castles, or palaces: as charret, for charrets, Ps: 68.18.
Vers. 27. Whom thou hast smitten] Christ, the shepheard, who was smitten of God, and wounded for our sins. Isa. 53.4, 5. Mat 26.31. they tell, of the sorrow] that is, tell one another; vantingly, of the sorrow, (smart, or pain) of thy wounded, thy [Page 103] servants who are wounded for thy sake; or they preach hereof: see the like phrase' Psal. 2.7. or they tell, to the sorrow; that is, adde unto, and increase it; as the Greek turneth it.
Vers. 28. Give thou iniquity, &c.] that is, Adde sin unto their sin, give them over to a reprobate minde, which was Gods heavy judgment first on the Gentiles, Rom. 1.24.28. afterward on the Jewes, who fulfilled their sins, when wrath came on them to the utmost, 1 Thes. 2.16. Rom. 11.8. Mat. 23.32. Or, by iniquity, may be understood, punishment for it, as Psal. 31.11. not come into thy justice] that is, not beleeve thy gospel, and so come to the justice of God, which is, by faith, as the scriptures shew, Rom. 10.3. &c. Phil. 3.9. Ioh. 12.39.40.
Vers. 29. Book of the living] or, book of life, wherein the just that live by faith are written; that is, let them be cut off from, being any longer counted thy people, or registred in the writing of the house of Israel, as Ezek. 13 9. Rom. 11.20. Philip. 3.2, 3. Psal. 87.6.
Vers. 30. Lift me up] or set me on a high place; that is, safely defend me.
Vers. 32. Better to] that is, more pleasing and acceptable. a young bull] so the Greek explaineth the Hebrew phrase, a bull, a bullock, that is, a bull which is but young, or a bullock. So in Iudg. 6.25. where the order is changed, take the bullock of the bull: that is, the young bull, or bullock. Some understand it here of two, better than bull, or bullock. that hath horns] Hebrew, horneth, that is, brings forth, or beareth horns, and parteth the hoof: for such were fittest for sacrifice: but confession and thanks are more pleasing to God; specially Christs obedience, see Ps. 50.13, 14, 15. and 40.7.
Vers. 33. The seekers] or, yee seekers of God, to weet, shall see it, and your heart shall live; ye shall have inward life, joy, and consolation, See Psal. 22.27.
Vers. 34. His prisoners] such as are persecuted, and bound in prisons for his truth: Thus Paul calleth himself, the prisoner of Christ, Ephe. 3.1.
Vers. 36. Save Sion] that is, his church, figured out by Sion, and Judah, see Psal. 2.6. and this building of Judas cities, is by preaching the Gospel, 1 Cor. 3.9.10. a figure of this work; was done by Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 17.9, 12, 13. and Isaiah prophesieth the like, Isa. 44.26.
Annotations, Psal. LXX.
Vers. 1. TO record] or, to cause remembrance: see Psal. 38.1.
Vers. 2. To deliver] or, to rid me free; understand, make hast, or, vouchsafe, as Psal. 40.14. for this Psalme, is the same in substance, and almost in words, with the end of that psalm: see the annotations there.
Vers. 3. That seek my soul] to make an end of it, as Psal. 40.15.
Vers. 4. Turn-back] desolate, or wasted, as Psal. 40.16.
Annotations, Psalm LXXI.
Vers 2. DEliver] or make me to escape safe.
Vers. 3. Of habitation] or, of mansion: a rock whereto I may flie and there dwell safe. God is often called a Rock, Psal. 18.3. and a mansion (or habitation) to his people, Psal. 90.1. The Greek here makes it plain thus, Be to me for a God protectour. hast commanded] to weet, thine Angels, as Psal. 91.11. or, haste effectually appointed. See Psal. 44.5.
Vers. 4. Evil-doer] or injurious, wrong-doer. the levened] that is, the malicious: for maliciousnes and wikednesse is likened to leven, 1 Cor. 5.8. The Hebrew Chomets, properly signifieth that which is levened, or sowr, Exod. 12.39. here used for the malicious, or violent cruel man, as the Greek turneth it, the injurious: or Chomets, may be used for Chomes, the violent.
Vers. 5. Iehovih] or God: for it hath the vowels of Aelohim: so after, verse 16. See Psal. 68.21.
Vers. 6. Tookest me] or didst rid me, to woet, from danger: Compare this with Psal. 22.10.11. of thee] or in thee: but, in, is often used for of, as Psal. 63.7. and 87 3. see the note there.
Vers. 7. A wonder to many] or, a monster to the mighty: a sign whom the many (or mighty) do gaze upon; speak of, and shew to others, and wonder at. A wonder, and a signe, are sometimes used as one: 2 Chron. 32.24. with 2 King 20.8, 9. So, Christ and his disciples were as signes and wonders in Israel, Isa. 8.18. Heb. 2.13. Jehoshuah and his fellows, were monstrous persons, Zach. 3.2. the Apostles, a gazing stock to the world, 1 Cor. 4.9. hope] or refuge; a place where one hopeth for safety.
Vers. 8. With thy glory] or glory of thee, that is, with glorifying thee; honouring, beautifying, and commending thy majesty.
Vers. 10 Speak of] or say of me, that God hath forsaken me, vers. 11. or, they speak against me. observe] that is, lay-wait for: it is meant here, for evill: as is the observing of the steps, Psal. 56.7. but often this phrase is used for good, to keep, regard, and preserve the soule, or life, 97.10, and 121.7. Prov. 22.5.
Vers. 14. Adde unto all thy praise] that is; increase it; I will praise thee more then I have done: or, more then others doe: as 2 Chron. 10.11. I will adde unto your yoke, that is, increase it.
Vers. 15. Though I know not] or, for I know not the numbers, to weet, of them; Gods justice and salvation is innumerable waies administred: which are to be celebrated, but cannot be reckned, Psal. 40.6.
Vers. 16. I will enter,] to weet, into this work of praysing God, in his power, not mine own: or; I will enter, that is, begin with his powerfull works, to praise them: or I will enter, that is, goe in hand, or go forward with my businesse, through his power.
Vers. 18. Vnto old age] or, whiles old age is upon me: as ver. 9. So elsewhere God faith, that he had born Israel from the womb and birth, and would beare them still unto old age and the hoare haires, Isa. 46.3.4. thine arme] that is, strength, help, salvation, So Psal. 77.16. Isa. 51.5, and 53.1. Deut. 33.27. this generation] the men of this age. The word this (or present) is understood by that which followeth. See also, Psal. 45.4.
Vers. 19. And thy justice ô God, which is, to on high] that is, which reacheth up to heaven, viz. I will shew it. The Greek understandeth it. We may also translate, For thy justice is unto the high place, that is, to heaven, incomprehensible: as Psal. 36.6, 7. And, may be instead of For, as Psal. 60.13. and the High place, is by the Chaldee expounded the high heavens, so Psal. 93.4. Mat. 21.9.
Vers. 20. Didst make me see] or us see: shewedst-me, and us: for the Hebrew hath a double reading, meaning David in speciall, and other Gods people with him: so after it is read in the margine, quicken me, bring me up, (as also the Greek hath it,) but written in the line, quicken us, bring us up. By making see, is also meant experience and feeling: as Psal. 49 10. and evill] or evils, that is, calamities. didst return] that is, didst again quicken; or, wilt again quicken me. So after. But the Greek turneth it in the time past. deeps] abysses of the earth: gulfs of affliction and death, elsewhere called the lowest parts, Psal. 88.7. such Christ in his humanity, sorrows, and death, went down unto, and returned, Eph. 4.9. Rom. 10.7.
Vers. 21. My greatnesse] or magnificence, maiesty, honour. For Christ after afflictions, entred into his glory, Luk. 24.26. 1 Pet. 1.11. Phil. 2.8, 9. and the godly must suffer with him, that they may also bee glorified with him, Rom. 8.17.
Vers. 22. Psaltery] or late: see Psal. 33.2. even thy faith] or, for thy faithfull truth. holy one] or saint of Israel: God is so called, both for that he is holinesse it self, and sanctifieth his people, Levit. 20.8.26. and again is sanctified, [Page 105] that is, holily praised and honoured of them, Isa. 8.13. So Psal. 78.41. and 89.19.
Vers. 24. Talke of] or, meditate, that is, speaks advisedly and after due meditation, See Psal. 1.2. for they] or, when they are abashed, that is, destroyed: see Psal. 6.11.
Annotations, Psalm LXXII.
Vers. 1. FOr Solomon] the Greek addeth, a psalm of David for Solomon: and the last verse sheweth it to be made by David, and it concerneth Christ and his kingdom, figured by Solomon, Cant. 3.11. and therefore called by his name, as elsewhere he is called David: Hos. 3.5 Such also is the title of the 127. Psalm. Kings son] to whom the right of the kingdome belongeth by birth and inheritance. So Christ was King Davids son, and born King of the Jewes. Mark. 11.10. Mat. 2.2, and 22.42. to him the Father gave all judgement, Ioh. 5.22.
Vers. 2. That he may] or, Let him judge, that is, govern thy people in justice, that is, justly: wherefore he is named Melchi-zedek, that is, King of justice, Heb. 7.2. of whom it was prophesied, behold a King shall reign in justice, Isa. 32.1.
Vers. 3. The mountains shall bring-forth] or shall beare, to weet, as their fruit; for so this phrase importeth, Iob 40.15. This, and the rest that follow, may also be read prayer wise, let the mountains bear, &c. peace,] that is, prosperity, plenty of fruits, which should be injoyed with peace; as all Solomons dayes, Israel dwelt without feare, every man under his vine and figtree, 1 King. 4.25. And under Christ, the work and effect of justice, is peace, quietnes, & assurance for ever, Is. 32.17. Rom. 5.1. the mountains drop-down new wine, and the hils flow with milk, Ioel 3.18. Amos 9.13. hils, with justice,] that is, the hils also shall beare peace, with justice: both, peace and justice; as these two are said to kiss each other, Psal. 85.11. and Christ is King both of justice and peace, Heb. 7.2. his kingdome is justice, peace, and joy, Rom. 14, 17. it may also be read, for justice.
Vers. 4. The fraudulent-oppressor] whom the Greek here calleth sycophant; which word is used for injurying, by forged cavillation, Luk. 19.8, and 3.14 see before Psal. 62.11.
Vers. 5. They shall fear] men shall reverence, that is, worship, and serve thee. So feare is used for worship, Isa. 29.13. Mat. 15.9. with the sun] or before the sun, as is after expressed, vers. 17. and as the Hebrew ghnim, with, is elswhere used for before, Esth. 7.8. and before the sun and moon, meaneth continually, so long as they shine on the earth, which is so long as the world indureth, Gen. 8.22. Psal. 89.37, 38. The Chaldee interpreteth it, with the rising of the sun, and in the light of the moon, that is, at morning and evening; day and night: as the twelve tribes are said so instantly to serve, Act. 26.7.
Vers. 6. The mowen-grasse] the medow, which being mowen in the beginning of summer, craveth rain that it may grow again. The originall word signifieth also a shorn-fleece of wool; which sence some keepe heere, and referre it to the deaw that fell on Gedions-fleece, when the land was dry, and againe on the land, when the fleece was dry; Iudg. 6.37.-40. Solomon and Christ are here said to come down as rain, in respect of the doctrine and administration of judgment by them. So Moses said, My doctrine shall drop as the rain, &c. Deut. 32.2. and Job said, they waited for me as for the rain, &c. Iob 29.23. and the Lord shall come unto us as the rain, &c. Hos. 6.3. the despersed-moisture] understand, which are the moisture, that is, which showrs doe moisten the earth. Zarziph, the Hebrew word used onely in this place, hath the signification of dispersing moisture, or water, as is by showres, God having divided spouts for the rain, whereby it is strowed abroad upon the earth. Iob 38.25. Wherefore the former word showers, implieth rain that falleth with manifold (or millions of) drops, as Psal. 65.11.
Vers. 7. Multitude of peace] to weet, shalbe, or, shall flourish: and this Shalom, peace, [Page 106] may respect the name of Shelomoh, or Solomon, which signifieth peaceable, as was promised to David, Behold a son is born to thee, which shalbe a man of rest, for I will give him rest from all his enemies round about; therefore his name is Solomon, and I will send (Salom) peace and quietnes upon Israel in his dayes. 1 Chron. 22.9. moon be not] or be taken away, as the Greek explaineth it: that is, till the worlds end: as before, vers. 5.
Vers. 8. from sea to sea] from the salt sea, (the lake of Sodom, Gen 14.3.) to the main sea. See Num. 34.5.-6. &c. where the limits of the land are described. from the river] the great river Euphrates, Gen. 15.18. Deu. 11.24. In Solomon this was accomplished, when he reigned over all kingdoms, from the river, to the land of the Philistims, and to the border of Aegypt, 1 King. 4.21. in Christ, when all nations were brought into his subjection by the gospel, as Mat. 28.18.19. Act. 1.8. Col. 1.5.6. Rev. 11.15.
Vers. 9. in dry-places] or, in deserts; which the Greek explaineth the Aeathiopians. The Hebrew Tsijim, signifieth here, and Psal. 74.14. people that dwell in dry desert places: sometime it is used for wild beasts that haunt such deserts, as Isa. 34.14. and 13.21. Ier. 50.39. lick the dust] like a serpent, as is expressed in Mic. 7.16. noting hereby great fear and subjection; testified by bowing down their faces to the ground; as is the manner in the Eastern countries. In Isa. 49.23. a like promise is made to the Church of Christ.
V. 10. of Tharshish] or, of the Ocean; that dwell by the main sea. See the note on Psal. 48.8. Sheba and Seba] that is, of Aethiopia and Arabia, farr southern countries, inhabited by the posterity of Sheba and Seba, the nephew and son of Cush, the son of Cham, the son of Noah, Gen. 10.7. The Queen of Sheba (or of the South) came from the utmost parts of the earth, to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and gave him much gold, sweet odours, and precious stones: 1 King. 10.1.-10. Mat. 12.42.
Vers. 12. to whom no helper] or, him that hath no helper. See the like by Iob, Iob 29.12.
V. 14. precious shall their bloud be] that is, their death; meaning, that he regardeth their life, and will not easily suffer them to be killed; for that it is precious and dear unto him: as on the contrary Paul said, his life was not dear unto himself, when he was willing and ready to loose it for Christs cause, Act. 20.24. See Psal. 116.15.
Vers. 15. he shall give] meaning man in general, or each one, brought in subjection; as the Greek saith, to him shall be given; meaning to Solomon. gold of Sheba] the Greek saith, of Arabia: see vers. 10. all the day] or dayly.
Vers. 16. There shall be a parcell, &c.] where a handfull of corn shall be sown, on the top of the mounts (the most barren places) there shall be such increase that the fruit shall shake and make a noise like the trees of Lebanon shake] or stirr with noise; rustle. Lebanon] that is, trees of Lebanon; as the earth, for, the inhabitants of the earth. Psal 66.1. of this mount, see the note on Psal. 29.5. they of the city,] that is, the citizens; as, they of the world, are worldlings, Ps. 17.14. ye of the heavens Psal. 148.1. are, the inhabitants there. Compare herewith Esa. 20.7.6.
Vers. 17. continued] to weet, as a son continueth his fathers name: for the original [...]innon or [...]anin) cometh of Nin, which is a Son: the Greek also turneth it, his name continueth: and Christs name is continued in us that beleeve in him, called Christians, Act. 11.26. and his children. Heb. 2.13.14, before the sun] that is, so long as it indureth, as verse 5. So Psal. 120.29. they shall blesse] to weet, men of all nations shall count and speak of their blessednes in him. So Gen. 22, 18. call him blessed] or, happy, shall beautify him.
Vers. 19. name of his glory] that is, his glorious (or honourable) name. So Lord of glorie, Iam. 2.1. for, glorious Lord. filled with his glorie] that is, with the manifestation of his glorious works, and praysing him for the same. See the like speeches, Num. 14 21. Isa. 6.3. Revel. 18.1. Ezek. 43, 2. Amen] So be it. This second book of Psalms is concluded with twise Amen, as was the former, see Psalm. 41.14.
Vers. 20. Ended] or Complete are: meaning, that this Psalm was the last of Davids [Page 107] prayers or hymnes, (as the Greek translateth it;) howsoever it is not set last in order, as neither other be. Or, that his matter touching Christs kingdom, is the last thing whereof David prophesied, and for which he prayed: as 1 Pet. 1.10.11. Iesse] or Iishai, as the Hebrew soundeth it; and sometime. Ishai, 1 Chro. 2.12.13. which name signifieth strength and manhood; as David, amiable.
The third book.
Annotations, Psalm LXXIII.
THe third book,] to weet, of Psalmes. See the note on Psal. 42.
V. 1. of Asaph] or, to Asaph: who was both a Prophet, and a singer: see Ps. 50.1. The like title is of the 10 Psalmes following. These are for the most part, complaints and meditations of the troubles of Gods people.
Vers. 2 almost] or, a very litle lacked but my feet had swarved: so after, well nigh; or, almost nothing lacked but my stepps had been shed: noting hereby his great danger to have falln through his own infirmitie, had not faith in God sustained him. swarved] or turned, declined. This, and the next word slipped, have a double reading in the Hebrew; by the vowels, they had swarved, they had slipped: by the consonants, it had swarved, it had slipped, meaning, each of his feet, and every of his steps, to his utter ruine. slipped-out] or been powred out, to weet, as water; and so I had been lost
Vers. 3. invied] or was jealous, had invious zeale. See Psal. 37.1.
Vers. 4 bands] or knoits, that is pains, sores, diseases, &c. in their death] or till their death; meaning that they live long in pleasure, and dye at ease; as is explained Iob 21.13. They spend their dayes in wealth, and suddenly they goe down to the grave. but lusty] or, and fat is their fortitude; (their firm strength of body:) as Iob saith, one dieth in his full strength, being in all ease and prosperitie; his breasts are full of milk, and his bones run full of marrow. Iob 21.23.24.
Vers. 5. molestation of sory-man] that is, such turmoyl as other miserable men indure. See the like phrase in 2 Sam. 7.14. Aenosh and Adam are here the names of all wretched mankind See Psal. 8.5.
Vers. 6. compasseth, &c.] or, is a chaine to them, and to him, that is, every of them: as a collar that is hanged for an ornament about the neck. And of this word Anak, to hang a chaine, that giant Anak had his name, whose children were called Anakims, men great of stature, proud, and cruel. See Num. 13.23.34. Ios. 15 13.14. a garment] a set, habit, or ornament, finely fitted to the body, such was the harlots habit, Prov. 7.10.
Vers. 7. eyes standeth] that is, Each eye standeth, or starteth-out of the hole for fatnes. So in Iob 15.27. he hath covered his face with his fatnes. they passe the imaginations, &c.] that is, they exceed in prosperity above that the could imagne, or think: or, they surpasse in wickednes above that which mans heart can think; according to tha which here followeth; and as in Ier. 5.28. it is said, they are waxen fat and shining; they doe passe the words (or deeds) of the wicked.
Vers. 8. They doe corrupt] or Consume, dissolve, or, make dissolute, by their wicked speeches, and by their oppression of men. It may be understood of corrupting or making rotten with sin, themselves, or others; or consuming, and wasting with oppression. with maliciousnes] or in evill, that is, maliciously; or malignantly. from aloft] that is, loftily. Or of the Most-high; that is, of God: as in the next verse.
Vers. 9. against heavens] that is, against God and his saints, whom they blaspheme, as it is written, he opened his mouth unto blasphemie against God, to blaspheme his name [Page 108] and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven: Reve. 13.6. So elswhere heavens are used for God, Dan. 4.23. Luk. 15.18.
Vers. 10. his people] Gods own people are by this afflicted. Therefore the Greek saith, my people; the Psalmist speaking of his brethren, as after of himself, vers. 13. hither] to these thoughts and tentations, which follow in the next verses. a full] the word cup, or basen, is here, to be understood; as strong, for strong-pawes. Psal, 10.9. See the note there. By waters of a full cup, are meant abundance of tears, which they must drink; that is, of afflictions, and tentations, which they suffer; as in Psal. 80.6. wrung-out to them] or drunk, (sucked up) by them; as in Psal. 75.9.
Vers. 12. in tranquillitie, or quiet, safe, wealthie, at ease. Compare herewith Ier. 12.1.2. wealthy-power] abilitie by riches; see Psal. 49.7.
Vers. 13. cleansed] that is, laboured to cleanse and purge, by faith and continual sanctification, Act. 15.9. 1 Iohn. 3.3. otherwise, who can say, I have made mine heart clean? Prov. 20.9. innocencie] or cleannes: see Psal. 26.6. and 24.4.
Vers. 14. am plagued] or touched with afflictions, punished, which the wicked are not, vers. 5. my rebuke] or blame, to weet, I bear: the chastisement for my sinns. in the mornings] that is, every morning, or early: the like phrase is, Psal. 101.8. Iob 7.18. Lam. 3.23. Isa. 33.2.
Vers. 15. I will tell thus] that is, if these tentations prevail against me: so that I should tell and declare for truth these my carnal thoughts. Telling is often used for publishing and preaching to others: See Psal. 2.7. unfaithfully-wrong] or faithlesly▪ transgresse against the generation of thy sonns, (O God:) that is, of thy people, called the sonns of God, Deut. 14.1. 1 Iohn. 3.1.
Vers. 18. prudently-attend to] or, consider their latter-end. A like speech Moses useth, Deut. 32.29.
Vers. 19. wondrous-desolation] such as astonisheth the beholders. Such suddain strange desolation God brought on Babylon of old. Ier. 51.37.41. and will again, Rev. 18.10.17.
Vers. 20. As a dream] to weet, so they are, or, so vanisheth their prosperitie; which when one awaketh, is gone; as is plainly set forth in Isa. 29.7.8. So elsewhere it is said, he shall flee away as a dream, and not be found, and shall passe away as a vision of the night, the eye which saw him, shal do so no more, &c. Iob 20.8.9. thou raysest up] to weet, thy self, that is, risest up to punish them, as Psal. 35.23. or, raysest up, to weet, them, at the last day of judgment. So the Chaldee paraphrast turneth it, saying, in the day of the great judgment they shall rise up out of the house of the grave, in wrath thou wilt despise their image. The Greek saith, in thy citie thou wilt despise their image: the Hebrue word baghnir being ambiguous. In this sense compare herewith, Eccles. 8.10. dispise their image] or, their shadow, that is, destroy their tansitorie estate; for, man walketh in an image, Psalm 39.7. Or, referring it to the last judgement; their image may mean their corrupt sinfull state, Gen. 5.3. and the despising of it, is their utter rejection; for then they shall rise to shame and contempt eternal. Dan. 12.2.
Vers. 21. was levened] or levened it self, that is, was vexed, grieved, swelled; was sowr as leven, with my fretting grief and anger. I was pricked] or, sharpned (pricked) my self; that is, felt sharp paines, to weet, with my fretting thoughts and desires.
Vers. 22. brutish] that is, foolish, sensual, like a brute beast, not having the understanding of a man in me: as is explained Prov. 30.2. See also Psalm 49.15. as the beasts] that is, as one of them, or a great beast; Hebr. Behemoth; which is used for the vast Elephant, Iob 40.10. The Greek here turneth it Bestial: or, brutish.
Vers. 24. to glory] or with glory; that is, glorously, honourably. See 1 Tim. 3.16. Phil. 3.21. Heb. 2.10. 1 Pet. 5.1.4.
Vers. 25. whom have I] or who is for me, but thee to trust in, or call upon. delight not] or take no pleasure, in any person, or thing.
Vers. 26. the Rock] that is, the strength and hope: the Greek saith, the God of my heart.
Vers. 27. gone far;] that is, the wicked who are here said to be farre from God; and in Psal. 119, 150. are farre from his law, and therefore salvation is farre from them, Psal. 119.155. as here they perish: whereas the righteous are a people neer God, Psal. 148.14. that goeth a whoring, from thee] that is, goeth after idols, departing from the true God, as Hos. 1, 2. for idolatrie, or breach of Gods covenant, is often called whoredome, or fornication. Ier. 3.9.20. Ezek. 23.3.5.7. &c. Psal. 106.39.
Vers. 28. to draw nigh] so both the Greek and Chaldee doe explain the Hebrew phrase, the drawing-neer of God: and thus it is also used in Isa. 58.2. and is done by the faith of the Gospel, Heb. 7 19. Iehovih] or God: see Psal. 68.21. to tell] that I may tell, or declare; as the Greek explaineth it.
Annotations, Psalm LXXIV.
Vers. 1. OF Asaph] or, to Asaph; see, Psal. 50, 1. If Asaph (who lived in Davids daies) made this psalm; it was a prophesie of troubles to come. If some other prophet made it when calamities were on Israel; then was it committed to Asaphs posteritie, the singers, called by their fathers name; as Aarons posteritie are called Aaron. 1 Chron. 12, 27. thine anger smoke] or, thy nose smoke, that is, burn: as was threatned Deut. 29.20. A manifestation of sore displeasure: see Psal. 18.9. and 10.5. sheep] or flock, that is, us thy people, as Psal. 79.13. The flock comprehendeth sheep and goats, Levit. 1.10.
Vers. 2. purchased of old] or, bought of yore, when thou broughtest them out of Aegypt, Exod. 15.16. or understand, that thou hast purchased it, hast redeemed, &c. the rod of thine inheritance] that is, Israel, Ier. 10.16. called elsewhere the line of Gods inheritance, Deu. 32.9. which he measured out for himself, as land is meted with a rod, or line. It may also be read the scepter, or the tribe of thine inheritance, as Isa. 63.17. for the Hebrew Shebet, which properly is a rod, or staffe, is sometime a scepter, Psal. 45, 7. sometime a tribe, Psal. 78, 67.
Vers. 3. Lift up thy feet] or, thy hammers, that is, thy stroakes, to stamp, or beat down the enemie unto perpetuall desolations. Thus the feet are used to tread down with, Isa. 26, 6. and so the Greek taketh it here, changing the metaphor, and translating it, thy hands, which are also instruments to strike down with. Or lift up thy feet, that is, Come quickly to see the perpetuall desolations which the enemie hath made. hath done evill] that is, broken, robbed, burned, wasted all things. As did Nebuchadnezar in the temple, 2 King. 24.13. and 25.9.13.14. &c.
Vers. 4 thy synagogues,] or assemblies, either the courts and places about the temple, where the people assembled; or the other synagogues in Ieusalem (which they say were above 400.) as after in verse 8. he speaks of all the synagogues in the land; places where prayers and lectures of the law were used: Act. 16.13. and 15.21. The assemblie of Christians is called also by this name, synagogue, Iam. 2.2. their signes] or banners, which are signes of victorie, or of idolatrie. See after verse. 9.
Vers. 5. He was knowen] He, that is, A man, or every one of the enemies was knowen, that is, renowned, or famous, as having done some notable act. as he lifted on high] or, as he that bringeth aloft: that is, as a man brings the axe aloft over his head, to fell down the thick wood with might and main. They cut down the wood of the temple, as men doe trees in a forrest. thicket of the wood] that is, the thick wood, or trees, whose boughes are wrapped one in an other: or, (if we understand it of the woodworke in the temple,) the infoulded graven wood: which he that did most egerly on down, was most renowed.
Vers. 6. And now] or, And then, at the same time. So Psal. 27.6. carved-works] gravings, or (as the Hebrew phrase is) openings: used for graven, or carved works, [Page 110] or (as the Hebrue phrase is) openings: used for graven or carved works. Exod. 28.11. The Greek here turneth it dores; which also have their name of opening.
Vers. 7. thy sanctuaries] the temple, (which had divers holy places) was burned by Nebuzar-adan, 2 King. 25.9. to the earth] to weet, burning, or rasing down to the ground.
Vers. 8. Let us make spoil] or, wee will oppresse, prey upon them. Of this Hebrue root, the Dove hath her name in that tongue, as being subject to the prey and spoil of Hawks, &c. wherefore in verse 19. he calleth the Church a turtle-dove.
vers. 9. our signes] the testimonies of Gods presence and favour; extraordinarie, or ordinarie, as the sacrifices, &c. Dan. 11.31. So Circumcision, the Passeover, the Sabbath, &c. were for signes to Israel; Gen. 17.11. Exod. 12.13. and 31.13. any Prophet] that could see and foretel by the spirit, an end of these troubles. A Prophet (Nabi) is one that from the inward counsel of God, uttereth oracles. In old time he was called a Seer, 1 Sam. 9.9. Amos. 7.12. how long] to weet, this affliction shall indure. The like speech is in Psal. 6.4.
Vers. 11. draw it, &c. this word, or some such, seemeth here to be understood, as often in the Hebrue: see Ps. 69.11. The drawing the hand out of the bosome, denoteth a performance of the work without slacknes; as we may see by the contrary, Prov. 26.15. ful-end] by consuming our enemies, and accomplishing our deliverance.
Vers. 13. of the dragons] or whales, meaning the noble men of Aegypt, who pursuing the Israelites were drowned in the red sea. Exod. 14.28. For great persons are likened to Dragons, or whale fishes: as Ezek. 29.3.
Vers. 14. the heads] that is, the head, as the Greek translateth it, called heads for the excellencie and principalitie. of Liviathan] or of the Whale, meaning, Pharaoh King of Aegypt, who was drowned with his Princes, Psal. 136.15. Liviathan is the name of the great whalefish, or sea Dragon; so called of the fast joyning together of his scales; as he is described Iob 40.20. and 41.6. &c. and is used to resemble great tyrants; here, and in Isa. 27.3. in drye deserts] that is, to the wild beasts of the wildernes, which might devour the Aegyptians after they were drowned, and cast up on the shore, Exod. 14.30. The beasts may be called a people, as Conies, Pismires, Locusts, &c. are called peoples, and nations, Prov. 30.25.26. Ioel. 1.6. See also the note on Psalm 72.9. unlesse by these dwellers, in dry places, wee understand the Israelites in the wildernes; to whom the spoil of the Aegyptians was as meat; as elswhere they said of the Canaanites, they are bread for us. Num. 14.9.
Vers. 15. didst cleave the fountain] bringing a wel and stream of water to thy people out of the rocks, Exod. 17.6. Num. 20.11. Isa. 48.21. Psal. 105.41. rivers of strength] that is, strong, rough, or vehement rivers, as the waters of Jorden were dryed up, that Israel might goe through, Ios. 3.15.-17. The Chaldee paraphrast addeth also the rivers, Arnon and Iabok; whereof see Num 21.14. Deut. 2.32.
Vers. 16. the light] The Hebrue Maor, is properly a lightsome-body, as is the Sun, moon, starrs, &c. Gen. 1.14.15. and here may be meant of the Moon; for the Sun next foloweth. For these God is elswhere also celebrated. Psal. 136.7.8.9.
Vers. 19. soul of thy turtle-dovel that is, the life of thy Church called a turtle-dove, for their danger to be preyed upon by the wicked, as before, verse 8. being of themselves weak, mournful, and timorous; also for their faith and loialtie towards God, and innocencie of life. In these respects are doves mentioned, Hos. 11.11. Ezek. 7.16. Isa. 38.14. and 59.11. Song. 4.1. and 6.8. Mat. 10.16. wild-company] or wild-beasts, as the Greek translateth it, meaning the cruel people like wild beasts, as the Chaldee explaineth it. The same word straightway foloweth for the Church, or lively-flock of Christ. See the note on Psal. 68.11.31.
Vers. 20. the covenant] which thou didst make with our fathers, (as the Chaldee explaineth it:) it may be meant of the covenant with Abraham and his seed, as is expressed, Psal. 105.8.9.10. or, which was made with Noah, that the world should no [Page 111] more be drowned, as once it was, when it was full of cruelty. Gen. 6.13.17.18. and 8.21.22. which covenant the Prophets apply to the Church after. Isa. 54.9. the darknesses] that is, dark-places, as in Psal. 88.7. and 143.3. he meaneth, that the base obscure places were full of violence, even folds, or, habitations of cruelty; no cottage being free from the rapine of the enemies. Dark places, may be put for base, or mean; as in Prov. 22.29. dark, or obscure persons, are the base sort. The Greek here also translateth it dark persons, meaning, the vile gracelesse enemies.
Vers. 22. plead thy plea] defend thine own cause: see Psal. 35.1. from the fool] understand, which thou suffrest from the fool, or impious, Nabal, which word was also before verse 18. whereof see Psal. 14.1.
Vers. 23. ascendeth] that is, commeth up unto thee, it is so great; as Iona. 1.2. or, it increaseth: as the battel is said to ascend, when it increased, 1 King. 22.35.
Annotations, Psalm. LXXV.
Vers. 1. COrrupt not] see Psal. 57.1. of Asaph.] or to Asaph: see Psal. 50.1.
Vers. 2. and neer is] to weet, neer in our mouthes and hearts to celebrate it. Thus Gods word is said to be neer, Rom. 10.8. and, thou art neer in their mouth, Ier. 12.2. In this sense the Greek also explaineth it, and we will call on thy name. they tell] that is, I and others with me: so the Greek saith, I will tell.
Vers. 3. receive the appointment] or, take the appointed-thing, (or time;) that is, the office appointed and promised. They seem to be the words of the Psalmist (as appeareth more plainly by verse 10. and 11.) in person of Christ; to whom the kingdom of Israel was appointed in due time: whom David was a figure of, in taking and administring the kingdom when it was distracted with troubles. See 2 Sam. 3.17.19. and 5.1.2.3. righteousnesses] that is, most-righteously.
Vers. 4. dissolved] or melted, that is, faint, with troubles, feares, &c. as Ios. 2.9. set-sure] or, will fitly fasten, artificially stablish, as by line and measure: that they fall not. Pillars] the mountains; which may also mean governours; for great personages, are likened to Pillars, Gal. 2.9.
Vers. 5. the horn] the sign of power and glorie, Ps. 112.9. and 89.18.25. Luk. 1.69. In 1 Chron. 25.5. mention is made of prophesies to lift up the horn.
Vers. 6. to on high] that is, aloft: or, against the High God. with a stiff neck] like untamed oxen shaking off the yoke of obedience Or, speak not a hard thing (as Psal. 31.19.) with a neck stretched out, that is, arrogantly; or with one neck, that is, with joynt force: as heart, in Psal. 83.6. is for one heart.
Vers. 7. the desert,) that is, the South, or North: for deserts were on both ends of the land of Canaan. promotion] or exaltation: or, as the Greek translateth, desert of the mountains; that is, the mountainy desert; meaning, that preferment or deliverance, comes not from any of the nations round about. The Hebrue Harim is ambiguous, signifying both exaltation, and mountains.
Vers. 8, abaseth one] Hebr. this man. another] Hebr. this man. It may also be read, He (this God) abaseth, and he advanceth.
Vers. 9. a cup] to measure out afflictions; as Psal. 11.6. a similitude often used: see Hab. 2.16. Ezek. 23.31.32. Ier. 25.28. wine] that is, wrath, or indignation, as is expressed. Ier. 25.15. Iob. 21.20. Rev. 14.10. red] or thick, troubled, muddy. noting fierce indignation. The Greek turneth it, acratou mere, meaning strong wine, not allayed. So in Rev. 14.10. where mere, or pure wine, meaneth great afflictions. The Greek there is taken from this Psalm. of mixture] that is, of liquour mixed; ready to be drunk: as wisdom is said to have mixed her wine; Prov. 9.2. that is, tempered it ready. So Rev. 14.10. he powreth out] to weet, unto his owne people, afflicting them, as is expressed. Ier. 25.17.18.28.29. the dreggs] the most greevous afflictions; as Isa. 51.17.22. wrong-out] or suck up, that is, feel, and be affected with it. So Ezek. 23.34. Isa. 51.17.
Vers. 10. will shew] to weet, this work of God; his mercie, and judgement. horns of the wicked] their power, dominion, and pride, whereby they afflict and scatter Gods people, Ier. 48.52. Lam. 2.3. Zach. 1.2.1 Revel. 17.12.13. as by horns of the just man, is meant his power, dominion, glory, Psal. 132.17. and 92.11. and 148.14. 1 Sam. 2.10.
Annotations, Psalm LXXVI.
Vers. 1. ON Neginoth] or, with stringed instruments: see Psal. 4.1. of Asaph] or, to Asaph: see Psal. 50.1.
Vers. 3. Shalem] or Salem, the city of Melchisedek, Gen. 14.18. afterwards called Ierusalem: whereof see the note on Psal. 51.20. The Greek translateth it, in Peace; which is the interpretation of the name Salem, at the Apostle sheweth, Heb. 7, 2. The Chaldee paraphrase saith, Ierusalem. his tabernacle] or tent, pavilion, which is both a mean dwelling, and a moveable, Levit. 23.42.43. Heb. 11.9.10. For both Moses Tabernacle and Solomons Temple, were mean cottages in respect of Gods glory. 1 King. 8.27.
Vers. 4. burning-arrowes] or firie-darts (as the Apostle calleth the tentations of that wicked one, Ephes. 6.16.) The Hebrew Rishphei is properly burning-coales, Song. 8.6. figuratively here, the glistring-brasse-headed arrowes, elswhere the firie thunderbolts, Psal. 78.48. and burning-plague, Deut. 32.24. Habak. 3.5. likened to arrowes, Psal. 91.5. Here it may lead us to mind this Psalm to celebrate the victories against Satan, figured by the vanguishing of the Assyrians and other enemies, 2 King. 19.35. and the warr] that is, the army of warriers; the battel-ray. See Psalm 27.3. And thus Shalem, or Peace, is maintained, by breaking all warlike instruments: as Isai. 2.4.
Vers. 5. Bright] made-light, that is, Glorious: speaking to God, as verse 7. wondrous-excellent] magnificent, see Psal. 8.2. mounts of prey] the mountains of the Lions and Leopards, Song. 4.8. meaning, the kingdoms of this world, which make prey and spoil one of another, like wild beast, Dan. 7, 4.5.6.7. whom the Lamb on mount Sion, excelleth in power and glorie, Revel. 14.1. and 17.14. Or from the mounts of prey, that is, when thou commest from conquering the enemies, which lye in the mountains to make prey of thy people.
Vers. 6. mighty of heart] or stout, stubborn hearted; a title of the wicked, that are farr from justice, Isa. 46.12. called here in Greek, unwise in heart. their sleep] their eternall sleep, Ier. 51.39.57. the sleep of death, Psal. 13.4. So in the next verse. none of] Hebr. all (or any) have not found; that is, none found. So 1 Iohn. 3.15. every manslayer hath not, that is, none hath life. See also Psal. 143.2. men of power] able men, for strength, courage, and riches (in which last sense the Greek taketh it here,) these did not resist, or could not; as Psal. 77.5.
Vers. 7. thy rebuke] that is, punishment, destruction: see Psalm 9.6. charret] that is, princes and captains riding on charrets and horses, on which they were wont of old to sight. Iudg. 4.3. 1 King. 22.31.34. These all by Gods rebuke have been slain, as in the camp of Asshur, 2 King. 19, 35. and the host of Antichrist. Revel. 19.18.-21.
Vers. 8. when thou art angry] Hebr. from then (that is, from the time of) thine anger: after thine anger is once kindled.
Vers. 11. shall confesse thee] that is, shall turn to thy praise, when thy people are delivered from the rage of their foes. the remnant] or, the remainder, that is, thy people which remain and perish not in the rages of the wicked. thou wilt gird] to weet, with joyfulnes, that they shall sing praise to thee: as the Greek explaineth it, shall keep a feast to thee. As in Ioel. 1.13. Gird ye, there is understood with sorrow, or sackcloth: so here seemeth to be understood) joy, or gladnes, wherewith persons (or things) are said to be girded, Psal. 30.12. and 65, 13. or thou wilt gird with strength, as Psal. 18.40. Or if we refer it to the hot rage of the wicked, the residue [Page 113] thereof thou wilt gird, that is, bind, or restrain; from attempting further evil.
Vers. 12. Vow ye] men in danger, or delivered from it, were wont to make vowes unto God; Gen. 28.20. Iona. 1.16. Psal. 66.13.14. round about him] a description of his people, as the twelve tribes pitched round about the Tabernacle, Num. 2.2. and the 24. Elders were round about Gods throne, Rev. 4.4. to the Fear] that is, the most Fearful God; called Fear, or Terrour, for more reverence and excellencie, unto whom all fear is due, as Isa. 8.12.13. Mal. 1.6. So Jaakob called God, the Fear of his father Isaak. Gen. 31.53. And this was performed, when after Asshurs overthrow, many brought offrings to the Lord, 2 Chron. 32.21.23.
Vers. 13. To him that gathereth] so the Greek, to him that taketh away: or wee may read, He gathereth, (or Cutteth off as in vintage;;) a similitude from grape-gatherers which cut off the clusters of the vines; aplied here to the cutting off the lives of men. The like is in Rev. 14.18.19.20. also in Iudg. 20.45. Governours] or Princes, Captains, that lead and goe before the people. So Gods Angel destroyed all the valiant men, and Princes, and Captains in the camp of the King of Asshur. 2 Chron 32.21.
Annotations, Psalm LXXVII.
Vers. 1. TO Ieduthun] or, for him: see Psal. 39.1. and 62.1.
Vers. 2. he gave ear] so the Greek explaineth the Hebrue phrase, to give ear: see the like, Psal. 65.11.
Vers. 3. reached out] or slowed, was powred out, that is, was streatched out in prayer: (a vehement figurative speech, like that of powring out the heart, Psal. 62.9.) or was wet with continual wiping of mine eyes; or, by hand, may be meant plague, or sore (as in Iob 23.2.) which continually ran.
Vers. 4. meditated] or prayed. See Psal. 55, 3.18. overwhelmed] or covered it self, that is, swowned, or fainted with sorow. So Psal. 142.4. and 143.4. and 107.5. Lam. 2.12.
Vers. 5. the watches] or the wards, custodies, (that is, as the Chaldee explaineth it, the lidds) of mine eyes; so that I can not sleep. striken-amazed] beaten with terrour, as with a hammer, or, as the Greek saith, troubled. So Dan. 2.1.3. Gen. 41.8. could not speak] so the Hebrue phrase spake not, is somtime to be interpreted: as, who shall judge, 2 Chron. 1.10. for which in 1 King. 3.9. is written, who can (or, is able to) judge, So Psal. 78.20.
Vers. 6. of ancient times] or, of eternities, that is, of ages past. This he did according to the commandement, Deut. 32.7. for former histories are written for our learning. Rom. 15.4. 1 Cor. 10.11.
Vers. 7 my melodie] or musical-play, to weet, how I had afore time played and sung songs of prayse for thy benefits; (see Psal. 33.2.3.) or, I remembred my musick, and took my instrument, and thus I sung.
Vers. 11. dooth this make me sick, dooth it grieve and weaken me, that the right hand (the administration of God is changed, and be keepeth not one constant course in his works? The prophet seemeth to check himself for his infirmitie. Or, (taking it not for a question) it maketh me sick; or, this is my infirmitie. the change] or, that changed is; for so the Hebrue phrase, to change, may be resolved.
Vers. 12. will record] will remember for my self, and mention to others: the Hebrue implieth both these, by a double reading. miracle] that is, miracles or wondrous-works (as the Greek explaineth it,) all, and every of them, done of old. So after in verse 15.
Vers. 13. discourse] or meditate, intreat of, both in mind and talk.
Vers. 14. in the sanctuary] or in sanctitie; in the holy place, as the Greek turneth it: meaning, it is most holy, and secret, hidden from the eyes of the world: as holy things were hidden in the sanctuarie, especially, the Ark and Cherubims where God sate. So as it was not lawful for people, or priests to see them. Num. 46.7.15.20. Levit. 16.2. [Page 114] Compare also herewith, Psalm 73.16.17: a God] or, a mighty one, a Potentate. Hebr. Ael. So in the next verse. as God] in Greek, as our God.
Vers. 15. marvellous-work] that is, works: wonders. This is taken from Exod. 15.11.
Vers. 16. with arm] that is, with power: an arm stretched out, as Exod. 6.6. in Greek, with thine arm. of Iaakob] that is, the tribes of Israel, born of him. of Ioseph] this may be meant (as the Chaldee paraphrast taketh it) of all the Israelites whom Joseph nourished. Gen. 45.10.11. and 50.21. called therefore his sonns: or in special, of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasses, the sonns of Joseph, noted from the rest, for more honour. Compare also herewith, Psal. 80.2.3.
Vers. 17. The waters] of the red sea. Exod. 14.21. Psalm 114.3. trembled] or were-payned, as a woman in travail. So Psal. 29.8. and 97.4.
Vers. 18. streamed] or gushed with a tempest. These things were when the Lord looked unto the host of the Aegyptians out of the siry and cloudy pillar, and so feared and hindred them with stormy tempests that their charret wheels fel off, &c. Exod. 14.24.25. And thus, Israel was baptized in the clowd, and in the sea, 1 Cor. 10.1.2. thine arrowes] or stones (as this word also signifieth Lam. 3.16.) meaning hail-stones. See Psal. 18.15. Ios. 10.11.
Vers. 19. in the round-aier] in the sphere, or globe. The aier is so called of the round form, which it (with all the heavens) hath. Of the thunder in the aier, see Iob 37.2.-5. Psal. 29.
Vers 20. Thy way] wherein thou wentest, and leddest thy people; confounding thy foes. Exod. 14.19.20.22. Nehem. 9.11. So elsewhere, his way is in the whirlwind; Nahum. 1.3. were not knowen] to weet, before that time; nor after, for the waters returned to their force, and drowned the Aegyptians. Exod. 14.27. So his other wayes are past finding out, Rom. 11.33. that men must walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor. 5.7.
Vers. 21. lead thy people] through the sea, and after, through the wildernes towards Canaan; Moses being their King, and Aaron their Priest. The memorie of which mercy is often celebrated. Deut. 8.2.-5.15. and 32.10. Ier. 2.2.6. Amos 2.10. Mic. 6.4. Psal. 136.16. Act. 7.35.36.
Annotations, Psalm LXXVIII.
Vers. 1. MY law] or my doctrine; for of it the Law hath the name in Hebrue; see Psal. 19.8. Christ speaketh in this Psalm, to his people, as the next verse sheweth. So Isa. 51.4.
Vers. 2. in parable] that is, in (or with) parables; as the holy Ghost expoundeth it. Mat. 13.34.35. All these things spake Iesus to the multitude in parables, &c. that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, &c. Here the narration, and applying of ancient histories, are called Parables, because all the things came unto our fathers as types, and were written to admonish us. 1 Cor. 10.11. What a parable meaneth; see Psal. 49.5. will utter] or, well-out, as from a spring or fountain, hidd-things] so the holy Ghost expoundeth it in Greek, Mat. 13.35. the Hebrue word signifying sharp, or obscure speeches, or riddles: see Psal. 49 5. of antiquitie] or from old: that is, ancient things, since the foundation of the world. Mat. 13.35.
Vers. 5. stablished] or reared-up. a testimonie] or witnes, meaning the Covenant: see Psal. 19.8. in Iaakob] among the Israelites, the children of Iaakob. to then sonns] all their posteritie, as Deut. 4, 9. teach them thy sonns, and thy somis sonns. So Deut. 6.6.21.
Vers. 8. perverse] or froward, stubborn. So Israel is noted to be, Exod. 32.9. Deut. 31.27.
Vers. 9. Aephraim] the ten tribes of Israel, of which Ephraim was chief, though they were valiant warriours, yet for their sinns, fel before their enemies. 1 King. 17. Hos. 10, 11, 14. Some understand it of that slaughter of Ephraims sonns, mentioned, 1 Chron. 7.21, 22, 23. which was while their father lived in Aegypt.
Vers. 10. refused to walk] as 2 King. 17.14.15. they would not obey, but hardned their necks, &c. and refused his statutes, and his covenant, which he made with their fathers, &c.
Vers. 12. a miracle] that is, miracles, marvels, as in verse 2. parable, is for parables. of Tsoan] or of Tanis, as the Greek and Chaldee calleth it. It was a chief citie in Aegypt, and the kings Court, or pallace; and a place of great antiquitie, Isa. 30 34. Num. 13.23. So after, verse 43.
Vers. 13. cleft the sea] the red sea; where the Israelites were baptised, Exod. 14. 1 Cor. 10.2.
Vers. 14. a clowd] to shadow them from the sun; and to guide them in their journeyes: a figure of Gods protection over his Church, and guidance of the same. Exod. 13.21. and 40.38. Num. 9.17-22. Nehem. 9.19. Isa. 4.5.
Vers. 15. the Rocks] once at Horeb, Exod. 17.6. and again at Cadesh, Num. 20.1.11. The Rock was spiritually Christ, 1 Cor. 10.4. great deeps] that is, the great deep, as the Greek turneth it: the phrase is taken from Gen. 7.11. though here deeps is put for deep; for the more vehemencie. Or wee may turn it, as in deeps very much, to weet, drink.
Vers. 17. to provoke-bitterly] by rebellion, exasperating and causing wrath and bitternes; as both the Hebrve and Greek words signify. Psal. 5, 11. Heb. 3, 16.
Vers. 18. for their soul] that is, their last, their appetite: see Psal. 27, 12.
Vers. 20. bread] that is generally, food, Psal. 136, 25. and in special, flesh, as after is explained, and the Hebrue, lechem, somtime signifieth, Levit. 3.11. Num. 28.2. Of this their lusting, see Num. 11.4, &c. can he prepare] The word, can, is again to be repeated from the former sentence. See also the note on Psal. 77, 5.
Vers. 21. ascended] that is, burned: for fire mounteth upward: so verse 31.
Vers. 24. Manna] or as in Hebrue, Man, a smal round thing like Coriander seed, coloured like Bdelium, (that is, like waxe, and clear, but white;) hard, to be ground in mils, or pounded; of it cakes were made, whose tast was like the best fresh oil, and like wafers made with honey: when the dew fel on the host by night, the Manna fel with it, when the dew was ascended, the Manna appeared like the hoar frost on the earth; then the people gathered it, for when the heat of the sun came, it was melted. It was a meat which they knew not, nor their fathers: when they saw it, they said, It is Manna (that is, a ready meat, or, What is this?) for they will not what it was: and Moses said, This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat. Num. 11, 7, 8, 9. Exod. 16, 14, 15, 31. Deut. 8.3. Of this they had to eat fourty yeres in the wildernes, till they came into Canaan. Exod. 16, 35. Ios. 5, 12. It was a figure of Christ, and his spiritual graces, Iohn. 6, 31, 32, 33. Rev. 2, 17.
Vers. 25. man did eat] or Every one did eat. bread of the Mighties] that is, of the Angels, (as the Chaldee and Greek explaineth) it,) which are mighty in strength, Psal. 103, 20. and Manna is called their bread, either because by their ministery God sent it; or because it came from heaven the habitation of Angels, as the Chaldee paraphraseth: or because it was excellent, so as the Angels (if they needed any food) might eat it. So the tongue of Angels, 1 Cor. 13, 1. is the most sweet and excellent tongue. meat] The Hebrue tsedah, properly signifyeth venison, that is, meat caught with hunting: but generally is used for all food. So Psal. 132, 15. to satietie] or yenough: for every man had an Omer ful that is, the tenth part of an Ephah, or Busshel) of Manna for a day. Exod. 16, 16, 36. and of flesh, they had store, till it came out at their nosthrills, and was lothsome unto them, Num. 11, 19, 20.
Vers. 26. brought on] led, or drove forward; as Num. 11, 3 [...]. Then there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quailes from the sea, &c.
Vers. 27. flesh as dust] that is, quailes in great abundance; so that he that gathered least, gathered ten Homers full, (that is, an hundred Ephahs. or Bushels:) for one Homer contained ten Ephahs, Num. 11, 32. Ezek. 45, 11.
Vers. 28. made it fall] the flesh, the quailes, being fat and heavy fowle, and by the most south-east wind made more heavy, fel upon the camp, a dayes journey on each side, round about the host, and they were about two cubits above the earth. Num. 11.31. his camp] the Lords, because he dwelt among them, Num. 5.3. called elsewhere the hosts of the Lord, Exod. 12.41. or his, that is, Israels: so vers 63.64.
Vers. 30. They were not estranged] that is, (as the Greek explaineth it they were not deprived, their desired meat was not taken away from them: as it is written, the flesh was yet between their teeth, it was not yet cut-off: that is, taken from them, (as Ioel. 1.5.) and the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the people. Num. 11.33. Or it may be understood, of their affections and lust not yet changed.
Vers. 31. ascended] that is, burned; as verse 21. This is meant of the plague wherwith God smot the people, Num. 11.33.34. fatt] that is, the chief, and strongest; as Iudg. 3.29. So weak, poor, or base men, are called lean, or thin, Psal. 41.2. Fat, (or fatnesses,) is here figuratively put for fat persons. See the notes on Psal. 36.12. and 106.15. choise yong-men] yong-men are called chosen, because they are selected for warrs and other serviceable affaires; when ancient men are let rest. Num. 1.3.8. and 8.24.25.26. Exod. 24.5.
Vers. 33. hasty-terrour] or, a suddain-plague; as was threatned. Levit. 26.16.
Vers. 36. flatteringly-assured] or deceived, that is, went about to deceive, by perswading flattering words.
Vers. 37. firmly-prepared] aright-setled, ready, and stable, as is the heart of the godly, Psal. 112.7. and 57.8.
Vers. 38. mercifully-covered] made expiation, and forgave; so Psal. 65.4. and 79 9. corrupted] that is, destroyed utterly: so Deut. 4 31. multiplied to turn] that is, much and often turned away his anger.
Vers. 39. flesh] that is, weak, and corrupt. see Psal. 56.5. a wind] mans life is a vapour that appeareth for a litle time, and afterward vanisheth away. Iam. 4.14.
Vers. 40. How oft!] ten times (as the Lord sayd, Num. 14 22.) this people tempted him, and obeyed not his voice. 1. At the red sea, for fear of the Aegyptians; Exod. 14.11.12. 2. At Marah, where they wanted drink; Exod. 15.23.24. 3. In the wildernes of Sin, where they wanted meat; Exod. 16.2. 4. In keeping Manna till the morrow, which God had forbidden, Exod. 16.20. 5. In going out for Manna, on the Sabbath day; Exod. 16.27.28. 6. At Rephidim, murmuring for lack of water, Exod. 17.1.2.3. 7. At Horeb, where they make the golden calf. Exod. 32. 8. In Taberah, murmuring for tediousnes of their way, Num. 11.1. 9. At Kibroth hattaavah, where they lusted for flesh; Num. 11.4. 10. In Paran, where they refuse the land of Canaan, being discouraged by their spies, Num. 14.1▪ 2. &c. And after this they sinned seven times; as 1. In pressing to goe to sight, when God forbad them, Num. 14 44.45. 2. In the rebellion of Kotah, Dathan, and Abiram. Num. 16.41. &c. 3. In the murmuring for the death of Korah, and his company, Num. 16.41. &c. 4. At Meribah, murmuring for lack of water, Num. 20.2.3. &c. 5. For grief of their way, murmuring, and loathing Manna, Num. 21.4.5. &c. 6. At Shittim, committing whordom with the daughters of Moab; 7. And in the same place, coupling themselves to Baal-peor, and eating the sacrifices of the dead. Num. 25.1.2.3. &c.
Vers. 41. returned and tempted] that is, eftsoones, again and again tempted; contrary to the law, Deut. 6.16. limitted] prescribed limitts, bounds, or marks; as before verse 20.
Vers. 44. to blood] The first of the ten plagues, wherwith God smote the Aegyptians, which had drowned his children in their rivers. Exod. 7.19.20.21. and 1.22. whereto agreeth the third vial of wrath powred out on Antichrists kingdom; spiritually called Aegypt, Rev. 16.4.6, and 11.8.
Vers. 45. a mixed-swarm] a mixture, sundry sorts of flyes, vermin, or hurtful beasts: [Page 117] by the Greek, they were flyes. It was the fourth plague of Aegypt. Exod. 8.24. the frog] that is, froggs, (as afterward caterpillar, locust, for locusts, &c.) The second plague of Aegypt Exod. 8.6. figures of unclean spirits, which gather the Kings of the world to the battel of the great day of God. Rev. 16.13.14. corrupted] that is, marred and destroyed.
Vers. 46. their fruit] all that growes out of the earth. caterpillar] a worm that consumeth and spoileth grasse and fruits. Ioel. 1.4. Locust] or grassehopper, (which have their name of their multitude, for they flye many together. Prov. 30.27. Nahum. 3.15. Iudg. 6.5.) Locusts in those countries flye in the ayer, multitudes together; and wheresoever they fall, they devout every green thing. This was the eight plague of Aegypt, whereby all herbes and fruits were consumed, Exod. 10.14.15. Figures of Antichrists ministers, Rev. 9.3.4. &c.
Vers. 47. blasting-haylstone] a word no where found but in this place. The seventh plague of Aegypt was grievous hail mixed with fire, that killed men, beasts, herbs, and trees, Exod. 9.24.25. So in Rev. 16.21. hayl of talent weight, falleth on blasphemers.
Vers 48. he shut up] that is, gave: see Psal. 31.9. so verse 50. lightnings] or, the flying-fire-coles: thunderbolts: see this word Psal. 76.4. The Greek here turneth it, fire.
Vers. 49. messengers] or, Angels of evils; or as the Greek sayth, evil Angels: such indeed God useth to punish men by; Iob. 1.12.16, &c. but hereby may be meant Moses and Aaron, whom the Lord sent to denounce these plagues before they came, and by their hand brought them on Aegypt. Exod. 7.1.2.19. and 8.1.2.5.16.21. and 9.14.15. &c.
Vers 50 He weighed] to weet, making his punishments proportionable to their sinns and obstinacie: for as men increase sin, so doth God judgment. Levit. 26.21.23.24.27.28. wild-beast] that is, beasts, which have their name of livelynes, (as is noted Psal. 68.11.) therefore some turn it here, life; but he Greek plainly sayth, cattel. The fift plague of Aegypt, was the pest, or morayn, of all beasts and cattel, Exod. 9.3.
Vers. 51. the first born] the tenth and last plague, was the death of all the firstlings of Aegypt, in the night that Israel kept the passover, and departed the land; Exod. 12.27.29.30. The first born usually ministred to God: but God smote al such idolatrous ministers in Aegypt, and upon their Gods also, he did execution. Num. 33.4. but spared the first born of Israel, by the blood of the Lamb, and after chose the tribe of Levi, to minister in their stead. Num. 3.40.41.45. and 8.16.-19. beginning of strengths] or chiefest of painful mights; so the eldest child is named: Gen. 49.3. Deut. 21.17. Therefore were they to be given to the Lord. tents of Cham] the dwellings of th Aegyptians, which were the posteritie of Cham, the son of Noah; Gen. 10.6. See the note on Psal. 68.32.
Vers 52. his people passe-forth] the Israelites took their journeys from Rameses, Exod. 12 37. See Psal. 77.21.
Vers. 54. border of his holines] his holy border, meaning the land of Canaan, sanctified to be the possesion of his people, and limited in all the borders of it, as Num. 34.2.3.-12. or, border of his sanctuary. this mountain] that is, mountany countrie, Canaan, called a land of mountains and vallies, Deut. 11, 11. So Exod. 15.17. Or in special, he may mean, mount Sion: whereof after, in verse 68.
Vers. 55. the heathens] the seven mighty nations of Canaan, where Joshuah and Israel killed one thirty kings. Deut. 7, 1. Ios. 12, 7.-24. made them fall in the line] that is, made their country fall out by line and measure, to be the inheritance of Israel. Ios. 15. and 16. and 17: chapters. tribes] the posterity, of the 12. sonns of Israel, called tribes, after the Romane name, where at first, the whole multitude was divided into three parts, called thereof tribes: but the Hebrue name signifieth, Staves, or rodds, as growing out of one stock, or tree: and these were twelve, Num. 13.3.5.-16.
Vers. 56. And they tempted] The Israelites notwithstanding all former mercies, tempted God, and sinned in Canaan their possession, as is manifested in the book of Judges.
Vers. 57. like their fathers] whose karkesses fell in the wildernes. For of six hundred thousand men that came out of Aegypt, not any one came into Canaan, save Caleb and Joshua. Exod. 38, 26. Num. 14, 29, 30. and 26, 64, 65. a warping bow] or bow of deceit, that shooteth awry, and so deceiveth. So Hos. 7.16.
Vers. 58. high-places] Temples, Chappels, and consecrated places on mountains, where the nations used to sacrifice, and Israel imitated them. Num. 33.52 Deut. 12, 2. 1 King. 11, 17. and 12, 31, 32. and 14, 23. to jealousie] to jealous anger, for which, a man will not spare in the day of vengeance, nor can bear the sight of any ransom, Prov. 6.34, 35. unto this God is moved by idolatrie, which is spiritual fornication. Exod. 20, 4, 5. Deut. 31, 16, 17. and 32, 21.
Vers. 59 abhorred] or refused, with lothsomnes and contempt. So after, verse 67.
Vers. 60. the dwelling-place] the tabernacle set in Shilo, 1 Sam. 1.3. There God dwelt among men, Exod. 29, 44, 45, 46.
Vers. 61. his strength] the Ark of his covenant, (called the Ark of his strength, Psalm 132.8.) this was captived by the Philistims, 1 Sam. 4, 11. beatueous-glorie] or fairnes; magnificence; meaning the Ark forementioned, as Phineas wise said, the glorie is departed from Israel; for the Ark of God is taken. 1 Sam. 4.20, 22.
Vers 62. shut up] that is, delivered his people to the sword of the Philistims, who killed thirtie thousand Israelites, 1 Sam. 4, 10.
Vers. 63. The fire] that is, Gods wrath, by the sword of the Philistims, as verse 21. were not praysed] himnes, and songs, as was the wont at their espowsals and mariages: that is, they were not maried.
Vers. 64. Their Priests] Hophni and Phineas, 1 Sam. 4.11. The Hebrue is singularly, His Priests, and so before and after, his cholse young men, &c. meaning Israels; who is spoken of, as of one man. But the scripture useth these phrases indifferently, as All Aedom was servants, 2 Sam. 8.14. for which in 1 Chron. 18.13. is written, All Aedom were servants. Of this name Priests; see Psal. 99.6. wept not] that is, lamented not at their funerall; for Phineas wife her self died in travel, 1 Sam. 4, 19, 20.
Vers. 65. awaked] stirred up himselfe to punish the Philistims, whereas before he seemed to sleep; as Psalm 44 24. after wine] or, by reason of wine: that is, when he hath drunk wine, which cheareth and incourageth the heart; so did God behave himself.
Vers. 66. behind] that is, in the hinder secret parts; for so God smote the Philistims with piles, or hemoroids, for abusing his Ark; 1 Sam. 5, 1, 6, 9, 12. eternall reproach] by this punishment, and the monuments thereof, for the Philistims were forced to make similitudes of their hemoroids, and secret parts, of gold, and send with the Ark home to Israel, as an oblation for their sin. 1 Sam. 6.4.5.11.15.17.
Vers. 67. he refused] or abhorred, despised; as verse 59. the tent of Ioseph] that is, the tribe of Ephraim the son of Ioseph, where the Tabernacle and Ark had remained many yeres in Shiloh: God returned not the Ark thither, but to Bethshemesh and Kirjath-jearim, cities of Judah. 1 Sam. 6.12. and 7.1.2. Wherefore Shiloh is used after for an example of judgement, Ier. 7.12. [...]4. and 26.6.9, Or this may be meant of the ten tribes of Israel, (of whom Ephraim of Joseph was chief) which were cast off for idolatrie, and captived by the Assyrians. 2 King. 17.
Vers. 69. builded his sanctuary] the glorious Temple, by Solomon, Son of David, 1 King. 6.1.2.3. &c. like high-places] kings pallaces, or towres. The Greek and Chaldee turneth it Vnicorns, whose horns are high, Psal. 92.11. For Ramim, high places, they read, Remim, Vnicornes.
Vers. 70. from the fold of sheep] that is, from base estate. For David keeping his fathers sheep, was by Samuel anoynted King over Israel. 1 Sam. 16.11.13. 2 Sam. 7.8. So Amos 7.14.15.
Vers. 71. to feed Iaakob] so the Greek well explaineth the Hebrew phrase, to feed in Iaakob; where, in, is to be omitted in English, as the like phrase sheweth, 1 Sam. 16.11. and 17.34. and the Hebrew it self often omitteth it, as 2 Sam. 5.2. and 7.7. So here in the former verse, he chose in David, that is, he chose David. Kings are said to feed their people; because their office is like to the good shepheards, in guiding and governing. See Psal. 23.1. And Pastours, are Princes, Ier. 6, 3. and 12.10.
Vers. 72. Prudencies of his palms] that is, with most prudent and discreet administration managed he them; figuring Christ herein, who is called David, and the great and good Pastour of his flock, Ezek. 34.23 Ioh. 10, 11. Hebr. 13.20.
Annotations, Psalm LXXIX.
Vers. 1. OF Asaph] or to him: see Psal. 50.1. thine inheritance] or possession; the Land of Canaan, invaded by the Gentiles. Exod. 15.17. 2 Sam. 20.19. Ier. 50.10.11. Lam. 1.10. heaps] that is, ruines, Mic. 1.6. and 3.12.
Vers. 2. karkesse] for karkesses; as after, beast, for beasts: and prisoner, vers. 11. for prisoners. see Psal. 34.8.
Vers. 3. none to bury] which is a thing most dishonourable. Eccles. 6.3. Compare herewith Rev. 11.2.9.
Vers. 5. jealousy] that is, hot wrath burn, as Psal. 89.47. So Ezek. 36.5. elswhere, it is said to smoke, Deut. 29.19. this fire is the flame of Iah, Song 8.6.
Vers. 6. which call not, &c.] a note of prophanenes, Psal. 14, 4. This sentence Jeremie useth, Ier. 10.25.
V. 8. former iniquities] iniquities of former times (or persons) done; by us, or our fathers, as Psal. 25.7. Lam. 5.7. both are joyned together, Lev. 26.40. Former, and iniquities, differ in gender, yet many times such are coupled, the sense being regarded more then strict form of words; which the Hebrew text sometime manifesteth; as tabo, 2 Sam. 8.5. for which in 1 Chron. 18.5. is) jabo, lahen, 2 Chron. 18.16. lahem, 1 King. 22.17. So again in this Psalm, verse 10. brought low] or weakned, emptied, impoverished. See this word, Psal. 41.2. and 116.6.
Vers. 10. knowen be] to weet, the vengeance; let it be open and manifest. Here again the words differ in gender, (as was noted before, verse 8.) wherefore some turn it, let him (that is, God) be known, by the vengeance, &c. Compare herewith Deut. 32.42.43. Ier. 51.36.37.
Vers. 11. the sighing] or the groning, mournfull-cry: so Psal. 102.21. reserve] or, make to remain, that is, keep alive from destruction; which if God had not done, they had been as Gomorrah, Isa. 1.9. And this God promised to do; Ezek. 6.7.8. and 12.16. sonns of death] that is, persons appointed to die, or worthy of death; as 1 Sam. 20.31. Deut. 25.2. So Psal. 102.21. and, Son of perdition, 2 Thes. 2.3.
Vers. 12. seven fold] that is, fully and abundantly. See Psal. 12.7. into their bosome] that is, largely, and that it may affect, and cleave unto them; so Isa. 65.7. Ier. 32.18. see also Luk. 6.38.
Annotations, Psalm LXXX.
Vers. 1. SHoshannim] that is, six-stringed-instruments, or Lilies: see Psal. 45.1. Eduth] that is, a testimonie, or Ornament. An excellent testimonial, of the faith of Gods people in afflictions. See also Psal. 60.1.
Vers. 2. feedest Israel] O God, pastor of the Israelites. See Psal. 23.1. Ioseph] the posteritie of Joseph, and with them, the other tribes. Joseph is named as principal, the first birth-right being taken from Ruben, and given to him. 1 Chron. 5.1.2. So Psal. 77.16.21. on the Cherubims] which were upon the Ark of the covenant, in the sanctuarie; from whence God gave oracles to his people, when they sought unto him. Exod. 25.22. Num, 7.89. 1 Sam. 4.4. 2 Sam. 6.2. 2 King. 19.15. Of [Page 120] these Cherubs, see the note on Psal. 18.11. shine-bright] that is, shew thy glorie, and thy favour to us, as Psal, 50.2. and Iob 10.3. where Shining, is savour. This is taken from Deut. 33.2. So after in Psal. 94.1.
Vers. 3. Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh] that is, the tribes, or posterity of these three Patriaches: which were all joyned together in one quarter, on the west side of Gods tabernacle; and when it removed, they went next after it; Num. 2.17.18, 20.22. and 10.21.22.23.24. After the captivity of Babylon also, the remnants of these tribes, dwelled in Jerusalem, for which they were thanked by the people, 1 Chron. 9.3. Nehem. 11.2. a salvation] or full salvation, and deliverance. By adding a letter, the signification is increased; as in Psal. 3.3.
Vers. 4. return us] or restore us, to weet, from sorow, to joy; from captivity, to libertie, &c. Psal. 126.1. and 23.3. face to shnie] or, to be light, that is, chearfull, comfortable. See Psal. 4 7. and 31.17. and 67.2. Dan. 9.17. and we shall] or, that we may be saved: as Psal. 43.4. so vers. 8. and 20.
Vers. 5. smoke] be very angrie, against the prayer; that is, not hear, but shut it out; as Habak 1.2. Lam. 3.8. See smoke, for anger, Psal. 74.1.
Vers. 6. bread of tears] bread steept in tears, as the Chaldee saith; or tears in stead of bread, as Psal. 42.4. meaning great afflictions, a great-measure] The Hebrew Shalish, is the name of a measure, so called of three, as containing a third part of the greatest measure, four times as big, as the usuall cup to drink in.
Vers. 7. a strife] contention, or contradiction; that our neighbours contend and speak against us, or strive who shall vanquish and possesse us. among themselves] for their pleasure; or, mock at them, (as Psal. 2.4. that is , at thy people, as vers. 6. that is, at us, as the Greek translateth it. This may be the meaning, though, us, went before; for the Hebrew sometime changeth person, though it mean the same; as Deut. 5.10. that love me, and keep his (that is, my) commandements. See also Psal. 59.10. and 65.7. and 115.9.
Vers. 8. and wee shall] or, that we may be saved; This verse is the same with the 4. save that there was, onely God; here is added, God of hosts; and in verse 20. where it is the third time repeated, is added; Iehovah God of hosts: thus increasing faith and earnestnes in their prayers.
Vers 9. remoredst a Vine] that is, a Church, the common wealth of Israel; as it is written, the Vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Iudah, are his pleasant plant. Isa 5.7. Ier. 2.21. And removing, or translating, is the word so often used in Num. 3 3. where all the journeyes of Israel are rehearsed. the heathens] the seven nations of Canaan. See Psal. 78.55.
Vers. 10. preparedst] or madest ready: so this word is translated in Greek, Mat. 3.3. from Isa. 40.3. and Mat. 11.10. from Mal. 3.1. where the word, way, is expressed, and here also the Greek saith, thou madest-way; properly it signifieth, to take away all impediments, that the plain way may appear. rootedst in] that is, madest to take deep root.
Vers. 11. Cedars of God] that is, the great and goodly Cedars, as Psal. 36.7. or, Cedars planted of God, as Psal. 104.16.
Vers. 12. the river] Euphrates; see the notes on Psal. 72.8.
Vers. 13. the hedges] the fenses, whereupon the spoil of it foloweth, as Isa. 5.5. So after Psal. 89.41.42.
Vers. 14. bore] beastly tiranus, like swine, as the Assyrians, Babylonians, &c. which wasted the land of Canaan. 2 King. 17.6. and 25.1.2. &c. store-of-beasts] as Psal. 50.11. So the law theatned, I will send wild beasts upun you, which shall spoil you, &c. Levit. 26.22. But here, beasts, are wicked people.
Vers. 16. the stock] or vine- yard; the base, or place which beareth up the vine branches. and the son] or branch: understand againe, visit him, or look upon him. By the son, may be meant Christ, as the Chaldee paraphrast plainly saith, the King Messias: (called in verse 18. the son of man, and so here also in the Greek version: [Page 121] who is the true Vine; his Father, the husbandman; his disciples, the branches; Ioh. 15.1.5. who taketh part with the afflictions of his people, was himself called out of Aegypt, Mat. 2.15. and when his servants are vexed, it is done unto him. Act. 9.4. Otherwise, by the son, may be understood a yong vine, or branch, as elswhere, boughes are called daughter; Gen. 49.22. And so by the son, be meant Israel, as Exod. 4.22. the Lords plant, Isa. 5.7.
Vers. 18. man of thy right hand] whom thou lovest, honourest, and powerfully helpest. So Jaakob called the son whom he loved, Ben [...]amin, that is, the Son of the right hand. Gen. 35.18. Hereby also is meant Christ; called the son of Gods love, Col. 1.13. and the Church his body, translated into his kingdom.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXI.
Vers. 1. GIttith] see, the note on Psalm 8.1.
Vers. 3. Take up] to weet in your mouthes, or lift up your voice with psalm, or song. So in Isa. 42.2. to lift up, is meant the voice. give] that is, bring the timbrell, &c. of these instruments, see Psal. 68.26. and 33.2.
Vers. 4. Blow the trumpet] or, the Cornet; (whereof see Psal. 98.6.) this was done, both to proclaim the solemnitie unto men, and to be a memoriall for them before God. Levit. 23.4. Num. 10.10. for in their publik worship, the Israelites used trompets with other musicall instruments, 2 Chorn. 5.12.13. and 29.27. the new-moon] when as a solemn feast, with speciall worship was appointed of God, Num. 28.11.14. and at these times (as on the Sabbaths) they used to assemble to worship, and hear Gods word, 2 King, 4.23. Ezek. 46.3. Isa. 66.23. these feasts were a shadow of things to come, but the body is in Christ, Colos. 2.16.17. the appointed-time] or, the solemnitie, solemn feast, which was thrice in the yere, 1. at the Passover, 2. at Pentecost, and 3. at the feast of Tabernacles, Deut. 16.16. of which last, some understand this festivity, Ceseli, as having the name of covering in boothes; others, of the covering, that is, the change of the moon, when it is hid by the sun. feast] or daunce; see Psal. 42.5. This may be meant of all feasts: or in speciall of the feast of blowing trompets, in the first day of the seventh moneth, Lev. 23.24. or of the passover, as after, verse. 6.
Vers. 5. a judgment] that is, a rite, or ordinance, made by God; and a dutie to be performed to him. So judgment, is for dutie, Deut. 18.3.
Vers. 6. in Ioseph] among the posterity of Joseph, and the other tribes of Israel. Ioseph is named, as principall having the birthright. 1 Chron. 5.1.2. So Psal. 80.2. from the land] so the Greek turneth it; the Hebrew ghnal, being here for meghnal; the same, that men, from: as 2 Chron. 33.8. with 2 King. 21.8. Zach. 4.3. At their going out of Aegypt, the feast of the Passover was appointed, Exod. 12. after, in the wildernes, the other feasts. Levit. 23. or we may read it, against the land, viz. to destroy it, and the first born. Exod. 11, 4.5. I heard a language] Hebr. a lip, used for the speech, or language, as Gen. 11, 1.
Vers. 7. from the burden] that is, burdens, wherewith they were vexed in Aegypt, making bricks, building cities, &c. Exod. 1.11. and 5.4.5.7.8. basket] or pot; such vessels as wherein they caried straw, morter, brick, &c.
Vers. 8 Thou caledst] Israel having left Aegypt, Pharaoh with his host pursued them, and they were sore afraid, and cried to the Lord, Exod. 14.10.15. secret place of thunder] out of the black clowd, wherewith God guided and protected Israel, but with thunder, rain, &c. dismayed the Aegyptians; Exod. 14.19.20.24.25. See also Psal. 77.18.19. of Meribah] that is, of Strife, so named, because Israel there strove with Moses, and almost stoned him. Exod. 17.1 2.3.4.-7. There God proved them, to know what was in their heart, whether they would keep his commandements or no, Deut. 8.2. Exod. 15.25. and there they proved God, Psal. 95.9.
Vers. 9. testify] or protest, take to witnesse, namely, the heavens and earth, &c. as Deut. 31.28. and 32.1.46. and 30, 19. and deeply charge thee. Compare herewith, Exod. 19.3, 4, 5. &c. and 20.22, 23. Ier. 11.7, 8.
Vers. 11. open wide] that is, speak, and ask freely. This sentence our Saviour openeth thus, If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you; ask what ye will, and it shalbe done to you, Ioh. 15.7. and the Apostle thus, whatsoever we ask of God, we receive of him, because we keep his commandements, &c. 1 Ioh. 3.22.
Vers. 12. not wel-affected] had no will, or good inclination; which they shewed presently after the giving of the law, by making themselves Gods of gold, and by their continuall rebellions afterward. Exod. 32, 1.-31.
Vers. 13. perverse-intendement] or, stubborn-opinion, writhing, and obstinate intention, which they looked after in their erroneous heart. This word is taken from Deut. 29.19. and after often objected to them by Jeremie; Ier. 3.17. and 7.24. and 9.14. and 11.8. And this is noted for a judgment of God, when he suffreth people to walk in their own wayes, Act. 14.16.
Vers. 16. falsly-denied] or seighnedly-submitted. see Psal. 18, 45. and 66, 3. their time] if this be referred to the enemies, it is meant, their time of distresse; as Psal. 10, 1. and 31, 16. So, time is used, Ier. 27, 7. Isa. 13, 22. if to Gods people, it meaneth their continued setled state.
Vers. 17. fed him] that is, his people, verse 14. fat of wheat] the principal, or flowr of corn. so Deut. 32.14. Psal. 147.14. out of the rock] out of which God had made his people suck honey and oil. Deut. 32, 13. Spiritually, the Rock is Christ, 1 Cor. 10, 4. the honey is the gracious words that flow from him; sweetnes to the soul, and health to the bones; Prov. 16, 24. Psal. 19, 11. Song. 4, 11.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXII.
Vers. 1. THe assembly of God] that is, the assise (or session) of Magistrates; whose office is the ordinance of God, Rom. 13.1, 2. Deut. 16.18. and who are to execute not the judgements of man, but of the Lord, who is with them in the cause and judgement. 2 Chron. 19, 6. Deut. 1, 17. in midds of the Gods] that is, among the judges, or Magistrates, (verse 6.) who in the law are also called, Exod. 22.8, 9, 28. because the word of God was given to them, Ioh. 10.34.35.
Vers. 2. How long, &c.] Thus God by his Prophet judgeth and reproveth the Gods, or [...]udges, for unrighteous judgment. accept the faces] respect the persons, lift up, admire, honour, or favour the faces; a thing forbidden both concerning rich and poor, Deut. 1, 17. and 16, 19. Levit. 19, 15. Prov. 18, 5. Lam. 2, 1.-9.
Vers. 3. Iudge ye] that is, defend, deliver; see Psal. 43, 1. Isa. 1, 17. justifie] that is, do justice, as 2 Sam. 15, 4. and acquitt, or, absolve him, his cause being right. Deut. 25, 1. Ier. 22, 3,
Vers. 5. They know not] The judges are ignorant of their duty, Mic. 3, 1. Ier. 10, 21. Prov. 29.7. they will walk on] that is, continue wilfully ignorant, and sinfull in perverting justice, Mic. 3, 9. To walk in darknes, is to live in sin. 1 Ioh. 1.6. Eph. 4.17.18. and 5, 8. moved shalbe] to weet, therefore moved, or though moved be all the foundations; though all lawes and orders be violated, all estates disturbed, and strongest helps come to ruine. Isa. 24.18, 19.
Vers. 6. sonns of the most high]) the Chaldee paraphraseth, as the Angels of the high God. And Magistrates should be as Angels for wisdom: 2 Sam. 14, 20.
Vers. 7. as earthly-men] as Adam; that is, as any other mortall man: so after, as one of the Princes, that is, of the other princes of the world: for this Psalme was spoken to the Magistrates of Israel: for whatsoever the law saith, it saith it to them that are under the law, Rom. 3, 19.
Vers. 8. inherit] that is, have soveraignty and dominion. So this word meaneth. Lev. 25.45, 46. Ier. 49.2. And Christ is called, heir, (that is, Lord) of all. Hebr. 1, 2.
Annotations, Psal. LXXXIII.
Vers. 2. KEep not silence, &c.] Hebr. let not silence (or stilnes) be to thee: that is, sit not still, but stirr up thy self, to help, and avenge us on our enemies. So silence is used for sitting still, Iudg. 18.9.
V. 3. lift up the head] insolently, and boldly, vaunting themselves, and warring against us. So Iudg. 8.28. on the contrary, Gods people shall lift up their heads, that is, be of good comfort and courage, when their redemption draweth neer, Luke. 21, 28.
Vers. 4. thine hidden ones] that is, as the Greek explaineth it, thy saints; which are hidden of God in his tabernacle in the day of evill, from the strife of tongues; Psalm 27, 5. and 31, 21. whose life is hidd with Christ in God, Colos. 3, 3.
Vers. 5. from being] or, that they be no more a nation; Moab, and others consult thus against Israel; after, the like is against Moab, and effected, Ier. 48, 2.
Vers. 6. in heart together] this noteth, their earnestnes, craftines, & joint consent in evill.
Vers. 7. The tents] that is, armies with their Kings and captaines. Iudg. 7.13, 14. 2 King. 7.7, 10. Ier. 6, 3. Hab. 3, 7. Aedom] the Aedomites, or Idumeanes, which were the sonns of Esau, named Aedom: the brother of Israel: see the note on Psal. 60.10. the Ismaelites] children of Ismael, the son of Abraham, who was (with the bondwoman Hazar his mother,) cast out of his fathers house for persecuting his brother Isaak; in whose evill wayes his children here walk. Gen. 16.1, 15. and 21.9, 10.14. Gal. 4.22, 29, 30. Moab,] the Moabites, the posterity of Lot; see Psal. 60, 10. the Hagarens] the Chaldee paraphrast calleth them Hungarians. They were the posterity of Ietur, Maphish, and other like children of Ismael, son of Hagar, of whom came twelve princes of their nations, Gen. 25.12, 15, 16. some of which were called by their fathers name, Ismaelites, (as before,) some by their granmothers name, Hagarens, and dwelt in Arabia, eastward from Gilead, neer to the Israelites. 1 Chorn. 5.10, 19. The word Hagarims, signifieth fugitives, or strangers, (as the Greek turneth them paroikous, 1 Chron. 5, 10.) they were after called Saracens, which in the Arabik tongue is, theeves.
Vers. 8. Gebal] that is, the Gebalites, or Gibleans, that dwelt in the Province or Citie Gebal or Gabala) in Phoenicia neer Sidon, whence Solomon had Masons, or stone-hewers; 1 King. 5.18. Ezek. 27.9. Ammon] the Ammonites, that came of Lot, as did the Moabites, Gen. 19, 37, 38. These nations which were neerest allied unto Israel, and whom God would not suffer the Israelites to molest, when they came out of Aegypt, Deut. 2.4, 5, 9, 19. combine here together against Israel to cast them out of Gods inheritance, so evil did they reward them, as K. Jehoshaphat complained, 2 Chron. 20.10, 11, 12. Amalek] the Amalekites, which were of Eliphaz the son of Esau, the brother of Israel, Gen. 36.12, 16. they dwelt in the south country neer Canaan, Num. 13, 30. were the first that fought against Israel, Exod. 17, 8. &c. for which God would have had their remembrance put out from under heaven, Deut. 25.17, 18.19. and K. Saul was sent to performe it, but did it not fully, 1 Sam. 15.2, 3, 9. and 28.18. and was himself slain by an Amalekite. 2 Sam. 1.8.9.10 the Philistines] or Palestina, see th note on Psal. 60.10. Tyrus] the Tyrians, which remembred not the brotherly covenant that had been between them and Israel, Amos 1.9. Sec the note on Psal. 45, 13.
Vers. 9. Asshur] the Assyrians, the posterity of Shem the son of Noah, Gen. 10, 22. This nation was the rod of Gods wrath against Israel, who in the end captived ten tribes, Isa. 10.5, 6. 2 King. 15, 29. and 18, 9.11.13. &c. an arm] that is, an help (as the Greek saith,) and a strength to Lots sonns, the Moabites and Ammonites. Thus were here ten peoples, confoederates against God, and his people.
Vers. 10. as to Midian] the Midianites, the posteritie of Abraham, by his concubine Keturah, 1 Chron. 1, 32. who being turned Idolaters; drew Israel to sin in the wildernes, for which Moses revenged the Israelites of them, by the slaughter of all [Page 124] their males, and their five Kings, and a wonderfull great spoil, Num. 31.1.7.8.16.32. &c. but after that, recovering, and oppressing Israel in their own land, were by Gedeon and 300 men, vanquished, when they lay in the valley, like grashoppers in multitude, Iudg. 6.1. and 7.7.12, 22. &c. and to this victory hath the Psalmist here reference. as to Sisera] the Captain in the host of Iabin, King of the Canaanites; he had nine hundred charrets of yron, and vexed Israel sore, but by Deborah a prophetesse, and Barak a captain of Naphthali, the Lord destroyed Sisera, with all his host and charrets, there was not a man left: and Sisera slying, was killed by Iael, Hebers wife; who drove a nail into the temples of his head. Iudg. 4.2.3.-21. Iabin] the King of Canaan, who upon the death of his captain Sisera, forementioned; was subdued and destroyed before the Israelites, Iudg. 4.23.24. at the brook] or, in the bourn, that is, the valley of Kishon; the Hebrew, Nachal (as our English, bourn,) signifieth both a valley, and a river running in it. Kishon was a river at the foot of mount Carmel, by it, Sisera and the Kings of Canaan fought, and were vanquished; and the bourn Kishon swept them away, Iudg. 4.13. and 5.19.21. Endor] a citie by Kishon, neer unto Taanach and Megiddo where the Canaanites perished, Iosh. 17.11. Iudg. 5.19. doung for the earth] that is, lay rotting above ground, unburied, as is explained, Ier. 8 2. and 16.4.
Vers. 12. Put them] or him; that is, every one of their nobles, and all jointly. See the note on Psal. 2.3. Oreb and Zeeb] two Princes of the Madianites, whom Gedeon slew, Iudg. 7.25. Zebach and Salmunnah] two Kings of the Madianites, whom Gedeon also pursued, and killed, Iudg. 8.12.21. authorized] or, anointed] that is, Princes, as the Greek expresseth. See the note on Psal. 2.6.
Vers. 14. as a rowling-thing] or wheel; but here is meant a light thing, as chaff, or straw, that rolleth or turneth round before the whirlwind, as the next words shew, and a like speech in Isa, 17.13. plainly manifest. Elswhere the word signifieth also a wheel, Isa. 28.28. and the sphare, or round orb of the aier; Psal. 77.19.
Vers. 15. fear] or burn up. See the like similitudes Deut. 32.22.
Vers. 17. with shame] or dishonour, contempt: the Hebrew word properly signifieth lightnes; as the contrary honour, is so called of weightines; Psal. 3.4. that they may seek] or, and let them seek; it may be meant of the enemies forementioned, forced to seek and cal on God, as Psal. 18.42. or indefinitely, that men may seek. So after in verse. 19.
Vers. 19. Iehovah] This is the chiefest name of the Eternall and most blessed God, so called of his Essence, Being, or Existence, which is simply one, Deut. 6.4. The force of this name the holy Ghost openeth by, He that is, that was, and that wilbe, or, is to come, Rev. 1.4.8. and 4.8. and 11.17. and 16.5. and the form of the Hebrew name, implieth so much, Ie, being a signe of the time to come, Ieheveh, he will be: ho, of the time present, Hoveh, he that Is; and vah, of the time past, Havah, he was. It importeth that God Is, and hath his being of himself from before all worlds, Isa. 44.6. that he giveth being or existence unto all things, and in him all are and consist, Act. 17.25. that he giveth being, unto his word, effecting whatsoever he hath spoken, whether promises, Exod. 6.3. Isa. 45.2.3. or threatnings, Ezek. 5.17. and 7.27. It is in effect the same that Ehjeh, I wilbe, or I am, as God calleth himself, Exod. 3.14. Of this the Gentiles named the greatest God, Iove, and Iu-piter, that is, Iah, father, (of the shorter name Iah, mentioned Psal. 68.5.) and Varro the learnedest of the Romanes, thought Iove to be the God of the Jewes, August. l. 1. de consens. evan. chap. 22. Hereof also in Greek writers he is called Iao, Diodor. Sicul. l. 2. c. 5. Clem. Alex. strom. l. 5. Macrob. l. 1. Saturnal. c. 18. But in the Greek tongue the name Iehovah cannot rightly be pronounced; and for it the Greek Bibles have Lord, which the new testament foloweth, as Mark. 12.29. from Deut. 6.4. and elswhere usually; and the Hebrew text sometime putteth Adonai, Lord, or Aelohim, God, for Iehovah, as Psal. 57.10. compared with Psal. 108.4. 2 Chron. 25.24. with 2 King. 14.14. When Adonai, [Page 125] Lord, is joyned with it, it is written Iehovih, as Psal. 68.21. then the Jewes read it Aelohim, God; as at other times they read it, Adonai, Lord; and pronounce not Iehovah at all at this day; though in ancient dayes it appeareth to be otherwise. The Greek historie of Baruch, seemeth to use in stead of it, Aionios, that is, the Eternal, or Everlasting. Bar. 4.10, 14 20, 22, 24.35. and 5.2. onely thou] or, onely thine, that is, which onely hast Iehovah for thy name; for the true God, hath onely being; and Idols are nothing in the world, 1 Cor. 8.4. and Angels, and Magistrates are called, Aelohim, Gods, Psal. 8. and 82. but Iehovah is peculiar to very God alone. And this is that name (I suppose) which the authour of the book of Wisdom, calleth incommunicable, Wisd. 14.21. Yet this is the name of Christ, called Iehovah, our justice, Ierem. 23.6. for Gods name is in him, Exod. 23.21. and he is very God, and eternall life, 1 Iohn. 5.20.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXIV.
Vers. 1. GIttith,] see Psalm 8.1.
Vers. 2. dwelling places] or habitacles, see the note on Psal. 43.3.
Vers. 3. for the courts] that I may come into them: for the Priests onely went into the Temple; the people stood in the courtyards, which were two. 2 King. 21.5. See Psal. 65.5. shout] to weet, for desire to come unto God.
Vers. 4. the sparrow] or bird the Hebrew tsippor is generally any bird. Psal. 11.1. Gen. 7.14. specially the sparrow; when other birds are named, as here, and Ps. 102.8. for such haunt mens houses. swallow] or free-bird, called in Hebrew, dror, or libertie, which this bird seemeth to have above others, flying boldly, and nestling about houses: so Prov. 26.2. The Greek and Chaldee take it here for the Turtle dove; which hath in Hebrew another name, Psalm. 74.19. thine altars] to weet, are the places where the birds nestle neer unto them, in houses, or trees, which sometime were by Gods tabernacle, Ios. 24.26. or understand as before, (I long for) thine altars.
Vers. 6. the high-wayes] or causeyes; namely, which lead to thy house: that is, they which affect heartily, long after, and delight to goe up to thy house. Spiritually, these wayes, or pathes, are made by preaching of the gospel; Isa. 40.3. and 35.8. and 11.16.
Vers. 7. They that passing] or, of them that passe. of Baca] that is, of mulberie trees; which use to grow in dry places. The Greek saith, vale of tears. Both mean, that through wants and afflictions we must come into the kingdom of God. This valley was neer into Ierusalem, as may be gathered by 2 Sam. 5.22.23. Ios. 15.8. put him] or set him, that is, God; making him by faith a wel of life unto them: for he is the fountain of living waters, Ier. 2.13. Or, set it, that is, the valley, making it a fountain, by digging wells therein. And this may be an allusion to that Wel digged by the Princes and Captains of Israel, Num. 21 16.18. also with blessings, &c.] that is, bountifully, and abundantly, the rain shall cover them. Rain figureth out the doctrine of the gospel; Deut. 32, 2. Isa. 45.8. Ioel. 2.23. Revel. 11, 6. the rain of blessings is a bountifull abundant rain, Ezek. 34.26. (as to sow with blessings, 2 Cor. 9, 6. is to sow abundantly, or liberally: and blessing, is liberalitie, 2 Cor. 9.5. Prov. 11.25.) So God would cause a bountifull rain of grace and comfort, to cover them that goe up to his house in Jerusalem; as elswhere he is said to refresh his inheritance, with the rain of liberalities strowed upon it, Psal. 68.10. whereas on the contrary, who so will not goe up to Ierusalem, to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, upon them shall come no rain, Zach. 14.17. The Greek turneth this sentence thus, the Lawgiver (or Teacher) shall give blessings; the originall Morch being ambiguous, sometime signifying a Teacher, Iob 36 22. sometime rain, Ioel. 2.23 Isa. 30.20. so that from the Hebrew it may also be interpreted, with blessings: the teacher shall cover them; the meaning much like the former, the Teacher being God, or Christ, in whom we are blessed with all spirituall [Page 126] blessings in heavenly things, Ephes. 1.3. Some understand, bracoth, blessings, to be here as brecoth, pools, digged and filled with rain. Both mean one thing.
Vers. 8. from power to power] that is, increasing their power (or strength) dayly more and more; as the Apostle saith, we are changed into Gods image, from glory to glory, 2 Cor. 3, 18. and Gods justice is revealed from faith to faith, Rom. 1, 17. our faith and glory increasing more and more. Prov. 4.18. Or from army to army, (from troup to troup) respecting the troups of Israel, which went, all the males, thrice every yeer, to appear before the Lord, Exod. 23, 14.-17. The Hebrew Chajil, power, is used sometime for an army of men, Psal. 33.16. and sometime for riches Psalm 49.7. which also may be implied here. he shall appear] or, till he, that is, every one of them appears, according to the law, Exod. [...]4.23. Zach. 14 16.
Vers. 10. of thine Anointed] or Messiah; our Lord Christ, in whom God respecteth us: or David, his figure, and father in the flesh, called also Gods anointed, 2 Sam. 23, 1.
Vers. 11. than a thousand] to weet, in any other place. sit at the threshold] that is; be in the lowest room, and basest estate: as the Greek saith, be cast down, (or an abject). And by Gods house, may be meant his tabernacle; as Luk. 11.51. with Mat. 23.35. to remain] or abide my whole life long.
Vers. 12. is a Sun] or will be a Sun, that is, a light, Isa. 60.19. Reve. 21.23. understanding hereby, all blessings and comforts by Christ, the Sun of righteousnes. Mal. 4.2.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXV.
Vers. 1. TO the sonns] or, of them. See Psal. 42.1.
Vers. 2. hast been favourable to] or, hast favourably-accepted, been wel-pleased; to weet, in times past. This also respecteth the promise, Levit. 26.42. captivity] that is, the company of captives, or prisoners; as Psal. 68.19. See also Psal. 14 7.
Vers. 4. gathered-away] that is, withdrawn, ceased, or asswaged; as the Greek interpreteth it. So in Ioel. 2.10 the starrs gather-away, (that is, withdraw) their shining.
Vers. 5. Turn us] to our former estate. cause to cease] or dissipate; as Psal. 33.10.
Vers. 6. wilt thou draw] that is, continue: see Psal. 36.11.
Vers. 7. wilt not thou turn and revive] that is, again revive us. See Psal. 71.20. The Greek saith, O God, thou turning wilt revive us. For, halo, they read ha-ael: the letters transplaced.
Vers. 8. Shew us] or Let us see, that is, injoy. So Psal. 50.23.
Vers. 9. the God] or, the Almighty: Ael. and let them not] or, that they turn not to folly: that is, to sin: see Psal. 125.3. The Greek saith, and to them that turn the heart to him.
Vers. 10. that glory may dwell] or, glory shall dwell; meaning, that glory of God, which we are destitute of by sin, Rom. 3.23. shall be restored by grace in Christ, and God will dwell among men, and communicate with them his glory, Revel 21.3.11. Isa. 60.1. and they are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, as by the spirit of the Lord, 2 Cor. 3.18. Or, by glory is meant, Christ, the salvation of God, who dwelt in our land; when the Word was made flesh, and men saw the glory thereof, as the glory of the onely begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, Ioh. 1.14.
V. 11. are mett] that is, come together, which before seemed asunder; and they have mutual societies; (so meeting importeth, Prov. 22.2. Isa. 34.14.) The truth of Gods promises, are in Christ fulfilled. Luke. 1.68.69. &c. Act. 13.32.33. have kissed] as friends use when they meet, Exod. 4.27 and 18.7. a signe of concord, love, and joy. So Christ is king of justice, and of peace, Hebr. 7.2. and the work of justice by him, is peace, Isa. 32.17. for, being justified by faith, men have peace towards God. Rom. 5.1. Luke. 2.14
Vers. 12. Faithfulnes springeth] or Truth buddeth out of the earth (or land;) that is, the land bringeth forth faithfull increase, answerable to Gods blessings upon it. The land figuring the minds of men Heb. 6.6.7.8. which by faith apprehend Gods mercy in Christ. from heaven] the justice of God through faith, not our owne justice which is of the law. Philip. 3.9.
Vers. 13. the good] or good things; that is, the good gift of the holy Ghost, to santify his people, as Luk. 11.13. compared with Mat. 7.11. See also the note on Ps. 65.5. our land] our earthly nature sanctified, brings forth good fruits in Christ. Mat. 13.23 See Psal. 67.7.
Vers. 14. Iustice shall goe] or, He will cause justice to goe before him. will put her footsteps] or, will set (her,) in the way of his footsteps: which seemeth to mean a setled course of walking in vertue. Or, when he shall put his footsteps unto the way.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXVI.
Vers. 1. A Prayer] the like title is of Psalm 17. To Christ may this Psalm fitly be applied.
Vers. 2. mercifull] or, a gracious-saint; pious, holy. See Psal. 4.4. This title God taketh to himself, Ier. 3.12.
Vers. 4. Lift I up] see the note on Psal. 25.1.
Vers. 5. mercifully-pardonest] or art propicious, a forgiver. See Psal. 25.11.
Vers. 8. Among the Gods] Though there be that are called Gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be many Gods, & many Lords;) yet unto us there is but one God, &c. 1 Cor. 8.5.6. all the Gods of the peoples, are idols, Psal. 96.5. and none] to weet, cain doe works like thine; or, no works are like thy works. Psal. 136.4.
Vers. 11. Vnite my heart] apply and knit it to thy fear onely, and that with simplicitie.
Vers. 13. hel] or grave; the state of death: see Psal. 16.10.
Vers. 14. the proud,] Compare this with Psal. 54.5.
Vers. 15. pitifull] or, full of truth, mercy, and tender love. When Gods name was proclaimed before Moses, this title with other, was in it, Exod. 34.5.6. long suffring] Hebr. long of nosthrils, that is, of anger; long ere thou be angry. The nose, and anger, have one name in Hebrew, see Psal. 2.5.
Vers. 16. son of thine handmaid] that is, born thy servant, of godly parents that were thy servitors. Of Christ this also was true, the son of Marie the virgin, the handmaid of the Lord. Luk. 1.48. See the like speech, Psal. 116.16.
Vers. 17. Doe with me a sign] or Shew it me: that is, So deal with me, in my deliverance and preservation, that I may have my self, and may be to others a signe, for good. Korah and his company were for a signe to the Israelites, Num. 16.38. and 26.10. Ionas, a sign to the Ninevites, and Christ to the Jewes. Luk. 11.30.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXVII.
Vers. 1 HIs foundation] or, The foundation thereof, Gods groundwork of the Temple which was built upon the mountains Morijah, and Sion. 2 Chro. 3.1. Psal. 2.6. Some referre it to the Psalm, the foundation (or argument) whereof, is of the Church of Christ.
Vers. 2. gates of Sion] the publik assemblies of his people: see the note on Psal. 9.15. The law was to come out of Sion, Mich. 4.2. and the scepter of Christs kingdom; Psal. 110.2.
V 3. spoken is] that is, are particularly spoken; all, and every of them, [of the citie of God] that is, Ierusalem: so called also Psal. 46.5. and 48.2. a figure of the Church. What honourable things are spoken of this city, see Isa. 54. and 60. and 62. and 65. [Page 128] Reve. 21. and 22. chapters. The Hebrew phrase, in thee, is rightly turned according to the Greek, of thee, or concerning thee: which many times hath such signification, as Psalm. 63.7. and 71.6. and 119.46. 1 Sam. 19.4; so also in the Greek, as Rom. 11.2.
Vers. 4. Rahab] that is, as the Chaldee paraphrast saith, the Aegyptians. So Aegypt is called Rahab, in Psal. 89.11. Isa. 51.9. either for the strength and pride of Aegypt, (which the word Rahab, signifieth;) or of some chief city so named; as elswhere Tsoan; Psal. 78.12. The calling of Aegypt to the fellowship of the Church, is also prophesied, Isa. 19.19.21.25. Babel] the Babylonians, see Psal. 137.1. their chief city was Babel. Of a Christian Church there, mention is made, 1 Petr. 5.13. to them] or, among them that know me; to weet, my familiars. Palestina] the Philistims: see Psal. 60.10. Tyrus] the Tyrians: see Psal. 45.13. Of them were Christian disciples, Act. 21.3.4. Cush] the Aethiopians, as the Greek translateth; see Psal. 68.32. this-man] that is, (as the Greek saith,) these-men; meaning, all before mentioned. So the Hebrew often often speaketh of a whole nation, as of one man. See Psal. 25.22. and 130.8. was born there] in the city of God, aforesaid. There, of immortal seed by the word of God, are men born anew, 1 Petr. 1.2.3. Iam. 1.18. A thing to come, is here set downe as already done: so in Isa. 9.6.
Vers. 5. man and man,] so the Greek also expresseth the Hebraisme. Hereby seemeth to be meant every man, successively, as Hest. 1.8. For Ierusalem is the mother of us all, Gal. 4.26, (So day and day, is every day; Hest. 3.4. Psal. 61.9.) Or, man and man, is many men, of this, and that nation, of each state and degree. stablish her] that the gates of hell shall not prevail against her, Mat 16.18. Therfore this city lieth foursquare setled in all changes. Reve. 21.16. Ezek. 48.16.-20.
Vers. 6. writing the peoples] in the writing of the house of Israel, that is, the Church, Ezek. 13.9. Isa. 4.3.
Vers. 7. And singers] or, And singing are, &c. This may have reference to the solemn worship of God, used in the Church of Israel; where singers and players on instruments, had in charge continually to land the Lord, &c. 1 Chron. 9.33. and 25.1.2. &c. and dances were used at their holy feasts, to honour him with, Iudg. 21.19.21. So Christ the Lamb, hath harpers with him on mount Sion, that sing, as it were, a new song before the throne, Revel. 14.1.2.3. Or, it may respect that which followeth, all my springs in thee (or of thee) are singing (that is, doe sing) as also dance, (or, as they that dance,) that is, shew joyfulnes. players on fluits] or, dancers, for so this word may also be taken for dancing, (to weet, at the sound of the fluit or pipe;) as Iudg. 21.21. Compare herewith Isa. 30.29. The Greek here turneth it, rejoycers. my welsprings] or fountains; (streams of water, as Psal. 104.10.) that is, all gifts and graces: which the scripture noteth by lively fountains of waters, wherewith they are refreshed that serve God in his temple, day and night, Revel. 7.15.17. and welsprings of salvation, Isa. 12.3. And as Christ is called a fountain, so is his Church, Song. 4 15.12. in thee] for now, unto principalities and powers in heavenly-places, is knowen, by the Church, the manifold wisdom of God, Ephes. 3.10. 1 Petr. 1.12. Or we may read it, as before in the 3. verse, of thee all my springs, doe sing, &c.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXVIII.
Vers. 1. MAchalath] a kind of wind-instrument, or, by interpretation, Infirmitie. See Psal. 53.1. leannoth] or, to sing-by-turns, which is, when one part answereth an other in singing; it may also be interpreted to afflict (or humble). This Psalm is the most dolefull of all the Bible; full of complaints even to the end. Heman the Aezrachite] so the next Psalm is intituled of Aethan the Aezrachite: there were two of this name, Heman, and Aethan; sons of Zerah, the son of Iudah the [Page 129] Patriarch, 1 Chron. 2.4.6. men renowned for their wisdom, 1 King. 4.31. also Heman, and Aethan, Singers, and Musicians of the posteritie of Levi the Patriach, 1 Chron. 15.17.19. and 16.42. Heman being son of Ioel the son of Samuel the Prophet, 1 Sam. 6.33. himself being also a Seer, or Prophet, in K. Davids dayes; 1 Chron. 25.5. And of the kingdom promised to David, doth Aethan intreat, Psal. 89.4. &c. Christs afflictions and kingdom, are in these Psalmes foretold: he was the true David, Hos. 3.5.
Vers. 4. draweth neer] or toucheth hel, or the grave. So, to touch (or come neer to) the gates of death, Psal. 107.18.
Vers. 5. a man] Hebr. geber, that is, a strong man, but without abilitie or power to help myself; as the Greek saith, helplesse.
Vers. 6. free] that is, acquitted, or discharged from the troubles and affaires of this life: for in death, the prisoners rest together, and the servant is free from his master. Iob 3.18, 19. or free, that is, sequestred, apart from others, as K. Azariah being leprous dwelt in an house of freedom, that is, alone, apart from other men, 2 King. 15.5. from thine hand] that is, from thy care, help, guidance, &c. as K. Azariah before said, was cut off from the house of the Lord, 2 Chron. 26.21. or by thine hand; and so understand, from the land of the living, as Isa 53.8.
Vers. 7. pit of the lowest places] the nethermost pit, as the Greek saith; which the Chaldee paraphraseth thus, in captivity, which is like to the nether pit. darknesses] or, dark places: so Psal. 143, 3. deep-places] or glufs: see Psal. 69 3.
Vers. 8. stayeth] or, is imposed, and lieth hard. billowes] breaking-waves of the sea, see Psal. 42.8.
Vers. 9. set me abominations] that is, made me most abominable (or lothsome,) to every of them. can not get out] so Lam. 3.7. Iob 19.8. Of this phrase see the note on Psal. 77.5.
Vers. 10. languisheth] or pineth away; the Chaldee saith, droppeth tears. Compare herewith, Levit. 26.16.
Vers. 11. the deceased] Hebr. Rephaim, dead men, are so called, as being incurable or, unrecoverable to life; so Isa. 14.9. and 26.14.19. Prov. 2.18. and 9.18. and 21.16. See also Psal. 6.6.
Vers. 12. perdition] Hebr. Abaddon, the grave where bodies perish, and seem to be lost. So Iob 28.22. and 26.6.
Vers. 13. darknes] that is, the place and state of the dead; called the land of darknes, and shadow of death, Iob 10.21.22. So Eccl. 6.4. Note here the sundry titles given to the state of death. land of oblivion] where dead men are, (as is before noted:) which also are forgotten, out of mind, Psal. 31.13. Eccl. 8.10. and 9.5.
Vers. 16. breathing out the ghost] that is, ready to dye, exspiring: through continuall miseries. The Greek saith, in labours from my youth. from the youth] or, for the shaking-off; that is, the affliction, am doubtfully-troubled] or distracted, for fear least evils doe befall me.
Vers. 17. dismay] suppresse, or cut me off. The Hebrew word is larger then usual, to increase the signification. The Greek turneth it, trouble.
Vers. 19. my known acquaintance are in darknes] that is, withdra, and hide them from my sight; and (as Iob complaineth.) are strangers unto me; See Iob 19.13.14. Or as the Greek referreth it to the former, and my known-friends (to weet, thou hast put farr) from calamitie; or, for the calamitie, that is, upon me. Or, as the Chaldee paraphraseth, and to my known friends, dark I am in their sight.
Annotations, Psalm LXXXIX.
Vers. 1. OF Aethan] see the note on Psal. 88.1.
Vers. 3. I said] to weet, by thy spirit: therefore the Greek changeth the person, and translateth, thou (Lord) saydest. built up] that is, conserved, propagated, increased continually. in them] or with them, that so long as the heavens endure, thy faithfulnes shall continue; as verse. 30.37.18. Psal. 72.5. and 119.89. or by heavens [Page 130] may spiritually be meant the Church, called often heaven, and the kingdom of heaven, Isa. 66.22. Rev. 4.1.2. and 12.1. and 15.1. Mat. 3.2. and 13.24.31. and the planting of the Church, is called the planting of the heavens, Isa. 51.16.
Vers. 4. my chosen] mine elect people. Therefore the Greek changeth the number; my chosen ones. David] the figure and father of Christ according to the flesh; who also is called David, Ezek. 34.23. Ier. 30.9. Hos. 3.5. of him is this, and other psalms chiefly to be understood. Act. 2.30. and 13.36. &c.
Vers. 5. thy seed] Christ and Christians, the children of Christ the son of David. Heb. 2.13. Reve. 22.16. thy throne] the kingdom of Christ, unto whom God gave the throne of his father David, to raign over the house of Iaakoh for ever, Luk 1.32.33.69. Ierusalem is this throne, Ierem. 3.17. which is continually builded of God, Psalm 147.2.
Vers. 6. the heavens] the heavenly creatures, Angels, and godly men; Luk, 2.13.14. Phil. 3.20. Reve. 7.9.10.11.12. See also Psal. 50.6. in the Church] or, in the congregation, to weet, shall be confessed, or celebrated.
Vers. 7. sons of the mighties] or, of the Gods; that is, Princes of the world. See Psal. 29, 1. and 82.1.6. The Greek saith, sons of God, whereby also Angels may be meant, as Iob 1, 6. and so the Chaldee here paraphraseth.
Vers. 8. daunting-terrible] in Greek, glorified. See Psal. 10.18. the secret] or mysterie, or (as the Greek turneth it councel: meaning the Church, or congregation, where the secrets or mysteries of Gods Kingdom are manifested. Mat. 13.11. Rom. 16.25. 1 Cor. 4.1. Ephes. 3, 4. This word is sundry times used for a Councel, or Congregation, Psal. 111, 1. Ezek. 13, 9. Ierem. 6.11. and 15.17. or it may here be understood of the company of Angels, as 1 Kin. 22, 19. very-much] to weet, terrible, or referring it to the later, in the great secret-councel. over all] or, above all; see Ps. 76.12.
Vers. 11. Rahab] in Greek, the proud; hereby may be meant the Aegyptians, as Ps. 87.4. or, the proud sea, as Iob 26.12. both were subdued, when Israel came out of Aegypt, Exod. 14. and 15. See Isa. 51.9. The raging sea, and swelling waters, doe also signify wicked enemies of God and his people, Isa. 57.20. Iude 13. Psal. 124.4.5. thine] or, to thee the earth, to weet, belongeth; See Psal. 24.1.2.
Vers. 13. The North] which God hath stretched out over the empty-place; Iob 26.7. the right side] that is, the south (as the Chaldee paraphrast explaineth;) so called because a man standing with his face to the east, (as they were wont when they prayed,) the south is on his right hand. So the East is called Kedem, before; and the West, achor, that is, behind; Iob 23.8. Isa. 9.12. It seemeth this turned to superstition and idolatrie that men prayed towards the east; therefore God so ordered his tabernacle and temple, that all worshiped there with their faces to the west, Eze. 8.16. Exod. 27. Num. 3. Tabor] a goodly mountain in Galilee, Ios. 19, 22. Iudg. 4 6.12. Hermon] an other fair mountain, eastward, without Iorden, called also Shirion, See Psal. 42.7. and 29, 6. by these are meant the east and west parts, answerable to the former North and South: as the Chaldee paraphrast saith, Chermon, that is, in the east.
Vers. 15. the prepared-place] establishment, or base, on which the throne is setled; so the word sometime signifieth, Esra. 3.3. Psal. 104.5. So Psal. 97.2. goe-before] or come-before, prevent; as prest and ready at hand.
Vers. 16. the shouting-sound] or the alarme, the shrill clanging-sound of the trompet, which was blowen at the warres, journies, assemblies, solemn feasts, and over the sacrifices of Israel; Ps. 81.4. and 27.6. Num. 10.3.9.10. Ioel. 2.1.15. or the shouting, the jubilation, to weet, of the King that is among his people, as Num. 23.21. who by the sound of his word, as of a turmpet, warneth, informeth, and guideth his people. Isa. 58.1. Ezek. 33.3.-7.8. Hos. 8.1. Ierem. 6.17. 2 Chron. 13.12.15. Zach. 9.14. Reve. 1.10. and 4.1. light of thy face] the favour of God shining in the gospel and light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Iesus Christ, Iohn. 12.35. 2 Cor. 4.6. See also the note on Psal. 4.7. and 44.4.
Vers. 18 the glory] or beauty, by whom they conquer, and triumph over their enemies. our horn] a signe of honour, strength, Kingdom, glory and salvation, Psal. 112 9. and 92.11. and 148.14. 1 Chron. 25.5. Luk. 1.69. So after, verse 25.
Vers. 19. of Iehovah] or to him, to weet, pertaineth. our shield] that is, our protection, or protector, meaning, David and Christ. see Psal. 47.10.
Vers. 20. in a vision] by the spirit of prophesie; Isa. 1.1. Lam. 2.9. to thy gracious saints] that is, Saints, (for so the Greek changeth the number,) meaning the prophets, Samuel, and Nathan; the one of which anointed David, the other foretold of the perpetuitie of his Kingdom; 1 Sam. 16. 2 Sam. 7.4.5. &c. upon a mighty-one] or a Worthy, a Champion, meaning David, who holy Gods people in fighting the battels of the Lord. 1 Sam. 18.13.14.50. But chiefly these things are meant of Christ. chosen] and consequently beloved, as Mat. 12.18. from Isa. 42.1.
Vers. 21. oil of mine holynes] that is, mine holy oil, powred on David by Samuel; on Christ, by the holy Ghost. 1 Sam. 16.1.13. Luk. 4, 18.21. Iohn. 3, 34.
Vers. 23. The enemie shall not exact] or, not seaze, as a creditor doth on the debter. Satan and death prevailed not against Christ, though he became suretie for our debts. Iohn. 14, 30. 1 Cor. 15.26. Heb. 2, 14. See this word Psal. 55.16. son of injurious-evill] that is, the injurious, wicked person: this promise is in 2 Sam. 7, 10. applied in this phrase to all Gods people. A son of evill, is one addicted and given over to it; Deut. 13.13. So sons of death, Psal. 79.11. son of perdition, 2 Thes. 2, 3.
Vers. 26. set his hand] that is, give him power and dominion over them that dwell by the sea and rivers; whereof see the notes on Psal. 72.
Vers. 27. my father] so God promised, I will be his father, and he shall be my son; 2 Sam. 7, 14. The Apostle applieth this to Christ, and proveth hereby that he is greater than the Angels, Heb. 1, 4, 5.
Vers. 28. first born] or, first-begotten; that is, the principall, as is after explained. For the first born had three prerogatives, a double portion of goods, Deut. 21.17. the goverment, or chiefly, 2 Chron. 21.3. and the priesthood, Num. 8, 14.15.16.17. Mal. 2.5.6.7. and 3, 3, See the note on Psal. 78, 51. This honour is peculiar to Christ, who is said to be the first born of every creature, and the first born of the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence, Colos. 2.15.18. to be worshipped therefore of all the Angels of God, Hebr. 1.6. and prince of the Kings of the earth. Revel. 1 5.
Vers. 30. his seed] Christians born of God, are called Christs seed and children. Isa. 53.10. Heb. 2.13. and Christ is called the Everlasting Father, Isa. 9.6. his throne] that is, kingdom; which shall be perpetuall, 2 Sam. 7.13. Heb. 1.8. Dan. 2.44. and 7, 14. The accomplishment of these promises cannot be found in Solomon, whose seed and throne was overthrowen, Ier. 22.30. Ezek. 21.25.26.27.
Vers. 31. If his sonns, &c. This explaineth the promise, If he sin, &c. 2 Sam. 7.14.15. for being understood of Christ, he properly sinned not, 1 Pet. 2, 22. but was made sin for us, 2 Cor. 5.21. and the sinns of his sons, or people, are counted his, for God laid on him the iniquitie of us all. Isa. 53.6.
Vers. 33. with the rod] the rod of men, 2 Sam. 7.14. that is, with moderate correction, and for their profit, that they may be partakers of my holynes. Heb. 12, 6, 10.
Vers. 34. not make frustrate] not break off, or cease, (as Psal. 85.5. that is, not utterly take: for the mountains shall sooner remove, Isa. 54, 10. and no afflictions can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Iesus our Lord, Rom. 8.35.-39. See the fulfilling of this touching David, in 1 King. 11.6, 12, 13.36.39.
Vers. 36. Once] or One-time: see Ps. 62.12. by my holines] by myself who am the holy God, Gen. 22.16. Isa. 5.16. Because he hath no greater to swear by, God sweareth by himself; and willing more aboundantly to shew to the heirs of promise the stablenes of his counsell, bindeth himself by an oath. Heb. 6.13.17.18. if I lye] that is, surely I will not lye: for so the Hebrew phrase is sometime explained; as Mark. 8.12. if a signe be given to this generation, for which in Mat. 16.4. is written, a signe shall [Page 122] not be given. So, if they shall enter into my rest, Psalm 95, 11. Hebr. 3.11. which the Apostle openeth thus, he sware that they should not enter. Heb. 3.18. An oath usually implieth an imprecation, which for the most part is concealed. See 1 Sam. 14.44. 1 King. 20.10.
Vers. 37. as the sun] that is, perpetuall, and glorious, (as the Chaldee explaineth it, shall shine as the sun,) See Psal. 72.5.
Vers. 38. it shall be stablished] or, which is stable, referring it, (as doth the Greek,) to the Moon, which although it somtime waxeth, and somtime waneth, and seemeth to be gone; yet is continually renewed, and so stable: a fit exsemblance of the throne, or Church of Christ, which hath not alwayes one face or appearance in the world; though it be perpetuall. and a witnesse] the moon and perpetuity of it, with the successive course of night and day, is made a witnes of Gods faithfulnes in his covenant, Ier. 33 20.11. Christ also himself is called a faithful witnesse, Rev. 1.5. Isa. 55 4. and faithfull, meaneth, stedfast, as 2 Sam. 7.16. compare with 1 Chron. 17.14. and that lieth not; Prov. 14.5.
Vers. 39. But thou] or, And thou, a word of griefe and indignation, as Psal. 2.6. Aethan complaineth of the miseries of the Church, whereby all the former promises, seem to be frustrated.
Vers. 40. his crown] or diadem, profaned, by casting to the ground. Nezer, a separation, is figuratively used for a crown or garland, such as Kings wore, 2 Sam. 1.10. and high priests, Exod 29.6. as being a sign of their separation from others in respect of some dignitie, or holines: and thereof the Nazarites had their name, Num. 6.2.5.7. So Psal. 132.18.
Vers. 42. rob] or rifle him, meaning Christ in his members: for that which is done to any of them, is done unto him. Act. 9.4. Mat. 25.40.45.
Vers. 45. his brightnes] or puritie, that is, the splendent glory and dignitie of the Kingdom, defiled and profaned by the enemies.
Vers. 46. dayes of his youth] of his strength and vigour; hastening old age and miserie upon him. Hos. 7.9. See the contrary, Psal. 103.5. Iob. 33.25.
V. 48. how transitorie] or of what worldly-time, of what short durance: see Ps. 39.6. the Greek turneth it, what my substance is. Compare herewith, Iob 10.9.10, &c.
Vers. 49. see death] that is, dye. So Luk. 2, 26. Psal. 16 10. the hand of hell] the power of the grave, or, of death. see Psal. 49.16.10.
Vers. 51. of all great peoples] or, of all the many (the multitudes of) peoples.
Vers. 52. the footsteps] or, foot soles; that is, the wayes, life, actions, and suffrings. Psal. 56, 7. and 49.6. This referred to Christ, respecteth the oracle, Gen. 3.15. that the serpent should bruise the foot sole of the womans seed. Referred to Christians, which follow his footsteps, in suffering and dying with him, that we may be glorified with him, 1 Petr. 2, 21. Rom. 8, 17.) it noteth the scandal of the crosse of Christ, to the Iewes a stumbling block, and to the Greeks, foolishnes 1 Cor. 1.23. 1 Petr. 4.13.14.
Vers. 53. Blessed be.] These be words of faith and joy, as finding an issue out of the tentation: and rejoycing in the midds of tribulation; as Rom. 7.24.25. 2 Cor. 1.8.4, &c. and Amen.] Thus is the third book of the psalms also concluded. See the notes on Psal. 41.14. and 72.19.
The fourth book.
Annotations, Psalm XC.
Vers 1. THe man of God] that is; the Prophet; as Deut. 33.1. For a Prophet, a Seer, and a man of God, were all one; 1 Sam. 9.6.8.9.10.11. The Chaldee paraphrast sheweth it here, saying, A prayer that Moses the prophet of the Lord prayed, when the people of the house of Israel had sinned in the wildernes. an habitation] or mansion, in our travailes in this terrible wiildernes. Exod. 33.14. Deut. 8.15. and 33.27.
Vers. 2. were born] this and the next word, brought forth, are similitudes taken from procreation of children, to signify the creation of the world. Like speeches are in Iob 38, 28, 29. of the rayn, deaw, yce, and frost.
Vers. 3. unto contrition] till he be contrite, or broken; that is, even to death, as the Chaldee explaineth it. return] the body to the earth, Psal. 146.4. and the spirit to God, Eccles. 12.7.
Vers. 4. a watch] a ward, or custodie; which is about three houres space: for the Jewes divided the day into twelve howres, Iohn. 11.9. and so the night: which they subdivided into four watches, Mat. 14.25. named the evening, midnight, cock-crowing, and dawning: Mark. 13.35. Luk. 12.38.39. Mat. 24.43. See also Exod. 14.24. 1 Sam. 11.11.
Vers. 6. is changed] or changeth, to weet, the estate thereof; that is, sprowteth, or groweth, as the Chaldee explaineth it. And so the Hebrue (which generally signifieth a change, passage, or shifting,) is somtime used for the better, to sprowt, Iob 14.7. So to change the strength, Isa. 40.31. is to renew, or increase it.
Vers. 8 our hidden sinns] or, sinns of our youth, as the Chaldee here taketh it. The Hebrue word will bear both; so also the sense: for we have both secret sinns, Psal. 19.13. and sinns of our youth, Psal. 25.7. which God often punisheth us for, Iob 20.11. to the light of thy face] that is, knowing, remembring, manifesting, and punishing them. Ier. 16.17. Psal. 109.14.15. For the Lord lightneth things that are hidd in darknes, and maketh the counsels of the hearts manifest, 1 Cor. 4 5. he is of pure eyes and cannot see evil, Habak. 1.13. therefore David prayeth, hide thy face from my sinns, Psal. 51.11.
Vers. 9. do turn away] or, turn-the face, decline; as the day drawing to an end. Ier. 6:4. as a thought] or, as a word, a sound that passeth out of the mouth, as Iob 37, 2. as a tale that is told; for mans life is a breath, or vapour; Psal. 39, 6. Iam. 4, 14. Moses bewayleth the decaying of the people in the wildernes: for they came out of Aegypt, six hundred thousand men, Exod. 12, 37. and not one feeble among them, Psalm 105, 37. and being mustred at mount Sina: from 20. yeres old and above, they were 603550. men, besides the tribe of Levy; Num. 1, 46, 47. but for their sin, at Kadesh, God sware their karkesses should fall in the wildernes; Num. 14.28, 29. which came so to passe. For being mustred about 38. yeres after, there was of all that armie, not left a man alive, save Caleb and Iosua. Num. 26, 63, 64, 65.
Vers. 10. if they] (the yeres) be in strength; that is, most strong and valid: or, if by reason of great-strength. their pride] or prowesse, that is, the excellencie, or lustihead of those yeres, the bravest of them, is but miserie. painful-iniquitie] payn and miserie, the punishment of sin. Iniquitie is often put for the punishment of it, Ps. 32.5.
Vers. 11. and according to thy fear, &c.] or, as thy fear; that is, who knoweth (or acknowledgeth) thy wrath, so as thy fear teacheth men to doe? meaning by fear, eyther Gods law, as Psal. 19, 10. or his fearfull judgments upon sinners, which should strike a fear into mens hearts. Deut. 13, 11. Psal. 119, 120. Ion. 1, 16. or, as thy fear; that is, so as to fear thee for thy wrath, and by it to depart from evil, as Prov. 16.6. 2 Cor. 5.10.11. or, even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.
Vers. 12. may apply] or, may bring, may make-come. to wisdom,] or, may get a heart of wisdom, that is, a wise heart; and so may bring it to thee, when we shall come to judgment.
Vers. 13. how long?] wilt thou afflict us? as the Chaldee paraphraseth: or, wilt thou deferr to help us? see Psal. 6.4. repent thee] to weet, of the evill intended or inflicted upon thy servants, as Deut. 32.36. Ioel. 2.13. Ion. 3.10. Ier. 18.8.
Vers. 14. In the morning] that is, early; after the dark night of afflictions; see Psal. 5.4. and 30.6.
Vers. 15. the yeres, &c.] that is, as we have been many dayes and yeres afflicted: so let us have many yeres of comfort.
Vers. 16. thy comly honour] or magnificence, in releasing us from trouble, and refreshing us with mercy.
Vers. 17. the pleasantnes] or, beautie; that is, the accomplishment of thy covenant and promise to our fathers, let now be seen upon us. So the staffe, beautie (or pleasantnes) in the Lords hand, signified his covenant with them, Zach. 11.7.10. or generally, it meaneth Gods aminable grace and favour. see Psal. 27.4. stablish] or direct, firm and sure. For the Lord worketh all our actions for us, Isa. 26.12. and without him, we can doe nothing, Iohn. 15.5.
Annotations, Psalm XCI.
Vers. 1. SHall lodge] or, that lodgeth: abideth.
Vers. 2. I will say] or, doe say, namely, to that man for his further comfort and assurance; as verse 3. &c. or, in his name; putting myself for an example. The Greek for more plainnes changeth the person thus, He shall say to the Lord thou art mine helper, &c. of Iehovah] or, to him, that he is my safe hope, (or my shelter.)
Vers. 3. of the fowler,] as Psalm 124.7. or hunter; meaning the devill that hath the power of death and seeketh to destroy. Heb. 2.14. 1 Pet. 5.8. the woefull-pestilence] Hebr. the pest of woefull-evils, that is, the most woefull, noisom and contagious pest.
Vers. 5. the dread of the night] the dreadfull-evill, that terrifieth in the night. Prov. 3.25. Song. 3.8.
Vers. 6. the stinging-plague] the murrain (or pest) that suddainly pricketh and destroyeth. Deut. 32.24. The Apostle in Greek calleth it a sting, or prick, 1 Cor. 15.55. from Hos. 13.14. as there the Lxx. turned it. at noon-day] that is, openly: so Ier. 15.8.
Vers. 8, shalt thou behold] or, regard, consider, as the Greek turneth it.
Vers. 9. Because thou Iehovah] an unperfect speech, as in verse 2. understand, Because thou sayest, thou Iehovah art, &c. or, because thou hast put Iehovab who is my covert: even the most high hast thou put for thy mansion, or dwelling-place.
Vers. 10. befall unto thee] or occasionally-be-sent, be thrust upon thee, or caused to come unto thee: so Prov. 12.21.
Vers. 12. upon their palms] or, their hands; as the Greek turneth it: This scripture the Devil alleged when he tempted Christ, to throw down himself headlong: Mat. 4.6. Luk. 4, 10, 11. but some of these words, are there omitted. least thou dash] or, that thou dash (or hurt) not. The Angels are all ministring spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes, which shall be heires of salvation. Hebr. 1, 14. See also Psal. 34.8.
Vers. 13. the fierce-Lion] or Libbard, in Hebrew Shachal. Of Lions there be divers kinds; see Psal. 7.3, asp] or Cockatrice, basilisk, as the Greek here turneth it: see Psal. 58.5. under these names, are meant all other things dangerous or adverse to the life of man, which by faith are overcome; as Mark. 16.17.18. Heb. 11.33.34.
Vers. 14. he cleaveth to me] or, is fastned, that is, affected to me, in faith, hope, delight, &c. God cleaveth in love to his people, Deut. 7, 7. so they also unto him; The Greek here turneth it, he hoped in me. Elswhere it is commonly used for fast-love and pleasure. Gen. 34 8. Isa. 38, 17. Deut. 21.11. set him on high] to weet, in a safe defensed place, as the word importeth: therefore the Greek saith, I will protect him. see the note on Psal. 20 2.
Vers. 15. honour him] give him honour, or glorie: Elswhere his people are said to honour, or, glorify him, Psal. 50.15. See 1 Sam. 2.30.
Vers. 16. satisfy] or, give him his fill. So Abraham, Isaak, David, Iob, &c. are [Page 135] said to be full, or satisfied with dayes, Gen. 25.8. and 35.29. 1 Chron. 23.1. Iob 42.17. make him to see] that is, to injoy; or shew him: see Psal. 50.23.
Annotations, Psalm XCII.
Vers. 1. OF Sabbath] that is, of Cessation, or Resting, to weet, from our own works, wills, wayes, and words, Exod. 20.10. Isa. 58.13. Heb. 4, 10. which day was the seventh from the creation, wherein God rested from all his work, and blessed, and sanctified it, and commanded it to be kept holy unto him, Gen. 2.2.3. Exod. 20.8. which was a token of his mercy unto, and sanctification of his people, Nehem. 9.14. Exod. 31.13, 14. This day was sanctified by an holy convocation, or assemblie of the people; Levit. 23.3. offring of sacrifices, Num. 28.9.10. singing of Psalmes, as this title sheweth, 2 Chron. 29.26, 27. reading and expounding the scriptures, Act. 13.15. and 15.21 praying, Act. 16, 13. disputing, conferirng, meditating of Gods word and works; Act. 17, 2. and 18.4. and doing works of mercy to them that were in need. Mat. 12 2.-7.8.11.12.
Vers. 3. in the nights] see Psalm 134, 1.
Vers. 4. with meditation] or meditated-song: or upon Higgajon with the harp. The word signifieth meditation, as Psalm 9.17. Here some think it to be the name of an instruments, or, a solemn sound: the Greek turneth it a song.
Vers. 5. with thy work] which is all done well and perfectly; Gen. 1.31. and 2.2.3. Deut. 32, 4.
Vers. 10. shalbe scattred] or, shall dispart themselues; The Chaldee paraphrast saith, shalbe separated from the congregation, of the just.
Vers. 11. shalbe exalted] or, thou wilt exalt, as the Vnicornes, therewith to smite mine enemies; as Deut. 33, 17. The horn signifieth kingdom, and strength, and glory. See Psal. 75.5.11. Psal. 22.22. mine old age] so also the Greek translateth it: or, when I am old. After which seemeth to be understood, shalbe annointed, (or, as before, shalbe exalted) with oil. Oftentimes words are not expressed, which are understood: as is observed on Psal. 69:11. and 18.7.29. Others, for mine old age, do turn it, shalbe annointed. fresh] or, green oil.
Vers. 12. mine eye shall view] to weet, evil, or destruction, as the Chaldee explaineth: or the reward of my foes. See Psal. 54, 9. and 91, 8.
Vers. 13. palm-tree] or date-tree; which groweth not in these cold parts: it is a tree of tall and upright stature; wherto the scripture hath reference, Song. 7.7. the branches, fair and green; wherewith they made boothes at their solemn feasts, Lev. 23, 40. the fruit pleasant to eat; Song. 7, 8. Exod, 15, 27. This tree though loden and pressed, yet indureth and prospereth; therefore the branches caried in the hand, or worn in garlands, were signes of victorie, Rev. 7, 9. with such graven trees, the walls of Gods house, and other holy things were beautified, 1 King. 6, 29. and 7, 36. figures of the flourishing estate of the godly alwayes, as this psalm sheweth, with Ezek. 40.16, 26, 31. and 41.18, 19, 20. whereas the wickeds prosperitie, is momentany, as grasse; verse 8. a Cedar] see the note on Psal. 29, 5.
Vers. 15. sprowt] or grow, waxing in stature and fruitfulnes; through the blessing of God, in whose house they are planted, 1 Cor. 3, 6. Unto this, are all Gods people exhorted, Ephes. 4.15, 16. Colos. 11.10. in graines] or hoary-age, when naturall strength decayeth; God ministreth vigour above nature. See Psal 71 9, 1. Isa. 65, 22. Heb. 11.11.12,
Vers. 16. no injurious-evill] no manner of injustice; for the Hebrew hath a letter more then ordinarie to increase the signification, as Psal. 3.3. and 125.3. And his respecteth Moses speech, Deut. 32.4. where injurious-evil, is opposed to Gods faithfulnes in his administration.
Annotations, Psalm XCIII.
Vers. 1. IS cloathed] or hath put on, to weet, as an ornament, and in abundant mesure, for so clothing doth signify, Psal. 65.14. girded himself] that is, is in a readines, to perform his work. Isa. 8.9. Luk. 12.35.
Vers. 2. from then] that is, of old; or before then; which the Chaldee expoundeth, the beginning: this phrase spoken of God, or Christ, meaneth eternitie, Prov. 8.22. in respect of the creatures, it is the beginning of time.
Vers. 3. The flouds] these are often put for the tumultuous rage, and tyrannie of peoples. Psal. 65.8. and 18.5. Isa. 17.12.13.
Vers. 4. wondrous-strong] excellent, or magnificent billowes: this phrase is taken from Exod. 15.10. See also this word, Psal. 8.2. the high-place] or height, that is, heaven. So Psal. 71.19.
Vers. 5. faithfull] or, made sure, constant. See the note on Psal. 19.8. to length of dayes] that is, for ever. See Psal. 21.5. and 23.6.
Annotations, Psal. XCIV.
Vers. 1. GOd of vengeances] to whom vengeance belongeth, as Deut. 34.35. and which punishest evils. So elswhere he is called the God of recompenses, Ier. 51.56. shine clear] to our comfort, and our foes terrour. See Psal. 50.2. and 80.2.
Vers. 2. be lifted up] on thy throne, and in thy just judgement. So Psal. 7.7.8.
Vers. 4. Vtter] or talk lavishly, Well-out as a fountain: see Psal. 19 3. Iam. 3.11. a hard-word] hard things; durable reproaches; see Psal. 31.19. boast] or exalt themselves with speaking and applying things to their own praise. This word is used in the good part, Isa. 61.6.
Vers. 9. that planted the ear] that is, made, and set it in the body. So in Isa. 51.16. he is said to plant the heavens.
Vers. 10. man knowledge] here is to be understood, shall not he know? Such imperfect speeches through passion of mind, are often in scripture. Psal. 6.4. 2 Sam 5.8. supplied in 1 Chron. 11.6.
Vers. 11. the thoughts of earthly-men] the inward disceptations and reasonings of all men, even the wisest. This sentence Paul alleageth against the wisdom of the world, 1 Cor. 3.20. and as an expositor, in stead of men, he putteth the wise.
Vers. 12. the man] Hebr. geber, the mightie. chastenest] or nurturest, instructest, as this word is Englished, Deut. 4.36. which this place seemeth to have reference unto. For chastisement, or restraint, is by word or deed. And here the doctrine of Gods law, is opposed to all wise mens cogitations.
Vers. 14. not leave his people] not give them over, or reject them; (as the Greek turneth it:) to weet, those whom he hath fore-knowen and chosen; because it hath pleased the Lord to make them his people; as 1 Sam. 12.22. Rom. 11.1.2. &c.
Vers. 15. judgement shall return to justice.] that is, severity to mercy: the rigour of the law, changed to the elemencie of the gospel. So judgement is often used for sentence of punishment, as Ier. 52.9. and justice, for grace and mercy, see Psal. 24.5. or judgement, which in the affliction of Gods people, and prosperity of the wicked, seemeth to be parted from justice, shall return into it, when the godly are delivered and the wicked punished. after it] so the Greek turneth it: or, after him, meaning, God.
Vers. 16. who will rise up] or who standeth up, namely, to assist me? meaning, no man doth.
Vers. 17. an helpfulnes] that is, a full help, see Psal. 44.17. in silence] the place of stilnes and silence, that is, the grave, as the Greek explaineth it: so Psal. 115.17. see also Psal. 49.13.
Vers. 18. is moved] or slippeth; see Psal. 38.17.
Vers. 19. my cogitations] my carefull troubled thoughts, perplexed as the branches of a tree, (for so the word properly signifieth,) therefore the Greek turneth it, sorowes. So Psal. 139.23.
Vers. 20. of woefull evils] or of mischiefs; the mischievous tyrannous throne of the unrighteous judge: shall it have fellowship, (or be joyned) with thee (O God!) meaning, it shall not: as, Shalt thou build? 2 Sam. 7.5. is, Thou shalt not build; 1 Chron. 17.4. See also Psal. 5.5. which frameth] or, he that frameth, or formeth. by a decree] or, for a statute, a law.
Vers. 21. run-by-troup's] combine, and gather together as banded to fight: in Greek, they hunt for.
Vers. 23. will turn] Hebr. hath turned; that is, will assuredly turn. in their malice] or, for their evil.
Annotations, Psalm. XCV.
Vers. 1. COme] or Goe to. The holy Ghost by David thus exhorteth Israel to laud the Lord and obey his voice. For he penned this psalm, Heb. 3.7. & 4.7. the Rock] meaning Christ, as the Apostle sheweth, Heb. 3.6.7. the Greek translateth it, God our saviour.
Vers. 2. prevent] come first, and speedily.
Vers. 3. great God] or, great Potentate; Ael. So Christ is also intituled, Tit. 2.13. all Gods] Angels, Princes, or false Gods. Psal. 8.6. and 82.6. and 96.4.5.
Vers. 4. deep-places] or, deep closets, Hebr. searchings; that is, deep secret places for which search is made, Iob 28.1.2. &c. and which cannot by mans search be found. Iob 38.4.5.6.18. strong-heights] or, wearisom-heights, high mounts which weary men to clime them: but the word hath also a signification, of strong, and not being wearyed; Num. 23.22.
Vers. 7. of his hand] that is, of his guidance; Psal. 77.21. See also Psal. 100.3. to day] hereby is meant the whole time wherein Christ speaketh by his gospel. Heb. 3.7.13.15. and 4 7.8.
Vers. 8. in Meribah] that is, in the Contention (or Provocation, as the Greek turneth it.) The name of a place in the wildernes, where Israel contented with Moses, and tempted the Lord, saying, Is the Lord among us or no? because there was no water for the people to drink. Therefore he called the place Massah, (Tentation) and Meribah, Contention.) Exod. 17.1.2-7. Also an other place, where again they contended with Moses, and with the Lord, Num. 20.1.3.13. day of Massah] that is, of Tentation: by day againe, we may understand the whole space wherein they tempted God ten times, as is said, Num. 14.22. (so the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6.2. is the time thereof.) Yet ther was a special day and place of Tentation named Massah. Exod. 17.2.7. whereupon Moses warned the people, Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, as ye tempted him in Massah. Deut. 6.16.
Vers. 9. tempted me] hereupon the Apostle saith, they tempted Christ; 1 Cor. 10.9. my work] that is, works, Heb. 3.9. both in miraculous mercies giving them bread from heaven, and waters out of the rocks, &c. Psal. 78.15-23, &c. and in punishments for their rebellions, Psal. 78.31.33, &c. Heb. 3.17. For work somtime signifieth reward. Psal. 109.20. Iob 7.2. Levit. 19.13.
Vers. 11. if they shall enter] that is, they shall not enter, Heb. 3 11.18. a part of the oath is not uttered; see Psal. 89.36. This oath was made at Cadesh▪ where the people through unbeleef refused to enter the promised land. Num. 14.21.22.23.30.32. Heb. 3.17.19. my rest] the land of Canaan, Deut. 12.9. 1 Chron. 23.25. a figure of a better rest which we that have beleeved the word, doe enter into; Heb. 4.3. for if that land (wherein now they were) had been their rest, David would not have spoken of an other; Ther remaineth therefore a Rest for the people of God; let us study to enter into it▪ Heb. 4.8.9.11.
Annotations, Psalm XCVI.
Vers. 1. A New song, &c.] see Psal. 33, 3. This Psalm is a part of that song wherewith God was celebrated, when the Ark of his covenant was brought with joy into Davids citie from Obed-edoms house, 1 Chron. 16.23, &c. And it containeth a prophesie of Christs kingdome, and of the calling of the Gentiles from idols, to serve and praise the living God.
Vers. 2. preach-the-good-tidings] or Evangelize: see Psal. 40, 10.
Vers. 4. praised] and praise-worthy: see Psal. 18, 4.
Vers. 5. Vain-idols] or things of naught; as the Apostle openeth this word, saying, we know that, an idol is nothing in the world, 1 Cor. 8, 4. Aelim, and Aelohim, in Hebrue are Gods of Strength. Aelilim, Idols; as being Al-Aelim not Gods; without strength. So elswhere they are plainly called, lo Aelohim, no Gods, 2 Chron. 13, 9. un-able to do good or evil, and un-profitable. Ier. 10, 5. Isa. 44, 9, 10. And as the name of God, is joyned with things to shew their excellencie, Psal. 36, 7. so is this contrariwise, to shew their vanitie; as of Physicians, Iob 13.4. of shepheards, Zach. 11.17. of false doctrine, Ier. 14.14. The Greek here turneth it, daimonia, devils; by which name idols are called, 1 Cor. 10.19.20. Rev. 9.20. 2 Chron. 11.15.
Vers. 6. beauteous-glorie] for this in 1 Chron. 16, 27. is written joyfulnes.
Vers. 7. Give, &c.] Compare Psal. 29.1.2.
Vers. 8. to his courts] to his face, or presence; as 1 Chron. 16.29.
Vers. 9. of the sanctuarie] or, of sanctitie; see Psal. 29.2. tremble] or be payned, as in travel of childbirth.
Vers. 10. with righteousnesses] that is, most righteously.
Vers. 11. Let rejoyce] or shall rejoyce; and so the rest. So Psal. 98.7.8 9.
Vers. 13. with justice] or, in justice, that is, justly: so Rev. 19.11.
Annotations, Psalm XCVII.
Vers. 1. JEhovah] that is, Christ, called Iehovah, our justice, Ier. 23 5.6. of him and his reign is this Psalm, as the 7. verse manifesteth. the many yles] that is, nations, or gentiles, dwelling in the yles: as, the yles shall wayt for his law, Isa. 42.4. which is expounded thus, the Gentiles shall trust in his name. Mat. 12.21. So Isa. 60.9.
Vers. 2. gloomy-darknes] see Psal. 18.10. this noteth the terour of his doctrine and administration. Mal. 3.2. Mat. 3.12. as at the law giving; Deut. 4.11. stable-place] establishment, or base; see Psal. 89.15.
Vers. 3. Fire] severe judgements for Christs enemies, as Isa. 42.25. and 66.15:16: Psal. 50.3.
Vers. 4. illuminateth] or hath illumined: as at the giving of the law, the law, there were thunders, lightnings, voices, earthquake, &c. Exod. 19. so the like proceed from the throne of Christ, Rev. 4, 5. trembleth] or is payned; see Psal. 77, 17.
Vers. 5. at the presence] or, from the face.
Vers. 6. The heavens] heavenly creatures, as thunder, lightning, tempest, &c. or the Angels. See Psal 50.6.
Vers. 7. vayn-idols] see Psal. 69.5. all ye Gods] that is, as the Greek saith, all ye his Angels; see Psal. 8, 6. Unto this the Apostle seemeth to have reference, saying, when he bringeth in his first begotten son into the world, he saith; And let all the Angels of God worship him. Heb. 1, 6. Although the very words of the Apostle are found in the Greek version of Deut. 32, 43. but the Hebrue there hath none such. See the fulfilling of this, Luk. 2, 13, 14. Mark. 1, 13. Rev. 5, 11, 12.
Vers. 8. daughters] that is, cities of Iudah; the Christian Churches: see Ps. 48, 12.
Vers. 11. Light is sowen] that is, Comfort and joy is reserved after trouble, as Esth. 8, 16. but hidden for the present, as seed in the ground; for, wee are dead, [Page 139] and our life is hid with Christ in God, Colos. 3.3.4. and it doth not yet appear what wee shalbe. 1 Ioh. 3.2.
Vers. 11. confesse to] that is, celebrate it. see Psal. 30.5.
Annotations, Psalm XCVIII.
Vers. 1. A New song] see Psal 33.3. saved him] or, got him salvation, and victorie over all his enemies, See Isa. 59.16. and 63, 5.
Vers. 2. his salvation] the redemption by Christ, as Luk. 2.30.31.32. so his justice, is that which is by faith in Christ, Rom. 10.3, 4, 6, 10.
Vers. 3. remembred] and consequently performed his mercy, &c. so Luk. 1.54.55.72.73.74. all the ends] that is, the dwellers in the ends of the earth: so Isa. 52, 10.
Vers. 6. voice of the cornet] or sound of the trumpet: for here are two severall words for trumpets, some of which were made of metall, as silver, &c. Num. 10, 2. some of horn, Ios. 6, 4. and these were used both in warrs, and in the worship of God: see Psal. 81, 4.
Vers. 8. clap the palm] clap hands; a sign of joy; as Isa. 55.12. Psal. 47.2.
Vers. 9. in justice] that is, justly. So Psalm 96.13. in righteousnesses] that is, most righteously. So Psal. 9.9.
Annotations, Psalm XCIX.
Vers. 1. A Restirred] or, though they be stirred, to weet, with anger; as the Greek translateth, be angrie: see Psal. 4, 5. This is opened in Rev. 11.17.18. thou (Lord) reignest, and the nations are angrie. Thus the wicked are affected: but the godly do rejoyce. Psal. 97.1. he sitteth] or, even he that sitteth on the Cherubims. reigneth: see Psal. 80.2. is moved] with indignation; stirred up to resist, as Act. 17, 13.
Vers. 4. the strength] this is joyned with Gods wrath, Ezra. 8.22. and here seemeth to have like meaning, that God is strong to punish in judgement the rebellious, and defend his people.
Vers. 5. at the footstool] or towards it, meaning the Sanctuarie and Ark there. Isa. 60.13. 1 Chron. 28, 2. Lam. 2, 1. Psal. 132.7. Ezek. 43, 7. he is] as is expressed, verse 8. or it (the temple) is holy.
Vers. 6. with his Priests] or among his principall officers: the Hebrew Cohen, which we call a Priest, or Sacrificer, is the name of the Kings cheif officer, as in 2 Sam. 8, 18. Davids sonns where Cohens (Cheif-rulers, Aularchai, as the Greek turneth them;) which is expounded in 1 Chron. 18, 17. to be the first (or Chief) at the Kings hand. It hath the name of ministration, Isa. 61.6.10. and was a title specially given to Aaron and his sonns, that ministred unto God in the Sanctuarie. Exod. 28.3.4.41. called] or were caling: that is, prayed for the people, as Exod. 32, 11. &c. Num. 14.17, 19. and 16.22, 46. 1 Sam. 7 9. and 12.19.23. Hereupon Moses and Samuel were noted for cheif intercessors with God, Ier. 15.1.
Vers. 7. of a clowd] as Exod. 33, 9. Num. 16, 42. and this noteth Gods favour, but with some obscurity: and so is inferiour to the mediation of Christ, who hath without clowds or shadowes obtained eternall redemption for us; that we may goe boldly to he throne of grace, for to receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4, 14.16. and 7, 25. and 9.11.12.
Vers. 8. a God forgiving] a mighty-God that pardonedst, or tookest away, to weet, the punishment of their sin: see Ps. 25, 18 and taking] or though thou tookest vengeance, on their practises] theirs, that is, the peoples, for whom Moses prayed, as Num. 14.20, 21.23. Exod. 32.14.34.35. or theirs, that is, Moses and Aarons sinns; which God punished and would not be intreated; as Num. 20, 12. Deut. 3.23.24.25.26.
Annotations, Psalm C.
Vers. 1. FOr confession] for the publick praise of God, with thanks for his mercies.
Vers. 2. singing] or shirlling, showting-mirth.
Vers. 3. made us] this word is used both for our first creation in nature, Gen. 1.26. and for the making of us high and excellent with graces and blessings; as 1 Sam. 12.6. Deut. 32.6. Isa. 43.7. and 29.23. Ephe. 2.10. and not we] or, and his we are: as the Hebrue in the margine readeth it. Both senses are good. sheep] or flock which he feedeth. See Ezek. 34.30.31. Psal. 95.7.
Vers. 4. confession] the sacrifice of thanks was thus named; 2 Chron. 29.31. Ier. 17.26.
Vers. 5. faith] or, faith-fulnes: truth, in performing his promises.
Annotations, Psalm CI.
Vers. 2. DOe-wisely] behave my self prudently; as David is said to doe 1 Sam. 11.14. when wilt thou come] namely to assist me in the performance hereof: or, when thou shalt come, namely to call me unto an account of my life, &c.
Vers. 3. of Belial] that is, mischeivous (or wicked) word, or thing. See Psalm. 41, 9.
Vers. 4. know] or acknowledge, that is, regard, or approve; so Psal. 1, 6.
Vers. 5. hurteth with tongue] that traduceth, or (as the Hebrew phrase is) belongeth. Hereupon a man of tongue, is for a pratler, or calumniator, Psal. 140, 12. large] or wide, broad of heart, meaning, prowd; as Prov. 21, 4. I cannot] here the word bear, or suffer, is to be understood, as is expressed Prov. 30.21. So Iob 31.23. and in Greek, 1 Cor. 3, 2.
Vers 8. In the morning] that is, every morning, or early: see Psal. 73, 14.
Annotations, Psalm CII.
Vers. 1. FOr the poor] agreeing to his estate; or, of the poor. overwhelmed] with fears, cares, sorowes, &c. See Psal. 61, 3.
Vers. 4. as smoke] or, with the smoke, vanishing in the aier; so verse 37, 20. The Hebrew letters, beth, with; and, caph, as, are one like another, and sometime put one for another, as 2 Sam. 5, 24. with 1 Chron. 14, 15. an hearth] the place whereon fire burneth. Compare Iob 30, 30.
Vers. 5. as grasse] or as the herbs, smitten with blasting. Amos. 4.9.
Vers. 6. to my flesh] that is, my skin, as Iob 19, 20. so elswhere skin is put for flesh, Iob 18, 13. See also Lam 4, 8.
Vers. 7. a Pelican] a bird living in wild and desolate places, Zeph. 2, 14. Isa. 34.11. It seemeth to have the name in Hebrew, of vomiting, and to be that fowl which we call the shovelard, which swalloweth shell fishes, and after vomiteth them to get the fish. It was a bird unclean by the law, Levit. 11, 18. Some think it to be the bittour; which maketh a lowd and dolefull noise. Compare Iob 30, 29.
Vers. 9. rage against me] or vaunt against, or would-make a fool of me: the Greek saith, that praise me; meaning feighnedly. The word signifieth to lift up with praise and glory; and also ingloriously to vaunt, rage, or be mad; see Psal. 5, 6. and 75, 5. The word, against, is here to be understood; as in Prov. 8, 36 he that sinneth against me. An example of such raging madnes, see against Christ, Luk. 6, 11.
Vers. 12. declined] or stretched-out; as the shadow of the sun, when it is neer down, which though it seem longer, yet soon passeth away. So Psal. 109, 23. and 144, 4.
Vers 13. sittest] that is, continuest, as the Greek explaineth it: for sitting and standing [Page 141] (as after in verse 27.) are often used for sure and setled abiding. thy memoriall or remembrance of thee: so Psal. 135, 13. from Exod. 3.15.
Vers. 14. the appointed time] promised for restauration of the church; as Dan. 9.2, 24, 25. &c. Ier. 29, 10.
Vers. 15. delight] or do favour the stones, though ruinous: as Neh. 2, 13. &c. and 4.2. Zach. 1.12.
Vers. 18. the lowly] so the Greek here turneth it, which elswhere we call heath, that groweth in the wildernes, Ier. 17, 6. and 48.6. by the name in Hebrew, it seemeth to be some naked shrubbe, and so a fit resemblance of Gods afflicted people made low, naked, desolate, by their enemies, Or we may turn it, the broken-down, or ruined: from Ier. 51, 58.
Vers. 19. This shalbe] or Let this be written, to weet, for remembrance to ages after, as Exod. 17, 14. Deut. 31.19, 21. This sheweth these to be prophesie for our times. that shalbe created] that is, restored and made anew; as Psalm 104.30. Isa. 65, 18. created in Christ Iesus unto good works, Eph. 2, 10. so a people born, Psalm 22, 32.
Vers. 20. the height of his holynes] that is, his holy high-place, meaning heaven. This is taken from Deut. 26.15.
Vers. 21. groning] or mournful-cry, so Psal. 79.11. sonns of death] appointed to die, as Psal. 79.11.
Vers. 24. in the way] in the course of my life; see Psal. 2.12.
Vers. 25. take me not away] or, make me not ascend.
Vers. 26. Afore-time] that is, At the beginning; as Hebr. 1.10. where these things spoken to God; are applied to Christ; to prove his godhead.
Vers. 27. shalt stand] that is, indure, or continue, as the Greek expresseth it; Hebr. 1.11. change them] by folding them up, as the Greek explaineth, Hebr. 1, 12. for the heavens when they are changed shalbe folden like a book, Isa. 34, 4.
Vers. 28. art the same] or: art he: that is, unchangeable. Mal. 3, 6. Iam. 1.17.
Vers. 29. shall dwell] to weet, in Sion, verse 14.22. as is also expressed Psalm 69.36, 37. before thee] that is, so long as thou doost dure, meaning, for ever, as the Greek well explaineth it. So before, the moon, and sun, Psal. 72.5, 17. is, so long as the Moon and Sun indure.
Annotations, Psalm CIII.
Vers. 2. ALl his rewards] that is, any of his benefits. All, is often used for any: Psal. 147, 20. 1 King. 10.20. and rewards, for benefits: see Psal. 13.6.
Vers. 3. sicknesses] all diseases, greifs, and punishments in soul or body, (and spiritually, sinns) are meant by the word sicknesses, Exod. 15, 26. Deut. 28.59 61. Isa. 33, 24. See also Psal. 41.5. and 147, 3.
Vers. 4. pit-of corruption] death, and the grave, whither men hasten by their sinns▪ till God by chastisement bringeth them to repentance, and then spareth them. See this at large handled, Iob 33.1.9.23.24.27 28.30.
Vers. 5. good-things] Hebr. the good-thing: see the note on Psal. 65.5. is renewed] or thou renewest thyself, as an eagle; as thy youth: thy flesh being fresher then in childhood, thou returning to the dayes of thy youth: as is said, Iob 33, 25. This change is by the renewing of the mind, Rom. 12, 2. wrought by the holy Ghost. Tit. 3, 5. as an eagels] which casteth her feathers yerely, and new grow up; whereby she seemeth fresh and yong, flieth hie, and liveth long. Compare Isa 40.31.
Vers. 6. justices] that is, all maner justice, and that which is chiefest. Things are often spoken of plurally, for their excellency. So wisdomes, Prov. 9.1.
Vers. 7. his wayes] wherein men ought to walk; as Exod. 18, 20. Psal. 25.4.5. or, therein himself walketh, his administration, his works, as Psal. 77, 20. Iob 40, 14. [Page 142] This later seemeth most meant here, by comparing it with Exod. 33, 13. and 34.6, 7.
Vers. 8. long-suffering] or slow-to-anger: see Psal. 86.15.
Vers. 9. contend] or chide: compare Isa. 57, 16. keep] understand his anger, or enimitie, as both Greek and Chaldee do explain it: sometime the Hebrew it self manifesteth the defect; as he set, 1 Chron. 18, 6. that is, he set garrisons, 2 Sam. 8.6. This phrase is taken from the law, Levit. 19, 18. So Ier. 3.5. Nahum. 1, 2. See also Psal. 109, 21.
Vers. 14. our forming] that is, our formed-nature and condition; our matter and form: the originall word properly is a formed-vessel of earth: applied to our frail estate, Rom. 9.20, 21. somtime this is spoken of our fictions, and sinfull imaginations, Gen. 6.5. Deut. 31.21. and so the Chaldee interpreteth it here.
Vers. 15. as the grasse, &c.] that is, few, and transitorie, though making a fair shew. Compare Psal. 90.5, 6. Iob 14.1.2. Iam. 1.10, 11. 1 Pet. 1.24.
V. 16. not know it] or know him, that is, he shall have no more place here. So Iob 7.10.
Vers. 18. to do them] this noteth the outward practise and operation of the law; whereas keeping, or observing, is with the heart and spirit of man. Prov. 3.1, 3. and 4.4, 21. Psal. 78, 8.
Vers. 19. prepared his throne] or stablished it, a signe of dominion and goverment, to be administred in heaven, whereby the Church is figured, Rev. 4, 1, 2. See also Psalm 9, 5, 8, 9. and 11, 4.
Vers. 20. hearkning] or to hearken, to obey; and this noteth a willing and ready mind in the Angels: and our Lord teacheth us to pray for the like. Math. 6, 10. The The Hebrue phrase to obey; may be Englished obeying, as the like in Psalm 104, 14, 15, 21. and 105, 11. See also Psal. 49, 15. and 65, 11.
Vers. 21. his hosts] or armies; the thrones, dominions, principalities, powers, &c. that are in the heavenly places, Ephes. 3, 10. Col. 1, 16. for they are his hosts, 1 King. 22, 19. Gen. 32, 2. and generally all creatures are his hosts, see Psal. 24.10. ministers] the Angels which minister unto him. Psal. 104, 4. Dan. 7, 10. the same title is given also to men. Isa, 61.6.
Annotations, Psalm CIV.
Vers. 1. ANd comly-honour.] that is, shewest thy self by all thy works, to be God over all, to whom glory and honour is due. Therefore God challengeth Job (and so all men) to doe thus if they can, and they shall be celebrated of him. Iob 40, 4, 5-9. Of these words, see Psal. 8.2-6.
Vers. 2. Decking] or Cloathing, or He clotheth, to weet, himself with light, dwelling in the light, that none can attain unto, 1 Tim. 6, 16. and at first commanding the light to shine out of darknes, wherwith he decked the world, Gen. 1.3. 2 Cor. 4.6. as a courtain] that is, as a canopie, or tent; Song. 1.5. Ier. 49, 29. when he spred out the firmament by himself alone, Gen. 1, 6. Isa. 44.24. and 51, 13. Iob 37.18.
Vers. 3. Planchering] He planketh, or planchereth his lofts, (or upper-chambers) that is, the clouds aloft, or upper regions of the aier, as after in verse 13. in the waters] among them; or with waters, which are above in the firmament. Gen. 1.7. where God bindeth the waters in his clowds, and the clowd is not broken under them, Iob 26.1. making] or putting, that is, disposing them his charret, to sit and ride on, as Isa. 19.1. Rev. 14 14. Compare Psal. 18.11.
Vers. 4. spirits] that is, spiritual substances; so differing from Christ, who is no made or created spirit, but the maker of all things, Psal. 102.26. and from men, made of flesh and bloud, Luk. 24.39. The original word also signifieth winds; and Angels by interpretation are messengers; whereupon some translate he maketh the winds his messengers: but the holy Ghost in Heb. 1.7. sheweth this to be spoken of Angels properly; who are named also ministring spirits, Heb. 1.14. flaming fire] effectual in their administration: the Angels therefore have appeared like horses and carrets of fire. 2 King. 6.17 and 2.11.
Vers. 5. bases] firm and fit groundsels ▪ see Psal. 24, 2. and 78.69. Iob 38.4.6.
Vers. 6. the deep] or depth of waters, which hid the earth, till God separated them, Gen. 1.2, 9.
Vers. 8. they went up] that is, the mounts shewed themselves on high, when the waters of the deep were gathered into the channels of the sea. Gen. 1, 9. and 8, 5. &c. or, They (that is, the waters,) went up the mounts, and down the dales, when they were patted from the dry land; as if that thing were effected by thunder, wind, and tempest, called here Gods rebuke, driving the waters. verse 7. see Psal. 18.16.
Vers. 9. a bound] or limit; shutting up the sea with dores and barrs, saying, hitherto shalt thou come, but no further, and here shall it stay thy proud waves; as Iob 38.8, 10.11. So Psal. 148.6.
Vers. 10. That sendeth] or He sendeth: so after. welsprings] or fountains, meaning rivers flowing from such; as the next words shew. they walk] that is, run: so Psal. 105.41.
Vers. 11. break] that is, slake, or quench their thirst. So we say, to break ones fast.
Vers. 12. give-the voice] that is: sing lowd and chearfully: see Psal. 68.34.
Vers. 13. his lofts] or his high-chambers, the skies, that give rain. the fruit] that is, the rain, which God onely giveth, Ier. 14.22. and 10.13. and consequently, the corn and herbs that grow after rain. Compare Iob 38.26.27.28. Deut. 11.14.15.
Vers. 14. the use] or service. bringing] or to bring; but this is referred still to God: so after, to make, that is, making faces, &c. see Psalm 103.20. bread] that is, bread-corn: so Isa. 28.28. and 30.23. Iob 28.5. Eccles 11.1.
Vers. 15. chearfull] or merry, so the Greek turneth it, so also the Hebrew singnifieth, as Esth. 8.15. or, to shine. with oil] wherewith they used to anoint them; Psal. 23.5. or more then oil, that is, wine makes the face seem more chearfull then if it were oincted. upholdeth] that is, comforteth: so Gen. 18.5.
Vers. 17. the stork] a bird somwhat like a crane; named in Hebrew Chasidah, of mercie or kindnes, which is said to be in this fowl, that the yong will nourish their dames, when they are old.
Vers. 18. wild goates] or roes, named of climing rocks for they haunt high hills and rocks, where they are safe from doggs that hunt them. 1 Sam. 24.3. Iob 39.4 coneyes] commended for wisdom, that being a people not mighty, they make their howses in the rock, Prov. 30.24.26.
Vers. 19. appointed-times] seasons of the yere; as the Chaldee paraphraseth, for times to be counted by it: or certain times, for that the moon is not alwaies seen. knoweth] to weet, by Gods commandement, the time and place for to sit and rise. see Iob 38.12.
Vers. 21. for the prey] or at it: see Isa. 31.4. Iob 4.11. and 39.1.2.
Vers. 23. labour] or his tilth, service, husbandrie; as Gen. 2.5.
Vers. 24. riches] or possessions.
Vers. 25. wide of spaces] or of hands, that is, broad and spacious, reaching out his arms on every side. Iob 11.9. A like phrase is of other spacious things, Gen. 34 21. Nehem. 7 4. Isa. 33, 21.
Vers. 26. Livjathan] or the whale; the sea-dragon: see Psal. 74.14. Iob 40.20. &c. to play] or playing in it; as Behemoth and the beast are said to play on the mountains, Iob 40.15. which word is also used for conflict, or fight, 2 Sam. 2.14.
Vers. 27. look-attentively] or, wait with hope: so Psal. 145.15. in his time] that is, in due season, see Psalm. 1.3
Vers. 28. openest, &c.] that is givest freely; as Deut. 15.11.
Vers. 29 gatherest] that is, takest away: see Psal. 30.9. to their dust] their earth, whereof they were made: Gen. 1.24. and 3.19. Psalm 146.4. This is taken from Iob 34.14.15.
Vers. 30. renewest] by causing new creatures, to come in place of the old. Eccles. 1.4. and restoring the estate of things decayed, Ezek, 37.
Vers. 31. be] or shall be for ever. rejoyce] in beholding the holy order and obedience of his creatures, and not repent or be sory for the work of his hands, and destroy them. Isa. 65.19. Gen. 6 5.6.
Vers. 32. they smoke] a sign of fear. Exod. 19.18. so Psal. 144.5.
Vers. 33. in my life] so long as I live: so Psal. 63.5. and 146.2.
Vers. 34. Sweet shall be,] that is, delightfull to me: or be it sweet, that is, acceptable, to God.
Vers. 35. Consumed be sinners] or, they shall be consumed; by sinners meaning men given to sin. See Psal. 1.1. Halelu-jah.] that is, Prayse ye Iah, an Hebrue phrase kept in the Greek, Rev. 19.1.3.6. and in other languages: set somtime in the beginning, sometime in the end of Psalms.
Annotations, Psalm CV.
Vers. 1. CAll on his name] or, proclaim, that is, preach his name. The first part of this psalm, is part of that which David appointed to laud the Lord with; when his Ark was seared in Jerusalem. 1 Chron. 16.7.8.-22.
Vers. 2. discourse] or talk, meditate.
Vers. 3. Glory] or Praise your selves: see Psal. 34, 3.
Vers. 4. his strength] that is, his Ark, from whence God gave his oracles; Num. 7, 89. See Psal. 78, 61. The Chaldee paraphraseth thus, Seek ye the doctrine of Iehovah and his law. his face] his counsell and oracle: see the note on Psal. 27, 8,
Vers. 6. of Abraham] in 1 Chron. 16, 13. it is, of Israel. his servant] this is meant of the seed, as well as of Abraham, as the next words shew; therefore the Greek turneth it servants.
Vers. 8. He remembreth] therefore also Remmber ye; as it is written 1 Chron. 16, 15. the word] or the matter; the conditions of the covenant: and so the promises, which for the more certainty are said to be commanded, as in Psal. 113, 3.
Vers. 11. land of Canaan] the son of Cham, the son of Noah, who was cursed by his grandfather, and made a servant to his brethren, Gen. 9.18.22.25. This Canaan had eleven sonns, heads of their families, Gen. 10.15, 20. they seated in the lesser Asia, in a goodly country having the great sea westward, the river Jorden, Syria, and Arabia eastward; the wildernes on the south, and the Mounts of Lebanon on the North. It was the pleasantest of all lands, and stowed with milk and honey, Ezek. 20, 6. it had store of rivers, and fountaines, of corne, and wine, and oil, and mines, of mountains and vallies; watered with the rain of heaven, and cared for of God continually, Deut. 8.7, 8, 9. and 11.10, 11, 12. This land, God promised Abraham to give unto his seed. Gen. 12.6, 7. and 13.15, 17. See also the note on Psal. 25.13. the line] that is, the portion of your patrimonie, measured as by line. See Psal. 16, 6.
Vers 12. When they were] in 1 Chron. 16.19, it is, when yee were. men of number] that is, a few men, soon numbred: so Gen. 34, 30. Deut. 4, 27. The contrarie is, without number, or, innumerable, Psal. 147, 5.
Vers. 13. from nation to nation] up and down in the land of Canaan, where were seven mighty nations, Deut. 7, 1. How there the Patriarks walked as strangers, see Gen. 12.8, 9, 10. and 13, 18. and 20, 1, and 23, 4. and 26.1, 23. and 33, 19. and 35, 1. &c. Heb. 11.9, 13.
Vers. 14. wrong] or, to oppresse them. reproved Kings] plaguing Pharaoh, Gen. 12.17. threatning Abimelech, Gen. 20, 3.
Vers. 15. anointed] men consecrated to me by the oil of the spirit: see 1 Ioh. 20.17, Prophets] so Abraham is called, Gen. 20, 7. See Psalm 74, 9.
Vers 16. called famine] that is, effectually brought it: so 2 King. 8, 1. The contrary hereof is, to call for corne, Ezek. 36, 29. the land] of Canaan, Aegypt, and other countries. Gen 41, 54. &c. staff] or stay, stabiliment: so bread is called Lev. 26.26. Ezek. 4, 16. for it upholdeth mans heart, Psal. 104, 15.
Vers. 17. a man] Hebr. Ish; a noble-man; see Psal. 49.3. The Chaldee saith, a wise man, for a servant] for a slave, by his brethren to the Ismaelites, and by them to the Aegyptians; Gen. 37.28.36.
Vers. 18. his soul entred] or, as the Greek saith, passed through the yron, that is, he (his body was laid in yrons, when he was cast into prison most unjustly, Gen. 39, 20. and there he was in perill of his life. Of soul, see Psal. 16, 10.
Vers. 19. his word came] that is, the word spoken of him was fulfilled, which God had shewed Joseph in a dream, touching his advancement. Gen. 36, 5.-8, 9, 10. and 42, 9. So comming, is for fulfilling. Ier. 17.15. 1 Sam. 9, 6. Iob 6, 8 tried] or fined him, by trying, as in fire, his faith and patience in afflictions; as 1 Pet. 1, 7. see Psal. 12, 7.
Vers. 20. The King] Pharaoh (for that Joseph interpreted his dream,) set him out of prison, a ruler over the land. See Gen. 41, 14. &c. and 45.8.
Vers. 22. To bind] that is, informe, and govern as subjects: see Psal. 2.3. to his soul] to his will, or pleasure, (as Psal. 27.12.) so as without him, no man should lift up his hand, or his foot, (that is, attempt to doe any thing) in all the land of Aegypt. Gen. 41.40.44. or, with his soul, that is, with himself; as the Greek expoundeth it, to nurture his Princes as himself; which may mean, to inform them in vertue, wisdom, &c. wherein himself excelled, Gen. 41, 38, 39, With, is somtime used for as: Psal. 102.4. and the soul, for ones self: see Psal. 16.10. The words folowing, seem to favour this exposition. his Elders] or Senators, the Kings, Nobles, and Counsellors; Gen. 50.7.
Vers. 23. came unto Aegypt] being sent for by Pharaoh; and incouraged thereto by God himself, Gen. 45.17-20. and 46.3.4. of Cham] the father of Mizraim, or Aegypt: see Psal. 78.51.
Vers. 24. increased] made them fructify: that the land was soon full of them; Exod. 1, 7, 9.
Vers. 25. to deal-craftily] or conspire-guilefully, for their destruction, as Gen. 37, 18: Pharaoh and his people fretting at Israels prosperity, thought to work wisely with them, when they plotted their ruine. Exod. 1, 9, 10, 12, &c.
Vers. 26. had chosen] to be Moses his mouth to the people, and prophet to Pharaoh: Exod. 4, 12, 14, 16. and 7, 1, 2, &c.
Vers. 27. words of his signes] the signes which he spake and commanded, together will the doctrine and use of them, for the letting of Israel goe. See Exod. 7, 1, 2, 3. &c. or, words of signes, as words of song, Psal. 137, 3. are signes, and songs. So Psal. 145.5.
Vers. 28. darknes] the ninth plague of Aegypt, where was black darknes in all the land, for three dayes; that no man saw another, nor rose from the place where he was. Exod. 10, 22, 23. turned not rebellious] or, they disobeyed not: (see Psal. 5.11.) that is, his words (or word) were not disobeyed, or changed; but effected as God had spoken: see a like phrase noted on Psal. 49, 15. or they may be referred to Moses and Aaron, who performed the things commanded them, though with danger to them.
Vers. 29. to blood] the first of the ten plagues. Exod. 7. See Psal. 78, 44.
Vers. 30. froggs] the second plague: Exod. 8, 3, 6. Psal. 78, 45. Kings] Pharaoh and his Princes: so Isa. 19, 2.
Vers. 31. swarm] of flies, or beasts; see Psal. 78, 45. This was the fourth plague; Exod. 8, 24. lice] the third plague. All the dust of the earth was lice, and went upon man and beast. Exod. 8.17.
Vers. 32. showers] of rain; in stead whereof they had hail; the seventh plague. Exod. 9. See Psal. 78, 47. of flames] that is, sorely flaming and blasting: never was the like there seen. Exod. 9, 24.
Vers. 33. tree] for trees, so after, verse 34, 40. and often See Psal. 34, 8.
Vers. 34. grassehopper] or locust: the eight plague, Exod. 10. see Psal. 78, 40.
Vers. 36. the first born] the tenth plague; whereof see Psal. 78.51.
Vers. 37. feeble] ready-to-fall through weaknes; there being an armie of six hundred [Page 146] thousand men; Exod. 12, 37. and 13, 18. A like promise is made to the Church, Isa. 33, 24.
Vers. 38. dread of them] that is, of death for their sakes; so that they forced them out, and gave them treasures; Exod. 12, 33, 35. See the like speech, Esth. 8, 17. and 9.2.
Vers. 39. a fire] that they might travel night and day, towards the promised land; Exod. 13, 21. Psal. 78, 14.
Vers. 40. quayl] that is, quayles which for their lust he gave them; Num. 11. Compare Psal. 78, 27, 28. bread] Manna, whereof see Psal. 78, 24, 25.
Vers. 41. the Rock] at Rephidim, Exod. 17. and at Kadesh, Num. 20. a river] so that the people, and their beasts drank. Num. 20, 11. and for this, the wild beasts, dragons, ostriches, honoured God, Isa. 43, 20. this mercy is applied to other times, Isa. 48, 21.
Vers. 44. heathens] the seven nations; whereof see Psal. 78, 55.
Vers. 45. keep his lawes] The end of all Gods mercies was, that he might be glorified in his peoples obedience: see Exod. 19, 4, 5, 6. Deut. 4, 1, 40. and 6.21-24.25.
Annotations, Psalm CVI.
Vers 2. THe powers] that is, the powerful-works: such as after follow, verse 8. &c. Thus also were Christs miracles named, Mat. 11, 20, 21. So after, praise, for praise-worthy acts. cause to hear] that is, sound forth; or display, so as it may be heard: so Psal. 26, 7.
Vers. 4. visit me] that is, come and bestow thy salvation, (help or deliverance) upon me, See Psal. 8.5. and compare herewith, Luk. 1.68.69.
Vers. 5. To see] That I may see, or injoy: see the note on Psal. 27.4 to glory] or boast joyfull; see Psal. 34, 3. thy inheritance] that is, the people whom thou inheritest: see Psal. 28, 9.
Vers. 6. sinned with our fathers] This confession agreeth with the law, Lev. 26, 40. and with the practises of other godly. Ier. 3.25. Dan. 9.5.
Vers. 7. turned-rebellious] the Greek saith, provoked to bitternes; see Psalm 5.11. By the red sea, the Israelites distrusted God, and murmured against Moses; Exod. 14.11.12. yet there he saved them, verse 15, 16, &c. the red sea] so the new testament calleth it in Greek, Hebr. 11, 29. but the Hebrue is the sea Suph; that is, the sea of sedge, or seaweeds, which grew therein.
Vers. 9. he rebuked] that is, powerfully repressed the waves, &c. See the like, Nahum. 1.4. Isa. 50, 2. Mat. 8, 26. Psal. 18, 16. in the deeps] Israel went in the bottom of the read sea, on dry ground; the deep waters being as wals on each hand of them. Exod. 14.21, 22, 29. See also Isa 63, 11, 12, 13.
Vers. 10. the hater] Pharaoh and his host that pursued them, Exod. 14, 23, 24, 30.
Vers. 12. they sang] as is expressed, Exod. 15.
Vers. 14. with lust] that is, greedily; even weeping for desire of flesh to eat, and loathing Manna, Numb. 11, 4, 6.
Vers. 15. leannes] a suddain plague whereby the soules or lives of the fattest of them were taken away; see Psal. 78, 30, 31. also Isa. 10, 16.
Vers. 16. the holy one] sanctified of the Lord to the work of the Priesthood; Exod. 29, 44. Levit. 8.12, &c. which Korah with other Levites envied, opposing their own holines, Num. 16.1.3.5.
Vers. 17. Dathan] and Abiram, princes, with their families and all their goods, went down alive into hel, Num. 16, 32, 33.
Vers. 18. the wicked] 250. men that would burn incense to the Lord, were burtn with fire from the Lord, Num. 16, 35. Korach was the chief of them.
Vers. 19. in Horeb] a mount in the wildernes called the mountain of God, Exod. 3.1. 1 King. 19.8. for there God gave his law unto, and made a covenant with them. Deut. 4.10. and 5.2. but while Moses was with God on the mount, they made themselves [Page 147] a God of gold. Deut. 9, 8, 9-12. Exod. 32.1, 4, 31. It was called also Sinai, Psalm 68, 9. of bushes that there grew; and Horeb, of the drynes: for it was a waterlesse desert. Deut. 8.15.
Vers. 20. their glorie] that is, their God: so Ier. 2, 11. Thus did they like the heathens, Rom. 1, 23. from] patterne, structure, or type, as the Apostle calleth it in Greek, Heb. 8, 5. from Exod. 25.40.
Vers. 23. to abolish] or, that he would destroy them; and put out their name from under heaven, as is expressed, Deut. 9, 13, 14. in the breach,] in the gap, which their sin had opened for God as an enemie to enter and destroy them. A similitude taken from warr, when by a breach in the wall, the enemy entreth the city: so Ezek. 13, 5. and 22, 30. But Moses earnest prayer stopped this breach. Exod. 32, 11.-14. corrupting] that is, consuming them. See Psalm 57, 1.
Vers. 24. land of desire] the pleasant land of Canaan, which was to be desired for the pleasures and profits of it, above all other countreyes, Ezek. 20, 6. Deut. 11, 11, 19. This land they through unbeleef refused to take possession of. Num. 14, 1, 2, 3, &c. Heb. 3.19. So meat of desire, is dainty meat; Iob 33, 20.
Vers. 26. his hand] that is; sware, (as the Chaldee explaineth) for so lifting up the hand often signifieth, as Gen. 14, 22. Rev. 10, 5, 6. Deut. 32.40. Nehem. 9, 15. How God sware against this people, see Num. 14, 21, 23. Psalm 95.11.
Vers. 27. to fann] that is, scatter: see Psalm 44, 12. Ezek. 20, 23.
Vers. 28. were joyned] or, coupled, yoaked unequally with infidels, which the Apostle forbiddeth, 2 Cor. 6, 14. Baal-pehor] the God of Moab and Madian, to whom by Balaams counsel, Israel joyned. Num. 25, 3. and 31, 16. Rev. 2, 14. Baal signifieth a Lord, master, husband, or patron: Pehor was the name of a mountain, where this God was worshipped, and had a temple called Beth-pehor; Num. 23, 28. Deut. 3, 29. Baal was a common name whereby the heathens called their Gods, 2 King. 1, 2. Iudg. 8, 33. and so Israel also called the true God, Hos. 2.16. but for the shameful abuse of Gods worship, the scriptures turn Baal, a Lord; into Bosheth, a shame; as Ierub-besheth, 2 Sam. 11, 21. for Ierub-baal (or Gedeon) Iudg. 8, 35. and 9, 1. Ish-bosheth, 2 Sam. 2, 10. for Esh-baal, 1 Chron. 8, 33. Mephi-hosheth, 2 Sam. 9, 10. for Merib-baal, 1 Chron. 8, 34. Hereupon the Prophet saith, they went to Baal-pehor, and separated themselves unto that Shame, (Bosheth;) Hos. 9, 10. and so Jeremy calleth the Idols, Shame, or Confusion, Ier. 3, 24. and 11, 13. the dead.] idols, that have no life or breath, and so are opposed to the livig God, Ier. 10, 5, 10. 1 Thes. 1, 9.
Vers. 29. brake in] with violence killing 24. thousand men. Num. 25, 9.
Vers. 30. Phineas] nephew of Aaron the Priest: he being zelous for the Lord, thrust thorow with a spear, Zimri and Cozbi that wrought abomination, Num. 25, 7, 8, &c.
Vers. 31. for justice,] for a just action, though don without ordinary authoritie; and God rewarded him for it, Num. 25, 11, 12, 13.
Vers. 32. Meribah] that is, Contention, where they strove with the Lord; Num. 20, 13. See Ps. 95.8. evil was] Gods displeasure towards Moses, who uttering his anger, for it was deprived of comming into the land of Canaan: Num. 20, 12. Deut. 3, 25, 26.
Vers. 34. the peoples] the heathens in Canaan, as is noted, Iudg. 1, 21, 27, 29, 30.31, 33. though God commanded them, Exod. 23, 32, 33.
Vers. 36. idols] or images, named in Hebrue of the curious labour spent in framing and serving them, Ier. 10.9. Isa. 44, 9, 12, 13, 15. or of sorowes that they bring to such as worship them: Psalm 16, 4. somtime they are called Gods, 2 Sam. 5, 21 compared with 1 Chron. 14, 12. a snare] a scandal (as the Greek saith.) whereby they fel into miseries, Iudg. 2, 12, 13, 14, 15. Exod. 23, 33.
Vers. 37. devils] the idols forementioned, whereby devils are worshipped, and not God, as 1 Cor. 10, 19, 20. Rev. 9, 20. 2 Chr. 11.25. Deut. 32.17. Lev. 17, 7. Devils here are called Shedim, Wasters, in opposition to Shaddai, God Almighty, Psal. 68. [...]5.
Vers. 39. whored] committed spiritual whordom, that is, idolatrie; see Psal. 73, 27. Iudg. 2.17. Eze. 23, 7, 37.
Vers. 42. their haters] the heathens round about, as was prophesied, Levit. 26, 17. and fulfilled Iudg. 3, 8, 14. and 4, 2. and 6, 1. and 10, 7, 8, 9. and 13, 1.
Vers. 43. Many times] by Ehud, Barak, Gedeon Iephtah, Samson, &c. Iudg. 3. and 4. and 7. and 11. and 15. Nehem. 9, 28, 30. by their counsel] that is, purposely and advisedly, as 1 Chron. 12, 19.
Vers. 46. gave them] that is, procured mercy (or favour) towards them.
Vers. 47. from the heathens] among whom diverse Israelites were scattred by reason of their often troubles at home. So 1 Chron. 16, 35, 36. to glory] that we may glorie, or commend our selves.
The fifth Book.
Annotations, Psalm CVII.
THe fifth book] see Psal. 42, 1.
Vers. 2. whom he hath] or, that he hath redeemed them: of the distresser] or of distresse.
Vers. 3. the sea] that is, the south, where the red sea was situate from Judea; (as the Chaldee explaineth it, the southern sea:) for the main sea, was west-ward, Ios. 23, 4. and so is often used for the West.
Vers. 4. desert way] Hebr. desert of way, meaning, where no was, as verse 40. see also Isa. 43, 19. This estate figureth out mens dispersion among the peoples of the world; Ezek. 20, 35, 36. when men are without the law. Rom. 2.14. dwelling city] Hebr. city of habitation, or seating: so vers. 7, 36. that is, no harbour, or place of refreshing; for wild and venemous beasts onely haunted there. Ier. 2.6. Deut. 8.15. Compare also Eccles. 10.15. Gen, 21, 14, 15, 16.
Vers. 5. overwhelmed] fainted: see Psal. 61, 3.
Vers. 9. with good] or good-things; as the Greek explaineth it: see Psalm 65, 5. Luk. 1, 53.
Vers. 10. shadow of death] that is, terrible darknes, meaning hereby sore afflictions in body and soul. See Psal. 23, 4. Isa. 49, 9. and 9, 2. Mat. 4, 15. Luk. 1, 79. affliction] as with cords and fetters; see Iob 36, 8, 9, &c,
Vers. 16. barrs] that is, all the most strong hinderances: so Isa. 45, 2.
Vers. 17. Fools] evil disposed persons, so named of their unadvised-rashnes, see Psal. 38, 6. are afflicted] or, bring affliction on themselves.
Vers. 18. soul] that is, appetite: see the like in Iob 33, 20. and the contrary in Psal. 78, 18. gates] that is, imminent peril of death: see Psal. 9.14. Iob 33.22.
Vers. 20. healeth them] example in Hezekiah, 2 King. 20, 1, 4, 5, 7. and the contrary in Asa, 2 Chron. 16, 12, 13. for God woundeth and healeth, Deut. 32, 39. Hos. 6, 1. Iob 33, 19, 24. corruptions] that is, corrupting-diseases, or corrupting-graves, whereinto they are ready to come: see Psal. 7.16. Iob 33, 28, 30.
Vers. 22. of confession] that is, thank-offrings; see Psal. 50, 14.
Vers. 23. doe labour] that is, occupy, or get their living: so Rev. 18.17.
Vers. 25. rayseth-up] or maketh-stand; which noteth also the continuance of the storm. See an example, Ion. 1, 4.
Vers. 29. he setteth] or restoreth-firm. See Mat. 8, 26. Ion. 1, 15.
Vers. 30. because they] or, when they, that is, the wayes.
Vers. 32. the sitting.] or the Assise (session) of the Elders, or Senators, the governours of the people.
Vers. 33. He putteth rivers] that is, he turneth watry fruitful places to a dry barren desert. Rivers here (as, waters in Isa. 32, 20. Eccles. 11, 1.) are put for most fertile grounds: as wildernes, for a dry barren ground. Deut. 8.15. yssues] that is, places where water-spring are. thirstines] that is, a thirsty, dry land.
Vers. 34. saltnes] that is, a salt barren land: so Ier. 17, 6. Iob 39, 9. for salt causeth barrennes, Deut. 29.23. Iudg. 9.45.
Vers. 35. land of drought] that is, a dry barren land; compare Isa. 41.18.
Vers. 37. yield fruitful revenue,] Hebr. make fruit of revenue (or increase:) see Psal. 1, 3.
Vers. 39. And they are] that is, And again, when he curseth them, they are minished. &c. the contrary to the former, blesseth, is to be understood; as in the law, Deut, 28, 4.18. restraint] either of liberty, by imprisonment, as Isa. 53, 8. or of any blessing.
Vers. 40. contempt] a base contemptible estate, so Iob 12, 21. deformed-wildernes] or wild ground; unordered; so Iob 12, 24.
Vers. 41 rayseth up] or setteth in a high place, safely: so 1 Sam. 2, 8. Psal. 113, 7, 8
Vers. 42. all in [...]urious-evil] that is, all evil persons, that deny Gods providence, or blame his administration shall have their mouthes stopped: so Iob 5, 16. and so pride, is for prowd persons; Psal. 36, 12.
Vers. 43. Who is wise?] a complaint how few there be that mark these things: and an intimation that every wise man will observe them; so Hos. 14, 10. Ier. 9, 12. and they shall] or, as before, who will understand?
Annotations, Psalm CVIII.
Vers. 2. YEa with my glorie] that is, with my soul and tongue, (as Psal. 16, 9.) or Yea my glorie, to weet, shall sing. This Psalm is composed of the 57. Psalm, from the 8. verse to the end: and of the 60. Psalm, from the 7. verse, to the end: see the annotations there.
Vers. 7. answer me] or us: see Psal. 60, 7, &c.
Vers. 14. valiantnes] that is, valiantly, and so prevaile; as Balaam prophesied, Num. 24, 18.
Annotations, Psalm CIX.
Vers. 1. OF my praise] that is, which art praysed of me; as Psalm 22, 4. or, which praysest and justifiest me against the calumnies of mine enemies: 2 Cor. 10, 18. Rom. 2, 29. Num. 12, 7, 8. cease not] or be not silent, see Psal. 28, 1. of deceit] that is, the deceitful man; as the Greek explaineth it: so pride for prowd person, Psal. 36, 12. are] or have opened, to weet, themselves.
Vers. 4. And I prayer] to weet, I made, or give my self to prayer, (as the Greek saith, I prayed:) or, I am a man of prayer. So I peace, Psalm 120, 7. See also 1 Cor. 14, 33.
Vers. 6. Set in office] or Make-visiter, or overseer: see verse 8. the wicked one] the devill, as 1 Ioh. 2, 13, 14. and 3, 12. and 5, 18. or generally▪ wicked rulers. the adversarie] in Hebrue Satan, in Greek the Devil; who is an adversarie to mankind. 1 Pet. 5, 8. Rev. 12, 9. at his right hand] to resist, and overcome him, Zach. 3, 1. and this is spoken of all his foes, as of one man; or of some one special, as Doeg enemie to David, 1 Sam. 22, 9. &c. Iudas to Christ, Ioh. 13.2. But God is at the right hand of the poor, verse 31. Psal. 16.8.
Vers. 7. wicked] that is, (as the Greek saith) condemned: see the note on Ps. 1.1. to sin] that is, turned to sin, and so abominable; Prov. 28, 9. and 15, 8.
Vers. 8. his office] or charge, visitation, bishoprick, (Episcopée:) and this is applied to Iudas, whose office was derived to Matthias; Act. 1, 16, 20, 26. A bishop, and bishops-charge, (so called of visitation) is a common name to al overseers, and offices. Num. 4, 16. and 31, 14. Ezek. 44, 11. 2 King. 11, 15. 2 Chron. 34, 12, 17. Nehem. 11, 9.
V. 9. fatherlesse,] or orphans: and this is a curse of the law, Exod. 22, 24. Ier. 18, 21.
Vers. 10. wander] rogue-about, as vagabonds, Gen. 4, 12.
Vers. 11. the creditour] he to whom he is indebted; or the extortioner let him seise on all his goods. his labour] goods gotten by his labour.
Vers. 13. posteritie] or his last end; see Psal. 37, 37. to cutting-off] or, appointed to be cutt off; to perdition, or to destruction, as the Greek explaineth. The verb active, is of passive signification; as Psalm 32, 9. and 36, 3.
Vers. 15. memorie] or memorial, Psal. 34, 17. Iob 18, 17.
Vers. 16. smitten] with grief, that is, sorowful, or as the Greek saith, pricked in heart. So verse 22. See Psal. 102, 5. and 34, 19.
Vers. 17. let it come] or, it shall come: and so after.
Vers. 18. his rayment] or, a mantel. let it enter] or it entred. It may be understood of his delight in cursing, which pleased him as water and oil: or of the efficacy of the curse, that should pierse his own bowels and bones, as Num. 5, 22.
Vers. 20. the work] that is, the wage, or, reward due for his work: so Levit. 19, 13. Isa. 49, 4. Iob 7, 2. Ezek. 29, 20.
Vers. 21. Iehovih] the name of God: see Psal. 68.21. doe] to weet, mercie; as the next words shew; and is expressed, Psal. 18, 51. See also Psalm 103, 9. where the word anger is omitted.
Vers. 23. I am gone] or, am made to goe (or depart,) namely, towards my grave; as Psal. 58.9. See also Psal 102.12. 1 Chron. 17.11. tossed as the grashopper] or, shaken off as the Locust; which hath no nest, or biding place, but is driven to and fro, being a fearful creature; Nahum. 3.17. Iob 39.23. or which is carried away with the wind: Exod. 10.19.
Vers. 24. feeble] or, losened, So that I am ready to stumble and fal. So Paul calleth them loose, or feeble knees, Heb. 12.12. from Isa. 35.3. for fatnes] or for oil, that is, for want of fat, or oil; as, for the fruits, is, for want of the fruits, Lam. 9.4. for five, is for want of five, Gen. 18.28. or wee may turn it, without fat: for the Hebrue min, somtime signifieth without: Iob 21.9.
Vers. 25. shaked] or wagged; a sign of scorn, Psal. 22.8.
Vers. 27. thine hand] that is, thy handy work.
Vers. 28. rise they up] to weet, against me (as the Greek explaineth it) and be they abashed as disappointed of their purpose.
Vers. 31. at the right hand] to assist; contrarie to Satan, verse 6. that judge] that is, condemn and persecute him to death.
Annotations, Psalm CX.
Vers. 1. JEhovah] that is, God the Father. assuredly said] see Psal. 36, 2. to my Lord;] that is, to Christ, whom David here calleth his Lord, though he was also his son according to the flesh, Math. 22.42.45. Rom. 1.3. Act. 2.34. So the Chaldee, The Lord said unto his word: meaning Christ, Iohn 1.1. sit at my right-hand] sitting, noteth reigning with continuance, 1 Cor. 15.25. Heb. 10 12.13 Gods right hand meaneth his power and majestie in the heavens. Luk. 22.69. Mark. 16.19. Heb. 1.3. and 8.1. and this above all Angels, Heb. 1.13. thine enemies] even all of them, the last whereof is death, 1 Cor. 15.25.26. Of this place, the Apostle giveth this exposition, Every Priest standeth daily ministring, and ofttimes offring the same sacrifices, which can never take away sinns: but this man having offred one sacrifice for sin, sitteth for ever at Gods right hand, henceforth exspecting till his enemies be put the footstool of his feet. Heb. 10.11.12.13.
Vers. 2. the rod] or, staffe (scepter) of thy strength; thy strong staffe (ô Christ) that is, the powerfull word of thy kingdome; Isa. 11.4. Mat. 13, 19. which was to come out of Sion and Ierusalem, Isa. 2, 3. Luk. 24, 49. Act. 1.4. and 2.1.2. &c. For in Sion, Christ reigneth, Psal. 2, 6. Reve. 14.1. rule thou] that is, thou shalt surely rule, or have dominion; see the note on Psal. 37, 3.
Vers. 3. voluntaries] a people of voluntarinesses, or of liberalities (as Psal. 68.10.) that is, shall most freely, willingly and liberally present themselves and their oblations to thee: as Iudg. 5, 9. Act. 2.41. Exo. 25, 2. Rom. 12, 1. Psal. 47.10. and 119, 108. Song. 6, 11. of thy power] or, armie (as Psal. 33, 16.) that is, when thou sendest forth thy powerfull gospel, and preachers of the same, to conquer the world. Rom. 1, 16. 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. Reve. 6, 2. Psal. 45, 4, 5, 6. in the honourable-beauties of holines] or, in the comly-honours of the sanctuarie: meaning either the comly (or honourable) places of of holynes, (or of the sanctuarie) as Psal. 29.2. that is, the Church: or rather in the beautifull ornaments of holynes; that is, holy graces and vertues, wherewith Christ and his people are adorned, as the Priests and Levites, of old with Vrim, Thummim, and holy garments; Exod. 28.2.40. Isa. 52, 1. So the warries in heaven, are clothed with fine linnen white, and pure, the righteousnes of the saints. Revel. 19, 14, 8. of the womb, &c.] This place is difficult, and may diversly be understood, either of Christ himself, or of his people: and again if of Christ, either in respect of his godhead, or of his manhood. Of his Godhead, that the Father saith unto him, of the womb (that is, of mine own essence) before the early-morning (that is, before the world was) to thee was, (or thou hadst) the deaw of thy youth, (or birth;) so noting the eternall generation of Christ before all worlds, as is shewed, Prov. 8.22.23.24.25. And this sense the Lxx. Greek interpreters seem to follow, translating, Of the womb before the morning-starr begat I thee. If it be meant of Christs manhood, we may take it thus, of the womb of the dark-morning (or of the obscure womb, of the virgin) thou hadst the deaw of thy birth. If of Christs people before mentioned, it may thus be read. Of the womb of the morning to thee shall be (or shall come) the deaw of thy youth; that is, thy youth (thy young or new born people) shall be to thee as the morning deaw; which is falleth secretly from the heaven, and abundantly covereth the earth: For so the deaw is somtime used, 2 Sam. 17, 12. and unto rain, deaw, yee, &c, the scripture, applieth the names of womb, and begetting; Iob 38, 28, 29. and the increase of the Church is by this figure described, as The remnant of Iaakob shall be among many people, as a deaw from the Lord, as showres upon the grasse, that wayteth not for man, &c. Mic. 5.7. This last sence accordeth best with the beginning of the verse. of the womb] or, from the womb of the morning. of the early-morning,] or before the dawning: the morning (or day-dawning) in Hebrew Mishchar, is named of the blacknes or darknes, which also the scripture sheweth, Iohn. 20, 1. and the letter M. is either a preposition, signifying from, or before, as Isa. 43.13. or, but a part of the word, here meaning, of. to thee] understand was, or shall be; that is, thou hast, or shalt have. deaw of thy youth] or, of thy birth: that is, thy youth which is like the deaw. Youth or native; may either be taken properly for young age, as Eccles. 11.9. or figuratively, for yong persons, meaning the regenerate, which are as new born babes, Iohn. 1, 13. and 3, 3. 1 Pet. 2, 2.
Vers. 4. sware] For asmuch saith the Apostle) as it is not without an oath, &c. by so much is Iesus made suretie of a better testament. Heb. 7, 20, 22. a Priest] or Sacrificer; see Ps. 99, 6 for ever,] Among the Levites, many were made Priests, because they were not suffred to endure by reason of death: but this man because he endureth ever, hath an everlasting priesthood. Wherefore he is able also perfectly to save them that come unto God by him; seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them, Heb. 7▪ 23.24, 25. to the order] or, according to my speech: both these interpretations are good, the one from the Apostles authoritie, Hebr. 7.17. the order from the Hebrew proprietie, dibrathi, as Iob 5, 8. meaning the manner and order of Melchisedek, as God speaketh of him in the historie, where he is brought in without father, [Page 152] mother, kindred, beginning of dayes, or end of life, continuing a Priest for ever; as the Apostle gathereth Heb. 7.1, 3. from the narration Gen. 14, 18. &c. of Melchisedek] the King of Salem, and Priest of the most high God, whose name and office is opened, Heb. 7.1.2. &c. from which he inferreth, If perfection had been by the Priesthood of the Levites, &c. what needed it that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchisedek, and not to be called after the order of Aaron? Heb. 7.11.
Vers. 5. The Lord] Christ, as in verse 1. at thy right hand] this may be spoken to God the Father, at whose right hand Christ sitteth, as verse 1. or to the people of God, at whose right hand he standeth, as Ps. 109.31. hath wounded] or shall wound, or embrue in bloud, as Ps. 68.22.24. a prophesie spoken as of a thing doon. So usually in the Prophets, Isa. 9, 6. and 53, 4, 5. &c. See this fulfilled, Reve. 19.18.
Vers. 6. hath filled] or shall fill, to weet, all places with dead bodies slain and unburied, as Ier. 16, 4. the head] Antichrist the man of sin, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, 2 Thes. 2, 3, 8. or head, for heads; and land, for lands; that is, all wicked governours wheresoever.
Vers. 7. of the brook] or stream, to weet, of affliction (as waters usually signify, Psal. 18.5.) Christ was to drink, that is, to suffer, and so to enter into his glorie, Mat. 26.39.42. Luk. 24.26. 1 Pet. 1.11. Philip. 2, 8, 9. Or, drinking of the brook in the way, may mean a short refreshing of himself, and then a hot pursuit of his enemies without delay, till he hath got a full conquest of them. Compare herewith the historie of Gedeons souldiers, Iudg. 7, 4, 5, 6. &c.
Annotations, Psalm CXI.
Vers. 1. HAlelu-jah] Praise ye Iah. This Psalm setteth forth the praises of God: and is composed after the order of the Hebrew Alphabet, every sentence beginning with a severall letter. So also the Psalm folowing. See Psal. 25, 1. the secret] or, Council; see Psal. 64, 3. and 89, 8.
Vers. 2. sought-out] that is, regarded and cared for; so Isa. 62, 12. a citie sought out, that is, cared for; as Deut. 11.12. or sought out; that is, found, or manifested unto, as Isa. 65, 1. compared with Rom. 10, 20. or sought, that is, worthy to be sought; as Praised, Psal. 18, 4. for praise-worthy. of all that delight] or for all their delights: that is, the delights and pleasures of Gods works are such, as they are worthy to be sought into. The originall may bear either sense.
Vers. 3. Majestie] that is, most majestical and honourable. standeth] that is, continueth, or abideth firm: as 1 Sam. 16.22. Ps. 102.27. and 33, 11, 2 Cor. 9, 9. from Psal. 112, 9.
Vers. 5. a prey] that is, a portion of meat, or food, as the Greek explaineth it. So Prov. 31, 15. Mal. 3, 10.
Vers. 6. in giving] or, to give unto them.
Vers. 7. faithfull] or sure, constant: see Psal. 19.8.
Vers. 9. redemption] or deliverance; which meaneth both a riddance from the evils wherein they have been, Deu. 7.8. and 15.15. Ps. 25.22. and 130.8. and a preservation from the evils whereinto the wicked fall, Exod. 8.23. Psal. 49, 7, 16. and 119.134.
Vers. 10. beginning the first, chief and principal; either in time or dignitie. So, the first, Mark. 12.28. for the great commandement, Mat. 22.36. prudencie] understanding, or successe and felicitie, which commonly followeth prudencie. Prov. 3, 4. have all] or, shall be to all. doe them] the precepts mentioned verse 7. or these things generally. The Greek saith, doe it, meaning the covenant, verse 9. his] that is, Gods praise, whom this psalm is composed, verse, 1. &c, standeth] that is, abideth, or continueth; as verse 3.
Annotations, Psalm CXII.
Vers. 1. HAlelujah] or, Praise ye the LORD. This Psalm setteth out the praises of the godly man: & is composed after the order of the Hebrew Alphabet, even as the former 111. psalm; with which in many things it is to be compared.
Vers. 2. his seed] his children, as Psal. 21, 11. Levit. 21.17. the generation] their progenie, as Deut. 29, 22. Iob 42, 16. or, the nation, (the multitude) of righteous men: see Psal. 12, 8. and 14.5.
Vers. 3. Wealth] or, Store of riches, sufficiencie of wealth gathered with labour and industrie: the Hebrew Hon, signifieth also sufficiencie, Prov. 30, 15. standeth] that is, continueth, abideth, as Psal. 111, 3. where the very same is spoken of God. So after, verse 9.
Vers. 4. light ariseth] or, springeth up, properly as the sun riseth; Mal. 4, 2. Light, signifieth comfort, peace, joy, &c. as darknes, affliction. Iob 30, 26. Esth. 8, 16. Psal. 107, 10. Lam. 3, 2. And so in religion, Act. 26, 18, 23. Rom. 2, 19 2 Cor. 4, 6. Compare this sentence with Isa. 58, 10. Exod. 10, 23. and the contrary, Iob 38, 15. gracious] this may be understood of God, thus; from him that is gracious, &c. as Psal. 111, 4. or of the godly man, that he is gracious, &c. as the next verse sheweth: or, of the light, that it is gracious, &c: meaning it of God, who is our light, as Psal. 27, 1.
Vers. 5. will moderate] or, measure out; or cary and dispense them, as the Greek explaineth it, by the similitude of a steward. his words] or assaiers, matters. in judgement] or with discretion, as is fit and right. Psal. 25, 9. Ezek. 34, 16.
Vers. 6. Surely] or, For: compare Psal. 15, 5.
Vers. 7. hearsay] or, hearing, that is, tidings, fame, rumour, or report, which he heareth; as the word signifieth Rom. 10, 16, 17. So that which one Euangelist calleth akeé, hearing, Mark. 1, 28 another calleth echos, a sound, or ecchoe, Luk. 4, 37. both meaning same or rumour. See the contrary to this in the wicked, Ier. 49, 23. fixed] or firmly-prepared, not to be moved with ill tidings.
Vers. 8. he see] to weet, Gods work, or reward; see Psal. 54.9.
Vers. 9. scattered] to weet, his riches (as the Chaldee explaineth it:) that is, given and lent it freely without looking for any thing thereof, as Luk. 6, 35. though thereby he is more increased, Prov. 11, 24. See 2 Cor. 9, 9. justice] this generally is all righteousnes, sometime almes; see Psal 24, 5. his horn] that is, powers and glorie; see Psal. 75, 5, 11. and 92, 11. and 89, 18, 25. 1 Sam. 2, 1.
Vers. 10. the desire] that is, the thing that he desireth shall not be granted him. Compare Prov. 10, 24, 28. and 13, 12.
Annotations, Psalm CXIII.
Vers. 2. FRom this time] or, from now; henceforth. So Psal. 115, 18. and 121, 8 and 131, 3.
Vers. 3. rising] that is, the east part of the world; as Psal. 103.12. going in] or going-down; that is, the west; where the Sun is said to goe in, as when it riseth, to come-out: Gen. 19, 23. meaning by east and West, all the world over: so Mal. 1.11.
Vers. 5. lifteth-high to sit] or, to dwell; that is, (as the Greek explaineth it) dwelleth on high: and so after, seeth the things below.
Vers. 7. from the dust] that is, from base estate, as 1 King. 16, 2. So after, from doung, as Lam. 4.5. This speech is taken from 1 Sam. 2, 8.
Vers. 9. the barren of house] that is, the woman which never had children; as on the contrary, fruitfull women are said to build their husband houses, Ruth. 4, 11. so house; is used for children, or posteritie, Psal. 115, 10, 12. Exod. 1, 21. See also Psal. 68, 7. The scriptures apply this to the Church of the Gentiles, as Rejoyce ó barren that didst not bear, &c. Isa. 54.1. Gal. 4, 26, 27.
Annotations, Psalm CXIV.
Vers. 1. BArbarous-speech] or, speaking-barbarously, of a strange, rude, uncouth language. This word is here onely used, and meaneth all speech that was not understood of Gods people; which he that speaketh, is called of the Apostle a Barbarian that is, a stranger. 1 Cor. 14, 11. even as here also the Chaldee turneth it. Spiritually it meaneth such as speak against the faith, the language of Canaan. Isa. 19.18.
Vers. 2. Iudah] that is, the congregation of that tribe, which was most principall, Num. 2, 3. and 7.12. and 10, 14. was] or became; and it is of the feminine gender, to signify the Congregation, usually named a daugher, as Psal. 9, 15. his sanctuary] sanctitie; or sanctification; which God had sanctified to dwell among them: Levit. 19. 2. and 20, 7, 26. and 26, 11.12. 2 Cor 6, 16. dominions] or dominations (siegneuries,) ruling over the tribes by his lawes and spirit.
Vers. 3. The sea] the red sea, through which Israel passed; Exod. 14.21. Ps. 77, 17. and 78.13. and 66.6. and 136, 13. the Iorden] the great river in the land of Canaan. Ios. 3. Psal. 66, 6.
Vers 4. The mountains] Sinai, Horeb, and other hills in the wildernes quaked, Exod. 19.18. Heb. 3, 6, 10. Psalm. 61, 9. So leaping is used also in Psalm. 29, 6. yonglings] Hebr. sons; meaning lambs: so verse 6.
Vers. 5. What ayled thee] or, what was to thee?
Vers. 7. At the presence] or, At the face, or Before the Lord. For these phrases are used indifferently; as milliphnėi, at the presence, 1 Chron. 16.33. is liphnei, before; Psal. 96, 13. So Milliphnei, before, or from the face, 1 Chron. 19.18. for which in 2 Sam. 10, 18. is Miphnei, before. tremble thou] with pain as a woman in travel; see Psal. 29, 8. It is an answere to the former question, and therefore may also be turned, the earth trembled, (as the like is observed in Psal. 22.9.) and so the Greek here translateth, the earth was shaken.
Vers. 8. the stint] that is, hard flintie rock, as is explained Deut. 8.15. Compare Isa 41.18.
Annotations, Psalm CXV.
Vers. 1. NOt to us] or, for us. This psalm the Greek joyneth with the former, and maketh a part of the 114. psalm. See the note on Psal. 10.1.
V. 2. now] or, I pray. A word of intreating, but used here in mockage. See Ps, 79, 10.
Vers. 3. And] or, But our God. It is a sign of indignation, as Psal. 2, 6.
Vers. 5. They have] Hebr. is to them. speak not] or cannot speak: as Psal. 77, 5. and so the rest. Compare herewith Ier. 10, 3, 4, 5, 9. &c. Deut. 4, 28.
Vers. 7. sound] or mutter, meditate, see Psal. 12.
V. 9. Israel] The Church is here distinguished into three parts; 1. Israel, or the body of the common wealth: 2. Aarons house, the ministers; and 3. the searers of the Lord, that is, strangers, converts of all nations: Act. 2.5. and 10, 35. So after vers. 12.13. and Ps. 118.2, 3, 4, trust thou] the Greek saith, hath trusted; and so the rest. See the notes on Ps. 22, 9. and 114, 7. their help] to weet, which trust in him. Or it may be for your help: one person put for another, as often is. See Ps. 59, 10.65.7. and 80, 7.
Vers. 10. House] that is, children, or posteritie. See Psal. 113, 9.
Vers. 12. will blesse] to weet, us; as the Greek turneth it, being mindfull of us, hath blessed us. See the like want, in Psal. 59, 14. and 69, 2. and 45.4.
Vers. 13. small] or litle, in age or degree. So Rev. 11, 18.
Vers. 14. will add unto] or add upon you; that is, increase you, as Deut. 1.11. Isa. 26.15, or, add his blessings.
Vers. 15. shall you be of] or, are you to Iehovah: that is, by him. See the like phrase, Gen. 14, 19. 2 Sam. 2, 5.
Vers. 16. he hath given] or understand, which he hath given: for the earth also is his. Psal. 24.1. though heaven properly is his dwelling place; yet not able to contain him. 1 King. 8, 30, 27.
Vers. 17. to silence] the grave, the place of silence and quietnes: as Iob 3.17.18. See Psal. 94.17.
Annotations, Psalm. CXVI.
Vers. 1. I Love] to weet, the Lord: or I am lovingly-affected, and welpleased. The Greek here beginneth the 114. Psalm; see the note on Psalm 10.1. and after, verse 10. heareth] or will hear, to weet, continually.
Vers. 2. and] that is, therefore will I call; or, when I did call. my dayes] that is, whiles I live: or dayes of affliction, as Iob 30.16. see Psalm 119, 84. and 37.12.
Vers. 3. pangs] or paines: compare Psalm 18.5. &c. hell] the state of death, or grave: see Psalm 16.10. found] that is, came upon me. So 1 Chron. 10.3. Nehem. 9.23. Esth. 8.6. Psalm. 119.143.
Vers. 5. Oh] or I beseech thee: O-now. The Hebrew Anna and Na are words of intreating; as the Greek Nai; Philem. 1, 20. Rev. 1.7.
Vers. 6. brought-low] drawn-drie, weakned, and afflicted: see Psalm 41.2. and 79.8.
Vers. 7. thy rest] the quiet comfortable estate in God, without trouble of conscience. This Christ giveth, Mat. 11.29. but sin taketh away, Deut. 28.65. rewarded] or, as the Greek saith, been beneficial: see Psalm 13.6.
Vers. 8. sliding] or thrust, fall: see Psalm 56.14. 1 Sam. 2.9.
Vers. 9. walk on] to weet, pleasingly, as the Greek explaineth; or pleasingly administer: so 1 Sam. 2.30.35. Psalm 86.14. the living] in this world, See Psalm 27.13.
Vers. 10. therefore] the Hebrew K [...], For, is here used for therefore, as the Greek translateth, and the Apostle alloweth, 2 Cor. 4.13. So may is also be taken, 1 Sam. 2.21; so the Greek hoti; as Luk. 7.47. for she loved, that is, therefore she loved much. Here the Greek version, beginneth the 115. Psalm.
Vers. 11. my hastening] through fears, in Greek, my ecstasie or traunce): see Psalm 31.23. hereto is opposed his quietnes, Psalm 30.7. every man] even, the Prophets, which have promised me the kingdom, &c. and thus it might be Davids infirmity: or indeed, every man in respect of God, is a lyer, and unable to help in time of need 1 Num. 23.19. Rom. 3.4. Psalm 33, 17.
Vers. 12. for all] so the Greek supplieth the word for: and by rewards, he meaneth benefites, as verse 7. Compare 1 Thes. 3.9. 2 Chron. 32.25.
Vers. 13. the cup of salvation] or of healthes: that is, of thanksgiving for Gods saving health and deliverance of me. For mercies received, the Israelites used to offer peace (or thank) offrings; whereof they did eat, and rejoyce before the Lord; and at their bankets, took up the cup of wine in their hands, and blessed God: called thereupon the cup of blessing, 1 Cor. 10.16. So our Lord, at the feast of the Passover, took the cup and gave thanks; Luk. 22.17. call on] that is, pray, and praise God: or call in, that is, proclaim and preach Gods mercies: so verse 17.
Vers. 15. Precious, &c.] that is, God will not easily suffer his saints to be slain: see Psalm 72.14. So the soul is said to be percious, when the life is spared: 1 Sam. 26.31. 2 King. 1.13.
Vers. 16. handmaid] born thy servant in thy house: see Psalm 86.16. hands] that is, hast set me at libertie; (as Iob 39.8.) from afflictions; Isa 28.22. a similitude taken from captives, Isa. 52.2.
Vers, 17. confession] that is, a thank-offring, see Psalm 50.14.
Annotations, Psalm CXVII.
Vers. 1. GEntiles] or nations, all which are exhorted to glorify God, for obtaining mercy by Christ, who hath received us into the glorie of God; as the Apostle sheweth from this scripture, Rom. 15.7,-11.
Annotations, Psalm CXVIII.
Vers. 1. FOr he] or, that he is good: so verse 29.
Vers. 4. that fear] strangers of all nations, as before he mentioned the church and ministers: see Psalm 115.9.
Vers. 5. with a large-roumth] that is, by bringing me into it; as is expressed Psalm 18, 20. and 4.2.
Vers. 6. for me] to weet an helper, as the Greek explaineth; which the Apostle followeth Heb. 13.6. See also Psalm 56.5.12.
Vers. 7. with them that help me] instead of all helpers: see a like phrase; Psal. 54, 6. The Greek saith, mine helper. see on them] to weet, their reward; or vengeance, as the Chaldee explaineth. See Psalm 54.9. and 91 8.
Vers. 10. but in, &c.] or, in the name of Iehovah, I trust) that I shall cut them off. The Greek agreeth with the former; the Chaldee with this latter: and so in the verses folowing.
Vers. 12. were quenched] or (on the contrary) were kindled, as both the Greek and Chaldee do translate it. Sundry words signifie contraries, as barac, to blesse, and to curse, 1 King. 21.13. The fire of thorns is both soon kindled, and soon quenched; so Christs enemies. for] or but in the name, &c.
Vers. 13. Thrusting, &c.] that is, Thou didst sorely thrust: speaking to the enemie; an Hebraisme often used; as after vers. 18. So Cutting▪ shalbe cut off. Num. 15.30. that is, shall die without mercie, Heb. 10.28.
Vers. 14. song] or melodie, that is, whom I sing land unto. This is taken from Exod. 15.2. so Isa. 12.2. for a salvation] or, a salvation; that is, hath saved or reskued me, against mine enemies, as 2 Sam. 10.11. where the like phrase is used: so after, verse 21. the word for, may be omitted, as sometime in the Hebrew it self, 2 Chron. 18.21. compared with 1 King. 22.22.
Vers. 15. salvation] that is, victorie, as Psalm 98.1 or thanks for salvation, as Psalm. 116.13. See Rev. 19.1. tents] that is, dwelling-places; but spoken of as in warrs, or for short continuance; as Hebr. 11.9. So tents of the saints Rev. 20.9. See also 2 Chron. 31.2.
Vers. 18, gave] or delivered: so Ezek. 31.14.
Vers. 19. gates of justice] that is, of Gods sanctuarie, the gates whereof were to be opened by the Preists and Levites, for men to come and serve the Lord. 1 Sam. 3.15. Called gates of justice, because onely the just and clean might enter into them, as vers. 20. Isa. 26, 2. 2 Chron. 23, 19. Rev. 21.27.
Vers. 22. The stone, &c.] By this stone, is meant David himself, and his son Christ; by the builders, are meant the chief men of Israel, that refused David and Christ to reign over them: Mat. 21.42, Act. 4, 11. for head] that is, the chief corner stone, which coupleth and fastneth the building: see also Isa. 28, 16. 1 Petr. 2, 6.7.8. Eph. 2.20, 21.
Vers. 24. made] that is, preferred in honour above others: so making somtime signifieth, as 1 Sam. 12, 6. and the making of a day, is the sanctifying and observing of it, Deut. 5, 15. Exod. 34.22. Also day, is the whole time of grace in Christ, 2 Cor. 6, 2.
Vers. 25. save now] or, I beseech thee save: in Hebrew Hoshiah-na, or Hosanna, as it is sounded in Greek, Mat. 21, 9.15. where the people and children welcome Christ into Jerusalem, singing Hosanna the son of David, that is, praying God most high, to save the King (Christ) who then came in the name of the Lord.
Vers. 26. he that commeth] that is, the King (Christ) that cometh in the name (power and authority) of the Lord; Luk. 19.38. we blesse you] these seem to be the Preists words; whose office was to blesse Gods people in his house; Num. 6, 23. Deut. 10, 8. 1 Chron. 23, 13.
Vers. 27. the feast-offrings] or festivitie. This word often used for a festivall day, as [Page 157] Psalm 81, 4. is somtime figuratively used for the sacrifices offred at those feasts, as Exod. 23, 18, Isa. 29, 1. and so the Chaldee explaineth it here. Thus Christ is called our Passover, 1 Cor. 5, 7. that is, our Paschal-lamb. with cords] This word is somtime used for thick twisted cords, Iudg. 15, 13. somtime for thick branches of trees, used at some feasts, Ezek, 19.11. Levit. 23.40. Hereupon this sentence may two wayes be read, bind the feast with thick branches, or bind the sacrifices with cords; both mean one thing, that men should keep the festivity with joy and thanks to God; as Israel used at their solemnities. unto the hornes] that is, all the Court over, untill you come even to the horns of the altar: intending hereby many sacrifices, or boughes.
Annotations, Psalm CXIX.
Vers. 1. PErfect in way] intire (or unblemished) in their state, or conversation: see Ezek. 28, 15. Psalm 1.1.
Vers. 2. seek him] with hope and trust; as the word also importeth, Isa. 11.10. with Rom. 15, 12. See also Deut. 4, 29. Ier. 29, 13. 2 Chron. 15.15.
Vers. 3. Also they, &c.] the Greek turneth it thus; For, not they that work iniquitie, do walk in his wayes.
Vers. 4. to be observed] or, for men to serve. See the note on Psalm 36, 3.
Vers. 5. O that] or, My wishes, are that &c.
Vers. 8. unto vehemencie] or, vehemently; that is, utterly: a like prayer is against Gods anger, Isa. 64, 9. or, it may here have reference to the former, I will keep thy statutes with vehemencie, if thou forsake me not.
Vers. 10. let me not wander] or make me not to err: in Greek, repell me not.
Vers. 14. as above] as that which is superiour to all riches; or, as for all abundant wealth.
Vers. 16. delight] or solace, recreate my self.
Vers. 18. Vncover] or Vnveile. that I may] or, and I shall: so after in this and other psalmes often. See Psal. 43, 4.
Vers. 19. in the earth] or in the land: see Psalm 39, 13.
Vers. 20. for desire] or, with desiring, or, to desire; as the Greek saith, my soul coveteth to desire. A like forme of the Hebrew word; is in Ier. 31.12.
Vers. 23. spake] or talked of me; spake-largely, and freely: see the word in this form, Ezek. 33, 30.
Vers. 25. quicken me] or, spare my life, as Ios. 9, 15.
Vers. 27. and I will] or, that I may; as verse 18. and 33.
Vers. 28. droppeth] to weet, tears, that is, weepeth: as Iob 16.20. raise up] or confirm, stablish: as verse 38. and 106.
Vers. 30. of faitfulnes] or faith, that is, a sure and faithfull way. proposed] to weet, before me, as Psalm 16, 8.
Vers. 32, inlarge] that is, amplify and increase with wisdome, as 1 King. 4.29. (as to want an heart, is to be foolish; Prov. 9, 4.). or, with comfort; as Isa. 60.5. or love, as 2 Cor. 6.11.
Vers. 33. to the end] Gr. continually, some turn it, for reward; as after the Greek doth, verse 112. The Hebr. properly is the heel, or footsole; figuratively, the end, and somtime reward: see Psalm 19.12. that I may] or, and I shall keep, &c. So verse 34.
Vers. 37. Turn-away] or Make passe; Transferr: so verse 39. from seeing] or, that they see not; Psal. 69.24. and 66.18.
Vers. 38 Confirm] or raise-up; that is, perform and do it, as 2 Sam. 7.25. and that continually, as Deut. 27, 26. with Gal. 3, 10 So, to confirm words, 2 King. 23.3, is to do them, 2 Chron. 34.31. which] that is, which servant is given (or addicted) to [Page 158] thy fear; or, which word, is given for the fear of thee, that thou maist be feared, Psalm 130.
Vers. 41. come] that is, be performed, as Iudg. 13.12.
Vers. 42. answer] Hebr. answer him word, that is, return him answer, as this phrase importeth; 2 Sam. 24, 13 1 King. 20, 9. and 12, 16. so Prov. 27.11. or, answer him the matter.
Vers. 43. unto vehemencie] or vehemently; as verse 8. and it may be referred to the word, vehemently true; or to the former, past not, utterly.
Vers. 45. in a large-roumth] or, in widenes; that is, at libertie, cheerfully, free from feares, distresses, &c. Psalm 4, 2. and 18, 20. and 118.5.
Vers. 48. lift my palms] that is, put my hands to the practise of thy law, with earnestnes.
Vers. 53. A burning-horrour] a storm of terrour and dismay; as the Greek saith, swowning, or fainting: see Psam 11.6. for] or from the wicked; a storm of trouble raised by them.
Vers. 54. songs] theams, or arguments of singing. the house] the earthly house of this tabernacle, where man sojourneth in his body; as 2 Cor. 5, 1. &c. in Greek, the place: that is, wheresoever I sojourn.
Vers. 56. This was] Thus ordered I the course of my life: or, this varietie of estate, persecution, consolation, &c. befell me.
Vers. 57. my portion] that is, as the Greek explaineth, O Lord thou art my portion; as Psalm 142.6. and 16, 5. Ier. 10, 16. or, my portion, O Lord, shalbe to keep thy words.
Vers. 58. besought] or intreated, see Psalm 45, 13,
Vers. 59. thought upon] considered, and counted.
Vers. 60. delayed not] or, distracted not my self, to meet, with worldly cares, fears, pleasures, &c.
Vers. 61. Bands] or Coards, as the Greek also turneth it; or Companies, as the Chaldee explaineth it: so a band of Prophets, for a company of them, 1 Sam. 10.10.
Vers. 66. reason] or behaviour: Hebr. tast, or savour: see Psalm 34.1.
Vers. 67. afflicted] or answered, cried, to weet, for my affliction.
Vers. 69. forged] or composed, adjoyned: so Iob 13, 4.
Vers. 70. grosse] congealed, and so made heard and senselesse: in Greek, crudled as milk. Compare Act. 28, 27. Ephes. 4.18.
Vers. 72. thousands [to weet, of peeces; as is expressed, Psalm 68, 31.
Vers. 73. fashioned] or sitted, composed. Compare Iob 10, 8.
Vers. 75. with faithfulnes] or in faith, or truth. God is faithfull, which will not suffer us to be temped above that we are able, but will give the yssue with the tentation, &c. 1 Cor. 10, 13.
Vers. 78. depraved] perverted, wronged me, dealt perversly with me; or would pervert me, from the right way.
Vers. 80. perfect] sincere, Greek, without spot: unblemished; as verse 1.
Vers. 81. sainteth] faileth, or, is consumed, to weet, with desire. So Psalm 84, 2. fail] or, are consumed, as verse 81. and 123. See Psalm, 69.4. 1 Sam. 2, 33.
Vers. 83. in the smoke] that is, drie, and wrinckled. Compare Psalm 32.4. and 102, 4.
Vers. 84. dayes] to weet, of afflictions; see Psalm 37, 12. and 116.2.
Vers. 85, digged pits] to take away my life: Psalm 35.7. the Greek saith, told me tales: to intrap me with errours,
Vers. 86. faithfulnes] or faith, that is, faithfull, true.
Vers. 89. is stedfast] or, standeth-fast; abideth: compare Isa. 40, 8.
Vers. 90. stablished] or fitly-settled: see Eccles. 1.4.
Vers. 91. To thy] that is, According to thy ordinations; or For thy judgements; in the manner and to the ends that thou appointedst them, they stand and continue: as Psalm 33, 9.
Vers. 96. of all perfection] or consummation; that is, of every most-perfect thing: large] or broad, wide; meaning infinite.
Vers 98. thou makest] or it maketh. it is with me] or, it is mine: that is, thy law, (or every one of thy commandements,) is mine.
Vers. 103. my palat] that is, my tast.
Vers. 105. a lamp] or, a candle; lantern: so Prov. 6, 23. Compare Iob 19.8.
Vers. 106. sworn] making covenant to walk in thy law; as Nehem. 10.29. ratific] perform, or stablish.
Vers. 108. free-offrings] or, voluntaries: see Psalm, 54, 8.
Vers. 109. in my palm] or, hand; that is, I goe in danger of my life. See the like phrase, Iudg. 12, 3. 1 Sam. 19, 5. and 28, 21.
Vers. 112. to the end] as verse 33. Here the Greek turneth it, for reward: respecting the end and reward of faith and obedience, as Psal. 19.12. Heb. 11.26. 1 Pet. 1.8, 9.
Vers. 113. vain- thoughts] or wavering-cogitations, or vain- thinkers; as the Chaldee explaineth it; the Greek also turning it, transgressors-of-law. It hath the name of top-branches of trees; figuratively applied to the thoughts, or, opinions of the mind, wavering & uncertaine, as 1 King. 18, 21. or, persons distracted with their own cogitations.
Vers. 117. delight] or, have respect, or contemplate, meditate delightfully.
Vers. 119. Like drosse] consumed with the fire of thy wrath. See Ezek. 22.18-12. Prov. 25.4, 5. makest-cease] that is, removest, or takest away.
Vers. 120. feeleth horrour] as when the hair stands up for fear; and by flesh, may be meant, the hair of his flesh, as is expressed Iob 4, 15. from whence this phrase seemeth to be taken.
Vers. 121. Be-surety] answering for and defending him. Or, give sweetnes (or delight) unto him.
Vers. 126. to do] or work, shewing his power, &c. made-frustrate] of none effect, or disspated: see Psal. 33.10.
Vers. 128. hold-righteous] or make-righteous; that is, do esteem, and defend to be most right, and do rightly use them.
Vers. 130. The opening] or dore: that is, the declaration (as the Greek interpreteth it); or the first entrance into them.
Vers. 132. according to thy judgement] that is, as is right, and meet, and behooveth: or, after the manner, wont, and custome that thou usest. So judgment, is for manner, or custome; Gen. 40.13. Ios. 6.15. 1 Sam. 13. and 27.11.
Vers. 136. they] men in generall; or the wicked; as after, verse 158.
Vers. 137. righteous] to weet, is every of thy judgments; or upright art thou in thy judgments.
Vers. 138. justice of thy testimonies] that is, thy just and very faithfull testimonies. Or, justice, thy testimonies, and faith.
Vers 139. suppresseth] or cutteth-off; that is, consumeth. Compare Psal. 69.10.
Vers. 140. fined] purified as in fire: Psal. 12.7.
Vers. 142. for ever] that is; everlasting: so vers. 144.
Vers. 143. sound] that is, come upon me. Psal. 116.3.
Vers. 144. justice of &c.] or, Thy testimonies are just, &c.
Vers. 147. prevented to weet, thee, with prayer; as Psal. 88.14. and 95.2. twilight] the dawning of the morning; as the Chaldee explaineth it; and the Hebrew somtime signifieth, Iob 7.4.
Vers. 148. watches] see Psal. 63.7. and 90.4. and 119.62.
Vers. 149. judgement] equitie, or custome, as verse 132.
Vers. 160. the beginning] or, the head, but the Greek and Chaldee do explain it, from the beginning thy word is truth: and so for ever. Or, taking head, for excellencie; thy most excellent word is truth.
Vers. 164. Seven times] that is, often: for seven is used for many: as Levit. 26.18. Prov. 24.16. and 26.25. 1 Sam. 2.5.
Vers, 165. is no stumbling-block] or, they have no offence, (or scandall.) So in 1 Ioh. 2, 10. he that loveth his brother, there is no scandall in him. He walks without fear of falling.
Vers. 172. resound] or, sing: Hebr. answer.
Vers. 175. Let my soul live] that is, Let me wholly live: as on the contrary, let my soul die, Iudg. 16, 30. that is, I, all that I am, desire to die.
Vers. 176. a lost sheep] a sheep of perdition, or perishing, that is, ready to perish. All we like sheep have gone astray: Isa. 53, 6.
Annotations, Psalm CXX.
Vers. 1. OF degrees] or, of ascensions, of heighths: (Heb. ham-mahaloth:) that is, a Psalm to be sung with an high voice; as the Levites are said to praise God with a great voice on high, (Heb. le-mahlah,) 2 Chron. 20, 19. Or this title noteth the excellencie of the song, for short, grave, and pitthy sentences: as Adam ham-mahalah, is a man of emmencie, (or of high-degree,) 1 Chron. 17, 17. Sundry other wayes is this title understood, as of the stayres that went up to the house of the Lord, whereon the singers should stand; of the comming up from Babylon, (called mahalah, an ascension, Ezra. 7, 9.) &c. Fifteen psalmes together have this title prefixed. distressednes] that is, sore-distresse: the Hebrew addeth a letter to increase the signification: so, helpfulnes, for full help, Psal. 44.27.
Vers. 3. What shall it give] or, (as the Greek hath) what shalbe given; that is, what good, or profit shalt thou get? meaning, none at all. The verbe active, is often used passively; see Psal. 32.9. and 36.3. Or, what shall he (meaning God, or any one) give to thee O deceitfull tongue? it add] or be added, to weet, as good; or advantage, so Psalm 115.14. tongue] this may also be read, what shall the tongue of deceit give to thee; that is, profit thee; speaking to the calumniator.
Vers. 4. arrowes, &c.] This may note out the hurt of a guilefull tongue, whose evil words are like arrowes, Psalm 64:4. Prov. 25.18. or, the reward which God will give the deceitfull tongue; his plagues, like arrowes, Psalm 45.6. Deut. 34, 23. Ezek. 5.16. coals of Iuniper] which wood in burning; smelleth sweet; but the coals thereof, burn extremely, and last long: so that under the ashes the glowing coals may be kept (as some write) a yere long. So it fitly noteth the long lasting infamie of an evil tongue. Or, if we referr it to Gods judgments, they are severe and durable, as Deut. 28.59. Psalm 18 9. and 140.11.
Vers. 5. sojourn] or am a pilgrim: a stranger. with Meshec] that is, with a profane and barbarous people; like the posteritie of Meshac & Kedar; mentioned in Gen. 10.2. and 25.13. Meshec signifieth length, or protraction; and so may here be taken for no proper name, but I sojourn so long; and thus the Greek turneth it, my peregrination is prolonged. Tents of Kedar] the son of Ismael, Gen. 25.13. whose children dwelt in Arabia, Isa. 21.13.-17. therefore the Chaldee here turneth it Arabians; they dwelt in tents or cottages in the wildernes, as shepheards, See also Isa. 42.11. Ier. 49.28.29. Ezek. 27.21.
Vers. 6. it hath much] or, to it self (in it own seeming) hath long dwelt: so Psalm 123.4.
Vers. 7. for peace] or, to peace (as after, for, or, to warr) that is, addicted therto; or understand, a man of peace, that is, peacefull, as the Greek expoundeth it; so Iob 5.24. and 21.9. 2 Sam. 17.3. See the like phrase Psalm 109.4.
Annotations, Psal. CXXI.
Vers. 1. OF degrees] or, for degrees, or, ascensions: see the note on the former psalme: the mountains] Sion and Morijah, where was the sanctuary of God, who had his foundation in the holy mountains, Psalm 87.1. which was a [Page 161] figure of the heavens, Heb. 9.24. and sometime mountains and heavens are used for the same, as Psal. 18, 8. with 2 Sam. 22, 8. So the meaning is, that when he looked up to God for help; he received it. Or we may read it thus, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the mountains? that is, to the places where Idols are worshiped; Deut 12, 2. as if he should say, farr be it from me. For in vain is help exspected from the hils, or the multitude of the mountains: but in Iehovah our God, is the salvation of Israel. Ier. 3.23. The lifting up of the eyes, signifieth hope and exspectation, Ezek. 18.6. So Psal. 123.1.
Vers. 3. to be moved] or, to slide, or to commotion; which meaneth a falling into evil: see Psal. 38, 17. not slumber] that is, not neglect any care or diligence for thy good. Psal. 132, 4. Prov. 6, 4. Isa. 5, 27.
Vers. 5. shadow] that is, protection, comfort, and refreshing from heat. Isa. 25, 4. and 4, 6. Num. 14, 9. See also Psal. 109, 31.
Vers. 6. The Sun] which annoyeth with heat, as the moon doth with cold vapours; Ion. 4, 8. Gen. 31, 40. And the Sun and Moon being rulers of day and night, Ps. 136, 8.9. imply all other things whatsoever. But this hath reference to Gods protection of Israel in the wildernes, Exod. 13, 21. Isa. 4, 5.
Vers. 8. Thy going out, and comming-in] that is, al thy administration, affaires and actions. See the like phrase, Deut. 28, 6. 2 Chr. 1, 10. 2 Sam. 3, 25. Act. 1, 21. and 9, 28.
Annotations, Psalm CXXII.
Vers. 1. IN them] or for them: Greek, for the things that were said. we wil] or, let us goe; exhorting one another, as Deut. 33, 19.
Vers. 3. joyned to it self] compact, fitly framed and builded together for an habitation of God through the spirit, Ephes. 2, 21, 22. so the curtains of the tabernacle were conjoyned, Exod. 26, 3.
Vers. 4. to the testimonie] that is, the Ark, wherein were the tables of testimonies▪ and from whence God testified his presence by oracle; Exod. 25, 21, 22. or, by the testimonie to Israel, that is, according to the charge given for their comming thither▪ Deut. 16, 16.17.
Vers. 5. sit thrones] that is, they stand, or remain still: or, are set; active for passive, as Psalm 36, 3. of the house] or, for the house, that is, the posteritie, as Psalm 115, 10.
Vers. 6. Ask] that is, Desire, or pray for the peace: in Greek; the things that belong to the peace: see the like speech, Luk. 19, 42. Ier. 15, 5. safe-quietnes have] or, they shall have safe-ease, or tranquilitie, prosperitie: the word meaneth both quietnes from troubles, and abundance of welfare: so Psalm 30, 7. and 73, 12.
Vers. 7. fort] or skonce, wals.
Vers. 9. good for thee] or, thy good: see Nehem. 2.10.
Annotations, Psalm CXXIII.
Vers. 2. THat he be gracious] or shew-mercy: this noteth continual prayer without fainting, as Luk. 18.1-7.
Vers. 4. it is] or, to it self; as Psalm 120.6. of the proud] or, be to the prowd, as a prayer that the evil may turn upon themselves.
Annotations, Psalm CXXIV.
Vers. 1. EXcept Iehovah, that he] or, But for Iehovah who was. If it had not been he.
Vers. 4. waters] that is, sinful people, as, Isa. 59, 19. Rev. 17, 15.
Annotations, Psalm CXXV.
Vers. 3. OF wickednes] that is, of the wicked: as pride, for prowd men, Psal. 36.12. lot] that is, inheritance; as Ios. 18.11. 1 Pet. 5.3.
Vers. 5. crookednesses] crooked wayes; or vices.
Annotations, Psalm CXXVI.
Vers. 1. THe captivitie] or, the reversion; that is, the multitude of captives returning from bondage. See Psal. 14.7. and 68.19. Deut. 30.3 The return from Babels bondage, figured our redemption by Christ. Isa. 10.21.22 Rom. 9.27. that dream] that felt joy and comfort incredible, which we doubted whether it were true or no: as did Peter, Act. 12.9. See also Isa. 29.7.8.
Vers. 2. joyful-showt] or song, or shril-singing: so verse 5.6. Compare Iob 8.21. doon very great things] or doon magnificently, or magnified his doings, (as the Greek translateth this phrase, in Ioel. 2.20.) the Hebraisme being, he hath magnified to do: like that in 2 Chron. 33.6. Manasseh multiplied to do (that is, did much) evil. with them] or with these men.
Vers. 4. our captivitie] that is, the rest of the captives which remain yet behind, bring them also. So captivitie, is for captives, Ezek. 11.24.25 in the south] that is, in the dry ground; for so the Hebrue word signifieth; and so south lands were waterlesse, Iudg. 1.15. Here we may understand, this shall be to us as rivers in the south.
Vers. 5. shall reap] or let them reap: as continuing the former prayer; so after.
Vers. 6. He going goeth] that is, every sower, forementioned: therefore the Greek saith, they did going goe: which phrase meaneth, a continual and diligent going. the sowing seed] the seed to be sown: Hebr. the drawing of the seed; that is, the seed of drawing, or, of sowing, as this phrase meaneth, Amos 9.13. or, the dray of seed, that is, the seed-basket. Somtime drawing, is purchasing, as Iob 28.18. which may also be minded here, the purchased, (that is, precious) seed.
Annotations, Psalm. CXXVII.
Vers. 1. FOr Solomon) as Psal. 72.1. or, of Solomon.
Vers. 2. to rise early] or, to be early in rising, to be late in sitting; eating, &c. of sorrowes] that is, gotten with much sorrow or paines: as bread of wickednes, Prov. 4.17. is that which is wickedly gotten: or bread of sorrowes, may mean course meat, as bread of pleasures. Dan. 10.3. is dainty fine meat. so] by building, keeping and blessing their labours without sorrow; or surely he will give. his beloved] or dearling; the Hebrue Iedid, hath reference to Solomons name, Iedid-jah. 2 Sam. 12.25. that is, Beloved-of Iah: but the Greek turneth it plurally, his beloved ones, sleep] quiet rest without cark and sorow. Therefore also the Hebrue word Shens is written with aleph) a quiet dum letter, (otherwise then usual) to denote the more quiotues.
Vers. 3. an heritage] that is, a reward (or blessing) given of the Lord: so Iob 20.29. Isa. 54.17. Psal. 61.6. a wage] or reward, which somtime is of debt, for service, Num. 18.31. Gen. 30.28. somtime of favour, Rom. 4.4. as Gods rewards to his servants, Gen. 15.1. Isa. 62.11.
Vers. 4. sonns of youth] that is, young men; who are a help to their parents against the enemie, as arrowes in the battel. Compare 1 Ioh. 2.14. Prov. 20.29.
Vers. 5. his quiver with them] that is, his house full of children. when they shal speak] that is, plead in judgments ▪ which was at the citie gates; see the contrary, Iob 5.4. It may also be read, but they shall subdue the the enemies in the gate. The Greek giveth the first interpretation. Compare Gen. 22.17.
Annotations, Psalm CXXVIII.
Vers. 1. O Happy] or Blessed.
Vers. 2. When thou) or, For thou shalt eat: or, Surely. the labour] that is, things got with labour, according to the law, Gen. 3, 19. and this is of Gods hand, Eccles. 2, 24. the contrary whereof is, a curse, Deut. 28, 30, 31, 33. good] profitable, and pleasing; as Deut. 23, 16.
Vers. 3. fruitful] or, fructifying: see also this similitude, Ezek. 19, 10. Gen. 49, 22, Olive plants] alwayes green, Psal. 52, 10. and legitimate, as the Olive admitteth no other graff.
Vers. 4. Loe surely thus] or, Loe that thus; in Greek, Loe thus, &c. counting that superfluous.
Vers. 5. will Iehovah] or, prayer-wise (as the Greek hath it) Iehovah blesse thee. see thou] or, thou shalt see, that is, injoy: look the notes on Psal. 27, 4. and 37, 3. the good] that is, the good things, as the Greek hath it: see Psalm 65, 5.
Vers. 6. thy sonns sonns] or, sonns to (or of) thy sonns. See this fulfilled in Iob 42, 16.
Annotations, Psalm CXXIX.
Vers. 1. OFten] Or Much: vehemently. from my youth] my first constitution, in Aegypt. Ezek. 23, 3.
Vers. 3. plowers] that plow iniquitie, Iob 4, 8. the Greek, sinners. furrow] and furrowes: that is, every of them; for the Hebrue hath both readings:) meaning their injuries, or iniquitie, as the Greek turneth it.
Vers. 4. cord] for cords, or ropes: one put for many; see Psalm 8.9. by cords, meaning counsels and enterprises, wherewith they drew the plough of their iniquity: Isa. 5.18.
Vers. 5. Let them] or, They shall be abasht.
Vers. 6. pulleth it off] or pulleth out, namely, the book to cut it.
Vers. 7. his bosome:] his arms; as Isa. 49, 22. or lap.
Annotations, Psalm CXXX.
Vers. 1. DEeps] that is, great calamities, Psalm 69, 3, 15.
Vers. 3. shall stand?] or, can subsist? meaning, no man can.
Vers. 6. watchmen] or warders, keepers. for,] or to the morning.
Vers. 8. his] or their iniquities: see the note on Psalm 25, 22.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXI.
Vers. 1. HAughty] or lifted up, with pride: see Deut. 17, 20. Prov. 16, 5. 2 Chron. 12, 25.26. Psalm 101, 5. marveilous] that is, too hard for me, high, and above my reach: as Psal. 139, 6.
Vers. 2. If I have not] that is, Surely I have: an oath, whereof part is concealed; see Psal. 95, 11. Ier. 49, 20. composed] or put fit, and in order. stilled] or, made silent, refraining it from noisome lusts. as a weaned-child] that is, meek, modest, humble, submissive, simple, &c. See Mat. 18, 1, 2, 3, 4.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXII.
Vers. 1. VNto David] or for him, that it, for good unto him: or, David: with all his affliction. So Psal. 137, 7. affliction] or, humiliation, afflicting-care, for to have the Ark brought home unto him. 1 Chron. 13, 1, 2, 3, 1 [...]. and 15, 1, 2. &c. or, to build God an house, 2 Sam. 7.1.2.
Vers. 2. the Mighty one] in Greek, the God of Iaakob: so called first by Jaakob himself, Gen. 49, 24. This title is also given to other things, as Psal, 78, 25. and 22, 13.
Vers. 3. If I enter] that is, surely I will not enter: see Psalm 95, 11. and 89, 36. Compare this care of David, with the contrary negligence of the people, Hag. 1.4. 2 Sam. 7, 1, 2. mine house] mentioned 1 Chron. 15.1.
Vers. 5. find] that is, prepare, or build: so Act. 7.46. Also in Psal. 36.3. finding, is accomplishing, dwelling-places] or, habitacles, see Psal. 43.3.
Vers. 6. it] Gods Ark; verse 8. Ephrathah] the country of Ephraim, the citie Shilo; where Gods house and Ark had long continued Iudg. 18, 31. and 21, 19. 1 Sam. 1.3. therefore an Ephramite is called an Ephrathite, Iudg. 12.5. the fields of the wood] in the citie of Kirjath-jearim (that is, the Citie of the woods) where the Ark was twenty yeres, after it came home from the Philistines, 1 Sam. 6.21. and 7.1.2. It was also called Baale (the Plains) of Iudah, 2 Sam. 6.2.
Vers. 7. at the footstool] or towards it, meaning the sanctuarie: see Psal. 99.5.
Vers. 8. thy rest] the sanctuary builded for thy name, as 1 Chron. 28, 2. 2 Chron. 6.41. Ark] or Chest, Coffer, which was made of Shittim (or Cedar) wood, overlaid with plates of gold, whose cover (called the Mercy-seat) was all of pure gold, on which were two glorious Cherubs of gold, from whence God gave his Oracle; Exod. 37.1.2-6.7. Num. 7.89. In this Ark were the two tables of the law or testimonie, written with the finger of God. Deut. 10.3.4.5. This Ark is called Gods strength, Psal. 78.61.
Vers. 9. clothed with justice] that is, let them justly and holily administer their priests office: So Job speaking of his just administration, saith, I put on justice and it clothed me, my judgment was as a robe and crown: Iob 29.14. Therefore the Priests had holy garments to administer in, Exod. 28.2.3. In 2 Chron. 6.41. and after here in verse 16. the Priests are cloathed with salvation: so Christ, and his people, Isa. 61.10. Rev. 1.13. and 19.8.— thy saints] the people of Israel, 1 Chron. 15.28.
Vers. 10. Davids sake] for the promises made to David: or, for Christs sake, called often David: see Psal. 18.51. turn not away the face] that is, deny not the request: as 1 King. 2.16.17.20.
Vers. 11. truth] that is, a true oath, a faithful promise. fruit of thy womb] or belly, that is, thy children: see 2 Sam. 7.12. And this prophesie respecteth Christ, Act. 2.30.
Vers. 13. his seat] or dwelling place; see Psal. 68.17.
Vers. 15. vittailes] or meat: see Ps. 78.25. blessing blesse] this noteth certaintie and abundance of blessing.
Vers. 16. with salvation] the ministration of the word, whereby they save themselves and those that hear them. Deut. 33.10. 1 Tim. 4.16. So Gods ministers, are called Saviours, Obad. 21. See before, verse 9.
Vers. 17. the horn to bud] or to grow: that is, the kingdom and power to increase. See Psal. 75.5. and 89.18.25. So Christ is called the horn of salvation, Luk. 1.69. ordained a lamp,] or, prepared a candle, the bright glory of the kingdom by a successour; as 1 King. 11.36. and 15.4. 2 King. 8.19. See Psal. 18.29.
Vers. 18. cloath with shame] they shall be disappointed and confounded in all their interprises. So Psal. 35.26. and 109.29. crown] or diademe, a sign of government, and sanctitie: therefore the Greek turneth it sanctification: see Psal. 89.40.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXIII.
Vers. 1. TOgether] in unitie and concord.
Vers. 2. the good oil] the balsam, or oil of holy ointment, made of the principal spices, for the Lords tabernacle and ministers, Exod. 30.23.25, 26-30. the coller] Hebr. the mouth, the upper hole or border which was bound about, that it should not rent, Exod. 39.2. [...].
Vers. 3. Hermon] an high and fertile mount without Jorden, watered with the dew of heaven: it was called also Shirion: see Psalm 29, 6. which descendeth] understand here againe, and as the dew that descendeth: for Hernion and Sion were far asunder. there] where brethren dwell in unitie. commanded] appointed, and sent effectually: see Psal. 42.9.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXIV.
Vers. 1. THat stand] that is, serve, or minister: as, which stood before the King, Ier. 51, 12. for which is written, in 2 King. 25, 8. servant of the King. Here is meant chiefly the Priests, and Levites, whose office was to stand and minister, Deut. 10, 8. and 17, 12. Ezeck. 44, 11, 15. So Neh. 12, 44. the Priests and Levites that stood; that is, served. See also Psalm 135, 2. in the nights] keeping the watch of the Lord, See Lev. 8, 35. 1 Chron. 9, 33.
Vers. 2. in the sanctuarie] or, towards the holines, that is, the most holy place, where God dwelt between the Cherubims: or, in holines; that is, holily.
Vers. 3. blesse] or will blesse thee, speaking to Gods people. Compare Num. 6, 24. Psalm 128, 5. and the promise, Exod. 20, 24. In all places where I put the memorie of my name, I will come unto thee, and blesse thee.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXV.
Vers. 1. HAlelu-jah] that is, praise, or glorify ye Iah; it is a word of joyfull exhortation to sing praises to the Lord for his mercies; and in the end of Psalms, is added as Amen, for a chearful acclamation: see Psalm 104, 35. and 106, 48. Rev. 19, 1, 3, 6.
Vers. 4. peculiar-treasure] or, precious and singular-possession, proprietie: so Deut. 7.6. This was promised by the law, Exod. 19.5. but performed by Christ his redeeming and purifying of his people, Tit. 2.14. 1 Pet. 2.9.
Vers. 7. vapours] or elevations; in Greek clowds: for by vaporous clowds drawn from the end of the earth, or sea, commeth rayn; as it is said, he calleth for the waters of the sea, and powreth them out, on the face of the earth; Amos 5.8. So Ier. 10, 13. and 51, 16. with the rain] or, to the rain; so fire and water are mixed in one clowd. treasuries] or coffers, store-houses: see Psal. 33.7.
Vers. 8. from man, &c.] that is, both men and beasts: see Psalm 78, 50, 51. Exod. 12, 12, 29.
Vers. 9. Pharaoh] the King, who was plagued first in Aegypt, and after drowned in the red sea, Exod. 7. and 8. and 9. and 10. and 14.
Vers. 10. Many] or ample, great nations: the Amorites, Canaanites, &c.
Vers. 11. Ogh] a giant, whose bedsted was of yron, nine cubits long, and fowr broad. See Num. 21, 23-35. Deut. 3.11. kingdoms] thirtie and one, as is reckned, Iosh. 12, 9-24.
Vers. 12. a possession] or heritage: see Psalm 78, 59
Vers. 14. for] or concerning his servants: this is taken from Deut. 32, 36.
Vers. 15. idols] compare this that foloweth, with Psalms 115, 4. &c.
Vers. 19. house of Israel] that is, the posteritie of Israel; so after. of Aaron] to whom the Priesthood was committed. Exod. 28.1.
Vers. 20. of Levi] which were taken from among the sonns of Israel, and given and joyned with the Priests to minister unto them: Num. 18, 2, 6. ye that fear] all strangers converts; proselites: Act. 2.5. and 10, 35.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXVI.
Vers. 1. MErcie] the Hebrue Chesed, signifieth, a sacred affection of mercie, pietie, grace, benignitie, and bountiful good will towards any without respect of merit. In man somtime it is, the pious benigne affection, wherwith he doth good: somtime, the mercy, or, bountihed, which he receiveth; as in Isa. 40, 6. it is the glorious grace which man hath from God, called by the holy Ghost in Greek, doxa, glorie, 1 Pet. 1.24. usually the Greek version hath for it, elios, mercie, which the new Testament alloweth, Mat. 9.13. from Hos. 6.6. Hereof a godly man is called, Chasid, gracious, or merciful: see Psalm 4.4.
Vers. 8. dominion] or rule, soveraignty: see Gen. 1.16.
Vers. 10. Aegypt] or, the Aegyptians: see Psal. 78.43-51.
Vers. 13. parts] or divisions. By the Jewes tradition, the red sea was parted into twelve several parts, for every of the 12. tribes to goe through.
Vers. 15. shook-off] that is, overthrew: so Exod. 14, 27.
Vers. 18. magnificent] mighty, and excellent: mentioned after, and Psalm 135.10 11.12.
Vers. 24. redeemed] or delivered, broken off, and pulled away as by violence: for so also the word signifieth, Psalm 7.3.
Vers. 25. bread] that is food: Bread is used for all meats: so in the Greek, to buy bread, Mark. 6.36. is, to buy meat (or victuals) Mat. 14.15. Therefore this word is used also for beasts food, Psal. 147.9.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXVII.
Vers. 1. BAbel] or Babylon, the chief citie in Chaldea, or land of Shinar, where Nimrod the mighty hunter (the son of Cush, the son of Ham,) began his reign, called therefore his land; Gen. 10.9.10. Mich. 5.6. There in a plain, the people were building a citie and towre whose top mought reach to heaven: but God confounded their language, so the building ceased; whereupon it was called, Babel, that is, confusion; Gen. 11.1.2.4.8.9. Afterward, when Nebuchadnezar reigned there, it was the cheifest citie in the world for luxurie, cruelty, idolatrie, and other sinns, (so that Shinar is noted for the land and seat of Wickednes, Zach. 5.8.11. and Babylon is a type of the citie and seat of Antichrist, Rev. 17.1-5.) In this citie and countrie were the Jewes captives 70. yeres, Ier. 25.11.12. Jerusalem and the temple being burned, 2 King. 25.8.9.10.11. In that captivy, they lamented as in this psalm is shewed.
Vers. 3. words of song] that is songs: so, words of marvails, Psal. 145, 5. mirth] understand againe, they asked of us mirth; or, words of meriment.
Vers. 4. land of a stranger] or, land of alienation, that is, a strange land; or of a strange God, or people.
Vers. 5. hand forget,] to weet, her cunning, some such word is often understood, in defective passionate speeches. See Psal. 103.9.
V. 6. to my palat] or, to the roof of my mouth: that is, let me be speechlesse, as Ezek. 3.26. Iob 29.10. preferr] or, make to ascend. the head] that is, the cheifest.
Vers. 7. unto the soons of Aedom] that is, against the Aedomites: see the like speech in a contrary sense, Psal. 132.1. Of Aedom, see Psalm 60.10. and 83.7. the day] that is, the calamitous time: see the note on Psal. 37.13. rase] or powr out, empty, (as the Greek also turneth it) that is, destroy, and leave it bare. See this word, Psalm 141.8. The Aedomites being alwayes enemies to their brother Israel, rejoyced at his ruine, and helped forward his destruction: for which they are menaced by the prophet, Obad. 1.12.13.14. &c.
Vers. 8. Daughter] that is, Congregation, or Common wealth: see Psalm 9.15. wasted] that is, worthy to be wasted; as praised, Psal. 18.4. is praise-worthy. Or, that shall be washed, as, is born, Isa 9.6. for, shall be born: because God had so certainly [Page 167] promised, Ier. 50, and 51, or, the waster, to weet, of others. thy reward] or, thy evill deed: see Psal. 13, 6. where it is contrarily used for a good-deed. Compare herewith Ier. 50, 29. Reve. 18, 6.
Vers. 9. the Rock] that is, rocks, or stones: compare Isa. 13, 16.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXVIII.
Vers. 1. THe Gods] the Kings and princes of the earth, as verse 4. called Gods, Psal. 82, 1, 6. before such David used to confesse the Lord, Psal. 119:46. The Greek here, for Gods, saith, Angels, as Psal. 8.6. which also he hold Gods holy things in his Church: 1 Cor. 11, 10. 1 Pet. 1.12. Ephes. 3.10.
Vers. 2. thy word] or thy saying; the promise in Christ, concerning thy people, is greater then all other things whereby thou hast made thy self known.
Vers. 3. with strength] which I have from thee; as the Greek saith with thy might: strengthned by Gods spirit in the inner man, as Ephes. 3, 16, 20.
Vers. 5. in the wayes] or, of the wayes; whereof see Psal. 103, 7.
Vers. 6. For,] or Though. the haughty] the prowd person: in Greek, the high things? The Chaldee paraphraseth, the proud he will drive farr from heaven. a farr off] or aloof; not neer, or familiarly; but in wrath to punish them.
Vers. 7. revivest] or, wilt revive and keep me alive: so after. against the anger] to represse it; or, on the nose (the face,) to smite it with thy hand. The Hebrew signifieth both anger, and nose, Psal. 2, 5. but the Greek saith, anger.
Vers. 8. perfectly-accomplish] or, perform, to weet, his work begun, against my foes; and his mercie concerning me. So the Greek turneth it, he will recompense for me; and the Chaldee he will recompense them evill for me. See Psal. 57.3. slack not] or, leave not off. It is properly to leave off work by unloosing the hand: Neh. 6, 3. So David prayeth, that God which had begun a good work for him, would not give it over, but perform it, untill the day of Iesus Christ, as Philip. 1.6.
Annotations, Psalm CXXXIX.
Vers. 1. DAvids psalme] see the notes on Psal. 40, 1.
Vers. 2. my familiar-thought] in Greek, my reasoning (or disputing) thoughts: in Chaldee, my followship; the Hebrew hath the signification of friendship and familiaritie, used here, and in verse 17. for thoughts, or cogitations.
Vers. 3. fannest] or, winnowest, or compassest: that is, discussest and triest out to the utmost, even tracing the footsteps, as the Greek signifieth. Compare Iob 31, 4. accustomed to] and so acquainted with: the Greek, foreseest.
Vers. 4. When the speech, &c.] or, For there is not a word in my tongue, but loe, &c.
Vers. 5. beset] straitly beseige, and inclose, holdest strait: or, hast formed me. thy palm] or hand: that I cannot break away. The like phrase is in Iob. 40, 27.
Vers. 6. a knowledge] or, This knowledge; namely, of thee, as the Greek addeth, it is high] or, set on a high place. as Psal. 59, 2. attain to it] or, prevail against it, as Psal. 129, 2.
Vers. 7. thy presence] or, thy face.
Vers. 8. make my bed] or, spread-my-couch: in Greek, descend. Compare Amos 9 2.
Vers. 9. wings of the morning] or, day-dawning, which is said to have wings, for that it speedily flieth over all the aier. of the sea] meaning the furthest parts of the world; for so the sea often signifieth, Psal 65.6. and 72, 8. Isa. 24.14.
Vers. 11. shrowd] over-dim me, as with the dark twilight; or, shall bruise, shall crush me down; as Gen. 3.15. so the Greek, shall tread me down.
Vers. 12. darkneth] that is, hideth: compare Iob 34, 22. Ier. 23, 24. as is, &c.] or, like darknes, like light; that is, they are equal; as that which in Mat. 22, 30. is like, in Luk. 20, 36. is equal.
Vers. 13. covered] that is, safely kept, and protected; as the Greek saith, holpen me: or, covered me with skin and flesh, &c. as Iob 10, 11.
Vers. 14. fearfully] or, in fearfull-sorts; to weet, I am made: or, these are fearfull-things, marveilously-made] or, excellently-made: elswhere this word is used for separated from, and excelling others: see Psal. 4, 4.
Vers. 15. my bone] that is, bones, any of them, or my substance, or strength: for thereof the bone is named. embroidered] that is, cunningly wrought with nerves, sinewes, veins, and varietie of limms. A similitude taken from broiderie work, Psal. 45.15. nether places of the earth] so he calleth his mothers womb: because of Gods secret and unknown making of men there, Eccles. 11, 5. And thus may the like phrase Ephes. 4, 9. be understood of Christs incarnation.
Vers. 16. My unformed substance] or, Mine embrion, which is the body in the womb before it hath perfect shape, or unwrought up, as the Greek here translateth it. The Hebrew name is of wrapping, or, winding up like a bottom: my wound-up-masse, or body. all of them] all my members, wound up in that my embiron, or, unperfected-substance. Or generally, all men. The Chaldee saith, all my dayes were written. were written] Hebr. shall be written, which meaneth a continuall act: see Psal. 2, 1, So after, shall be formed. in the dayes they were formed] or, what dayes they should be formed: meaning that all his members, in the dayes that they were in fashioning in his mothers womb, were written down of God: or, that the dayes of their forming were written. and, when not one] Hebr. and not one of them, or in them. Meaning, that God had written down all parts of his body, not only when they were in forming, but long before. So commending his providence, who calleth things which be not, as though they were, Rom. 4, 17.
Vers. 17. how precious are] that is, how rare are thy thoughts to me, how few of them can I speak of, how incomprehensible are thy cogitatoms! The words following, shew this to be the meaning. Compare Iob 26, 14. And a thing is said to be precious, which cannot be attained unto or effected; see Psal. 49, 9. Otherwise we may take it thus: Thy thoughts, that is, the thoughts that I have of thee, how precious, of how much esteem and worth are they to me? So precious is used, Psal. 36, 8. mightly-increast] many and strong: see Psal. 40, 6. the summs] Hebr. heads: used for summs, and so the Greek archee: Num. 1, 2. and 26, 2. I awake and] or, when I awake I am still with thee: that is, still meditating of thee. The Chaldee referreth this to the last resurrection, thus, I shall rise again in the world to come, and shall be ever with thee. See Psal. 17.15.
Vers. 19. If thou wouldest] or, O that thou wouldest, for it seemeth here to be a wish: as also in the Greek of the new Testament Luk. 12.49. what will I, if it were (that is, ô that it were) already kindled. Or, Surely thou wilt slay, &c. and men. &c.] this may also be referred to God, thus; and wouldest say ye bloody men depart from me: or to David, who saith, depart ye from me.
Vers. 20. speak of thee,] or, against thee, as the like Hebraisme meaneth 1 King. 21, 13. witnessed of (or against) him. See the note on Psal. 5, 5. Or say thee, that is, mention, or speak of: as Psal. 40.11. 2 Sam. 6, 22. to a mischievous-purpose] or, with a crafty-intent, that is, traftily, wickedly. See Psal. 10, 2. lift up doe thy foes, &c. or, thy foes take-up thy name to vanitie: this sense the Chaldee paraphrase giveth; and the phrase is taken from Exod. 20.7. the word name being understood; (as in Levit. 24, 11. the word Lord is understood;) or, thy foes lift up their head (as is expressed Ps. 83, 2.) in vain; that is, they are vainly proud, and insolent. Oftentimes, words wanting are to be supplied; see the note on Psal. 103, 9. Or, they lift up thy foes in vain; that is, the wicked (which speak evill of thee,) doe vanely extol thine enemies. to false-vanitie] or, in vain: see Psal. 12, 3. and 24, 4.
Vers. 21. am not I grieved] or, grieve, (yrk) myself: so Psal. 119, 158. Compare also 2 Chron. 19, 2. Prov. 29, 27.
Vers. 23. Prove] or, trie me, Compare Psal. 26, 2.
Vers. 24. way of sorow] or, of grief, that is, wicked way (purposes, or actions) which are grievous to God and men: and in speciall, the way of idolatrie; for of this word, Idols have their name; see Psal. 16.4. So a word of grief, Prov. 15.1. is that which grieveth him to whom it is spoken. way of eternitie] or, of antiquitie, the old way, as Ier. 6, 16. meaning the way of faith and godlines, which God taught from the beginning, and which continueth for ever: contrary to the way of the wicked, which perisheth, Psal. 1, 6.
Annotations, Psalm CXL.
Vers. 3. THey gather warrs] or, are gathered to warrs: getting themselves and other together. The active is often used passively, Ps. 32, 9. and 109, 13.
Vers. 4. of the Asp] or, Viper: Greek, of asps, so Rom. 3.13. Compare Psal. 58, 5.
Vers. 5. to thrust-away my feet] or, to overthrow my footsteps.
Vers. 6. by the paths side] or, fast by my path: Hebr, at the hand of the path. Compare Psal. 142, 4. Ier. 18, 22. Prov. 29, 5.
Vers. 8. Iehovih] or God: see Psal. 68, 21. of arms] or, of armour, that is, of battel as the Greek translateth it;) when men harnesse themselves. This is that helmet, salvation, Eph. 6, 17.
Vers. 9. further not] or, bring not to passe. least they] or, they will exalt themselves; that is, be proud, or lofty. Compare Deut. 32, 27.
Vers. 10. The head] that is, As for the head (the chief) of those, &c. An head sometime signifieth a company of chief men, 1 Chron. 4.42. though here perhaps some one man is meant: It is also used for a band of men, as Iob 1, 17. Sometime the Hebrew word signifieth gal, as Ps. 69, 22. Which sense also is not amisse here. shall cover] or prayer wise, let it cover them, and him; (as Ps. 2, 3.) that is, every of them.
Vers. 11. They shall bring] or, make move (as Ps. 55, 4. upon them selves: or, coles shall be moved (that is, thrown) upon them. The Hebrew hath a double reading, yeilding both these senses; their judgments to be from God, but procured by themselves. he] that is, God, shall sell them; or indefinitely, they shall be felled, or cast. deep-pits] or suddain-sorrowes; the Greek saith, calamities.
Vers. 12. An ill- tongued man] Hebr. a man of tongue, that is, a pratler, or evill speaker, that hath tongue at will to use and abuse at his lust, and to smite therewith, as Ier. 18, 18. So a man of lipps, Iob 11, 2. is one talkative: a man of words, Exo. 4.10. is one eloquent: a man of arm, Iob 22, 8. is one mightie; and sundry the like. to a suddain-overthrow] or, his utter-ruine and miserie: Hebr. to (or with) thrustings-down.
Vers. 14. sit before thy face] or, dwell with thy face, that is, in thy presence: see Psal. 16, 11. and 61, 8.
Annotations, Psalm CXLI.
Vers. 2. BE firmly-directed] or, prepared; and so acceptable. as incense] or, perfume, which was a confection of sweet spices, made after the art of the Apothecarie, pure and holy, and was by the Priests, burned upon the golden altar every morning before the Lord. Exod. 30.34.35.36.7.8. a figure of the prayers of the saints, acceptable to God, through Christs mediation; as this place sheweth, compared with Reve. 8, 3. my palms] or hands, lifted up in prayer; see Psal. 63, 5. evening oblation] the Mincah properly was the meat offring; (which was fine floure mingled with oil) offred together with the Lamb every evening, before the Lord continually: as Exo. 29, 39, 40, 41, 42. Num. 28.2, 3.-8. Here it is taken for the whole oblation, at the time of the offring whereof, the godly used to pray. Exod. 9.5, Dan. 9.21. it was at the ninth houre of the day, (about three of the clock in the after upon,) called the hour of prayer. Act. 3, 1.
Vers. 3. a watch] or, a ward, custodie, to keep me from speaking amisse. keep] observe thou: or, an observation, before the dore. the dore] or, gate of my lips, by which my words passe out as at a dore: so the dores of the womb; Iob 3.10. The originall dal, is contracted for deleth, a dore: though this be rare: yet the Hebrew text sometime doth the like; as Chaji, 2. Sam. 23, 20. for Chajil, 1 Chron. 11, 22.
Vers. 4. Incline not] to weet, by Satan, or mine own corruption: for God properly tempteth no man to evil, but the Devil, and mans own concupiscence, Iam. 1.13, 14. 1 Cor. 7.5. and by Satan, God moveth mens minds; as appeareth, 1 Chron. 21.1. with 2 Sam. 24, 1. So Mat. 6.13. evill thing] or, word: see Psal. 7.1. to pretend-prentenses] or, excuses, thus the Greek turneth it: the Hebrew also signifieth occasions pretended, as Deut. 22, 14, 17. Or, we may read it, to practise practises, in wickednes. with men that work] or, with men workers, that is, such as stoutly, boldly, and manfully work iniquitie.
Vers. 5. smite] or beat me; the word properly signifieth beating with an hammer, Psal 74, 6. Iudg. 5.26. applied to sharp rebukes. So Prov. 23, 35. Compare also Prov. 9, 8. and 25, 12. and 28, 23. Zach. 13, 6. it shall be a kindnes] a mercie, or, with kindnes, that is, let him smite me, kindly, and reprove me. the head oil] that is, the chief, or precious oil: (as head spices, are chief and principall, Exod. 30, 23.) or oil, of the head, which is to anoint the head with. Or, by head, understand the Cheifest of his adversaries as before Psal. 140.10. for this seemeth to be an opposition to the former, thus, let the just smite me, but let not the precious oil (or the oil of the head) of the wicked, break mine head: and this the Greek favoureth, saying, but let not the oil of the sinner supple mine head: by oil, meaning flattering words, as Ps. 55, 22. Otherwise, we may referr it to the former just mans reproof, it shall be a precious oil, let him not make it fail my head. let it not break my head] nor distract, or dazel my witts, not overcome me, the Hebrew word signifieth breaking, and bringing to naught, Psalm 33, 10. and is applied to the breaking of the heart by discouragement, Num. 32, 7. and here to the breaking of the head, or bringing to nought of counsels, purposes, &c. by flattery. Or, if it be understood of the just, we may read it, let him not make it sail mine head; that is, let the oile of his reproof, not be wanting upon mine head. in their evils] or, against their evils: which may be applied to the evill deeds of the wicked, or calamities of the just; and here understand, is, or shall be, in their evils.
Vers. 6. Their Iudges] the princes of mine adversaries. are thrown-down] or thrown-down themselves, that is, secretly pursue and beset me in the rocks and mountains whither I am forced to flee, 1 Sam. 24, 3. and 23.26. The word may also bear their throwing-down to destruction; as 2 Chron. 25.12. by the rock sides] or, in rocky places: Hebr. in the hands of the rock: as Psal. 140, 6. and they shall hear] or, though they have heard.
Vers. 7. cutteth and cleaveth] to weet, wood; or the ground with the plough. of hel] or, the grave. Compare Ezek. 37.1.11.12. Iehovah] or God: see Ps. 68.21. powre not out my soul] to weet, unto death, as Isa. 53.12. that is, kil me not: or, make not my soul bare, that is, leave it not destitute and helplesse.
Vers. 10. Let the wicked fall] or, They shall fall. into his net] that is, every of them into his own net, or flue. together] namely with their fall; or together with them that are with me: or, altogether (wholly) passe over, and escape: the Greek saith, alone I am, untill I passe over. See this word Psal 33, 15.
Annotations, Psalm CXLII.
Vers. 1. IN the cave] fled thither from the persecution of Saul, 1 Sam. 24, 4. &c.
Vers. 4. was overwhelmed] or, swowned, sainted: see Psalm 77, 4. then thou Hebr. and thou.
Vers. 5. I did look] or Look thou, &c. continuing his complaint to God. But the Greek turneth it, I considered: and the Hebrew Look thou, or To look, is often resolved by other definite persons: see the notes on Psalm 22.9. and 49, 15. and 65.11. and 77.2. and 103.20. and see] or, and behold, to weet, on the left hand.
Vers. 5. refuge] or slight: is perished from me] that is, faileth me: I have no place to flie unto, and escape. So Iob 11.20. Amos 2.14. seeketh] that is, careth for: so Prov. 29.10. usually to seek the soul, is in the ill part to destroy it: see Psal. 15, 4.
Vers. 7. brought-low] or, weakned: see Psalm 116.6.
Vers. 8. the prison] the cave wherein I am shut up close. inviron] compasse, as Psalm 22.13. or exspect, as Iob 36.2. and so the Greek translateth, the just shall wait for me, untill thou reward me. See Psalm 13, 6.
Annotations, Psalm CXLIII.
Vers. 2. ANd enter not into judgement] or, but goe not to Law with me, by the deeds whereof, no flesh shalbe justified in thy sight, Rom. 3.20. so Iob 22.4. and 14.3. Isa. 3.14, not any] or not all, that is, none living: so Mat 24.22. not all, that is, no flesh: 1 Ioh. 2.21. every lie is not, that is, no lie is of the truth, so 2 Pet. 1.20. Psalm 76.6.
Vers. 3. my life] or, my company; the Hebrew signifieth both: Iob 33.18, 22. Psalm 68.11. darknesses] or, dark-places: so Psalm 88.7.19. and 74.20. for ever] or, of eternitie, of old; meaning, dead long since, and forever after: the word respecteth time past and to come. So Lam. 3.6.
Vers. 4. overwhelmed] fainteth, or, is perplexed: see Psalm 77.4. wondrously-amazed] astonished: or desolate. Greek, troubled. See this word, Isa. 59.16. and 63.5. Dan. 8.27. Psalm 40.16.
Vers. 5. of old] or, of antiquitie; so Psalm 77.6.
Vers. 6. spread-out] that is, pray: see Psalm 44.21. weary] that is, drie and thirstie; in Greek, waterlesse: see Psalm 63.2.
Vers. 7. for I] or least I; Hebr. and I: which may be supplied thus, least I perish, and be made like, &c. See Psalm 28.1.
Vers. 8. in the morning] speedily: so Psalm 90.14.
Vers. 9. I flie-for-covert] or I cover (I hide) my self, flying unto thee: or, to thee covertly-flie; secretly disclosing to thee, that which I would hide from others: so the Greek, I flie to thee.
Vers. 10. thy good spirit, shall lead me] so the Greek translateth this, and the rest, as assured: we may also read it prayerwise, let thy good spirit lead me; or, thy spirit is good; let it lead me, &c. and so the rest. Compare Nehem. 9, 20. in the land] or into the land of righteousnes; in a plain or even) ground: see Psal. 26.12. Isa. 26.10.
Annotations, Psalm CXLIV.
Vers. 1. MY Rock] in Greek, my God: see Psal. 18.3.
Vers. 3. takest knowledge] or acknowledgest, carest for: compare Psal. 8.5. and 1.6. and 31.8. makest account] or, thinkest on him.
Vers. 4. passeth-away] vanisheth. Compare Psal. 102.12. Eccles. 7.2.
Vers. 5. come down] for my help, and my foes ruine: see Psal. 18.10. and they shall] or, that they may smoke; see Psal. 104.32.
Vers. 6. Lighten] that is, Cast forth: compare Psal. 18.15, disturb] or trouble; that is, discomfit and destroy: see this word, Exod. 14.24. and 23 27.
Vers. 7, the high-place] that is, heaven: compare Psalm. 18.17. sonns of the stranger] of a strange God, or people: as Psal. 137.4.
Vers. 9. new song] of triumph: see the notes on Psalm 33.2.3.
Vers. 10. That giveth] understand, O hee that giveth, that is, O thou that givest, &c. See the like phrase, in Psalm 59.10. and 65.7. Or, It is he that giveth, &c.
Vers. 12. as plants] understand, are as plants: for this seemeth to be an imitation or expressing of the vain words of the wicked, forementioned, which say, our sonns are as plants; &c. whose boasting continueth till the last clause, which is opposed to all their worldly felicitie. The Greek to make this plainer, changeth person, and translateth, Whose sonns (or, Of whom their sonns) are as new-plants, &c. Or, understanding it of the godly, supply, may be as plants, &c. and so it hath respect to the outward blessings of the law; Deut. 28.4. &c. cut] that is, hewen, carved, polished
Vers. 13. garners] or, Corners, chambers, cellars, places of store and provision, made usually in nooks and corners of houses. from meat to meat] or from sort to sort, that is, all sorts and store of victuals.
Vers. 14. loden] that is, fat and fleshy: or, able to bearlodes: or, big with yong. no breach] in the walls, for the enemie to enter the town. none going out] no cattel driven away by the enemie.
Vers. 15. whose state is such] as is before mentioned: the Greek turneth it, They count that people blessed, which hath these things. whose God] this sentence is opposed to all the other worldly wealth.
Annotations, Psalm CXLV.
Vers. 1. AN hymne] or Praise; and hereof the whole book in Hebrew is called the book of Hymnes. This hymne is composed after the order of the Hebrew Alphabet; onely one letter wanting. See Psal. 25.1. aye] or perpetually: see Psal. 9.6.
Vers. 3. praised:] see Psal. 18.4. no search] that is, it is past finding out: of greatnes, see Psal. 150.2.
Vers. 4. powers] that is, powerfull (mighty) acts: so verse 12. Mat. 13.58.
Vers. 5. honour of the glorie] or glorious honour, or comelines. words of thy marvels] that is, thy miracles, thy marveilous words (or things.) So, words of song, Psalm 137.3. talk], discourse of, or meditate.
Vers. 8. pitifull] or, compassionate. Compare Psal. 103.8. Exod. 34 6. long-suffring] or, slow to anger: see Psal. 86.15.
Vers. 10. shall confesse] or, let them confesse, &c.
Vers. 11. tell] talk of, or preach: Heb. say.
Vers. 14. up-righteneth] lifteth-right up, or, maketh straight all that are bended down, or bowed together: so Psal. 146.8.
Vers. 15. in his time] that is, in due season: see Psal. 1.3. and 104.27.
Vers. 16. the desire] or pleasure, or with contentement, contentedly; acceptablie; with that which seemeth good to thee, and pleaseth (or contenteth) them.
Vers. 18. in truth] this word implieth faith, sinceritie, earnestnes and constancie, Compare Deut. 4.7. Ioh. 4 24.
Vers. 19. the desire] or, the will, the pleasure, and contentment; as verse 16. we are to desire that Gods will may be done. Math. 6.10. here he doeth his servants will: so he honoureth them that honour him; 1 Sam. 2.30.
Vers. 21. shall speak] or, Let my mouth speak, all flesh] all sorts of people: see Psalm 65.2.
Annotations, Psal. CXLVI.
Vers. 1. HAlelu-jah] that is, Praise ye Iah: see Psalm 135.1.
Vers. 2. in my life] so long as I live: so Psalm 104.33.
Vers. 4. his spirit] mans ghost; so the soul is said to goe forth, Gen. 35.13. to his earth whereof he was made; earth is in Hebrew Adamah; hereof man was called Adam, Earthly; compare Gen. 2.7. and 3.19. Psalm 104.29. his thoughts] or purposes, the most excellent effects of the mind or spirit of man.
Vers. 7. the bound] or prisoners; but here it may be meant more largely; for sicknesses also are Satans bonds, which our Lord Christ loosed, Luk. 13.16. See also, Isa. 61.1.
Vers. 8. openeth the eyes] or, giveth sight to: compare Mat. 9.29.30. Ioh. 9.6.7.32. uprightneth] or maketh straight; as Psal. 145.14. see this fulfilled Luk. 13.13.
Vers. 9. setteth-upright] maketh to continue sure: so Psal. 20.9. and 147.6. Compare Deut. 10.18. and 27.19. Exod. 22.22.23.24. Psal. 68.6. overthroweth] or turneth up side down: so Iob. 19.6. see also Psal. 1.6.
Annotations, Psalm CXLVII.
Vers. 2. OVtcasts] or driven out, in Greek the dispersions, (that is, the dispersed,) which word the Apostle useth, 1 Pet. 1.1. Iam. 1.1. Compare Deut. 30.4. Isa. 11.12. and 56.8. Ioh. 11.52.
Vers. 3. bindeth up their greifs] that is, healeth their wounds; as Luk. 4.18. with Isa. 61.1 Compare also Ezek. 34.16.
Vers. 4. Counteth] or Telleth, numbreth; which to man is impossible; see Gen. 15.5. Ier. 33.22. Isa. 40.26.
Vers. 5. no number] nor searching-out, Isa. 40.28.
Vers. 6. setteth-upright] conserveth, to continue yet: see Psal. 146.9.
Vers. 7. Sing] or, Answer, that is, Sing-by turns, one after another: as Exod. 15.21.
Vers. 8. with clowds] as in Elias time, 1 King. 18.45. the mountains] and deserts where no man is, as Iob 38.26.27. Psal. 104.14.
Vers. 9. food] Hebr. bread; that is, the beasts their food: as the Greek hath it. young ravens] Hebr. sonns (that is, yonglings) of the ravens. So in Iob 39.3. who prepareth for the raven his meat, when his yong ones call unto God, wandring for lack of meat?
Vers. 13. strengthneth] or, hath made strong; a signe of Gods favour, and Sions safetie: see the contrarie, Lam. 2.9. Ier. 51, 30. Amos 1.5. Psalm 107.16. Isa. 45.2.
Vers. 14. putteth in] or putteth thy border, &c. that is, maketh peace in thy borders. Compare Isa. 60.17.18. Ier. 12.12. and 15, 13. and 17 3. fat] that is, fine flowr: so Psal. 81.17.
Vers. 15. his edict] or saying, that is, commandement.
Vers. 17. yee] or frost; the frozen hail stones. can stand] that is, endure it: so Prov. 27, 4. Nahum. 1.6.
Vers. 19. his words] the ten commandements (or moral law) Exod. 20.1. called the ten words; Deut. 10.4. statutes] decrees and constitutions of Gods worship; see the note on Psalm 2, 7. judgements] the judicial lawes for punishing offenders, Exod. 21.1. Psalm 19.10.
Vers. 20 any] or every: but in Hebrew, all, is often used for any: see Psalm 103.2. and 143.2. judgements] the Greek saith, his judgements he hath not manifested to them.
Annotations, Psalm CXLVIII.
Vers. 1. FRom the heavens] ye heavenly creatures: so after, from the earth, verse 7. is earthly creatures. Compare Rev. 5.13.
Vers. 3. starrs of light] bright shining starrs; which praised God together, Iob 38, 7.
Vers. 4. above the heavens] in the clowds of the aier, Gen. 1, 7. Iob 26.8. and 37.11.
Vers. 6. stablished] or, made them stand: Psal. 119, 91. a statute] that is, statutes, or decrees, rules, ordinances, whereby every creature is bounded to his set time [Page 174] and place, as Iob 14.5, 13. and 26.10. whereupon mention is made of the statutes, or ordinances of heaven, of the Moon and starrs, &c, Iob 38.33. Ier. 31.35. and 33.25.
Vers. 6. it shall not passe the statute (or bound,) set of God: or it, the statute, shall not passe away, or fall.
Vers. 7. dragrons] or whale-fishes.
Vers. 8. vapour] or smoke, exhalation, damp.
Vers. 10. fethered fowl] or winged bird: Hebr. bird of wing.
Vers. 13. high-advanced:] or set-on-high; so Isa. 12.4. It is a strong towre, into which the righteous runneth, and is also set on high in safetie, Prov. 18.10.
Vers. 14. the horn] the power, and glorie; see Psal. 75.10. This is accomplished in Christ, the horn of salvation, Luk. 1.69. the praise] understand, which is the praise of his saints; or, an agument of praise to them. neer him] Gods people are said to be neer unto him, in respect of his covenant with them in Christ, Eph. 2.13. their service of him, Lev. 10.3. and spirituall alliance in Christ, Ioh. 20.17. 1 Ioh. 3.1. For this word, nigh, is used for kindred, Levit. 21.3. Christ draweth neer unto God for them, Ier. 30.21. and they by him. Heb. 10.19.22.
Annotations, Psalm CXLIX.
Vers. 2. HIs makers] the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, which three are one, 1 Ioh. 5.7. The mystery of the Trinity is in the Hebrew phrase; so in many other, as God said, Let us make man in our image, Gen. 1.26. Where is God my makers? Iob 35.10. Thy makers is thine husbands, Isa. 54.5. Remember thy Creators, Eccles. 12.1. and sundry the like God also is our maker, both in nature, and grace; see Psal. 100.3. their King] Christ: as Mat. 21.5. Song 1.4.
Vers. 3. with flute] as Psal. 150, 4. or, in a dance: as Ier. 31.4, 13. Psal. 30.12. One name is given both to the dance, and the pipe whereto they danced.
Vers. 4. beautifie] or, adorn, make glorious: so Isa. 60.7.9.13. The Greek here saith, exalt.
Vers. 6. The exaltations] that is, exalting-songs, high-acts, high-praises; or, lifting-up of the voices, preachings. in their throat] that is, alowd spoken of, and proclaimed: so Isa, 58.1. Cry with the throat, is, Cry alowd. two-edged] Hebr. a sword of mouthes; that is, of two mouthes, as is expressed, Iudg. 3.16. in Greek, two-mouthed, that is, two-edged, biting or cutting both wayes. This sword, is Gods word, and commeth out of Christs mouth. Eph. 6.17. Heb. 4.12. Rev. 1.16.
Vers. 7. on the heathens] by preaching against their idolatries, Act. 14.15. and 17.16.17.22. &c. Compare 2 Cor. 10.4.5.6. Isa. 41.15. reproofs] for sin, as Ioh. 16.8. &c.
Vers. 8. To bind their Kings] restraining their vices, and bringing them under the bonds and subjection of the gospel; see Psal. 2, 3. Mark. 6.20. Act. 24.26. Rev. 21.24. Isa. 45.14. a figure of captivitie, Nahum. 3.10. 2 Cor. 10.4.5.6. Mat. 16.19. Nobles] or Honourable.
Vers. 9. written] in the book of God; see 1 Cor. 4 6. Rev. 22.18. And this may have reference to that law, Deut. 7.1.2. &c. honour is] or this shalbe the honour, of all his Saints.
Annotations, Psalm CL.
Vers. 1. IN his sanctitie] or, for his holines; his most holy being: Isa. 6.3. the first argument of praise from Gods holy essence in himself: or, in his sanctitie, (his sanctuarie) his holy place; meaning heaven. in the firmament of his strength] that is, for his strong firmament, (called heaven, Gen. 1.8.) the second argument of praise, from the frame of the world, whereof heaven is chiefest: see Psal. 19.2. or for the out-spreading of his strength; that is, for his strength, spread out as the firmament.
Vers. 2. in his powers] or, for his powerful-acts, as Psal. 145.4. the third argument of praise, from Gods mighty administration of all things since the creation. of his greatnes] or majestie; in speciall mercie towards his own people, and against their enemies: which is the fourth argument of his praise. Compare Deut. 3.24. and 9.26. and 32.3. Exod. 15, 16. 1 Chron. 17.19. Luk. 1.46.49.58. Act. 2.11. Psal. 79.11. and 145.3.6. Majestie, hath the name of greatnes, and is applied to the greatest state of Policies, or Common weals: which is to be minded here.
Vers. 4. flute] or dance: Psal. 149.3. Virginals] or, stringed-instruments: this word is not elswhere in scripture. Organs] or, the Organon, as the Greek translateth it: the Hebrew name signifieth a lovely (or delightfull) instrument: it is one of the ancientest of the world, invented by Iubal, Gen. 4.21. and an instrument of joy. Iob 21, 12. and 30.31. wel- sounding cimbals] Hebr. cimbals of hearing, that is, easy, or delightfull to be heard, which the Greek translateth, well sounding. The Cimbals were of metall, as bells, and have their name of their shrill tinkling sound. lowd-sounding] or joyfully-sounding, or, tinkling; as 1 Cor. 13.1. Hebrew. cimbals of showting-sound.
Vers. 6. all breath] or, every breath, that is, every thing that hath breath: this word is used for the breath that God inspired into man, Gen. 2.7. and so for mans mind, or immortall soul, Isa. 57.16. and usually is applied to man, and to the breath of God, Psal. 18.16. but in Gen. 7.22. it seemeth to be spoken of all living things. Compare Rev. 5.13. where every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them; were heard, saying; Vnto him that sitteth upon the Throne and unto the Lamb; be blessing, and honour, and glorie, and power for ever and ever, Amen.
A Table, directing to some principall things, observed in the Annotations of the Psalmes.
- ABashing, what it signifieth, Psa. 6, 11.
- Aedom described, Psalm 60, 10.
- Aegypt, Psal. 68.32. the plagues of Aegypt described, Psal. 78.44. &c. and 105.28. &c.
- Aethiophia, Psalm 68.32.
- Almighty, Shaddai, how God is so called, Psalm 68, 15.
- Alone, diversly taken, Psalm 4, 9.
- Amalek, Psalm 83, 8.
- Amen, what it signifieth, Psalm 41, 14.
- Ammonites. Psalm 83, 8.
- Angels, Psal. 68, 18. and 104.4.
- And, instead of For: Psal 1, 3. and 7.10. and 55, 13.
- And, for But, Psalm 55, 14.
- And, for That, Psalm 43, 4. and 49, 10.
- And, a sign of passion, Psal. 2.6. and 115.3.
- Anger, outward, as wrath inward; Psa. 2.5.
- Arrowes, what they mean, Psalm 18, 15. and 45, 6.
- Asaph, who he was, Psalm 50, 1.
- Belial, what it meaneth; Ps. 18, 5 and 41.9.
- Baal, what it signifieth, and how it is turned into Bosheth, Psalm 106.28.
- Bands, signes of subjection. Psalm 2, 3.
- Babel described, Psalm 137, 1.
- Blessed: a title given to God. Psal. 68, 36.
- Blessing, diversly used: Psalm 3, 9.
- O Blessed, or Happy: how it differeth from the former. Psalm 1, 1.
- Bloods, & man of blouds, what they mean, Psalm. 5, 7. and 51, 16.
- Bounteous-princes, Psalm 47, 10.
- Bounteous-reward, Psalm 13, 6.
- Bread, for all food, Psalm 78, 20.
- Brooks, what they are, and of what use, Psalm 1, 3.
- Burnt-offring, what it was, Psalm 20, 4.
- Captivity for captives, Ps. 14, 7. and 68, 19.
- Cedar-tree described, Psalm 29, 5.
- Cherub, Cherubims, what they were, Psal. 18, 11.
- Christ, or Anointed, Psalm 2, 2.
- Commanding, diversly used, Psalm 42, 9.
- Condemn as guilty, Psalm 5, 11.
- Confession, diversly used, Psalm 6.6, and 32, 5. and 50, 14.
- Corrupt not, a title of some psalms: Psalm 57, 1.
- Corruption, Psalm 16, 10.
- Corrupting-ditch, or pit, wherefore so called, Psalm 7, 16.
- Covenant what is signifieth, Psalm 25, 10. Striking Covenant, Psalm 50, 5.
- Covetous, or gain-thirsty, whereof it is named, Psalm 10, 3.
- Courts of Gods house, Psalm 65, 5.
- Cursing, Psalm 10, 7.
- Daughter for Congregation, Psalm 9, 15.
- Daughters for villages, Psalm 48, 12.
- David put for Christ, Psalm 18, 50. and 40, 1. and 89, 4.
- Day, for time of affliction. Psal. 37.13, 11.
- Deceit, whereof named. Psalm 5, 7.
- Decree, or Statute, what it meaneth, Ps. 2.7.
- Degrees, what they meane, Psalm 120, 1.
- Devils wherof they are named, Ps. 106, 37.
- Dooing, for yeelding fruit, Psalm 1, 3.
- Edom described, Psalm 60, 10,
- Egypt, Misraim. Psalm 68, 32.
- Face, for anger, Psalm 21.10.
- Face, for grace, Psalm 27, 8. and 42, 6.
- Faithfull, what it meaneth. Psalm 19, 8.
- False-vanity, Psalm 12, 3.
- Falsly-deny, Psalm 18, 45.
- Favourable-acceptation, Psalm 5, 13.
- Fear, for God, Psalm 76.12.
- Fear, for Gods worship, &c. Psa. 19, 10.
- Feeding what it meaneth, Psam 23, 1.
- Finding, diversly used, Psalm 36, 3. and 116, 3. and 132, 5. and 46, 2.
- Fist born, ministers of God, Psal. 78, 51. the Cheif over others, Psalm 89, 28.
- Fools-vainglorious, Psalm 5, 6.
- Fool: Nabal, Psalm 14, 1.
- Fool, Aevil, Psalm 38, 6.
- Fool-unconstant, Psalm 49, 11.
- Forgiving, what it meaneth, Psalm 25, 18.
- Gates of death. Psam 9, 14.
- Gates of the daughter of Sion. Psal. 9, 15.
- Gates of justice Psalm 118, 19.
- Gathering, diversly used, Psalm 26, 9.
- Generation, what it meaneth, Psalm 12, 8.
- Girding what it meaneth, Psalm 76, 11.
- Giving for putting, setting, &c. Psalm 4, 8, and 8, 2.
- Giving, for granting, suffring. Psalm 16, 10.
- [Page] Gladnes, gladsomnes, outward, as joy is inward. Psalm 2, 11.
- Glorious-majestie, Psalm 8, 2.
- Glory, or Honour, whereof it is named, Psalm 3, 4. and 85.10.
- Glory, for the tongue. Psalm 16, 9.
- Glorying, or praising ones self, Psalm 34.3.
- God, Elohim, what it meaneth, Psal. 3, 3.
- God, El; Psalm 5, 5.
- Gods, for Angels, Psalm 8:6. and 97, 7.
- Gods, for Magistrates, Psalm 82, 1.6.
- Gods name added to things for excellencie, Psalm 36, 7.
- The living God, Psalm 42, 3.
- Gospel, or, Euangelie, whereof it is named, Psalm 40, 10.
- Gracious-saint, what it meaneth, Psa. 4.4.
- Halelujah. Psalm 104, 35. and 135, 1.
- Harp, Psalm. 33, 2.
- Heavens, what they are, Psalm 8, 9.
- Hell, what it meaneth, Psalm 16.10.
- Heritage, Heir, Inheritance; what they mean, Psalm 2, 8.
- Hiding the face, what it signifieth. Ps. 13.2.
- High refuge, what it is Psalm 9, 10.
- Hopefully-wait, Psalm 31, 25.
- Horn, for power, glorie, Ps. 18, 3. & 75.5, 11
- Hosts, or Sabaoth, Gods title, Psal. 24, 10.
- House, whereof it is named. Psalm 5, 8.
- Hypocrites, why so called, Psalm 35, 16.
- Iaakob, what it meaneth, Psalm 14, 7.
- Iah, the name of God, Psalm 68, 5.
- Iehovah, the name of God and Christ opened, Psalm 83, 19. and 97 1.
- Iehovih, or God, Psalm 68.21.
- Ierusalem described, Psalm 51, 20.
- Incense, what it signified, Psal, 141, 2.
- Inheritance: for land, or people, Psal. 79.1. and 28, 9. and 2.8. and 47.5.
- Iniquitie, Psal. 18.24. it is sometime put for punishment. Psal. 31.11. and 40.13. and 59, 5.
- Israel, what it meaneth. Psalm 147, 7.
- Iudging, what it is. Psalm 43.1.
- Iudging, expressed by two words usually, Psalm 7, 9.
- Iudgements, for lawes. Psalm 19, 10. for rites, Psalm 81, 5.
- Iustice, for benefits, Psalm 24, 5.
- Knowing, what it meaneth, Psalm 1, 6.
- Korach, and his sonns, who they were, Psalm 42.1.
- Kissing, what it signifieth, Psalm 2.12.
- Land of Canaan, Psalm 25.13. described, Psalm 105.11. the land of desire, Psalm 106, 24.
- Law, whereof it is named. Psalm 19, 8.
- Leading, gentle guiding, Psalm 23.2.
- Lebanon a mount. Psalm 29, 5.
- Life, Psalm 7, 6. and 30, 6.
- Lifting up the soul, Psalm 25.1.
- Light, what it meaneth, Psalm 27.1. and 97, 11. and 112, 4.
- Light of the face. Psalm 4, 7. and 31.17.
- Lightning of the eyes, Psalm. 13, 4.
- Lightning the lamp. Psam. 18, 29.
- Lions of sundry kinds, have sundry names, Psalm 7, 3. and 57, 5.
- Livjathan, the whale, Psalm 74, 14.
- Lodge, for continue, Psalm 49.13.
- Lord, Adonai, what it meaneth. Psal. 2, 4.
- Lot, what it meaneth, Psalm 16, 5.
- Making, diversly used, Psalm 100, 3.
- Man, Ish, of his excellencie, so named, Psalm 4, 3. and 49, 3.
- Sory- man, Enosh; and earthly-Man, Adam. Ps. 8, 5. and strong- Man, geber, Ps. 18.26.
- Man of tongue, what it meaneth, Psalm, 140.12.
- Man of bloods, Psalm 5, 7.
- Mansion, or dwelling place, Psalm 26.8.
- Master of the musick; who he was, Ps. 4.1.
- Meditate, is not onely to think, but to speak. Psalm 1, 2. and 55.3.
- Mercie, what it signifieth, Psalm 136, 1.
- Mercifully-cover, Psalm 65.4.
- Michtam, what it meaneth, Psalm 16, 1.
- Moab, described, Psalm 60, 10.
- Molestation, what it is. Psalm 7, 15.
- Morning, what it meaneth, Psalm 5.4. and 49, 15.
- Moving, implieth often evil, Psam 15, 5.
- Moving of the foot, also is evil, Psal. 38.17. and 66, 9.
- Mountains, diversly used. Psalm 121.1.
- Name, how it is used. Psalm 8, 2.
- Neer, or nigh, what it meaneth, Psal. 141.14.
- Neginoth, stringed instruments, Psal. 4.1. and 33, 3.
- New song, what it meaneth, Psalm 33, 3.
- Nose, and anger, have one name in Hebrue. Psalm 10.4.
- Oblation, what it was, Psalm 20, 4.
- Outspred-firmament, what it is, Psal. 19.2.
- [Page] Painful-iniquitie, why so called: Psalm 5.6.
- Pallace, what it is. Psalm 5.8.
- Palestina, Philistims, Psalm 60.10.
- Palms, and hands, lifted up and spred in prayer, Psalm 63, 5.
- Palm-tree described, Psalm 92.13.
- Parable, diversly used, Psalm 44.15. and 49.5. and 78.2.
- Part, for inheritance, Psalm 16, 5.
- Peace, what it signifieth, Psal. 29.11. of it Solomon was named, Psal. 72.7.
- Perpetuitie, victorie of time, Psalm 9.7.
- Pit of corruption, see Corruption: & Ps. 7, 16
- Pleading, what it is. Psalm 35, 1.
- Prayer, whereof it is named, Psalm 4, 2.
- Precepts why so called, Psalm 19.9.
- Precious, diversly used, Psal. 36.8. and 116.15. and 72.14. and 49.9. and 139.17.
- Priest, what it signifieth. Psalm 99.6.
- Prophet, what it meaneth, Psal. 74.9.
- Psalm, whereof it is named, Ps. 3.1. & 7.18.
- Psalterie, Psalm 33.2.
- Rebel, or, turn rebellious, whereof it is named, Psalm 5.11.
- Rebuke, for destruction. Psalm 9.6.
- Redeemer, whereof named, Psalm 19, 15.
- Reward. Psalm 19.12.
- Rock, the title of God often: Psal. 18.3.32.
- Rod of God, what, Psalm 23.4.
- Sabbath, day of Rest, Psalm 92.1.
- Sacrifice, and sacrifice of justice: what it is, Psalm 4.6. of showting. Psalm 27.6.
- Salvation, and Saving, largely used, for help, victorie, deliverance, &c. Ps. 12.2. and 98.1. and 118.15.
- Scornfull, prowd, Psalm 1.1.
- Seat, somtime is a chaire, somtime a dwelling, Psalm 1.1. and 107.4.
- Secret, or mysterie, Psalm 25.14.
- Secret, for Council. Psal. 64 3. and 89.8.
- Seed, for children, Psal. 21.11.
- Seeking, is for good or evil, Psal. 35.4.
- Selah, what it signifieth: Psal. 3.3.
- Shadow, Psalm 121.5.
- Shadow of death, Psal. 23.4. and 107 10.
- Showt joyfully, Psalm 5.12.
- Showt-triumphantly: Psalm 41.12.
- Silence, for submission, Psalm 62.2.
- Silence, for destruction, Psalm 31.18. and 49.13.
- Simple, why so called, Psalm 19.8.
- Sion, the mount; Psalm 2.6.
- Sitting, diversly used, Psal. 1.1. & 102.13.
- Skies, Psalm 18, 12.
- Sleep, for rest, Psalm 127.2.
- Sleep, for death, Psalm 13, 4.
- Son, diversly used, Psalm 79, 11, and 80.16. and 89.23.
- Son, for every yong thing. Psalm 114, 4. and 147, 9.
- Soul, what it is, Psalm 16.10.
- Soul, for life, Psalm 35.4. for will. Ps. 26.12.
- Standing, for continuing, Psal. 33.11 and 111.3. for ministring, Psalm 134.1.
- Statute, or Decree, what it meaneth. Psalm 2, 7. and 148.6.
- Strength, for praise, Psalm 8.3.
- Strength, for Kingdom. Psalm 21.2.
- Strength for Gods Ark. Psal. 78.61.
- Stilnes, what it meaneth, Psal. 4.5.
- Stirring, Psal. 4.5.
- Sun, whereof it is named, Psalm 19.5,
- Sin, properly is missing, or misdoing Psalm 4.5.
- Sinners, who they are, Psal. 1.1.
- Swallowing, for destroying, Psalm 21, 10.
- Tarshish, for the Ocean sea, Psalm 48.8.
- Tel, for preach, Psalm 2.7.
- Tent, what it is, Psam 15.1.
- Testimonies of God, what they are, Psalm 19.8.
- Together, diversly used, Psalm 33.15. an [...] 141, 10.
- Trespasses, what they are, Psalm 5, 11.
- Tribes of Israel, whereof named, Psalm 78, 55.
- Tyrus, the citie described. Psal. 45.13.
- Vain-idols, Aelim. whereof named, Psalm 96.5.
- Vanities, for idols, Psalm 31.7.
- Vnconstant-fool, Psalm 49.11.
- Vnicorn, Psalm 22.22.
- Voice, for thunder, Psalm 29.3.
- To give the voice; what it meaneth, Psalm 18, 14.
- Vowe's, Psalm 50.14.
- Walking, for conversation. Psalm 1.1. an [...] 66.14.
- Warr, whereof it is named, Psalm 35.1.
- Way, for course of life, or religion; Psal. 1. [...] and 25, 4.
- Wicked, what it signifieth; Psal. 1.1.
- Woeful-evils, whereof so called, Psal. 5.1 [...]
- Wondrous-excellent, Psalm 8.2.
- Word, for thing, or matter, Psalm 7.1.
Hebrue phrases observed, which are somwhat hard and figurative.
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- 1. DEfect or want of words; as of a verb substantive, am, art, is, &c. Psal. 2.7. and often.
- Of a nown substantive after a verb; Psalm 103, 9. & 109, 21. & 137, 5. & 139, 20.
- Of a nown substantive after an adjective, ITEMsalm 10, 10.
- Of a verb generally, Ps. 69, 11. & 18, 7, 29.
- Of a pronown, Psal. 45, 4. and 59, 14. and 68, 36. and 69, 2. and 71, 18. and 115, 12.
- Of a preposition, Psal. 5.4. and 2.8. and 9, 12. and 42.3.
- Of a part of a sentence, Ps. 6.4. and 89, 36.
- 2. Overplus or redundance of some smal words, Psal. 1.4. and 46, 7. and 118, 14. and 137, 3.
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- 3. Change, or putting one for another, as Of number, fowle for fowles, Angel for Angels, &c. Ps. 8.9. and 34, 8. and 78, 2.45. and 79, 2. and often.
- Of person, Psal. 59, 10. and 65.7. and 80, 7. and 115, 9. and 144, 10.
- Of time, Psal. 2.1. and 18.7. and often.
- Of gender, Psal. 45, 17. and 79, 8.
- Of an active verb, for a passive, Psal. 32, 9. and 36, 3. and 109, 13. and 49, 15.
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- 4 Questions or expostulations, used
- For affirmations, Ps. 56, 9. and 14, 4.
- For denials, Psal. 94, 20.
- For prayers, Psal. 10, 1.
- For wishes, Psal. 4.7. and 14.7.
- 4 Questions or expostulations, used
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- 5. Words used in the plural number for excellencie, &c. Psal. 103, 6.
- One word singular and another plural, used for exactnes, Psalm 66, 3.
- 6. The mysterie of the holy Trinitie, Ps. 11, 7. and 3.3. and 149, 2.
- 7. A verb indefinite, of like signification with that which went before, Psal. 49.15.
General observations touching the Psalmes.
- THe Psalter is in the Hebrue divided into five books.
- 1. The first containeth the 41. first Psalmes.
- 2. The second containeth the next 31. psalmes, to the 73.
- 3. The third hath the next 17. psalmes, unto the 90.
- 4. The fourth containeth the next 17. psalmes, to the 107.
- 5. The fift containeth the 44. last psalmes.
- Every of these books is ended with Amen, or Halelu-Iah. But being all joyned together, they are usually counted one book, and so the Apostle Peter speaketh of them, Act. 1.20.
- The inditers of these Psalmes are expressed five; Moses, David, Asaph, Heman, and Aethan.
Of the titles of the Psalmes.
THe Psalmes, many of them have no title at all: others have titles, but very divers. Some signifie the writers, as David, Asaph, &c. some the singers, as the sonns of Korach, Ieduthun, &c. some the instruments whereto they were sung, as Neginoth, Nechiloth, &c. some the nature of the Ditty, as a Psalm, an hymn, &c. some the use of it, as an instructing Psalme, &c. some the occasion of making it, as Davids flying from Absalom, his going in to Bathshebah, &c.
Five and twentie psalmes are without any title: namely, the 1.2.10 33.43.71.91.93.94.95.96.97.99.104.105.107.114.115.116.117.118.119.136.137. and 147. Yet of some of these the holy Ghost witnesseth, that David, wrote them, Act. 4.25. Heb. 4.7. and so we may judge of the rest.
David. Davids name is prefixed unto 74. psalmes; but diversly.
Five and thirtie are intitled, a Psalme of David, as, the 3.4.5.6.8.9.11.12.13.14.15.19.20.21.22.23.24.29.31.38.39.40.41.51.62.63.64.70.101.109.110.139.140.141.143.
Three are intitled, A psalm a song of David, Psal. 30. and 65. and 68.
One is intitled, A song a psalm of David: Psal. 108.
Fourteen are intituled, Of David; understanding the word Psalm, or Song: as [Page] the 1 [...].25.25.26.27.28.34.35.36.37.61.69.103.138.144.
One is intituled. An hymn of David: Psalm 145.
Two are intitled, A prayer of David: Psalm 17. and 86.
Six are intitled, Michtam of David; Psalm 16.56.57.58.59. and 60.
Five are named Instructing psalms of David: psalm 32.52.53.54.55.
One is called An instructing psalm of David: a prayer, &c. psalm 142.
One is intituled, Shigajon of David; psalm 7.
Five are intituled A song of degrees of David; psalm 122.124.126.131.133.
Asaph. Asphr. name is set to 12. psalms as written by him, or at least, committed unto him.
Seven are intituled, A psalm of Asaph, psalm 50.73.77.79.80.81. and 82.
Two are intituled, A psalm of Asaph, a song, psalm 75. and 76.
One is named, A song a psalm of Asaph, psalm 83.
Two are called, Instructing psalms of Asaph; psalm 74. and 78.
Heman. One is named, An instructing psalm of Heman; psalm 88.
Aethan. And one, An instructing psalm of Aethan; psalm 89.
Fourteen other have this title, An instructing psalm, or Maskil; Psalm 42.44.45.46.32.52.53.54.55.142.74.78.88.89.
One of these is called An instructing psalm; a song of the welbeloved virgins. psalm 45. So the title of Instruction, is set in all, over 24 psalms.
Four have this title before them, Corrupt not, or Al tashchith; psalm 57.58.59.75.
Two are intituled, for to record; psalm 38. and 70.
Moses. One is intituled, A prayer of Moses the man of God; psalm 90.
One is intitled onely, A psalm, psal. 98.
Two have this title, A psalm a song; psalm 67. and 87.
One is intituled, A song a psalm; ps. 66.
One is intituled, A psalm for confession, psalm 100.
One, A psalm a song for the Sabbath day▪ psalm 92.
One, A prayer for the afflicted, &c. psalm 102.
Fifteen are intituled, Songs of degrees, as from psalm 120. to the 134.
Two have the titles, for Solomon, psal. 72 and 127.
Five and fiftie are intituled, To the master of the musick; as psalm 4.5.6.8.9.11.12.13.14.18.19.20.21.22.31.36.39.40.41.42.44.45.46.47.49.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.61.62.64.65.66.67.68.69.70.75.76.77.80.81.84.85.88.109.139.140.
Two are intituled, To Ieduthun, psalm 39. and 77.
The sonns of Korach: have eleven psalmes directed unto them. Of which,
Four are intituled, A song a psalm to the sonns of Korach, psalm 47.49.84.85.
Two thus, A song a psalm to the sonns of Korach, psal. 48.88.
One thus, To the sons of Korach, a psalm, a song: psalm 87.
One thus, To the sons of Korach on Alamoth a song, psalm 46.
Three are named Instructing-psalms to the sonns of Korach, psal. 42.44.45.
Nine Psalms have before them Halelu-Iah. psal. 106.111.112.113.135.146.148.149.150.