Notes, Critical, Explanatory, and Practical, on the Book of Psalms (Volume 1) - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 edition. Excerpt: ...He sees all their conduct. They can conceal nothing from him. They should, therefore, stand in awe. The wicked have much to fear from One who sees all that they do, and who has power to crush and destroy them. Comp. Notes on Ps. xi. 4. If Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Be lifted up with pride, or feel secure. They cannot overcome an Almighty God; they cannot escape from his power. The word rebellious here has reference to those who arc impatient under the restraints of the law of God, and who are disposed to cast off hjs authority. The admonition is one that may be addressed to all who thus rebel against God, whether they are nations or individuals. Alike they must feel the vengeance of his arm, and fall beneath his power. 8. O bless our God, ye people. That is, particularly the people of the and make the voice of his praise to be heard. 9 Which ' holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. 10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver ' is tried. 11 Thou broughtest us into the " net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. 12 Thou hastcaused mentoride over our heads: we went through l putteth. t Isa. xlviii. 10; 1 Pet. i. 7. M Hos. vii. 12. nation; the Hebrew people. The call here to praise or bless God is on account of some special benefit which had been conferred on them, and which is referred to more particularly in the following verses. It was his gracious interposition in the time of danger, by which they were delivered from their foes, vers. 11, 12. % And make the voice of his praise to be heard. Let it be sounded out afar, that it may be heard abroad. 9. Which holdeth our soul in life. Marg., as in Heb., putteth. That is, He has put (or placed) us in a state of safety. The...