Psalms 19

Psalms 19:1

THe heavens declare the glory of God] Genesis 1:6. Romans 1:20. They shew to man, as in a table, Gods greatnesse and goodnesse, that he may praise God.

Psalms 19:2

Day unto day uttereth speech] The continuall succeeding of day and night, doth declare Gods power and providence.

Psalms 19:3

There is no speech nor language] The heavens are a schoolmaster to all nations, be they never so barbarous: or, though they have no power to speak, yet by them is Gods might and glory proclaimed to any ordinary understanding, Rom. 1. 20, 21.

where their voice is not heard] Or, without these their voice is heard. Heb. without their voice heard.

Psalms 19:4

Their line] Or, their rule, or direction.

Their line is gone out thorow all the earth] Romans 10:18. The heavens are as a line of great capitall letters, to shew unto us Gods glory, Isaiah 28:10.

a tabernacle for the sun] A place from whence the sun rises, as it were out of a bed-chamber, v. 5.

Psalms 19:5

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber] Very beautifully arayed, as with nuptiall-garments.

Psalms 19:6

and his circuit unto the ends of it] He goes daily from one end of heaven to the other, in a circular course, Ecclesiastes 1:5.

from the heat thereof] No plant rooted so deep in the earth out of sight, but it is cherished by the heat of the sun.

Psalms 19:7

The law of the Lord] That is, the word of God: for some effects following belong to Gods promises.

law] Or, doctrine.

is perfect] Though the creatures cannot serve to lead us to God, yet his word can, psal. 29. 9. and 119. 96.

converting] Or, restoring.

Psalms 19:8

pure] Psalms 12:6.

Psalms 19:9

the judgements of the Lord are true] Psalms 111:7.

true] Heb. truth. So that all mans inventions and intentions are lyes.

righteous altogether] Every one, without exception, and in things, psal. 119. 128.

Psalms 19:10

More to be desired are they then gold] Except Gods word be esteemed above all worldly things, it is contemned.

yea, then much fine gold] Psal. 119. 72, 127. Proverbs 8:19.

sweeter also then honey] Psalms 119:103.

and the honey-comb] Heb. the dropping of the honey-combs; That which cometh forth without pressing and is counted the sweetest and purest honey.

Psalms 19:11

great reward] For God accepteth our endeavour, though it be far unperfect.

reward] Matthew 5:12. Genesis 15:1. Hebrews 10:35.

Psalms 19:12

Who can understand his errours?] Then there is no reward of duty, but of grace, Romans 4:4. for where sin is, there death is the reward, Romans 6:23.

Psalms 19:13

Keep back thy servant] Heb. Draw. For we are naturally prone to great sins.

from presumptuous sins] Which are done purposely, without fear of punishment, with an high hand, Numbers 15:30.

let them not] Or, that they may not.

dominion over me] Psalms 119:133. Romans 6:12; Romans 6:14.

the great] Or, much.

Psalms 19:14

and the meditation of my heart] That I may obey thee in thought, word and deed.

my strength] Heb. my reck.