Psalms 31

Psalms 31:1

IN thee, O Lord, do I put my trust] Psalms 22:5. and Psalms 71:1. Isaiah 49:23.

deliver me in thy righteousnesse] For then God declareth himself just, when he preserveth his, according as he hath promised.

Psalms 31:2

be thou my strong rock] Though David made use of rocks in distresse, yet he trusted not in them, but in God, Psal. 18. 2, 31.

my strong rock] Heb. to me for a rock of strength.

defence] Heb. defences.

Psalms 31:4

that they have laid privily for me] Preserve me from the crafty counsells, and subtill practices of mine enemies.

Psalms 31:5

Into thine hand I commit my spirit] Luke 23. 46. Secing his soul was Gods by redemption, he committeth it to him to take care of it, 1 Pet. 4. 19.

Psalms 31:6

but I trust in the Lord] Not in lying vanities, that is, idols, Jon. 2. 8.

Psalms 31:7

thou hast known my soul in adversities] Taken notice of it, and care for it, Psalms 1:6. as a true friend.

Psalms 31:8

thou hast set my feet in a large room] Largenesse signifieth comfort, and freedom from difficulties, as straitnesse doth sorrow and trouble, Psalms 4:1. and Psalms 18:19. and Psalms 119:33.

Psalms 31:9

mine eye is consumed with grief] Psal 6. 7. Meaning, that his sorrow and torment had continued a great while.

Psalms 31:10

my bones are consumed] Psalms 32:3. and Psalms 102:3.

Psalms 31:11

I was a reproach among all mine enemies] As if I had been smitten of God with some great judgement, Isaiah 53:4. 1 Cor. 4. 9, 13. Psalms 41:8.

especially among my] Heb. most of all to my.

especially among my neighbours] John 19:13. Psalms 38:11. and 88. 8, 18. Mine enemies had drawn all men to their parts against me, even my chief friends.

a fear to mine acquaintance] They were afraid to shew me any token of friendship.

fled from me] Psalms 38:11. Matthew 26:56.

Psalms 31:12

as a dead man out of minde] Psal. 88. 4, 5. Heb. out of heart: For things we love not, are quickly forgotten.

like a broken vessel] Like an earthen vessell broken, that cannot be mended, and is not regarded.

a broken vessel] Heb. a vessel that perisheth.

Psalms 31:13

fear was on every side] Jere. 6. 25. and 20. 4.

Psalms 31:14

But I trusted in thee] Job 13. 15, 16.

Thou art my God] I had this testimony of conscience, that thou wouldst defend mine innocency.

Psalms 31:15

My times are in thy hand] Whatsoever changes come, thou governest them by thy providence: and no trouble can befall me before thy appointed time, John 7. 30.

Psalms 31:16

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant] Psalms 4:6. Numbers 6:25.

Psalms 31:17

Let me not be ashamed] Psalms 25:3.

let them be silent in the grave] Or, let them be cut off for the grave. Let death destroy them, that they may hurt no more.

Psalms 31:18

grievous things] Heb. a hard thing.

Psalms 31:19

O how great is thy goodnesse] Isaiah 64:4. 1 Corinthians 2:9.

which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee] As men lay up treasures safe, so doth God lay up good things for his children, though they do not alwayes enjoy them here, 2 Timothy 4:8.

before the sons of men] That their innocency may appear by thy miraculous deliverance of them.

Psalms 31:20

shalt hide them] Psalms 27:5.

in the secret of thy presence] A place where they shall have thy comfort, and be safe from their foes. An allusion to kings closets, which are sacred and inviolable in mens account, Psalms 91:1. and Psalms 27:5.

Psalms 31:21

shewed me his marvellous kindnesse] Psalms 17:7.

in a strong citie] Meaning, there was no citie so strong to preserve him, as the defence of Gods favour.

strong citie] Or, fenced citie.

Psalms 31:22

I said in my haste] And so by my rashnesse and infidelity, deserved to have been forsaken, Psalms 116:12. Jere. 8. 16.

I am cut off from before thine eyes] Isai. 38. 11, 12. Lamentations 3:54.

Psalms 31:23

love the Lord, all ye his saints] Psalms 34:9.

Psalms 31:24

Be of good courage] Psalms 27:14. Be constant in your vocation, and God will confirm you with heavenly strength.