Psalms 62

Psalms 62:1

TRuely] Or, Onely. Though satan tempted him to murmure against God, yet he bridled his affections, and resting upon Gods promise, beareth his crosse patiently, psal. 73. 1.

waiteth] Heb. is silent.

Psalms 62:2

He onely is my rock] It appeareth by the repetition of this word, that the prophet abode manifold tentations; but by resting on God, and by patience, he overcame them all.

defence] Heb. high place.

Psalms 62:3

against a man?] He meaneth himself, being the man whom God had appointed to be king, psal. 4. 3.

a bowing wall shall ye be] Isaiah 30:13.

as a tottering fene] Though ye seem to be in honour, yee God will suddenly destroy you.

Psalms 62:4

They onely consult to cast him down] It is the scope of all their consultations.

they blesse with their mouth, but they curse inwardly] Psalms 28:3. and Psalms 58:21.

inwardly] Heb. in their inward parts.

Psalms 62:5

wait thou onely upon God] David was greatly moved with these troubles, therefore he stirreth up himself to trust in God.

Psalms 62:7

and my glory] These vehement and often repetitions were necessary, to strengthen his faith against the horrible assaults of satan.

Psalms 62:8

pour out your heart before him] 1 Samuel 1:15. Lamentations 2:19. He admonisheth us of our wicked nature, who rather hide our sorrows, and bite on the bridle, then utter our grief to God, to obtain remedy, 1 Samuel 1:15.

Psalms 62:9

they are altogether lighter then vanity] If all men were weighed together in one balance, they would be lighter then vanity, Isai. 40. 15, 17.

altogether] Or, alike.

Psalms 62:10

become not vain in robberie] Trust not in vain things.

set not your heart upon them] Psalms 24:4. Jeremiah 9:23. Ezekiel 28:5. By joying overmuch, or trusting in them.

Psalms 62:11

God hath spoken once] He hath plainly born witnesse of his power, so that no man need doubt thereof; for he hath spoken it again and again.

power] Or, strength.

Psalms 62:12

for thou rendrest to every man according to his work] Job 34:11. Proverbs 24:12. Jeremiah 32:19. Ezekiel 7:27. Matthew 16:27. Romans 2:6. 2 Corinthians 5:10. Ephesians 6:8. Colossians 3:25. 1 Pet. 1. 17. Revelation 22:12. For the wicked feel thy power, and the godly, thy mercy.