Psalms 4

Psalms 4:3

godly] 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, In an active signification. Whence the Asideans, 1 Macc. 7. 13. 2 Macc. XIV. 6. may seeme to have their name. And whence the Pelican hath the name of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, from the pious benignity it shews, as to her young ones, so to her dam when over-grown with years, as some write. And from her Greek name 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 ariseth the Greek Proverb 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, to denotate a retribution and recompensation of pious duties, offices, and benefits, such as the Pelican useth. The same word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, is taken also and used by some for the Stork, as Jer. VIII. 7. the Stork having the like pious benigne properties and qualifications.

Psalms 4:4

stand in awe and sinne not] Ephes. IV. 26. Be anrgy, and sinne not. And that sense the word here used will bear; David speaking thus to his friends; Let not your indignation, and just resentment of these scandals and confusions in my sufferings, proceed to a sinful murmuring against God; but consider of it wisely in your most retired thoughts, and be silent, contented, and quiet.