Psalms 12

Psalms 12:1

THE title, [Sheminith] see upon Psal. 6. in the title.

Psalms 12:4

Wee will] wee will keep ourselves in favour with Saul, and maintaine our greatnesse in his Kingdome, by slandering of David, and flattering of Saul. For this Psalme seemeth to have a referrence ta those times which were infected with such plagues: [oùr lips] our tongue is a meanes sufficient for to maintaine us, which can neither be hindred nor taken away from us, none hath any power thereon but only our selves.

Psalms 12:5

Puffeth at him] the Italian, against whom they speak boldly] others from them that burst out in speeches against him namely through rage or contempt, Psalms 10:5. Others lay snares, that is to say, seek to entrap him with their courtly arts.

Psalms 12:6

The words] namely the promises hee hath made mee to raise me to the Kingdome [pre] from all falshood deceit and vanity, which are the 〈…〉rects of mens words: for the Lords words are most true, and most just

Psalms 12:8

The wicked] that is to say, all manner of licentiousnesse and impunity reigneth; when publick offices are enjoyed by unworthy and infamous persons, such as Sauls officers were, seeProv. 28. 12 18. and 29. 2.