Psalms 135

Psalms 135:2

THat stand] it seemeth that here are distinctly set down the Priests which did Gods service in the Temple, and the Levites which performed their functions in the court.

Psalms 135:3

It is pleasant] the Italian, amiable, as Psal. 92. 1. and 147. 1.

Psalms 135:5

Above all] namely, above all things which are called gods here upon earth, be it either by resemblance of dignitie, or by the false opinions of men.

Psalms 135:7

For the raine] that is to say, for a signe, or peradventure one of the causes of the ensuing raine; and such as seeme to bring the faine after them [Out of his treasuries] or store-houses, see Iob, 8. 22.

Psalms 135:14

Will judge] that is to say, will punish and visite them: Others, because that the Lord will doe his people right, and will be appeased with his servants: [will repent] that is to say, he will change his effects of severity, into effects of mildenesle, a phrase taken from men, which is very frequent in Scripture.