Psalms 138

Psalms 138:1

BEfore the Gods] the Italian, before the Angels, which are present in the Church, Ecclesiastes 5:6. 1 Corinthians 11:10 and were set out under the pictures of the Cherubins which were in the Temple. Others understand the Hebrew word, Of the Kings and Potentates of the world, see Psal. 107. 40. and 119. 46.

Psalms 138:2

For thou hast] that is to say, Over and above the glory and praise, which is due unto thee for thy other perfections thou art also extolled in the effects of the truth of thy promises towards me; Or, thou hast magnified, thy name above all things through thy word; namely, it being considered either in its infallible truth, or in its most powerfull vertue and operation.

Psalms 138:4

When] or, because they heare [The words] namely, how that by thine appointment, and according to thy promises I have miraculously been made King: Others understand this of the hearing of the preaching of the Gospel, as Psal. 102. 15. 22.

Psalms 138:5

Shall sing] that is to say, shall preach his admirable providence, his councells, and works.

Psalms 138:6

The lowly] the Italian, things below, namely, what is done upon earth; Or, him that is of a poore and abject condition; or, him that is lowly in heart through humility, Isaiah 57:15.

Psalms 138:7

Thou shalt stretchforth] as Psal. 3. 8.