Psalms 71

Psalms 71:3

HAbitation] or strong hold: [thou hast given] see Psal. 42. 8. and 44. 4. and 68. 28.

Psalms 71:7

As a wonder] the Italian, as a monster, that is to say, they have been afraid of mee because that such strange things have befallen mee; and have scorned mee, and had mee in abomination by reason of my extream miseries.

Psalms 71:9

Of old age] as v. 18. and hence may bee gathered that this Psalme hath a relation to Davids troubles by reason of Absaloms conspiracy, which happened in his old age.

Psalms 71:15

Thy righthousnesse] thy bounty, and loyalty, in all thy promises, according to the frequent meaning of scripture.

Psalms 71:16

I will goe in] that is to say, I will endeavour and trie to extoll it. Others, I will walke trusting in the Lord.

Psalms 71:17

Taught mee] through knowledge and experience.

Psalms 71:18

Gray headed] namely in the time of my decrepit old age, which is the most dangerous time of man, and then is thine aide most needfull for him: [untill I] give mee leave to celebrate this deliverance also, as well as I have done the rest.

Psalms 71:19

Thy righteousnesse] others, now thy righteousnesse is exalted to the height, Psal. 36. 6. and 57. 1 [who hast] the Italian, thou hast namely heretofore for mee. Or thou wilt have done them, when thou hast heard and delivered mee.