Psalms 118
DOYLYVer. 5. — in a large place.] In a state of liberty and freedom from my enemies. Dr. Wells.
Psalms 118:6
6, 7. The Lord is on my side; &c.] By frequent experience of the Divine power and mercy, from time to time exerted in behalf of Israel, that nation was instructed to trust in Jehovah; and, whenever they did so, success and victory never failed to attend their steps. Would not the case be the same with us in all our undertakings, if our faith was right and stedfast in God, who raised up Jesus from the dead, and who hath promised to make us “more than conquerors?” Bp. Horne.
Psalms 118:10
- All nations] That is, all the neighbouring nations. Bp. Patrick.
Psalms 118:12
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They compassed me about like bees; &c.] Their numbers and rage might be compared to a swarm of angry bees; but their fury was short-lived and died away, like a sudden blaze of thorns, which is quickly extinguished. Bp. Patrick, Travell.
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Thou hast thrust sore at me. This seems spoken of his enemies generally. Rosenmüller.
Psalms 118:15
- The voice of rejoicing &c.] In the tabernacles, that is, the tents of the righteous, is the voice of shouting and triumph, proclaiming that the right hand of the Lord hath done mighty things. Green. The mention of tents shews that they celebrated their deliverance, not only publicly, but also privately, which was a sign of great and unfeigned joy. Rosenmüller.