Psalms 64
DOYLY— when he was in the wilderness of Judah.] He went through that wilderness when he fled from Absalom. Dr. Wells.
Ver. 1. — in a dry and thirsty land.] Probably this should be rendered, as in the Syriack Version, “as a dry and thirsty land.” Abp. Secker, Bp. Hare.
Ver. 4. — at the perfect.] David thus calls himself, because he was perfectly innocent of what they laid to his charge. Bp. Patrick.
— suddenly] That is, when he is not aware. Green.
Psalms 64:2
- To see thy power &c.] My chief desire is, that I may be restored again to worship Thee before the ark of thy presence, where thy glorious Majesty resides among us. Travell.
Psalms 64:4
- — I will lift up &c.] That is, in prayer and thanksgiving to thy Divine Majesty. Dr. Wells.
Psalms 64:5
- My soul shall be satisfied &c.] The greatest dainties cannot give so much satisfaction to the hungry, as I shall enjoy from the employment of singing thy praises. Bp. Patrick, Travell.
Psalms 64:6
- They search out &c.] They are ingenious in devising wickedness, and contriving means of executing their bad purposes.
Psalms 64:8
- — followeth hard after thee:] Cleaveth unto Thee. Green.
Psalms 64:9
- — the lower parts of the earth.] That is, the grave. Bp. Hall.
Psalms 64:10
- — a portion for foxes.] See note at Judges xv. 4.
Psalms 64:11
- — every one that sweareth by him] That is, every one who invokes his name, worships Him, and makes Him the object of religious reverence and fear; all which is implied in swearing, as an oath is an immediate appeal and solemn act of worship to God. Rosenmuller, Poole, Merrick.
So soon as religion gains that hold and that possession of the heart which it must do to become the means