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1. Lord. . . increased--The extent of the rebellion ( 2Sa 15:13 ) surprises and grieves him.
2. say of my soul--that is, "of me" (compare Psa 25:3 ). This use of "soul" is common; perhaps it arose from regarding the soul as man's chief part.
no help. . . in God--rejected by Him. This is the bitterest reproach for a pious man, and denotes a spirit of malignant triumph.
Selah--This word is of very obscure meaning. It probably denotes rest or pause, both as to the music and singing, intimating something emphatic in the sentiment (compare Psa 9:16 ).
3. But--literally, "and" ( Psa 2:6 ). He repels the reproach by avowing his continued trust.
shield--a favorite and often-used figure for protection.
my glory--its source.
lifter up of mine head--one who raises me from despondency.
4. cried. . . heard--Such has been my experience. The latter verb denotes a gracious hearing or answering.
out of--or, "from."
his holy hill--Zion ( Psa 2:6 ). His visible earthly residence.
5. the Lord sustained me--literally, "will sustain me," the reason of his composure.
6. ten thousands of people--or, "myriads," any very great number (compare 2Sa 16:18 ).
7. Arise, O Lord--God is figuratively represented as asleep to denote His apparent indifference ( Psa 7:6 ). The use of "cheekbone" and "teeth" represents his enemies as fierce, like wild beasts ready to devour ( Psa 27:2 ), and smiting their cheekbone ( 1Ki 22:24 ) denotes violence and insult.
thou hast broken--God took his part, utterly depriving the enemy of power to injure.
8. an ascription of praise to a delivering God, whose favor is an efficient benefit.
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