1. meditation--moanings of that half-uttered form to which deep feeling gives rise--groanings, as in Rom 8:26, 27.
2. Hearken--incline the ear ( Psa 10:17; compare Psa 61:2 ) --give close attention.
my cry--that is, for help ( Psa 61:2 Jer 8:19 ).
my King--thus by covenant relation interested in my cause.
3. direct--literally, "set in order," as the showbread was placed or set in order ( Exd 40:23 ).
4. For, &c.--God only regards sincere worshippers.
evil--or, "the evil man."
dwell--lodge, remain under protection.
5. foolish--vainglorious and insolent.
iniquity--especially such as denotes a negation, or defect, that is, of moral principle.
6. leasing--a lie.
the bloody. . . man--literally, "man of blood"--murderer.
7. But--as in Psa 2:6, literally, "and."
house-- ( 1Ch 9:23 ), the tabernacle.
temple--literally, "palace," applied to God's residence, the Holy of Holies ( 1Sa 3:3 2Sa 22:7 ); the inner part of the tabernacle.
toward--not in; the high priest alone was allowed to enter.
8. enemies--literally, "watchers" ( Psa 27:11 ), hence special need of guidance.
in thy righteousness--an attribute implying faithfulness in promises as well as threatenings.
make thy way straight--that is, make the way of providence plain.
9. The wicked are not reliable because by nature they are full of wickedness, or literally, "wickednesses," of every kind ( Rom 8:7 ).
sepulchre--a dwelling-place of corruption, emitting moral putridness.
flatter--or, "make smooth."
their tongue--speaks deceitfully.
10. Destroy--or, "condemn" them to destruction as guilty.
11. defendest--(compare Margin).
love thy name--Thy manifested perfections ( Psa 9:10 ).
12. with favour--or, "acceptance," alluding to the favor shown to an acceptable offering and worshipper ( Lev 7:18 19:7 ).
shield--(compare Psa 3:3 ).
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