1. refuge--literally, "a place of trust" ( Psa 2:12 ).
strength-- ( Psa 18:2 ).
present help--literally, "a help He has been found exceedingly."
trouble--as in Psa 18:7.
2, 3. The most violent civil commotions are illustrated by the greatest physical commotions.
3. swelling--well represents the pride and haughtiness of insolent foes.
4. God's favor is denoted by a river (compare Psa 36:8 Zec 14:8 Rev 22:1 ).
city of God, the holy place--His earthly residence, Jerusalem and the temple (compare Psa 2:6 3:4 20:2 48:2, &c.). God's favor, like a river whose waters are conducted in channels, is distributed to all parts of His Church.
most High--denoting His supremacy ( Psa 17:2 ).
5. right early--literally, "at the turn of morning," or change from night to day, a critical time ( Psa 30:5; compare Isa 37:36 ).
6. (Compare Psa 46:2 ).
earth melted--all powers dissolved by His mere word ( Psa 75:3 Hsa 2:22 ).
7. with us--on our side; His presence is terror to our enemies, safety to us.
refuge--high place ( Psa 9:9; compare also Psa 24:6, 10 ).
8. what desolations--literally, "who hath put desolations," destroying our enemies.
9. The usual weapons of war ( Psa 7:12 ), as well as those using them, are brought to an end.
10. Be still, &c.--literally, "Leave off to oppose Me and vex My people. I am over all for their safety." (Compare Isa 2:11 Eph 1:22 ).
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