1-3. (Compare Psa 30:1-3 ).
3. given commandment--literally, "ordained," as in Psa 44:4 68:28.
rock. . . fortress-- ( Psa 18:2 ).
4, 5. cruel man--corrupt and ill-natured--literally, "sour."
5. trust--place of trust.
6-9. His history from early infancy illustrated God's care, and his wonderful deliverances were at once occasions of praise and ground of confidence for the future.
my praise. . . of thee--literally, "in" or "by Thee" ( Psa 22:25 ).
10, 11. The craft and malicious taunts of his enemies now led him to call for aid (compare the terms used, 2Sa 17:12 Psa 3:2 7:2 ).
12. (Compare Psa 22:19 40:4 ).
13. (Compare Psa 35:4 40:14 ).
14-16. The ruin of his enemies, as illustrating God's faithfulness, is his deliverance, and a reason for future confidence.
15. for I know. . . thereof--innumerable, as he had not time to count them.
16. in the strength--or, relying on it.
thy righteousness--or, faithful performance of promises to the pious ( Psa 7:17 31:1 ).
17-21. Past experience again encourages.
taught me, &c.--by providential dealings.
19. is very high--distinguished ( Psa 36:5 Isa 55:9 ).
20. depths of the earth--debased, low condition.
21. increase, &c.--that is, the great things done for me ( Psa 71:19; compare Psa 40:5 ).
22-24. To the occasion of praise he now adds the promise to render it.
will. . . praise--literally, "will thank."
even thy truth--as to Thy truth or faithfulness.
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