a 1 Sam. 13:19 4 Do not the 1workers of iniquity know thatO 1man of power? the loving-kindness of God

a 1 Sam. 13:19 4 Do not the 1workers of iniquity know thatO 1man of power? the loving-kindness of God

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understand and 1seek God. 3 aEveryone is gone back: they are altogether corrupt: there is none that doeth good, no not one. 4 Do not the 1workers of iniquity know that they eat up my people as they eat bread? they call not upon God. 5 There they were afraid for fear, where no 1fear was: for God hath scattered the 2bones of him that besieged thee: thou hast put them to confusion, because God hath cast them off. 6 Oh give salvation unto Israel out of Zion: when God turneth the captivity of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. 54 1 David brought into great danger by reason of the Ziphites, 5 Calleth upon the Name of God to destroy his enemies, 6 Promising sacrifices and free offerings for so great deliverance.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. When Doeg the Edomite came and showed Saul, and said to

chapter 53

a Rom. 3:10

him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. 1 Why boastest thou thyself in thy wickedness, O 1man of power? the loving-kindness of God endureth daily. 2 Thy tongue imagineth 1mischief, and is like a sharp razor, that cutteth deceitfully. 3 Thou dost love evil more than good, and lies more than to speak the 1truth. Selah. 4 Thou lovest all words that may destroy: O deceitful tongue! 5 So shall God 1destroy thee forever: he shall take thee and pluck thee out of thy tabernacle, and 2root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. 6 The 1righteous also shall see it, 2and fear, and shall laugh at him, saying, 7 Behold the man that took not God for his strength, but trusteth unto the multitude of his riches, and put his strength 1in his malice. 8 But I shall be like a 1green olive tree in the house of God: for I trusted in the mercy of God forever and ever. 9 I will always praise thee, for that thou hast done 1this, and I will 2hope in thy name, because it is good before thy Saints. 53 1 He describeth the crooked nature. 4 The cruelty, 5 And punishment of the wicked, when they look not for it, 6 And desireth the deliverance of the godly, that they may rejoice together.

chapter 54

a 1 Sam. 13:19

To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims

came and said unto Saul, aIs not David hid among us?

1 Save me, O God, 1by thy Name, and by thy power judge me. 2 O God, hear my prayer: hearken unto the words of my mouth. 3 For 1strangers are risen up against me, and 2tyrants seek my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah. 4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with 1them that uphold my soul. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: Oh cut them off in thy 1truth! 6 Then I will sacrifice 1freely unto thee: I will praise thy Name, O Lord, because it is good. 7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble, and mine eye hath 1seen my desire upon mine enemies.

To him that excelleth on 1Mahalath. A Psalm of David to give instruction. 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is 1no God, they have corrupted and done abominable wickedness, there is none that doeth good. 2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would

52:1 1 O Doeg, which hast credit with the tyrant Saul, and hast power to murder the Saints of God. 52:2 1 Thy malice moveth thee by crafty flatteries and lies to accuse and destroy the innocents. 52:3 1 Hebrew, righteousness. 52:5 1 Though God forbear for a time, yet at length he will recom­ pense thy falsehood. 2 Albeit thou seem to be never so sure settled. 52:6 1 For the eyes of the reprobate are shut up at God's judgments. 2 With joyful reverence, seeing that he taketh their part against the wicked. 52:7 1 Or, in his substance. 52:8 1 He rejoiceth to have a place among the servants of God, that he may grow in the knowledge of godliness. 52:9 1 Executed his vengeance. 2 Or, wait upon thy grace and promise. 53:Title 1 Which was an instrument or kind of note. 53:1 1 Whereas no regard is had of honesty or dishonesty, of virtue nor of vice, there the Prophet pronounceth that the people have no God.

53:2 1 Whereby he condemneth all knowledge and understanding, that tendeth not to seek God. 53:4 1 David pronounceth God's vengeance against cruel gover­ nors, who having charge to defend and preserve God's people, do most cruelly devour them. 53:5 1 When they thought there was none occasion to fear, the sud­ den vengeance of God lighted upon them. 2 Be the enemy's power never so great, nor the danger so fearful, yet God delivereth his in due time. 54:1 1 He declareth that when all means do fail, God will deliver even as it were by miracle, them that call unto him with an upright conscience. 54:3 1 To wit, the Ziphims. 2 Saul and his army, which were like cruel beasts, and could not be satisfied but by his death. 54:4 1 Be they never so few, as he was with Jonathan. 54:5 1 According to thy faithful promise for my defense. 54:6 1 For hypocrites serve God for fear or upon conditions. 54:7 1 We may lawfully rejoice for God's judgments against the wicked, if our affections be pure.

Psalm 55:1 578 55 1 David being in great heaviness and distress, complaineth of the cruelty of Saul, 13 and of the falsehood of his familiar acquaintance, 17 Uttering the most ardent affections to move the Lord to pity him. 22 After, being assured of deliverance, he setteth forth the grace of God, as though he had already obtained his request.

14 Which delighted in consulting together, and went into the house of God as companions. 15 Let death seize upon them: let them 1go down quick into the grave: for wickedness is in their dwellings even in the midst of them. 16 But I will call unto God, and the Lord will save me. 17 Evening and morning, and at noon will I pray 1and make a noise, and he will hear my voice. 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for 1many were with me. 19 God shall hear and afflict them, even he that reigneth of old, Selah: because they 1have no changes, therefore they fear not God. 20 He 1laid his hand upon such as be at peace with him, and he brake his covenant. 21 The words of his mouth were softer than butter, yet war was in his heart, his words were more gentle than oil, yet they were swords. 22 Cast thy 1burden upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee: he will not suffer the righteous to fall 2forever. 23 And thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of corruption: the bloody, and deceitful men shall not live 1half their days: but I will trust in thee. 56 1 David being brought to Achish the king of Gath, 1 Sam. 21:12, complaineth of his enemies, demandeth succor, 3 Putteth his trust in God and in his promises, 12 And promiseth to perform his vows which he had taken upon him, whereof this was the effect, to praise God in his Church.

To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. 1 Hear 1my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my supplication. 2 Hearken unto me, and answer me: I mourn in my prayer, and make a noise, 3 For the 1voice of the enemy, and for the vexation of the wicked, because 2they have brought iniquity upon me, and furiously hate me. 4 Mine heart trembleth within me, and the terrors of death are fallen upon me. 5 Fear and trembling are come upon me, and an horrible fear hath 1covered me. 6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove: then would I 1fly away and rest. 7 Behold I would take my flight far off, and lodge in the wilderness. Selah. 8 He would make haste for my deliverance 1from the stormy wind and tempest. 9 Destroy, O Lord, and 1divide their tongues: for I have seen cruelty and strife in the city. 10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof, both 1iniquity and mischief are in the midst of it. 11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets. 12 Surely mine 1enemy did not defame me, for I could have borne it: neither did mine adversary exalt himself against me: for I would have hid me from him. 13 But it was thou, O man, even my 1companion, my guide, and my familiar:

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David on Michtam, concerning the 1dumb dove in a far country, when the

Philistines took him in Gath.

1 Be merciful unto me, O God, for 1man would swallow me up: he fighteth continually and vexeth me.

55:1 1 The earnestness of his prayer declareth the vehemency of his grief insomuch as he is compelled to burst out into cries. 55:3 1 For the threatnings of Saul and his adherents. 2 They have defamed me as a wicked person, or they have imag­ ined my destruction. 55:5 1 There was no part of him, that was not astonished with extreme fear. 55:6 1 Fear had driven him to so great distress, that he wished to be hid in some wilderness, and to be banished from that kingdom which God had promised that he should enjoy. 55:8 1 From the cruel rage and tyranny of Saul. 55:9 1 As in the confusion of Babylon when the wicked conspired against God. 55:10 1 All laws and good orders are broken, and only vice and dis­ solation reigneth under Saul. 55:12 1 If mine open enemy had sought mine hurt, I could the bet­ ter have avoided him. 55:13 1 Which was not only joined to me in friendship and counsel

in worldly matters, but also in religion. 55:15 1 As Korah, Dathan and Abiram. 55:17 1 Which signifieth a fervent mind and sure trust to obtain his portion, which thing made him earnest at all times in prayer. 55:18 1 Even the Angels of God fought on my side against mine enemies, 2 Kings 6:16. 55:19 1 But their prosperous estate still continueth. 55:20 1 I did not provoke him, but was as at peace with him, yet he made war against me. 55:22 1 Or, gift, to wit, which thou wouldest that God should give thee. 2 Though for their bettering and trial, he suffer them to slip for a time. 55:23 1 Though they sometimes live longer, yet their life is cursed of God, unquiet, and worse than any death. 56:Title 1 Being chased by the fury of his enemies into a strange country, he was a dumb dove not seeking revengeance. 56:1 1 He showeth that it is either now time or never, that God help him, for all the world is against him and ready to devour him.

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2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for many fight against me, O thou most High. 3 When I was afraid, I trusted in thee. 4 I will rejoice in God, because of his 1word, I trust in God, and will not fear what flesh can do unto me. 5 Mine own 1words grieve me daily: all their thoughts are against me to do me hurt. 6 1They gather together, and keep themselves close: they mark my steps, because they wait for my soul. 7 1They think they shall escape by iniquity: O God, cast these people down in thine anger. 8 Thou hast counted my wanderings; put my 1tears into thy bottle; are they not in thy register? 9 When I cry, then mine enemies shall turn back; this I know, for God is with me. 10 I will rejoice in God because of his word; in the Lord will I rejoice because of his word. 11 In God do I trust; I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 12 1Thy vows are upon me, O God, I will render praises unto thee. 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, and also my feet from falling, that I may 1walk before God in the 2light of the living. 57 1 David being in the desert of Ziph, where the inhabitants did betray him, and at length in the same cave with Saul, 2 Calleth most earnestly unto God, with full confidence that he will perform his promise, and take his cause in hand. 5 Also that he will show his glory in the heavens and the earth against his cruel enemies. 9 Therefore doth he render laud and praise.

2 I will call unto the most high God, even the God, that 1performeth his promise toward me. 3 He will send from 1heaven, and save me from the reproof of him that would swallow me. Selah. God will send his mercy, and his truth. 4 My soul is among lions; I lie among the children of men, that are set on fire; whose teeth are 1spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 5 1Exalt thyself, O God, above the heaven, and let thy glory be upon all the earth. 6 They have laid a net for my steps; 1my soul is pressed down, they have dug a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it. Selah. 7 Mine heart is 1prepared, O God, mine heart is prepared; I will sing and give praise. 8 1Awake my tongue, awake viol and harp: I will awake early. 9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people, and I will sing unto thee among the nations. 10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the 1clouds. 11 Exalt thyself, O God, above the heavens, and let thy glory be upon all the earth. 58 1 He describeth the malice of his enemies, the flatterers of Saul, who both secretly and openly sought his destruction, from whom he appealeth to God's judgment, 10 Showing that the just shall rejoice, when they see the punishment of the wicked to the glory of God.

chapter 57

a 1 Sam. 24:4

To him that excelleth. Destroy not.

A Psalm of David on Michtam.

1 Is it true? O 1congregation, speak ye justly? O sons of men judge ye uprightly? 2 Yea, rather ye imagine mischief in your heart: 1your hands execute cruelty upon the earth. 3 The wicked 1are strangers from the womb: even from the belly have they erred, and speak lies.

To him that excelleth. 1Destroy not. A Psalm of David on

Michtam. aWhen he fled from Saul in the cave.

1 Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me; for my soul trusteth in thee, and in the shadow of thy wings will I 1trust, till these 2afflictions overpass.

56:4 1 He stayeth his conscience upon God's promise, though he see not present help. 56:5 1 All my counsels have evil success, and turn to mine own sorrow. 56:6 1 As all the world against one man, and cannot be satiate, except they have my life. 56:7 1 They think not only to escape punishment, but the more wicked they are, the more impudent they wax. 56:8 1 If God keep the tears of his Saints in store, much more will he remember their blood, to avenge it: and though tyrants burn the bones, yet can they not blot the tears and blood out of God's register. 56:12 1 Having received that which I required, I am bound to pay my vows of thanksgiving, as I promised. 56:13 1 As mindful of his great mercies, and giving him thanks for the same. 2 That is, in this life and light of the sun. 57:Title 1 This was either the beginning of a certain song, or the words which David uttered when he stayed his affection. 57:1 1 Or, dwell most safely.

2 He compareth the afflictions which God layeth upon his children, to a storm that cometh and goeth. 57:2 1 Who leaveth not his works begun imperfect. 57:3 1 He would rather deliver me by a miracle, than that I should be overcome. 57:4 1 He meaneth their calumnies and false reports. 57:5 1 Suffer me not to be destroyed to the contempt of thy Name. 57:6 1 For very fear seeing the great dangers on all sides. 57:7 1 That is, wholly bent to give thee praise for my deliverance. 57:8 1 He showeth that both his heart shall praise God, and his tongue shall confess him, and also he will use other means to pro­ voke himself forward to the same. 57:10 1 Thy mercies do not only appertain to the Jews, but also to the Gentiles. 58:1 1 Ye counselors of Saul, who under pretence of consulting for the common wealth, conspire my death being an innocent. 58:2 1 Ye are not ashamed to execute that cruelty publicly, which ye have imagined in your hearts. 58:3 1 That is, enemies to the people of God even from their birth.

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4 Their poison is even like the poison of a serpent; like the deaf 1adder that stoppeth his ear. 5 Which heareth not the voice of the enchanter, though he be most expert in charming. 6 Break their 1teeth, O God, in their mouths: break the jaws of the young lions, O Lord. 7 Let them 1melt like the waters, let them pass away; when he shooteth his arrows, let them be as broken. 8 Let them consume like a snail that melteth, and like the untimely fruit of a woman, that hath not seen the sun. 9 1As raw flesh before your pots feel the fire of thorns: so let them carry them away as with a whirlwind in his wrath. 10 The righteous shall 1rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he shall wash his feet in the 2blood of the wicked. 11 And men shall say, 1Verily there is fruit for the righteous; doubtless there is a God that judgeth in the earth. 59 1 David being in great danger of Saul, who sent to slay him in his bed, prayeth unto God, 3 Declaring his innocency, and their fury, 5 Desiring God to destroy all those that sin of malicious wickedness. 11 Whom though he keep alive for a time to exercise his people, yet in the end he will consume them in his wrath, 13 That he may be known to be the God of Jacob to the end of the world. 16 For this he singeth praises to God assured of his mercies.

mighty men are gathered against me, not for mine 1offense, nor for my sin, O Lord. 4 They run and prepare themselves without a fault on my part: arise therefore to assist me, and behold. 5 Even thou, O Lord God of hosts, O God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen, and be not 1merciful unto all that transgress maliciously. Selah. 6 They go to and fro in the evening: they bark like 1dogs, and go about the city. 7 Behold, they 1brag in their talk, and swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? 8 But thou, O Lord, shalt have them in derision, and thou shalt laugh at all the heathen. 9 1He is strong: but I will wait upon thee: for God is my defense. 10 My merciful God will 1prevent me: God will let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them 1not, lest my people forget it: but scatter them abroad by thy power, and put them down, O Lord, our shield, 12 For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips: and let them be 1taken in their pride, even for their perjury and lies, that they speak. 13 1Consume them in thy wrath: consume them that they be no more: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob, even unto the ends of the world. Selah. 14 And in the evening they 1shall go to and fro, and bark like dogs, and go about the city. 15 They shall run here and there for meat, and surely they shall not be satisfied, though they tarry all night. 16 But I will sing of thy 1power, and will praise thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. 17 Unto thee, O my 1Strength will I sing: for God is my defense, and my merciful God.

chapter 59

a 1 Sam. 19:11

To him that excelleth. Destroy not. A Psalm of David, on 1Michtam. aWhen Saul sent and they did

watch the house to kill him. 1 O my God, 1deliver me from mine enemies; defend me from them that rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the wicked doers, and save me from the bloody men. 3 For lo, they have laid wait for my soul; the

58:4 1 They pass in malice and subtlety the crafty serpent which could preserve himself by stopping his ear from the enchanter. 58:6 1 Take away all occasions and means whereby they hurt. 58:7 1 Considering God's divine power, he showeth that God in a moment can destroy their force whereof they brag. 58:9 1 As flesh is taken raw out of the pot before the water seethe: so he desireth God to destroy their enterprises before they bring them to pass. 58:10 1 With a pure affection. 2 Their punishment and slaughter shall be so great. 58:11 1 Seeing God governeth all by his providence, he must needs put difference between the godly and the wicked. 59:Title 1 Read Ps. 16. 59:1 1 Though his enemies were even at hand to destroy him, yet he assureth himself that God had ways now in hand to deliver him. 59:3 1 For I am innocent to themwards, and have not offended them. 59:5 1 Seeing it appertaineth to God's judgments to punish the wicked, he desiresth God to execute his vengeance on the reprobate, who maliciously persecute his Church.

59:6 1 He compareth their cruelty to hungry dogs, showing that they are never weary in doing evil. 59:7 1 They boast openly in their wicked devices, and every word is as a sword: for they neither fear God nor are ashamed of men. 59:9 1 Though Saul have never so great power, yet I know that thou dost bridle him: therefore will I patiently hope on thee. 59:10 1 He will not fail to succor me when need requireth. 59:11 1 Altogether, but by little and little, that the people seeing oftentimes thy judgments, may be mindful of thee. 59:12 1 That in their misery and shame they may be as glasses and examples of God's vengeance. 59:13 1 When thy time shall come, and when they have sufficiently served for an example of thy vengeance unto others. 59:14 1 He mocketh at their vain enterprises, being assured that they shall not bring their purpose to pass. 59:16 1 Which didst use the policy of a weak woman to confound the enemy's strength, as 1 Sam. 19:12. 59:17 1 Confessing himself to be void of all virtue and strength, he attributeth the whole to God.

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61 1 Whether that he were in danger of the Ammonites, or being pursued of Absalom, here he crieth to be heard and delivered, 7 And confirmed in his kingdom. 8 He promiseth perpetual praises.

chapter 60

a 2 Sam. 8:1

2 Sam. 10:1 1 Chron. 18:13

chapter 62

To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my cry, O God: give ear unto my prayer. 2 From 1the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee: when mine heart is oppressed, bring me upon the rock that is 2higher than I. 3 For thou hast been my hope, and a strong tower against the enemy. 4 I will dwell in thy Tabernacle forever, and my trust shall be under the covering of thy wings. Selah. 5 For thou, O God, 1hast heard my desires; thou hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name. 6 Thou shalt give the King a 1long life; his years shall be as many ages. 7 He shall dwell before God forever; prepare 1mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him. 8 So will I always sing praise unto thy Name, in performing daily my vows. 62 This Psalm partly containeth meditation, whereby David encourageth himself to trust in God against the assaults of temptations. And because our minds are easily drawn from God by the allurements of the world, he sharply reproveth this vanity, to the intent he might cleave fast to the Lord.

a 1 Chron. 16:41

To him that excelleth upon 1Shushan Eduth, or Michtam. A Psalm of David to teach. aWhen he fought against 2Aram Naharaim, and against Aram 3Zobah, when Joab returned and

slew twelve thousand Edomites in the salt valley.

1 O God, thou hast cast us out, thou hast 1scattered us, thou hast been angry, turn again unto us. 2 Thou hast made the land to tremble, and hast made it to 1gape: heal the breaches thereof, for it is shaken. 3 Thou hast 1showed thy people heavy things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of giddiness. 4 But now thou hast given 1a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of thy truth. Selah. 5 That thy beloved may be delivered, help with thy right hand and hear me. 6 God hath spoken in his 1holiness: therefore I will rejoice: I shall divide Shechem, and measure the valley of Succoth. 7 Gilead shall be mine, and Manasseh shall be mine: Ephraim also shall be the 1strength of mine head: 2Judah is my lawgiver. 8 Moab shall be my 1washpot: over Edom will I cast out my shoe: 2Philistia show thyself joyful for me. 9 Who will lead me into the 1strong city? who will bring me unto Edom? 10 Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off, and didst not go forth, O God, with our armies? 11 Give us help against trouble: for vain is the help of man. 12 Through God we shall do valiantly; for he shall tread down our enemies.

To the excellent Musician aJeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 Yet 1my soul keepeth silence unto God; of him cometh my salvation. 2 1Yet he is my strength and my salvation, and my defense; therefore I shall not much be moved. 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a 1man? ye shall be all slain; ye shall be as a bowed wall, or as a 2wall shaken. 4 Yet they consult to cast him down from his

60:Title 1 These were certain songs after the note whereof this Psalm was sung. 2 Or, Syria, called Mesopotamia. 3 Called also Sophene, which standeth by Euphrates. 60:1 1 For when Saul was not able to resist the enemy, the people fled hither and thither: for they could not be safe in their own houses. 60:2 1 As cleft with an earthquake. 60:3 1 Thou hast handled thy people sharply, in taking from them sense and judgment, in that they aided Saul the wicked King, and pursued him to whom God had given the just title of the realm. 60:4 1 In making me king, thou hast performed thy promise, which seemed to have lost the force. 60:6 1 It is so certain as if it were spoken by an oracle, that I shall pos­ sess those places which Saul hath left to his children. 60:7 1 For it was strong and well peopled. 2 David meaneth, that in this tribe his kingdom shall be estab­ lished, Gen. 49:10. 60:8 1 In most vile subjection. 2 For thou wilt dissemble, and feign as though thou werest glad.

60:9 1 He was assured that God would give him the strong cities of his enemies, wherein they thought themselves sure. 61:2 1 From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the city and Temple by my son Absalom. 2 Unto the which without thy help I cannot attain. 61:5 1 There is nothing that doth more strengthen our faith, than the remembrance of God's succor in times past. 61:6 1 This chiefly is referred to Christ, who liveth eternally not only in himself, but also in his members. 61:7 1 For the stability of my kingdom standeth in thy mercy and truth. 62:1 1 Though Satan tempted him to murmur against God, yet he bridled his affections, and resting upon God's promise. 62:2 1 It appeareth by the oft repetition of this word, that the Prophet abode manifold tentations, but by resting on God, and by patience he overcame them all. 62:3 1 He meaneth himself, being the man whom God had appointed to the kingdom. 2 Though, ye seem to be in honor, yet God will suddenly destroy you.

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dignity; their delight is in lies: they bless with their mouths, but curse with their hearts. Selah. 5 1Yet my soul, keep thou silence unto God: for mine hope is in him. 6 Yet is he my strength and my salvation, and my defense: therefore I shall not be moved. 7 In God is my salvation and my 1glory, the rock of my strength; in God is my trust. 8 Trust in him always, ye people; 1pour out your hearts before him, for God is our hope. Selah. 9 Yet the children of men are vanity, the chief men are liars: to lay them upon a balance they are altogether lighter than vanity. 10 Trust not in oppression nor in robbery: 1be not vain: if riches increase, set not your heart thereon. 11 God spake 1once or twice, I have heard it, that power belongeth unto God, 12 And to thee, O Lord, mercy: for thou 1rewardest everyone according to his work. 63 1 David after he had been in great danger by Saul in the desert of Ziph, made this Psalm. 3 Wherein he giveth thanks to God for his wonderful deliverance, in whose mercies he trusted, even in the midst of his miseries. 9 Prophesying the destruction of God's enemies: 11 And contrariwise happiness to all them that trust in the Lord.

ness, and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips, 6 When I remember thee on my bed, and when I think upon thee in the night watches. 7 Because thou hast been mine helper, therefore under the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul 1cleaveth unto thee: for thy right hand upholdeth me. 9 Therefore they that seek my soul to destroy it, they shall go into the lowest parts of the earth. 10 1They shall cast him down with the edge of the sword, and they shall be a portion for foxes. 11 But the king shall rejoice in God, and all that 1swear by him shall rejoice in him: for the mouth of them that speak lies, shall be stopped. 64 1 David prayeth against the fury and false reports of his enemies. 7 He declareth their punishment and destruction. 10 To the comfort of the just and the glory of God.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my 1voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the 1conspiracy of the wicked, and from the 2rage of the works of iniquity. 3 Which have whet their tongue like a sword, and shot for their arrows 1bitter words: 4 To shoot at the upright in secret: they shoot at him suddenly and 1fear not. 5 They 1encourage themselves in a wicked purpose: they commune together to lay snares privily, and say, Who shall see them? 6 They have sought out iniquities, and have accomplished that which they sought out, even everyone 1his secret thoughts, and the depth of his heart. 7 But God will shoot an arrow at them suddenly: their strokes shall be at once. 8 They shall cause their own tongue to fall upon

A Psalm of David, when he was in the 1wilderness of Judah.

1 O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee: my soul 1thirsteth for thee: my flesh longeth greatly after thee in a barren and dry land without water: 2 Thus 1I behold thee as in the Sanctuary, when I behold thy power and thy glory. 3 For thy loving-kindness is better than life: therefore my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I magnify thee all my life, and lift up mine hands in thy Name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied, as with 1marrow and fat-

62:5 1 David was greatly moved with these troubles, therefore he stirreth up himself to trust in God. 62:7 1 These vehement and often repetitions were necessary to strengthen his faith against the horrible assault of Satan. 62:8 1 He admonisheth us of our wicked nature, which rather hide our sorrow and bite on the bridle, than utter our grief to God to obtain remedy. 62:10 1 Give yourselves wholly to God by putting away all things that are contrary to his Law. 62:11 1 He hath plainly borne witness of his power, so that none needeth to doubt thereof. 62:12 1 So that the wicked shall feel thy power, and the godly thy mercy. 63:Title 1 To wit, of Ziph, 1 Sam. 23:14. 63:1 1 Though he was both hungry and in great distress, yet he made God his sufficiency and above all meat and drink. 63:2 1 In this misery I exercise myself in the contemplation of thy power and glory, as if I were in the Sanctuary. 63:5 1 The remembrance of thy favor is more sweet unto me than all

the pleasures and dainties of the world. 63:8 1 He assureth himself by the Spirit of God to have the gift of constancy. 63:10 1 He prophecieth of the destruction of Saul and them that take his part, whose bodies shall not be buried, but be devoured with wild beasts. 63:11 1 All that swear by God aright or profess him, shall rejoice in this worthy king. 64:1 1 In that he calleth to God with his voice, it is a sign that his prayer was vehement, and that his life was in a danger. 64:2 1 That is, from their secret malice. 2 To wit, their outward violence. 64:3 1 False reports and slanders. 64:4 1 To be without fear of God, and reverence of man, is a sign of reprobation. 64:5 1 The more that the wicked see God's children in misery, the more bold and impudent are they in oppressing them. 64:6 1 There is no way so secret and subtle to do hurt, which they invented not for his destruction.

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them: and whosoever shall see them, shall 1flee away. 9 And all men shall see it, and declare the work of God, and they shall understand, what he hath wrought. 10 But the righteous 1shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in him: and all that are upright of heart, shall rejoice. 65 1 A praise and thanksgiving unto God by the faithful, who are signified by Zion, 4 For the choosing, preservation, and governance of them, 9 And for the plentiful blessings poured forth upon all the earth, but especially toward his Church.

thou preparest them corn; for so thou appointest 3it. 10 Thou 1waterest abundantly the furrows thereof; thou causest the rain to descend into the valleys thereof; thou makest it soft with showers, and blessest the bud thereof. 11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy steps drop fatness. 12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the hills shall be compassed with gladness. 13 The pastures are clad with sheep; the valleys also shall be covered with corn; therefore they shout for joy, 1and sing. 66 1 He provoketh all men to praise the Lord and to consider his works. 6 He setteth forth the power of God to affray the rebels. 10 And showeth how God hath delivered Israel from great bondage and afflictions. 13 He promiseth to give sacrifice, 16 And provoketh all men to hear what God hath done for him, and to praise his Name.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm or song of David.

1 O God, 1praise waiteth for thee in Zion, and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 Because thou hearest the prayer, unto thee shall all 1flesh come. 3 Wicked deeds 1have prevailed against me: but thou wilt be merciful unto our transgressions. 4 Blessed is he, whom thou choosest and causest to come to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts, and we shall be satisfied with the pleasures of thine House, even of thine holy Temple. 5 O God of our salvation, thou wilt 1answer us with fearful signs in thy righteousness, O thou the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are far off in the 2Sea. 6 He establisheth the mountains by his power: and is girded about with strength. 7 He appeaseth the 1noise of the seas, and the noise of the waves thereof, and the tumults of the people. 8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts of the earth, shall be afraid of thy signs; thou shalt make 1the East and the West to rejoice. 9 Thou 1visitest the earth, and waterest it; thou makest it very rich: the 2river of God is full of water,

To him that excelleth. A song or Psalm. 1 Rejoice in God, 1all ye inhabitants of the earth. 2 Sing forth the glory of his Name: make his praise glorious. 3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies be 1in subjection unto thee. 4 All the world shall worship thee, and sing unto thee, even sing of thy Name. Selah. 5 1Come and behold the works of God: he is terrible in his doings toward 2the sons of men. 6 He hath turned the sea into dry land: they passed through the river on foot: there did we rejoice in him. 7 He ruleth the world with his power: his eyes behold the nations: the rebellious shall not 1exalt themselves. Selah. 8 Praise our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard.

64:8 1 To see God's heavy judgments against them, and how he hath caught them in their own snares. 64:10 1 When they shall consider that he will be favorable to them as he was to his servant David. 65:1 1 Thou givest daily new occasion to thy Church to praise thee. 65:2 1 Not only the Jews but also the Gentiles in the kingdom of Christ. 65:3 1 He imputeth it to his sins and to the sins of the people, that God who was accustomed to assist them withdraweth his succor from them. 65:5 1 Thou wilt declare thyself to be the preserver of thy Church in destroying thine enemies, as thou didst in the red Sea. 2 As of all barbarous nations and far off. 65:7 1 He showeth that there is no part nor creature in the world which is not governed by God's power and providence. 65:8 1 Hebrew, the going forth of the morning and of the evening. 65:9 1 To wit, with rain.

2 That is, Shiloh or the rain. 3 Thou hast appointed the earth to bring forth food to man's use. 65:10 1 By this description he showeth that all the order of nature is a testimony of God's love toward us, who causeth all creatures to serve our necessity. 65:13 1 That is, the dumb creatures shall not only rejoice for a time for God's benefits, but shall continually sing. 66:1 1 He prophecieth that all nations shall come to the knowledge of God, who then was only known in Judea. 66:3 1 As the faithful shall obey God willingly, so the infidels for fear shall dissemble themselves to be subject. 66:5 1 He toucheth the slothful dullness of man, who is cold in the consideration of God's works. 2 His providence is wonderful in maintaining their estate. 66:7 1 He proveth that God will extend his grace also to the Gentiles, because he punisheth among them such as will not obey his calling.

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9 Which 1holdeth our souls in life, and suffereth not our feet to slip. 10 For thou, O God, hast proved us, thou hast tried us as silver is tried. 11 Thou hast brought us unto the 1snare, and laid a strait chain upon our loins. 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads: we went into fire and into water, but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. 13 I will go into thine 1House with burnt offerings, and will pay thee my vows, 14 Which my lips have promised, and my mouth hath spoken in mine affliction. 15 I will offer unto thee the burnt offerings of fat rams with incense: I will prepare bullocks and goats. Selah. 16 1Come and hearken, all ye that fear God, and I will tell you what he hath done to my soul. 17 I called unto him with my mouth, and he was exalted with my tongue. 18 1If I regard wickedness in mine heart, the Lord will not hear me. 19 But God hath heard me, and considered the voice of my prayer. 20 Praised be God, which hath not put back my prayer, nor his mercy from me. 67 1 A prayer of the Church to obtain the favor of God and to be lightened with his countenance. 2 To the end that his way and judgment may be known throughout the earth. 7 And finally is declared the kingdom of God, which should be universally erected at the coming of Christ.

3 Let the people praise thee, O God: let all the people praise thee. 4 1Let the people be glad and rejoice: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon the earth. Selah. 5 Let the people praise thee, O God: let all the people praise thee. 6 Then shall 1the earth bring forth her increase, and God, even our God shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth 1shall fear him. 68 1 In this Psalm David setteth forth as in a glass the wonderful mercies of God toward his people: 5 Who by all means and most strange sorts declared himself to them. 15 And therefore God's Church by reason of his promises, graces, and victories, doth excel without comparison all worldly things. 34 He exhorteth therefore all men to praise God forever.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm or song of David.

1 God 1will arise, and his enemies shall be scattered: they also that hate him, shall flee before him. 2 As the smoke vanisheth, so shalt thou drive them away: and as wax melteth before the fire, so shall the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 1But the righteous shall be glad, and rejoice before God: yea, they shall leap for joy. 4 Sing unto God, and sing praises unto his name: exalt him that rideth upon the heavens, in his Name 1Jah, and rejoice before him. 5 He is a Father of the fatherless, and a Judge of the widows, even God in his holy habitation. 6 God 1maketh the solitary to dwell in families, and delivereth them that were prisoners in stocks: but the rebellious shall dwell in a 2dry land. 7 1O God, when thou wentest forth before thy

To him that excelleth on Neginoth.

A Psalm or song. 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and 1cause his face to shine among us. (Selah.) 2 That 1they may know thy way upon earth, and thy saving health among all nations.

66:9 1 He signifieth some special benefit, that God had showed to his Church of the Jews, in delivering them from some great danger: whereof or of the like he promiseth that the Gentiles shall be partakers. 66:11 1 The condition of the Church is here described, which is to be led by God's providence into troubles to be subject under tyrants, and to enter into manifold dangers. 66:13 1 The duty of the faithful is here described, which are never unmindful to render God praise for his benefits. 66:16 1 It is not enough to have received God's benefits and to be mindful thereof, but also we are bound to make others to profit thereby and praise God. 66:18 1 If I delight in wickedness, God will not hear me, but if I con­ fess it, he will receive me. 67:1 1 That is, move our hearts with his holy Spirit, that we may feel his favor towards us. 67:2 1 That both Jews and Gentiles may know God's covenant made with them. 67:4 1 By these oft repetitions he showeth that the people can never rejoice sufficiently and give thanks for the great benefits that they

shall receive under the kingdom of Christ. 67:6 1 He showeth that where God favoreth, there shall be abun­ dance of all other things. 67:7 1 When they feel his great benefits both spiritual and corporal toward them. 68:1 1 The Prophet showeth that albeit God suffereth the wicked tyrants to oppress his Church for a time, yet at length he will be revenged of them. 68:3 1 He showeth that when God declareth his power against the wicked, that it is for the commodity and salvation of his Church, which praise him therefore. 68:4 1 Yah and Jehovah are the names of God, which do signify his essence and majesty incomprehensible, so that hereby is declared that all idols are but vanity, and that the God of Israel is the only true God. 68:6 1 He giveth children to them that be childless, and increaseth their families. 2 Which is barren of God's blessings, which before they had abused. 68:7 1 He teacheth that God's favor peculiarly belongeth to his Church, as appeareth by their wonderful deliverance out of Egypt.

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people: when thou wentest through the wilderness, (Selah.) 8 The earth shook, and the heavens dropped at the presence of this God: even Sinai was moved at the presence of God, even the God of Israel. 9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance, and thou didst refresh it when it was weary. 10 Thy Congregation dwelled therein: for thou, O God, hast of thy 1goodness prepared it for the poor. 11 The Lord gave matter to the 1women to tell of the great army. 12 Kings of the armies did flee: they did flee, and 1she that remained in the house, divided the spoil. 13 Though ye have lain among 1pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove that is covered with silver, and whose feathers are like yellow gold. 14 When the Almighty scattered kings 1in it, it was white as the snow in Zalmon. 15 1The mountain of God is like the mountain of Bashan: it is an high mountain, as mount Bashan. 16 1Why leap ye, ye high mountains? as for this Mountain, God delighteth to dwell in it: yea, the Lord will dwell in it forever. 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand thousand Angels, and the Lord is among them, as in the Sanctuary of Sinai. 18 Thou art gone up on high: thou hast 1led captivity captive, and received gifts for men: yea, even the rebellious hast thou led, that the Lord God might dwell there. 19 Praised be the Lord, even the God of our salvation, which ladeth us daily with benefits. Selah. 20 This is our God, even the God that saveth us: and to the Lord God belong the 1issues of death.

21 Surely God will wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy pate of him that walketh in his sins. 22 The Lord hath said, I will bring my people again from 1Bashan: I will bring them again from the depths of the Sea: 23 That thy foot may be dipped in blood, and the tongue of thy dogs in the blood of the enemies, even in 1it. 24 They have seen, O God, thy 1goings, the goings of my God, and my king, which art in the Sanctuary. 25 The 1singers went before, the players of instruments after: in the midst were the maids playing with timbrels. 26 Praise ye God in the assemblies, and the Lord, ye that are of the fountain 1of Israel. 27 There was 1little Benjamin with their 2ruler, and the Princes of Judah with their assembly, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. 28 Thy God hath appointed thy strength: establish, O God, that which thou first wrought in us, 29 1Out of thy Temple upon Jerusalem, and kings shall bring presents unto thee. 30 Destroy the company of the spearmen, and multitude of the mighty bulls with the calves of the people, that 1tread under feet pieces of silver: scatter the people that delight in war. 31 Then shall the princes come out 1of Egypt: Ethiopia shall haste to stretch her hands unto God. 32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: sing praise unto the Lord, (Selah) 33 To him that rideth upon the most high heavens, which were from the beginning: behold, he will send out by his 1voice a mighty sound. 34 Ascribe the power to God: for his majesty is upon Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

68:10 1 God blessed the land of Canaan, because he had chosen that place for his Church. 68:11 1 The fashion then was that women sang songs after the vic­ tory, as Miriam, Deborah, Judith, and others. 68:12 1 The prey was so great, that not only the soldiers, but women also had part thereof. 68:13 1 Though God suffer his Church for a time to lie in black dark­ ness, yet he will restore it, and make it most shining and white. 68:14 1 In the land of Canaan, where his Church was. 68:15 1 Zion the Church of God, doth excel all worldly things, not in pomp and outward show, but by the inward grace of God, which there remaineth, because of his dwelling there. 68:16 1 Why boast ye of your strength and beauty against this Mountain of God? 68:18 1 As God overcame the enemies of his Church, took them prisoners, and made them tributaries: so Christ, which is God mani­ fested in the flesh, subdued Satan and sin under us, and gave unto his Church most liberal gifts of his Spirit, Eph. 4:8. 68:20 1 In most extreme dangers God hath infinite ways to deliver his. 68:22 1 As he delivered his Church once from Og of Bashan, and

other tyrants, and from the danger of the red Sea, so will he still do as oft as necessity requireth. 68:23 1 That is, in the blood of that great slaughter, where dogs shall lap blood. 68:24 1 That is, how thou which art chief King goest out with thy people to war, and givest them the victory. 68:25 1 He describeth the order of the people, when they went to the Temple to give thanks for the victory. 68:26 1 Which come of the Patriarch Jacob. 68:27 1 Benjamin is called little, because he was the youngest son of Jacob. 2 Who was some chief ruler of the tribe. 68:29 1 Declare out of thine holy palace thy power for the defense of thy Church Jerusalem. 68:30 1 He desireth that the pride of the mighty may be destroyed, which accustomed to garnish their shoes with silver, and therefore for their glittering pomp thought themselves above all men. 68:31 1 He prophecieth that the Gentiles shall come to the true knowledge and worship of God. 68:33 1 By his terrible thunders he will make himself to be known the God of all the world.

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35 O God, thou art 1terrible out of thine holy 2places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto the people: praised be God. 69 1 The complaints, prayers, fervent zeal and great anguish of David is set forth as a figure of Christ and all his members. 21 The malicious cruelty of the enemies. 22 And their punishment also. 26 Where Judas and such traitors are accursed. 30 He gathereth courage in his affliction, and offereth praises unto God, 32 Which are more acceptable than all sacrifices: whereof all the afflicted may take comfort. 35 Finally, he doth provoke all creatures to praises, prophesying of the kingdom of Christ, and the preservation of the Church, where all the faithful, 27 And their seed shall dwell forever.

the rebukes of them that rebuked thee, are fallen upon me. 10 I 1wept and my soul fasted, but that was to my reproof. 11 I put on a sack also: and I became a proverb unto them. 12 They that 1sat in the gate, spake of me, and the drunkards sang of me. 13 But Lord, I make my prayer unto thee in an 1acceptable time, even in the multitude of thy mercy: O God, hear me in the truth of thy salvation. 14 Deliver me out of the mire, that I sink not: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the 1deep waters. 15 Let not the water flood drown me, neither let the deep swallow me up: and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. 16 Hear me, O Lord, for thy loving-kindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. 17 And 1hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in trouble; make haste and hear me. 18 Draw near unto my soul and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies. 19 Thou hast known my reproof and my shame, and my dishonor: all mine 1adversaries are before thee. 20 Rebuke hath broken mine heart, and I am full of heaviness, and 1I looked for some to have pity on me, but there was none: and for comforters, but I found none. 21 For they gave me gall in my meat, and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. 22 Let their 1table be a snare before them, and their prosperity their ruin. 23 Let their eyes be blinded that they see not: and make their 1loins always to tremble. 24 Pour out thine anger upon them, and let thy wrathful displeasure take them.

To him that excelleth upon 1Shoshannim.

A Psalm of David. 1 Save me, O God: for the 1waters are entered even to my soul. 2 I stick fast in the deep mire, where no 1stay is: I am come into deep waters, and the streams run over me. 3 I am weary of crying: my throat is dry: mine 1eyes fail, while I wait for my God. 4 They that hate me without a cause, are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, and are mine enemies 1falsely, are mighty, so that I restored that which I 2took not. 5 O God, thou knowest my 1foolishness, and my faults are not hid from thee. 6 Let not them that trust in thee, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for 1me: let not those that seek thee, be confounded through me, O God of Israel. 7 For thy sake have I suffered reproof: shame hath covered my face. 8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, even an alien unto my mother's sons. 9 1For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me, and

68:35 1 In showing fearful judgments against thine enemies for the salvation of thy people. 2 He alludeth to the Tabernacle which was divided in three parts. 69:Title 1 Of Shoshannim, read Ps. 45. 69:1 1 David signifieth by the waters, in what great dangers he was, out of the which God did deliver him. 69:2 1 No firmity of stableness to settle my feet. 69:3 1 Though his senses failed him, yet his faith was constant and encouraged him still to pray. 69:4 1 Condemning me guiltless. 2 They judged me poor innocent as a thief, and gave my goods to others, as though I had stolen them. 69:5 1 Though I be guilty to theeward, yet am I innocent toward them. 69:6 1 Let not mine evil entreaty of the enemies be an occasion, that the faithful fall from thee. 69:9 1 When I saw thine enemies pretend thy Name only in mouth, and in their life deny the same, thine holy Spirit, thrust me forward, to

reprove them and defend thy glory. 69:10 1 My zeal moved me to lament and pray for my salvation. 69:12 1 The more he sought to win them to God, the more they were against him both poor and rich. 69:13 1 Knowing that albeit I suffer now trouble, yet thou hast a time wherein thou hast appointed my deliverance. 69:14 1 He showeth a lively faith, in that that he assureth himself, that God is favorable to him, when he seemeth to be angry: and at hand when he seemeth to be far off. 69:17 1 Not that he feared that God would not hear him, but that care made him to think that God deferred long. 69:19 1 Thou seest that I am beset as a sheep among many wolves. 69:20 1 He showeth that it is in vain to put our trust in men in our great necessities, but that our comfort only dependeth of God: for man rather increaseth our sorrows, than diminisheth them, John 19:29. 69:22 1 He desireth God to execute his judgments against the repro­ bate, which cannot by any means be turned, Rom. 11:9. 69:23 1 Take both judgment and power from them, Acts 1:20.

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25 Let their 1habitation be void, and let none dwell in their tents. 26 For they persecute him, whom thou hast smitten: and they add unto the sorrow of them, whom thou hast wounded. 27 Lay 1iniquity upon their iniquity, and let them not come into thy righteousness. 28 Let them be put out of the 1book of life, neither let them be written with the righteous. 29 When I am poor and in heaviness, thine help, O God, shall exalt me. 30 I will praise the Name of God with a song, and magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This also shall please the Lord better than a 1young bullock that hath horns and hoofs. 32 The humble shall see this, and they that seek God shall be glad, and your heart shall live. 33 For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his 1prisoners. 34 Let heaven and earth praise him: the seas and all that moveth in them. 35 For God will save Zion, and build the cities of Judah, that men may dwell there and have it in possession. 36 The 1seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein. 70 1 He prayeth to be right speedily delivered. 2 He desireth the shame of his enemies, 4 And the joyful comfort of all those that seek the Lord.

3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their 1shame, which say, Aha, aha. 4 But let all those that seek thee, be joyful and glad in thee, and let all that love thy salvation, say always, God be praised. 5 Now I am 1poor and needy: O God, make haste to me: thou art my helper, and my deliverer: O Lord, make no tarrying. 71 He prayeth in faith, established by the word of promise, 5 And confirmed by the work of God from his youth. 10 He complaineth of the cruelty of his enemies, 17 And desireth God to continue his graces toward him, 22 Promising to be mindful and thankful for the same.

chapter 70

a Ps. 40:13

chapter 71

a Ps. 31:1

1 In a,1thee, O Lord, I trust: let me never be ashamed. 2 Rescue me and deliver me in thy 1righteousness: incline thine ear unto me and save me. 3 Be thou my strong rock, whereunto I may always resort: thou 1hast given commandment to save me: for thou art my rock, and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand 1of the wicked: out of the hand of the evil and cruel man. 5 For thou art mine hope, O Lord God, even my 1trust from my youth. 6 Upon thee have I been stayed from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be always of thee. 7 I am become as it were a 1monster unto many: but thou art my sure trust. 8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise, and with thy glory every day. 9 Cast me not off in the time of 1age: forsake me not when my strength faileth. 10 For mine enemies speak of me, and they that lay wait for my soul, take their counsel together, 11 Saying, 1God hath forsaken him: pursue and

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David, to put 1in remembrance. 1 O aGod, 1haste thee to deliver me: make haste to help me, O Lord. 2 Let them be 1confounded and put to shame, that seek my soul: let them be turned backward and put to rebuke, that desire mine hurt.

69:25 1 Punish not only them, but their posterity, which shall be like unto them. 69:27 1 By their continuance and increasing in their sins, let it be known that they be of the reprobate. 69:28 1 They which seemed by their profession to have been written in thy book, yet by their fruits prove the contrary, let them be known as reprobate. 69:31 1 There is no sacrifice, which God more esteemeth, than thanksgiving for his benefits. 69:33 1 For as he delivered his servant David, so will he do all that are in distress, and call upon him. 69:36 1 Under the temporal promise of the land of Canaan, he com­ prehendeth the promise of life everlasting to the faithful and their posterity. 70:Title 1 Which might put him in remembrance of his deliverance. 70:1 1 He teacheth us to be earnest in prayer, though God seem to stay: for at his time he will hear us. 70:2 1 He was assured that the more they raged, the nearer they were to destruction, and he the nearer to his deliverance. 70:3 1 Hereby we are taught not to mock at others in their misery,

lest the same fall on our own necks. 70:5 1 Because he had felt God's help before, he groundeth on expe­ rience, and boldly seeketh unto him for succor. 71:1 1 He prayeth to God with full assurance of faith, that he will deliver him from his adversaries. 71:2 1 By declaring thyself true of promise. 71:3 1 Thou hast infinite means, and all creatures are at thy com­ mandment: therefore show some sign, whereby I shall be delivered. 71:4 1 That is, from Absalom, Ahithophel and that conspiracy. 71:5 1 He strengtheneth his faith by the experience of God's ben­ efits, who did not only preserve him in his mother's belly, but took him thence, and ever since hath preserved him. 71:7 1 All the world wondereth at me because of my miseries: as well they in authority as the common people, yet being assured of thy favor, I remained steadfast. 71:9 1 Thou that didst help me in my youth, when I had more strength, help me now so much the more in mine old age and weakness. 71:11 1 Thus the wicked both blaspheme God, and triumph against his Saints, as though he had forsaken them, if he suffer them to fall into their hands.

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72 1 He prayeth for the prosperous estate of the kingdom of Solomon, who was the figure of Christ, 4 under whom shall be righteousness, peace, and felicity. 10 Unto whom all Kings and nations shall do homage, 17 Whose name and power shall endure forever, and in whom all nations shall be blessed.

take him, for there is none to deliver him. 12 Go not far from me, O God: 1my God haste thee to help me. 13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are against my soul: let them be covered with reproof and confusion, that seek mine hurt. 14 But I will wait continually, and will praise thee more and more. 15 My mouth shall daily rehearse thy righteousness, and thy salvation: 1for I know not the number. 16 I will 1go forward in the strength of the Lord God, and will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth even until now: therefore will I tell of thy wondrous works, 18 1Yea even unto mine old age and gray head, O God: forsake me not, until I have declared thine arm unto this generation, and thy power to all them that shall come. 19 And thy 1righteousness, O God, I will exalt on high: for thou hast done great things: 2O God, who is like unto thee! 20 Which hast showed me great troubles and 1adversities, but thou wilt return and revive me, and wilt come again, and take me up from the depth of the earth. 21 Thou wilt increase mine honor, and return and comfort me. 22 Therefore will I praise thee for thy 1faithfulness, O God, upon instrument and viol: unto thee will I sing upon the harp, O Holy one of Israel. 23 My lips will rejoice when I sing unto thee, and my 1soul which thou hast delivered. 24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness daily: for they are confounded and brought unto shame, that seek mine hurt.

A Psalm 1of Solomon. 1 Give thy 1judgments to the King, O God, and thy righteousness to the King's 2son. 2 Then shall he judge thy people in righteousness, and thy poor with equity. 3 The 1mountains, and the hills shall bring peace to the people by justice. 4 He shall 1judge the poor of the people: he shall save the children of the needy, and shall subdue the oppressor. 5 They shall 1fear thee as long as the sun and moon endureth, from generation to generation. 6 He shall come 1down like the rain upon the mown grass, and as the showers that water the earth. 7 In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace shall be so long as the moon endureth. 8 His dominion shall be also from 1sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the land. 9 They that dwell in the wilderness, shall kneel before him, and his enemies shall lick the dust. 10 The kings of 1Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings 2of Sheba and Seba shall bring gifts. 11 Yea, all kings shall worship him: all nations shall serve him. 12 For he shall deliver the poor when he crieth: the needy also, and him that hath no helper. 13 He shall be merciful to the poor and needy, and shall preserve the souls of the poor. 14 He shall redeem their souls from deceit and violence, and 1dear shall their blood be in his sight.

71:12 1 In calling him his God, he putteth back the false reports of the adversaries, that said, God had forsaken him. 71:15 1 Because thy benefits toward me are innumerable, I cannot but continually meditate and rehearse them. 71:16 1 I will remain steadfast, being upholden with the power of God. 71:18 1 He desireth that as he hath begun, he would so continue his benefits, that his liberality may have perfect praise. 71:19 1 Thy just performance of thy promise. 2 His faith breaketh through all tentations, and by this exclamation he praiseth the power of God. 71:20 1 As he confesseth that God is the only author of his deliver­ ance: so he acknowledgeth that these evils were sent unto him by God's providence. 71:22 1 He confesseth that his long tarriance was well recompensed, when God performed his promise. 71:23 1 For there is no true praising of God, except it come from the heart: and therefore he promiseth to delight in nothing, but wherein God be glorified. 72:Title 1 Composed by David as touching the reign of his son Solomon.

72:1 1 Endue the king with the Spirit of wisdom and justice, that he reign not as do the worldly tyrants. 2 To wit, to his posterity. 72:3 1 When justice reigneth, even the places most barren shall be enriched with thy blessings. 72:4 1 He showeth wherefore the sword is committed to Kings: to wit, to defend the innocent, and suppress the wicked. 72:5 1 The people shall embrace thy true religion, when thou givest a King that ruleth according to thy word. 72:6 1 As this is true in all godly kings, so it is chiefly verified in Christ, who with his heavenly dew, maketh his Church ever to flourish. 72:8 1 That is, from the red sea to the sea called Syriacum, and from Euphrates forward, meaning, that Christ's Kingdom should be large and universal. 72:10 1 Of Cilicia, and of all other countries, beyond the sea, which he meaneth by the isles. 2 That is, of Arabia that rich country, whereof Sheba was a part bordering upon Ethiopia. 72:14 1 Though tyrants pass not to shed blood, yet this godly king shall preserve his subjects from all kind of wrong.

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6 1Therefore pride is as a chain unto them, and cruelty covereth them as a garment. 7 Their eyes stand out for fatness: 1they have more than heart can wish. 8 They are licentious, and speak wickedly of their oppression: they talk presumptuously. 9 They 1set their mouth against heaven, and their tongue walketh through the earth. 10 Therefore his 1people turn hither: for waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. 11 And they 1say, How doth God know it? or is there knowledge in the most High? 12 Lo these are the wicked, yet prosper they always, and increase in riches. 13 Certainly I have cleansed mine heart in vain, and washed mine hands in innocency. 14 For daily have I been punished, and chastened every morning. 15 If I say, 1I will judge thus, behold the generation of thy children, I have trespassed. 16 Then thought I to know this, but it was too painful for me, 17 Until I went into the 1Sanctuary of God: then understood I their end. 18 Surely thou hast set them in slippery places, and castest them down into desolation. 19 How suddenly are they destroyed, perished and 1horribly consumed, 20 As a dream when one awaketh! O Lord, when 1thou raisest us up, thou shalt make their image despised. 21 Certainly mine heart was vexed, and I was pricked in my reins. 22 So foolish was I and ignorant: I was a 1beast before thee. 23 Yet I was always 1with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.

15 Yea, he shall live, and unto him shall they give of the 1gold of Sheba: they shall also pray for him continually, and daily bless him. 16 An handful of corn shall be sown in the earth, even in the top of the mountains, and the 1fruit thereof shalt shake like the trees of Lebanon: and the children shall flourish out of the city like the grass of the earth. 17 His name shall be forever: his name shall endure as long as the Sun: all nations shall bless 1him, and be blessed in him. 18 Blessed be the Lord God, even the God of Israel which only doeth 1wondrous things. 19 And blessed be his glorious Name forever: and let all the earth be filled with his glory. So be it, even so be it. [20] Here end the 1prayers of David the son of Jesse. 73 1 The Prophet teacheth by his example that neither the worldly prosperity of the ungodly, 14 nor yet the affliction of the good ought to discourage God's children: but rather ought to move us to consider our Father's providence, and to cause us to reverence God's judgments, 19 forasmuch as the wicked vanish away, 24 and the godly enter into life everlasting, 28 in hope whereof he resigneth himself into God's hands.

A Psalm committed to Asaph. 1 Yet 1God is good to Israel: even to the pure in heart. 2 As for me, my feet were almost gone: my steps had well near slipped. 3 For I fretted at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are 1no bands in their death, but they are lusty and strong. 5 They are not in trouble as other men, neither are they plagued with other men.

72:15 1 God will both prosper his life, and also make the people most willing to obey him. 72:16 1 Under such a king shall be most great plenty, both of fruit and also of the increase of mankind. 72:17 1 They shall pray to God for his continuance, and know that God doth prosper them for his sake. 72:18 1 He confesseth that except God miraculously preserve his people, that neither the king nor the kingdom can continue. 72:20 1 Concerning his son Solomon. 73:1 1 As it were between hope and despair he bursteth forth into this affection, being assured that God would continue his favor toward such as were godly indeed, and not hypocrites. 73:4 1 The wicked in this life live at pleasure and are not drawn to death like prisoners: that is, by sickness which is death's mes­ senger. 73:6 1 They glory in their pride as some do in their chains, and in cruelty, as some do in apparel. 73:7 1 Hebrew, they pass the desires of the heart. 73:9 1 They blaspheme God, and fear not his power and rail upon

men, because they esteem themselves above all others. 73:10 1 Not only the reprobate, but also the people of God often­ times fall back, seeing the prosperous estate of the wicked, and are overwhelmed with sorrows, thinking that God considereth not aright the estate of the godly. 73:11 1 Thus the flesh moveth even the godly to dispute with God touching their poor estate, and the prosperity of the wicked. 73:15 1 If I give place to this wicked thought, I offend against thy providence, seeing thou disposeth all things most wisely and pre­ servest thy children in their greatest dangers. 73:17 1 Until I entered into thy school and learned by thy word and holy Spirit, that thou orderest all things most wisely and justly. 73:19 1 By thy fearful judgment. 73:20 1 When thou openest our eyes to consider thy heavenly felic­ ity, we contemn all their vain pomp. 73:22 1 For the more that man goeth about by his own reason to seek out God's judgments, the more doth he declare himself a beast. 73:23 1 By faith I was assured that thy providence did watch always over me, to preserve me.

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24 Thou wilt guide me by thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in 1heaven but thee? and I have desired none in the earth with thee. 26 My flesh faileth and mine heart also: but God is the strength of mine heart, and my 1portion forever. 27 For lo, that they withdraw themselves from thee, shall perish: thou destroyest all them that 1go a whoring from thee. 28 As for me, it is good for me 1to draw near to God: therefore I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. 74 1 The faithful complain of the destruction of the Church and true religion, 2 Under the Name of Zion, and the Temple destroyed: 11 and trusting in the might and free mercies of God, 20 by his covenant , 21 they require help and succor for the glory of God's holy Name, for the salvation of his poor afflicted servants, 23 and the confusion of his proud enemies.

place of thy Name. 8 They said in their 1hearts, Let us destroy them altogether: they have burnt all the Synagogues of God in the land. 9 We see not our signs: there is not one Prophet more, nor any with us that knoweth 1how long. 10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach thee? shall the enemy blaspheme thy Name forever? 11 Why withdrawest thou thine hand, even thy right hand? draw it out of thy bosom, and 1consume them. 12 Even God is my king of old, working salvation 1in the midst of the earth. 13 Thou didst divide the sea by thy power: thou brakest the heads of the 1dragons in the waters. 14 Thou brakest the head of 1Leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be 2meat for the people in wilderness. 15 Thou brakest up the fountain and river: thou driest up mighty rivers. 16 The 1day is thine, and the night is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. 17 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made Summer and Winter. 18 Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached the Lord, and the foolish people hath blasphemed thy Name. 19 Give not the soul of thy 1turtle dove unto the beast, and forget not the Congregation of thy poor forever. 20 Consider thy covenant: for 1the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of the cruel. 21 O let not the oppressed return ashamed, but let the poor and needy praise thy Name. 22 Arise, O God: maintain thy 1own cause: remember thy daily reproach by the foolish man. 23 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: for the tumult of them that rise against thee, 1ascendeth continually.

A Psalm to give instruction, committed to Asaph. 1 O God, 1why hast thou put us away forever? why is thy wrath kindled against the sheep of thy pasture? 2 Think upon the congregation, which thou hast possessed of old, and on the 1rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed, and on this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. 3 Lift up thy 1strokes, that thou mayest forever destroy every enemy that doeth evil to the Sanctuary. 4 Thine adversaries roar in the midst of thy congregation, and 1set up their banners for signs. 5 He that 1lifted the axes upon the thick trees, was renowned as one that brought a thing to perfection: 6 But now they break down the carved work thereof with axes and hammers. 7 They have cast thy Sanctuary into the fire, and razed it to the ground, and have defiled the dwelling

73:25 1 He sought neither help nor comfort of any save of God only. 73:26 1 He teacheth us to deny ourselves, to have God our whole sufficiency, and only contentment. 73:27 1 That is, forsake thee to seek others. 73:28 1 Though all the world shrink from God, yet he promiseth to trust in him and to magnify his works. 74:1 1 The Church of God being oppressed by the tyranny, either of the Babylonians or of Antiochus, prayeth to God by whose hand this yoke was laid upon them for their sins. 74:2 1 Which inheritance thou hast measured out for thyself as with a line or rod. 74:3 1 Or, feet. 74:4 1 They have destroyed thy true religion, and spread their ban­ ners in sign of defiance. 74:5 1 He commendeth the temple for the costly matter, the excel­ lent workmanship, and beauty thereof, which notwithstanding the enemies did destroy. 74:8 1 They encouraged one another to cruelty, that not only God's people might be destroyed, but also his religion utterly in all places

suppressed. 74:9 1 They lament that they have no Prophet among them to show them how long their misery should endure. 74:11 1 They join their deliverance with God's glory and power, know­ ing that the punishment of the enemy should be their deliverance. 74:12 1 Meaning, in the sight of all the world. 74:13 1 To wit, Pharaoh's army. 74:14 1 Which was a great monster of the sea, or whale, meaning, Pharaoh. 2 His destruction did rejoice them as meat refresheth the body. 74:16 1 Seeing that God by his providence governeth and disposeth all things, he gathereth that he will take care chiefly for his children. 74:19 1 He meaneth the Church of God, which is exposed as a prey to the wicked. 74:20 1 That is, all places where thy word shineth not, there reigneth tyranny and ambition. 74:22 1 He showeth that God cannot suffer his Church to be oppressed, except he loose his own right. 74:23 1 Or, increaseth more and more.

591 Psalm 77:1 75 1 The faithful do praise the Name of the Lord, 2 Which shall come to judge at the time appointed: 8 When the wicked shall be put to confusion, and drink of the cup of his wrath. 10 Their pride shall be abated, and the righteous shall be exalted to honor.

To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm, or song committed to Asaph. 1 God is 1known in Judah: his Name is great in Israel. 2 For in 1Salem is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling in Zion. 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. 4 Thou art more bright and puissant, than 1the mountains of prey. 5 The stouthearted are spoiled: they have slept their sleep, and all the men of strength have not 1found their hands. 6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast asleep. 7 Thou, even thou art to be feared; and who shall stand in thy 1sight, when thou art angry! 8 Thou didst cause thy judgment to be heard from heaven; therefore the earth feared, and was still, 9 When thou, O God, arose to judgment, to 1help all the meek of the earth. Selah. 10 Surely the 1rage of man shall turn to thy praise; the remnant of the rage shalt thou restrain. 11 Vow and perform unto the Lord your God, all ye that be 1round about him; let them bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. 12 He shall 1cut off the spirit of princes; he is terrible to the kings of the earth. 77 1 The Prophet in the Name of the Church rehearseth the greatness of his affliction, and his grievous temptations, 6 Whereby he was driven to this end to consider his former conversation, 11 and the continual course of God's works in the preservation of his servants, and so he confirmeth his faith against these temptations.

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Ps. 62 1 Chron. 16:41

To him that excelleth. 1Destroy not. A Psalm, or song committed to Asaph.

1 We will praise thee, O God, we will praise thee, for thy Name is near: therefore 1they will declare thy wondrous works.

2 1When I shall take a convenient time, I will judge righteously.

3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: but I will establish the pillars 1of it. Selah.

4 I said unto the foolish, Be not so foolish, and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn.

5 Lift not up your 1horn on high, neither speak with a stiff neck.

6 For to come to preferment is neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South,

7 But God is the judge: he maketh low, and he maketh high.

8 For in the hand of the Lord is a 1cup, and the wine is red: it is full mixed, and he poureth out of the same: surely all the wicked of the earth shall wring out and drink the dregs thereof.

9 But I will declare forever, and sing praises unto the God of Jacob.

10 All the horns of the wicked also will I break: but the horns of the 1righteous shall be exalted. 76 1 This Psalm setteth forth the power of God, and care for the defense of his people in Jerusalem, in the destruction of the army of Sennacherib: 11 and exhorteth the faithful to be thankful for the same.

For the excellent Musician aJeduthun.

A Psalm committed to Asaph. 1 My 1voice came to God, when I cried: my voice came to God; and he heard me.

75:Title 1 Read Ps. 57:1. 75:1 1 He declareth how the faithful shall ever have just occasion to praise God, forasmuch as in their need they shall feel his power at hand to help them. 75:2 1 When I see my time (saith God) to help your miseries, I will come and set all things in good order. 75:3 1 Though all things be brought to ruin, yet I can restore and preserve them. 75:5 1 The Prophet warneth the wicked that they would not set themselves against God's people, seeing that God at his time destroyeth them that rule wickedly. 75:8 1 God's wrath is compared to a cup of strong and delicate wine, wherewith the wicked are made so drunk, that by drinking till they come to the very dregs they are utterly destroyed. 75:10 1 The godly shall better prosper by their innocent simplicity, than the wicked shall by all their craft and subtlety. 76:1 1 He declareth that God's power is evidently seen in preserving his people and destroying his enemies.

76:2 1 Which afterward was called Jerusalem. 76:4 1 He compareth the kingdoms full of extortion and rapine to the mountains that are full of ravening beasts. 76:5 1 God hath taken their spirits and strength from them as though their hands were cut off. 76:7 1 God with a look is able to destroy all the power and activity of the enemies, were they never so many, or mighty. 76:9 1 To revenge the wrongs done to thy Church. 76:10 1 For the end shall show that the enemy was able to bring nothing to pass: also thou shalt bridle their rage that they shall not compass their purpose. 76:11 1 To wit, the Levites, that dwell about the Tabernacle, or the people among whom he doth dwell. 76:12 1 The Hebrew word signifieth to vintage, or gather grapes: meaning, that he shall make the counsels and enterprises of wicked tyrants foolish and vain. 77:1 1 The Prophet teacheth us by his example to flee unto God for help in our necessities.

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2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: 1my sore ran and ceased not in the night: my soul refused comfort. 3 I did think upon God, and was 1troubled: I prayed, and my spirit was full of anguish. Selah. 4 Thou keepest mine eyes 1waking: I was astonied, and could not speak. 5 Then I considered the days of old: and the years of ancient time. 6 I called to remembrance my 1song in the night: I communed with mine own heart, and my spirit searched 2diligently. 7 Will the Lord absent himself forever? and will he show no more favor? 8 Is his 1mercy clean gone forever? doth his promise fail forevermore? 9 Hath God forgotten to be merciful? hath he shut up his tender mercies in displeasure? Selah. 10 And I said, This is my 1death: yet I remembered the years of the right hand of the most High. 11 I remembered the works of the Lord: certainly I remembered thy wonders of old. 12 I did also meditate all thy works, and did devise of thine acts, saying, 13 Thy way, O God, is 1in the Sanctuary: who is so great a 2God, as our God! 14 Thou art the God that doest wonders; thou hast declared thy power among the people. 15 Thou hast redeemed thy people with thine arm, even the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. 16 The 1waters saw thee, O God: the waters saw thee, and were afraid: yea, the depths trembled. 17 The clouds poured out water: the heavens gave a 1sound: yea, thine arrows went abroad. 18 The voice of thy thunder was round about; the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.

19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy paths in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not 1known. 20 Thou didst lead thy people like sheep by the hand of Moses and Aaron. 78 1 He showeth how God of his mercy chose his Church of the posterity of Abraham, 8 Reproaching the stubborn rebellion of their fathers, that the children might not only understand. 11 That God of his free mercy made his Covenant with their ancestors, 17 But also seeing them so malicious and perverse, might be ashamed, and so turn wholly to God. In this Psalm the holy Ghost hath comprehended, as it were, the sum of all God's benefits, to the intent the ignorant and gross people might see in few words the effect of the whole histories of the Bible.

A Psalm to give 1instruction, committed to Asaph.

1 Hear my 1doctrine, O my people: incline your ears unto the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will declare high sentences of old. 3 Which we have heard and known, and our 1fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, but to the generation to come we will show the praise of the Lord, his power also, and his wonderful works that he hath done: 5 How he established a 1testimony in Jacob, and ordained a Law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should teach their children: 6 That the 1posterity might know it, and the children, which should be born, should stand up, and declare it to their children. 7 That they might 1set their hope on God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: 8 And not to be as their 1fathers, a disobedient and rebellious generation: a generation that set not

77:2 1 Or, mine hand was stretched out. 77:3 1 He showeth that we must patiently abide, although God deliver us not out of our troubles at the first cry. 77:4 1 Meaning, that his sorrows were as watchmen that kept his eyes from sleeping. 77:6 1 Of thanksgiving, which I was accustomed to sing in my pros­ perity. 2 Both the causes why I was chastened, and when my sorrows should have an end. 77:8 1 As if he should say, It is impossible: whereby he exhorteth himself to patience. 77:10 1 Though I first doubted of my life, yet considering that God had his years, that is, change of times, and was accustomed also to lift up them, whom he hath beaten, I took heart again. 77:13 1 That is in heaven, whereunto we must ascend by faith, if we will know the ways of God. 2 He condemneth all that worship anything save the only true God, whose glory appeareth through the world. 77:16 1 He declareth wherein the power of God was declared when

he delivered the Israelites through the red sea. 77:17 1 That is, thundered and lightninged. 77:19 1 For when thou hadst brought over thy people, the water returned to her course, and the enemies that thought to have fol­ lowed them, could not pass through, Exod. 14:28, 29. 78:Title 1 Read Ps. 32. 78:1 1 The Prophet under the name of a teacher calleth the people his, and the doctrine his, as Paul calleth the Gospel his, whereof he was but the preacher, as Rom. 2:16 and 16:25. 78:3 1 Which were the people of God. 78:5 1 By the testimony, and law, he meaneth the law written, which they were commanded to teach their children, Deut. 6:7. 78:6 1 He showeth wherein the children should be like their fathers: that is, in maintaining God's pure Religion. 78:7 1 He showeth wherein the use of this doctrine standeth: in faith, in the meditation of God's benefits, and in obedience. 78:8 1 Though these fathers were the seed of Abraham and the cho­ sen people, yet he showeth by their rebellion, provocation, falsehood, and hypocrisy, that the children ought not to follow their examples.

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their heart aright, and whose spirit was not faithful unto God. 9 The children of 1Ephraim being armed and shooting with the bow, turned back in the day of battle. 10 They kept not the Covenant of God, but refused to walk in his Law, 11 And forgate his acts, and his wonderful works that he had showed them. 12 He did marvelous things in the sight of their 1fathers in the land of Egypt; even in the field of Zoan. 13 aHe divided the Sea, and led them through: he made also the waters to stand as an heap. 14 bIn the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire. 15 cHe clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as of the great depths. 16 dHe brought floods also out of the stony rock, so that he made the waters to descend like the rivers. 17 Yet they 1sinned still against him, and provoked the Highest in the wilderness, 18 And tempted God in their hearts in 1requiring meat for their lust. 19 eThey spake against God also, saying, Can God 1prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 fBehold, he smote the rock, that the water gushed out, and the streams overflowed: can he give bread also? or prepare flesh for his people? 21 Therefore the Lord heard, and was angry, and the gfire was kindled in Jacob, and also wrath came upon Israel, 22 Because they believed not in God, and 1trusted not in his help. 23 Yet he had commanded the 1clouds above, and had opened the doors of heaven, 24 And had rained down Manna upon them for to eat, and had given them of the wheat of heaven. 25 hMan did eat the bread of Angels: he sent them

meat enough. 26 He caused the 1East wind to pass in the heaven: and through his power he brought in the South wind. 27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowl as the sand of the sea. 28 And he made it fall in the midst of their camp, even round about their habitations. 29 So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their desire. 30 They were not turned from their 1lusts, but the meat was yet in their mouths, 31 When the wrath of God came even upon them, and slew 1the strongest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. 32 For all this they 1sinned still, and believed not his wondrous works. 33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years hastily. 34 And when he 1slew them, they sought him, and they returned, and sought God early. 35 And they remembered that God was their strength, and the most high God their redeemer. 36 But they flattered him with their mouth, and dissembled with him with their tongue. 37 For their 1heart was not upright with him: neither were they faithful in his covenant. 38 Yet he being merciful, 1forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not, but oft times called back his anger, and did not stir up all his wrath. 39 For he remembered that they were flesh: yea, a wind that passeth and cometh not again. 40 How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness? and grieve him in the desert? 41 Yea, they 1returned and tempted God, and 2limited the Holy one of Israel. 42 They 1remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy, 43 Nor him that set his signs in Egypt, and his

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78:9 1 By Ephraim he meaneth also the rest of the tribes, because they were most in number: whose punishment declareth that they were unfaithful to God, and by their multitude and authority had cor­ rupt all others. 78:12 1 He proveth that not only the posterity but also their fore­ fathers were wicked and rebellious to God. 78:17 1 Their wicked malice could be overcome by no benefits, which were great and many. 78:18 1 Then to require more than is necessary, and to separate God's power from his will, is to tempt God. 78:19 1 Thus when we give place to sin, we are moved to doubt of God's power, except he will always be ready to serve our lust. 78:22 1 That is, in his fatherly providence, whereby he careth for his, and provideth sufficiently. 78:23 1 So that they had that, which was necessary and sufficient: but their lust made them to covet that which they knew God had denied them. 78:26 1 God used the means of the wind to teach them that all ele­

ments were at his commandment, and that no distance or place could let his working. 78:30 1 Such is the nature of concupiscence, that the more it hath, the more it lusteth. 78:31 1 Though others were not spared, yet chiefly they suffered, which trusted in their strength against God. 78:32 1 Thus sin by continuance maketh man insensible, so that by no plagues they can be amended. 78:34 1 Such was their hypocrisy, that they sought unto God for fear of punishment, though in their heart they loved him not. 78:37 1 Whatsoever cometh not from the pure fountain of the heart, is hypocrisy. 78:38 1 Because he would ever have some remnant of a Church to praise his Name in earth, he suffered not their sins to overcome his mercy. 78:41 1 That is, they tempted him oft times. 2 As they all do that measure the power of God by their capacity. 78:42 1 The forgetfulness of God's benefits is the root of rebellion and all vice.

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wonders in the field of Zoan, 44 And turned their rivers into blood, and their floods, that they could not drink. 45 He sent 1a swarm of flies among them, which devoured them, and frogs, which destroyed them. 46 He 1gave also their fruits unto the caterpillar, and their labor unto the grasshopper. 47 He destroyed their vines with hail, and their wild fig trees with the hailstone. 48 He gave their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to the thunderbolts. 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, indignation and wrath, and vexation by the sending out of 1evil angels. 50 He made a way to his anger: he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life to the pestilence, 51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt, even the 1beginning of their strength in the tabernacles of 2Ham. 52 But he made his people to go out like sheep, and led them in the wilderness like a flock. 53 Yea, he carried them out safely, and they 1feared not, and the Sea covered their enemies. 54 And he brought them unto the borders of his 1Sanctuary: even to this Mountain which his right hand purchased. 55 iHe cast out the heathen also before them, and caused them to fall to the lot of his inheritance, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tabernacles. 56 Yet they tempted, and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies, 57 But turned back, and dealt 1falsely like their fathers: they turned like a deceitful bow. 58 And they 1provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to wrath with their graven images.

59 God heard this and was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel, 60 So that he 1forsook the habitation of Shiloh, even the Tabernacle where he dwelt among men, 61 And delivered his 1power into captivity, and his beauty into the enemy's hand. 62 And he gave up his people to the sword, and was angry with his inheritance. 63 The fire 1devoured their chosen men, and their maids were not 2praised. 64 Their Priests fell by the sword, and their 1widows lamented not. 65 But the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and as a strong man that after his 1wine crieth out, 66 And smote his enemies in the hinder parts, and put them to a perpetual shame. 67 Yet he refused the tabernacle of 1Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: 68 But chose the tribe of Judah, and mount Zion which he loved. 69 And he 1built his Sanctuary as an high palace, like the earth, which he established forever. 70 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds. 71 Even from behind the ewes with young, brought he him to feed his people in Jacob, and his inheritance in Israel. 72 So 1he fed them according to the simplicity of his heart, and guided them by the discretion of his hands. 79 1 The Israelites complain to God for the great calamity and oppression that they suffered by God's enemies, 8 and confessing their sins, flee to God's mercies with full hope of deliverance, 10 Because their calamities were joined with the contempt of his Name, 13 for the which they promise to be thankful.

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78:45 1 This word signifieth a confused mixture of flies and venom­ ous worms. Some take it for all sorts of serpents: some for all wild beasts. 78:46 1 He repeateth not here all the miracles that God did in Egypt, but certain which might be sufficient to convince the people of mal­ ice and ingratitude. 78:49 1 So called either of the effect, that is, of punishing the wicked: or else because they were wicked spirits, whom God permitted to vex men. 78:51 1 The firstborn are so called, as Gen. 49:3. 2 That is, Egypt: for it was called Mizraim, or Egypt of Mizraim that was the son of Ham. 78:53 1 That is, they had none occasion to fear, forasmuch as God destroyed their enemies, and delivered them safely. 78:54 1 Meaning, Canaan, which God had consecrated to himself, and appointed to his people. 78:57 1 Nothing more displeaseth God in the children, than when they continue in that wickedness, which their fathers had begun. 78:58 1 By serving God otherwise than he had appointed.

78:60 1 For their ingratitude he suffered the Philistines to take the Ark, which was the sign of his presence, from among them. 78:61 1 The Ark is called his power and beauty, because thereby he defended his people, and beautifully appeared unto them. 78:63 1 They were suddenly destroyed, 1 Sam. 4:10. 2 They had no marriage songs: that is, they were not married. 78:64 1 Either they were slain before, or taken prisoners of their enemies, and so were forbidden. 78:65 1 Because they were drunken in their sins, they judged God's patience to be a slumbering, as though he were drunken, therefore he answering their beastly judgment, saith, he will awake and take sudden vengeance. 78:67 1 Showing that he spared not altogether the Israelites, though he punished their enemies. 78:69 1 By building the Temple, and established the kingdom, he declareth that the signs of his favor were among them. 78:72 1 He showeth wherein a king's charge standeth: to wit, to pro­ vide faithfully for his people, to guide them by counsel, and defend them by power.

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generation 1we will set forth thy praise. 80 1 A lamentable prayer to God to help the miseries of his Church, 8 Desiring him to consider their first estate, when his favor shined toward them, to the intent that he might finish that work which he had begun.

A Psalm committed to Asaph. 1 O God, 1the heathen are come into thine inheritance: thine holy Temple have they defiled, and made Jerusalem heaps of stones. 2 The 1dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto fowls of the heaven, and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth. 3 Their blood have they shed like waters, round about Jerusalem, and there was none to 1bury them. 4 We are a reproach to our 1neighbors, even a scorn and derision unto them that are round about us. 5 Lord, how long wilt thou be angry, forever? shall thy jealousy 1burn like fire? 6 aPour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy Name. 7 For they have devoured Jacob, and made his dwelling place desolate. 8 Remember not against us the 1former iniquities, but 2make haste, and let thy tender mercies prevent us: for we are in great misery. 9 Help us, O God of our 1salvation, for the glory of thy Name, and deliver us, and be merciful unto our sins for thy Name's sake. 10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let them be known among the heathen in our sight by the vengeance of the blood of thy servants that is shed. 11 Let the sighing of the 1prisoners come before thee: according to thy mighty arm preserve 2the children of death, 12 And render to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord. 13 So we thy people, and sheep of thy pasture shall praise thee forever: and from generation to

chapter 79

a Jer. 10:25

To him that excelleth on Shoshannim Eduth,

A Psalm committed to Asaph. 1 Hear, 1O thou shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like sheep: show thy brightness, thou that sittest between the 2Cherubims. 2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come to help us. 3 1Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine that we may be saved. 4 O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be 1angry against the prayer of thy people? 5 Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink with great measure. 6 Thou hast made us a 1strife unto our neighbors, and our enemies laugh at us among themselves. 7 1Turn us again, O God of hosts: cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved. 8 Thou hast brought a 1vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. 9 Thou madest room for it, and didst cause it to take root, and it filled the land. 10 The mountains were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the 1goodly cedars. 11 She stretched out her branches unto the Sea, and her boughs unto the 1river. 12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they, which pass by the way, have plucked her? 13 The wild 1boar out of the wood hath destroyed it, and the wild beasts of the field have eaten it up.

79:1 1 The people cry unto God against the barbarous tyranny of the Babylonians, who spoiled God's inheritance, polluted his Temple, destroyed his religion, and murdered his people. 79:2 1 The Prophet showeth to what extremities God suffereth sometime his Church to fall, to exercise their faith, before he set his hand to deliver them. 79:3 1 Their friends and kinsfolks durst not bury them for fear of the enemies. 79:4 1 Whereof some came of Abraham but were degenerate: and others were open enemies to thy religion, but they both laughed at our miseries. 79:5 1 Wilt thou utterly consume us for our sins, before thou takest us to mercy? 79:8 1 Which we and our fathers have committed. 2 And stay not till we have recompensed for our sins. 79:9 1 Seeing we have none other Savior, neither can we help our­ selves, and also by our salvation thy Name shall be praised: therefore, O Lord, help us. 79:11 1 Who though in respect of God they were justly punished for their sins: yet in consideration of their cause were unjustly murdered. 2 Which were captives among their enemies, and could look for

nothing but death. 79:13 1 We ought to desire no benefit of God, but on this condition to praise his name, Isa. 43:21. 80:1 1 This Psalm was made as a prayer for to desire God to be merci­ ful to the ten tribes. 2 Move their hearts, that they may return to worship God aright: that is, in the place where thou hast appointed. 80:3 1 Join thy whole people, and all thy tribes together again. 80:4 1 The faithful fear God's anger, when they perceive that their prayers are not forthwith heard. 80:6 1 Our neighbors have continual strife and war against us. 80:7 1 Because that repentance only cometh of God, they most instantly and ofttimes call to God for it as a means whereby they shall be saved. 80:8 1 Seeing that of thy mercy thou hast made us a most dear possession to thee, and we through our sins are made open for wild beasts to devour us, declare again thy love, and finish the work that thou hast begun. 80:10 1 Hebrew, cedars of God. 80:11 1 To wit, Euphrates. 80:13 1 That is, as well they that hate our religion, as they that hate our persons.

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14 Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down 1from heaven and behold, and visit this vine, 15 And the vineyard, that thy right hand hath planted, and the young vine, which thou madest 1strong for thyself. 16 It is burnt with fire, and cut down: and they perish at the 1rebuke of thy countenance. 17 Let thine hand be upon the 1man of thy right hand, and upon the son of man, whom thou madest strong for thine own self. 18 So will not we go back from thee, 1revive thou us, and we shall call upon thy Name. 19 Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts: cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved. 81 1 An exhortation to praise God both in heart and voice for his benefits, 8 and to worship him only. 11 God condemneth their ingratitude, 12 and showeth what great benefit they have lost through their own malice.

proved thee at the waters of 2Meribah. Selah. 8 1Hear, O my people, and I will protest unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me, 9 And wilt have no strange god in thee, neither worship any strange god, 10 (For I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt:) 1open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. 11 But my people would not hear my voice, and Israel would none of me, 12 So I gave them up unto the hardness of their heart, and they have walked in their own counsels. 13 1Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! 14 I would soon have humbled their enemies, and turned mine hand 1against their adversaries. 15 The haters of the Lord should have been subject unto him, and their time 1should have endured forever. 16 And God would have fed them with the 1fat of wheat, and with honey out of the rock would I have sufficed thee. 82 1 The Prophet declaring God to be present among the Judges and Magistrates, 2 Reproveth their partiality. 3 And exhorteth them to do justice. 5 But seeing none amendment, 8 He desireth God to undertake the matter and execute justice himself.

To him that excelleth upon 1Gittith.

A Psalm committeth to Asaph. 1 Sing 1joyfully unto God our strength: sing loud unto the God of Jacob. 2 Take the song and bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the viol. 3 Blow the trumpet in the 1new moon, even in the time appointed at our feast day. 4 For this is a statute for Israel, and a Law of the God of Jacob. 5 He set this in 1Joseph for a testimony, when he came out of the land of Egypt, where I heard a language, that 2I understood not. 6 I have withdrawn his shoulder from the burden, and his hands have left the 1pots. 7 Thou calledst in affliction, and I delivered thee, and 1answered thee in the secret of the thunder: I

A Psalm committeth to Aspah. 1 God standeth in the assembly of 1gods: he judgeth among gods. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the 1wicked? Selah. 3 Do right to the poor and fatherless: do justice to the poor and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and 1needy: save them from

80:14 1 They gave not place to tentation, knowing that albeit there were no help in earth, yet God was able to succor them from heaven. 80:15 1 So that no power can prevail against it, and which as a young bud thou raisest up again as out of the burnt ashes. 80:16 1 Only when thou art angry and not of the sword of the enemy. 80:17 1 That is, upon this vine or people, whom thou hast planted with thy right hand, that they should be as one man or one body 80:18 1 For none can call upon God but such as are raised up as it were from death to life, and regenerate by the holy Spirit. 81:Title 1 An instrument of music brought from Geth. 81:1 1 It seemeth that this Psalm was appointed for solemn feasts and assemblies of the people to whom for a time these ceremonies were ordained, but now under the Gospel are abolished. 81:3 1 Under this feast he comprehendeth all other solemn days. 81:5 1 That is, in Israel: for Joseph's family was counted the chief before that Judah was preferred. 2 God speaketh in the person of the people because he was their leader. 81:6 1 If they were never able to give sufficient thanks to God for this deliverance from corporal bondage, how much more are we

indebted to him for our spiritual deliverance from the tyranny of Satan and sin? 81:7 1 By a strange and wonderful fashion. 2 Or, contention, Exod. 17:7. 81:8 1 He condemneth all assemblies, where the people are not attentive to hear God's voice, and to give obedience to the same. 81:10 1 God accuseth their incredulity, because they opened not their mouths to receive God's benefits in such abundance as he poureth them out. 81:13 1 God by his word calleth all, but his secret election appoint­ eth who shall hear with fruit. 81:14 1 If their sins had not letted. 81:15 1 If the Israelites had not broken covenant with God, he would have given them victory against their enemies. 81:16 1 That is, with most fine wheat and abundance of honey. 82:1 1 The Prophet showeth that if princes and judges do not their duty, God whose authority is above them, will take vengeance on them. 82:2 1 For thieves and murderers find favor in judgment, when the cause of the godly cannot be heard. 82:4 1 Not only when they cry for help, but when their cause requireth aid and support.

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to Sisera and as to Jabin at the river of Kishon. 10 They perished at En Dor, and were 1dung for the earth. 11 Make them, even their princes, like aOreb and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes like Zebah and like Zalmunna, 12 Which have said, Let us take for our possession the 1habitations of God. 13 O my God, make them like unto a 1wheel, and as the stubble before the wind. 14 As the fire burneth the forest, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire: 15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. 16 Fill their faces with shame, that they may 1seek thy Name, O Lord. 17 Let them be confounded and troubled forever: yea, let them be put to shame, and perish, 18 That they may 1know that thou, which art calleth Jehovah, art alone, even the most High over all the earth. 84 1 David driven forth of his country, 2 Desireth most ardently to come again to the tabernacle of the Lord and the assembly of the Saints to praise God, 4 pronouncing them blessed that may so do. 6 Then he praiseth the courage of the people, that pass through the wilderness to assemble themselves in Zion. 10 Finally, with praise of this matter and confidence of God's goodness, he endeth the Psalm.

the hand of the wicked. 5 They know not and understand nothing: they walk in darkness, albeit all the 1foundations of the earth be moved. 6 I have said, Ye are gods, and ye all are children of the most High. 7 1But ye shall die as a man, and ye princes shall fall like others. 8 O God, arise, therefore judge thou the earth: for thou shalt inherit 1all nations. 83 1 The people of Israel pray unto the Lord to deliver them from their enemies both at home and far off, which imagined nothing but their destruction. 9 And they desire that all such wicked people may according as God was accustomed, be stricken with the stormy tempest of God's wrath, 18 That they may know that the Lord is most high upon the earth.

chapter 83

a Judg. 7:25

Judg. 8:21

A song or Psalm committed to Asaph. 1 Keep 1not thou silence, O God: be not still, and cease not, O God. 2 For lo, thine 1enemies make a tumult, and they that hate thee, have lifted up the head. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and have consulted against thy 1secret ones. 4 They have said, Come and let us 1cut them off from being a nation: and let the name of Israel be no more in remembrance. 5 For they have consulted together in 1heart, and have made a league 2against thee: 6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagarites: 7 Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek, the Philistines, with the inhabitants of 1Tyre. 8 Assyria also is joined with them: they have been an arm to the children 1of Lot. Selah. 9 Do thou to them as unto the 1Midianites: as

To him that excelleth upon Gittith. A Psalm committed to the sons of Korah.

1 O 1Lord of hosts, how amiable are thy Tabernacles? 2 My soul longeth, yea, and fainted for the 1courts of the Lord: for my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and

82:5 1 That is, all things are out of order either by their tyranny or careless negligence. 82:7 1 No title of honor shall excuse you, but you shall be subject to God's judgment, and render account as well as other men. 82:8 1 Therefore no tyrant shall pluck thy right and authority from thee. 83:1 1 This Psalm seemeth to have been composed as a form of prayer against the dangers that the Church was in, in the days of Jehoshaphat. 83:2 1 He calleth them God's enemies, which are enemies to his Church. 83:3 1 The elect of God are his secret ones: for he hideth them in the secret of his tabernacle, and preserveth them from all dangers. 83:4 1 They were not content to take the Church as prisoner: but sought utterly to destroy it. 83:5 1 By all secret means. 2 They thought to have subverted thy counsel wherein the perpe­ tuity of the Church was established. 83:7 1 Or, Zor.

83:8 1 The wickedness of the Ammonites and Moabites is described in that they provoked these other nations to fight against the Israel­ ites their brethren. 83:9 1 By these examples they were confirmed, that God would not suffer his people to be utterly destroyed, Judg. 7:21 and 4:15. 83:10 1 Trodden under feet as mire. 83:12 1 That is, Judea: for where his Church is, there dwelleth he among them. 83:13 1 Because the reprobate could by no means be amended, he prayeth that they may utterly be destroyed, be unstable, and led with all winds. 83:16 1 That is, be compelled by thy plagues to confess thy power. 83:18 1 Though they believe not, yet they may prove by experi­ ence, that it is in vain to resist against thy counsel in establishing thy Church. 84:1 1 David complaineth that he cannot have access to the Church of God to make profession of his faith, and to profit in religion. 84:2 1 For none but the Priests could enter into the Sanctuary, and the rest of the people into the courts.

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the swallow a nest for her, where she may lay her young: even by thine 1altars, O Lord of hosts, my king and my God. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thine house, they will ever praise thee. Selah. 5 Blessed is the man whose 1strength is in thee, and in whose heart are thy ways. 6 They going through the valley of 1Baca, make wells therein: the rain also covereth the pools. 7 They go from 1strength to strength, till every one appear before God in Zion. 8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer, hearken, O God of Jacob. Selah. 9 Behold, O God, our shield, and look upon the face of thine 1Anointed. 10 For 1a day in thy courts is better than a thousand other where: I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tabernacles of wickedness. 11 For the Lord God is the sun and shield unto us: the Lord will give grace and glory, and no 1good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 12 O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. 85 1 Because God withdrew not his rods from his Church after their return from Babylon, first they put him in mind of their deliverance, to the intent that he should not leave the work of his grace imperfect. 5 Next they complain of their long affliction. 8 And thirdly, they rejoice in hope of felicity promised. 9 For their deliverance was a figure of Christ's kingdom, under the which should be perfect felicity.

3 Thou hast withdrawn all thine anger, and hast turned back from the 1fierceness of thy wrath. 4 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and release thine anger toward us. 5 Wilt thou be angry with us 1forever? and wilt thou prolong thy wrath from one generation to another? 6 Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us, that thy people may rejoice in thee? 7 Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy 1salvation. 8 I will hearken what the Lord God will say: for he will speak 1peace unto his people, and to his Saints, that they turn not again to folly. 9 Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. 10 Mercy and truth shall meet, righteousness and peace shall kiss one another. 11 1Truth shall bud out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12 Yea, the Lord shall give good things, and our land shall give her increase. 13 1Righteousness shall go before him, and shall set her steps in the way. 86 1 David sore afflicted and forsaken of all, prayeth fervently for deliverance: sometimes rehearsing his miseries, 5 Sometimes the mercies received. 11 Desiring also to be instructed of the Lord, that he may fear him, and glorify his Name. 14 He complaineth also of his adversaries, and requireth to be delivered from them.

A prayer of David. 1 Incline 1thine ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve thou my soul, for I am 1merciful: my God, save thou thy servant, that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I 1cry upon thee continually. 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee,

To him that excelleth. A Psalm committed to the sons of Korah. 1 Lord, thou hast been 1favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought again the captivity of Jacob. 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, and 1covered all their sins. Selah.

84:3 1 So that the poor birds have more liberty than I. 84:5 1 Who trusteth nothing in himself, but in thee only, and learn­ eth of thee to rule his life. 84:6 1 That is of mulberry trees, which was a barren place: so that they which passed through, must dig pits for water: signifying, that no lets can hinder them that are fully bent to come to Christ's Church, neither yet that God will ever fail them. 84:7 1 They are never weary but increase in strength and courage till they come to God's house. 84:9 1 That is, for Christ's sake, whose figure I represent. 84:10 1 He would wish to live but one day rather in God's Church, than a thousand among the worldlings. 84:11 1 But will from time to time increase his blessings toward his more and more. 85:1 1 They confess that God's free mercy was the cause of their deliverance, because he loved the land which he had chosen. 85:2 1 Thou hast buried them that they shall not come into judgment. 85:3 1 Not only in withdrawing thy rod, but in forgiving of sins, and

in touching our hearts to confess them. 85:5 1 As in times past they had felt God's mercies, so now being oppressed by the long continuance of evils, they pray unto God that according to his nature he would be merciful unto them. 85:7 1 He confesseth that our salvation cometh only of God's mercy. 85:8 1 He will send all prosperity to his Church, when he hath suf­ ficiently corrected them, also by his punishments the faithful shall learn to beware that they return not like offences. 85:11 1 Though for a time God thus exerciseth them with his rods, yet under the kingdom of Christ they should have peace and joy. 85:13 1 Justice shall then flourish, and have free course and passage in every place. 86:1 1 David persecuted of Saul, thus prayed, leaving the same to the Church as a monument, how to seek redress against their miseries. 86:2 1 I am not enemy to them, but pity them though they be cruel toward me. 86:3 1 Which was a sure token that he believed that God would deliver him.

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O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good and 1merciful, and of great kindness unto all them that call upon thee. 6 Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer, and 1hearken to the voice of my supplication. 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou hearest me. 8 Among the gods there is none like thee, O Lord, and there is none 1that can do like thy works. 9 All nations whom thou hast made, shall come and 1worship before thee, O Lord, and shall glorify thy Name. 10 For thou art great and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. 11 1Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I will walk in thy truth: knit mine heart unto thee, that I may fear thy Name. 12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all mine heart: yea, I will glorify thy Name forever. 13 For great is thy mercy toward me, and thou hast delivered my soul from 1the lowest grave. 14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have 1sought my soul, and have not set thee before them. 15 But thou, O Lord, art a pitiful God and merciful, slow to anger, and great in kindness and truth. 16 Turn unto me, and have mercy upon me: give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the 1son of thine handmaid. 17 Show a token of thy goodness toward me, that they which hate me, may see it, and be ashamed, because thou, O Lord, hast helped me and comforted me. 87 1 The holy Ghost promiseth, that the condition of the Church which was in misery after the captivity of Babylon, should be restored to great excellency. 4 So that

there should be nothing more comfortable, than to be numbered among the members thereof.

chapter 88

a 1 Kings 4:31

Ps. 53

A Psalm or song committed to the sons of Korah. 1 God laid his 1foundations among the holy mountains. 2 The Lord loveth the gates of Zion above all the habitations of Jacob. 3 1Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. 4 I will make mention of 1Rahab and Babel among them that know me: behold Palestine and Tyre with Ethiopia, 2There is he born. 5 And of Zion it shall be said, 1Many are born in her: and he, even the most High shall stablish her. 6 The Lord shall count, when he 1writeth the people, He was born there. Selah. 7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall praise thee: all my 1springs are in thee. 88 1 A grievous complaint of the faithful, sore afflicted by sickness, persecutions and adversity, 7 Being as it were left of God without any consolation. 13 Yet he calleth on God by faith, and striveth against desperation. 18 Complaining himself to be forsaken of all earthly help.

A song or Psalm of aHeman the Ezrahite to give instruction,

committed to the sons of Korah for him that excelleth upon

Mahalath 1Leannoth. 1 O Lord God of my salvation, I cry day and night 1before thee. 2 Let my prayer enter into thy presence: incline thine ear unto my cry. 3 For my soul is filled with evils, and my life draweth near to the grave. 4 I am counted among them that go down unto the pit, and am as a man without strength, 5 1Free among the dead, like the slain laying in

86:5 1 He doth confess that God is good to all, but only merciful to poor sinners. 86:6 1 By crying and calling continually, he showeth how we may not be weary, though God grant not forthwith our request, but that we must earnestly and often call upon him. 86:8 1 He condemneth all idols, forasmuch as they can do no works to declare that they are gods. 86:9 1 This proveth that David prayed in the Name of Christ the Mes­ siah, of whose kingdom he doth here prophesy. 86:11 1 He confesseth himself ignorant till God hath taught him, and his heart variable and separate from God, till God join it to him, and confirm it in his obedience. 86:13 1 That is, from most great danger of death: out of the which none but only the almighty hand of God could deliver him. 86:14 1 He showeth that there can be no moderation nor equity, where proud tyrants reign, and that the lack of God's fear is as a privi­ lege to all vice and cruelty. 86:16 1 He boasteth not of his own virtues, but confesseth that God of his free goodness hath ever been merciful unto him, and given him power against his enemies, as to one of his own household. 87:1 1 God did choose that place among the hills, to establish Jeru­

salem and his Temple. 87:3 1 Though thy glorious estate does not yet appear, yet wait with patience, and God will accomplish his promise. 87:4 1 That is, Egypt and these other countries shall come to the knowledge of God. 2 It shall be said of him that is regenerate and come to the Church, that he is as one that was born in the Church. 87:5 1 Out of all quarters they shall come to the Church, and be counted as citizens. 87:6 1 When he calleth by his word them into the Church, whom he had elected and written in the book. 87:7 1 The Prophet setteth his whole affections and comfort in the Church. 88:Title 1 That is, to humble. It was the beginning of a song, by the tune whereof this Psalm was sung. 88:1 1 Though many cry in their sorrows, yet they cry not earnestly to God for remedy, as he did whom he confessed to be the author of his salvation. 88:5 1 For he that is dead, is free from all cares and business of this life: and thus he saith, because he was unprofitable for all matters concerning man's life, and as it were cut off from this world.

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the grave, when thou rememberest no more, and they are cut off from thy 2hand. 6 Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, and in the deep. 7 Thine indignation lieth upon me, and thou hast vexed me with all thy 1waves. Selah. 8 Thou hast put away mine 1acquaintance far from me, and made me to be abhorred of them: 2I am shut up, and cannot get forth. 9 1Mine eye is sorrowful through mine affliction: Lord, I call daily upon thee: I stretch out mine hands unto thee. 10 Wilt thou show 1a miracle to the dead? or shall the dead rise and praise thee? Selah. 11 Shall thy loving kindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction? 12 Shall thy wondrous works be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land 1of oblivion? 13 But unto thee, have I cried, O Lord, and early shall my prayer come before thee. 14 Lord, why dost thou reject my soul, and hidest thy face from me? 15 I am afflicted and at the point of death: 1from my youth I suffer thy terrors, doubting of my life. 16 Thine indignations go over me, and thy fear hath cut me off. 17 They came round about me daily like water, and compassed me together. 18 My lovers and friends hast thou put away from me, and mine acquaintance 1hid themselves. 89 1 With many words doth the Prophet praise the goodness of God, 23 For his testament and covenant, that he had made between him and his elect by Jesus Christ the son of David. 38 Then doth he complain of the great ruin, and desolation of the kingdom of David, so that to the outward appearance the promise was broken. 46 Finally, he prayeth to

be delivered from his afflictions, making mention of the shortness of man's life, and confirming himself by God's promise.

A Psalm to give instruction, of Ethan the Ezrahite.

1 I will 1sing the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I declare thy truth from generation to generation. 2 For I 1said, Mercy shall be set up forever: thy truth shalt thou 2stablish in the very heavens. 3 1I have made a covenant with my chosen: I have sworn to David my servant, 4 Thy seed will I stablish forever, and set up thy throne from generation to generation. Selah. 5 O Lord, even the 1heavens shall praise thy wondrous work: yea, thy truth in the 2Congregation of the Saints. 6 For who is equal to the Lord in the heaven? and who is like the Lord among the 1sons of the gods? 7 God is very terrible in the assembly of the 1Saints, and to be reverenced above all that are about him. 8 O Lord God of hosts, who is like unto thee, which art a mighty Lord, and thy truth is about thee? 9 1Thou rulest the raging of the Sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. 10 Thou hast beaten down Rahab as a man slain: thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy mighty arm. 11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: thou hast laid the foundation of the world, and all that therein is. 12 Thou hast created the North and the South: 1Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy Name. 13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. 14 1Righteousness and equity are the stablishment of thy throne: mercy and truth go before thy face. 15 Blessed is the people that can 1rejoice in thee: they

88:5 2 That is, from thy providence and care, which is meant accord­ ing to the judgment of the flesh. 88:7 1 The storms of thy wrath have overwhelmed me. 88:8 1 He attributeth the loss and displeasure of his friends to God's providence, whereby he partly punisheth and partly trieth his. 2 I see none end of my sorrows. 88:9 1 Mine eyes and face declare my sorrows. 88:10 1 He showeth that the time is more convenient for God to help, when men call unto him in their dangers, than to tarry till they be dead, and then raise them up again. 88:12 1 That is, in the grave, where only the body lieth without all sense and remembrance. 88:15 1 I am ever in great dangers and sorrows, as though my life should utterly be cut off every moment. 88:18 1 Hebrew, were in darkness. 89:1 1 Though the horrible confusion of things might cause them to despair of God's favor, yet the manifold examples of his mercies cause them to trust in God, though to man's judgment they saw none occasion. 89:2 1 As he that surely believed in heart.

2 As thine invisible heaven is not subject to any alteration and change: so shall the truth of thy promise be unchangeable. 89:3 1 The Prophet showeth what was the promise of God, whereon he grounded his faith. 89:5 1 The Angels shall praise thy power and faithfulness in deliver­ ing thy Church. 2 That is, in the heavens. 89:6 1 Meaning, the Angels. 89:7 1 If the Angels tremble before God's majesty and infinite justice, what earthly creature by oppressing the Church, dare set himself against God? 89:9 1 For as he delivered the Church by the red Sea, and by destroy­ ing Rahab, that is, the Egyptians: so will he eftsoons deliver it, when the dangers be great. 89:12 1 Tabor is a mountain Westward from Jerusalem, and Hermon Eastward: so the Prophet signifieth that all parts and places of the world shall obey God's power for the deliverance of his Church. 89:14 1 For hereby he judgeth the world, and showeth himself a merciful Father, and faithful protector unto his. 89:15 1 Feeling in their conscience that God is their Father.

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rod, and their iniquity with strokes. 33 1Yet my loving kindness will I not take from him, neither will I falsify my truth. 34 My Covenant will I not break, nor 1alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. 35 I have sworn once by mine holiness, 1that I will not fail David, saying, 36 His seed shall endure forever, and his throne shall be as the sun before me. 37 He shall be established for evermore as the moon, and as a faithful 1witness in the heaven. Selah. 38 But thou hast rejected and abhorred, thou hast been angry with thine anointed. 39 Thou hast 1broken the Covenant of thy servant, and profaned his 2crown, casting it on the ground. 40 Thou hast broken down all his walls: thou hast laid his fortresses in ruin. 41 All that go by the way, spoil him: he is a rebuke unto his neighbors. 42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his enemies, and made all his adversaries to rejoice. 43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle. 44 Thou hast caused his dignity to decay, and cast his throne to the ground. 45 The days of his 1youth hast thou shortened, and covered him with shame. Selah. 46 1Lord, how long wilt thou hide thyself, forever? shall thy wrath burn like fire? 47 Remember 1of what time I am: wherefore shouldest thou create in vain all the children of men? 48 What man liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah. 49 Lord, where are thy former mercies, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

shall walk in the light of thy 2countenance, O Lord. 16 They shall rejoice continually in thy Name, and in thy righteousness shall they exalt themselves. 17 For thou art the 1glory of their strength, and by thy favor our horns shall be exalted. 18 For our 1shield appertaineth to the Lord, and our King to the Holy one of Israel. 19 Thou spakest then in a vision unto 1thine Holy one, and saidest, I have laid help upon one that is 2mighty: I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant: with mine holy oil have I anointed him. 21 Therefore mine hand shall be established with him, and mine arm shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not oppress him, neither shall the wicked hurt him. 23 But I will 1destroy his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 My truth also and my 1mercy shall be with him, and in my Name shall his 2horn be exalted. 25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the 1floods. 26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my 1Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation. 27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth. 28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my Covenant shall stand fast with him. 29 His seed also will I make to endure 1forever, and his throne as the days of heaven. 30 But if his children forsake my Law, and walk not in my judgments: 31 aIf they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments: 32 Then will I visit their transgression with the

chapter 89

a 2 Sam. 7:14

2 They shall be preserved by thy Fatherly providence. 89:17 1 In that they are preserved and continue, they ought to give the praise and glory only to thee. 89:18 1 In that that our King hath power to defend us, it is the gift of God. 89:19 1 To Samuel and to others, to assure that David was thy cho­ sen one. 2 Whom I have both chosen and given him strength to execute his office, as verse 21. 89:23 1 Though there shall be evermore enemies against God's kingdom, yet he promiseth to overcome them. 89:24 1 I will mercifully perform my promises to him, notwithstand­ ing his infirmities and offences. 2 His power, glory and estate. 89:25 1 He shall enjoy the land round about. 89:26 1 His excellent dignity shall appear herein, that he shall be named the son of God, and the firstborn wherein he is a figure of Christ. 89:29 1 Though for the sins of the people the state of this kingdom decayed: yet God reserved still a root, till he had accomplished this promise in Christ. 89:33 1 Though the faithful answer not in all points to their profes­

sion, yet God will not break his Covenant with them. 89:34 1 For God in promising hath respect to his mercy, and not to man's power in performing. 89:35 1 Hebrew, If I lie unto David, which is a manner of oath. 89:37 1 As long as the Sun and Moon endure, they shall be wit­ nesses to me of this promise. 89:39 1 Because of the horrible confusion of things, the Prophet complaineth to God, as though he saw not the performance of his promise. And thus discharging his cares on God, he resisteth doubt and impatience. 2 By this he meaneth the horrible dissipation and renting of the kingdom, which was under Jeroboam: or else by the Spirit of proph­ ecy Ethan speaketh of those great miseries, which came soon after­ ward to pass at the captivity of Babylon. 89:45 1 He showeth that the kingdom fell before it came to perfec­ tion, or was ripe. 89:46 1 The Prophet in joining prayer with his complaint, showeth that his faith never failed. 89:47 1 Seeing man's life is short, and thou hast created man to bestow thy benefits upon him, except thou haste to help, death will prevent thee.

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50 Remember, O Lord, the rebuke of thy servants, which I bear in my 1bosom of all the mighty people. 51 For 1thine enemies have reproached thee, O Lord, because they have reproached the 2footsteps of thine Anointed. 52 Praised be the Lord for evermore. So be it, even so be it. 90 1 Moses in his prayer setteth before us the eternal favor of God toward his, 3 who are neither admonished by the brevity of their life, 7 nor by his plagues to be thankful, 12 therefore Moses prayeth God to turn their hearts, and continue his mercies toward them and their posterity forever.

ten, and if they be of strength, 1fourscore years: yet their strength is but labor and sorrow: for it is cut off quickly, and we flee away. 11 1Who knoweth the power of thy wrath? for according to thy fear is thine anger. 12 Teach us so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto 1wisdom. 13 Return (O Lord, 1how long?) and be 2pacified toward thy servants. 14 Fill us with thy mercy in the morning: so shall we rejoice and be glad all our days? 15 Comfort us according to the days that thou hast afflicted us, and according to the years that we have seen evil. 16 1Let thy work be seen toward thy servants, and thy glory upon their 2children. 17 And let the 1beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and 2direct thou the work of our hands upon us, even direct the work of our hands. 91 1 Here is described in what assurance he liveth, that putteth his whole trust in God, and commiteth himself wholly to his protection in all temptations. 14 A promise of God to those that love him, know him, and trust in him to deliver them, and give them immortal glory.

A prayer of Moses, 1the man of God. 1 Lord, thou hast been our 1habitation from generation to generation. 2 Before the 1mountains were made, and before thou hadst formed the earth, and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting thou art our God. 3 Thou 1turnest man to destruction: again thou sayest, Return ye sons of Adam. 4 1For a thousand years in thy sight are as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. 5 Thou hast 1overflowed them, they are as a sleep, in the morning he groweth like the grass: 6 In the morning it flourisheth and groweth, but in the evening it is cut down and withereth. 7 For we are 1consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. 8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, and our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 9 For all our days are past in thine anger: we have 1spent our years as a thought. 10 The time of our life is threescore years and

1 Who so dwelleth in the 1secret of the most High, shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 1I will say unto the Lord, O my hope, and my fortress: he is my God, in him will I trust. 3 Surely I will deliver thee from the 1snare of the hunter, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He will cover thee under his wings, and thou shalt be sure under his feathers: his 1truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 1Thou shalt not be afraid of the fear of the

89:50 1 He meaneth that God's enemies did not only slander him behind his back: but also mocked him to his face, and as it were cast their injuries in his bosom. 89:51 1 So he calleth them that persecute the Church. 2 They laugh at us which patiently wait for the coming of thy Christ. 90:Title 1 Thus the Scripture useth to call the Prophets. 90:1 1 Thou hast been as an house and defense unto us in all our troubles and travels now this four hundred years. 90:2 1 Thou hast chosen us to be thy people before the foundations of the world were laid. 90:3 1 Moses by lamenting the frailty and shortness of man's life moveth God to pity. 90:4 1 Though man thinks his life long, which is indeed most short, yea though it were a thousand years: yet in God's sight it is as noth­ ing, and as the watch that lasteth but three hours. 90:5 1 Thou takest them away suddenly as with a flood. 90:7 1 Thou callest us by thy rods to consider the shortness of our life, and for our sins thou abridgest our days. 90:9 1 Our days are not only short, but miserable, forasmuch as our sins daily provoke thy wrath. 90:10 1 Meaning, according to the common state of life. 90:11 1 If man's life for the brevity be miserable, much more if thy

wrath lie upon it, as they which fear thee, only know. 90:12 1 Which is, by considering the shortness of our life, and by meditating the heavenly joys. 90:13 1 Meaning, wilt thou be angry? 2 Or, take comfort in thy servants. 90:16 1 Even thy mercy, which is the chiefest work. 2 As God's promises appertained as well to their posterity, as to them, so Moses prayeth for the posterity. 90:17 1 Meaning, that is was obscured, when he ceaseth to do good to his Church. 2 For except thou guide us with thine holy Spirit, our enterprises can have no good success. 91:1 1 He that maketh God his defense and trust, shall perceive his protection to be a most sure safeguard. 91:2 1 Being assured of this protection, he prayeth unto the Lord. 91:3 1 That is, God's help is most ready for us, whether Satan assail us secretly, which he calleth a snare: or openly, which is here meant by the pestilence. 91:4 1 That is, his faithful keeping of promise to help thee in thy necessity. 91:5 1 The care that God hath over his, is most sufficient to defend them from all dangers.

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3 Upon an 1instrument of ten strings, and upon the viol, with the song upon the harp. 4 For thou Lord, hast made me glad by thy 1works, and I will rejoice in the works of thine hands. 5 O Lord, how glorious are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 6 An 1unwise man knoweth it not, and a fool doth not understand this, 7 (When the wicked grow as the grass, and all the workers of wickedness do flourish) that they shall be destroyed forever. 8 But thou, O Lord, art 1most High forevermore. 9 For lo, thine enemies, O Lord: for lo, thine enemies shall perish: all the workers of iniquity shall be destroyed. 10 1But thou shalt exalt mine horn, like the unicorns, and I shall be anointed with fresh oil. 11 Mine eye also shall see my desire against mine enemies: and mine ears shall hear my wish against the wicked, that rise up against me. 12 The righteous shall 1flourish like a palm tree, and shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Such as be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in their 1age: they shall be fat and flourishing, 15 To declare that the Lord my rock is righteous, and that none iniquity is in him. 93 1 He praiseth the power of God in the creation of the world, and beateth down all people which lift them up against his majesty, 5 and provoked to consider his promises.

night: nor of the arrow that flieth by day: 6 Nor of the pestilence that walketh in the darkness: nor of the plague that destroyeth at noon day. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand, but it shall not come near thee. 8 Doubtless with thine 1eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 For thou hast said, The Lord is mine hope: thou hast set the most High for thy refuge. 10 There shall none evil come unto thee, neither shall any plague come near thy tabernacle. 11 1For he shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt walk upon the lion and asp: the 1young lion, and the dragon shalt thou tread under feet. 14 1Because he hath loved me, therefore will I deliver him: I will exalt him because he hath known my Name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will hear him: I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and glorify him. 16 With 1long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation. 92 1 This Psalm was made to be sung on the Sabbath, to stir up the people to acknowledge God, and to praise him in his works: the Prophet rejoiceth therein. 6 But the wicked is not able to consider, that the ungodly, when he is most flourishing, shall most speedily perish. 12 In the end is described the felicity of the just, planted in the house of God to praise the Lord.

1 The Lord 1reigneth, and is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed, and girded with power, the world also shall be established, that it cannot be moved. 2 Thy 1throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. 3 1The floods have lifted up, O Lord: the floods have

A Psalm or song for the 1Sabbath day.

1 It is a good thing to praise the Lord, and to sing unto thy Name, O most High, 2 To declare thy loving kindness in the 1morning, and thy truth in the night,

91:8 1 The godly shall have some experience of God's judgments against the wicked even in this life, but fully they shall see it at that day when all things shall be revealed. 91:11 1 God hath not appointed every man one Angel, but many to be ministers of his providence to keep his, and defend them in their vocation, which is the way to walk in without tempting God. 91:13 1 Thou shalt not only be preserved from all evil, but overcome it whether it be secret or open. 91:14 1 To assure the faithful of God's protection, he bringeth in God to confirm the same. 91:16 1 For he is contented with that life that God giveth: for by death the shortness of this life is recompensed with immortality. 92:Title 1 Which teacheth that the use of the Sabbath standeth in praising God, and not only in ceasing from work. 92:2 1 For God's mercy and fidelity in his promises toward his, bind them to praise him continually both day and night. 92:3 1 These instruments were then permitted, but at Christ's com­ ing abolished.

92:4 1 He showeth what is the use of the Sabbath day: to wit, to meditate God's works. 92:6 1 That is, the wicked consider not God's works, nor his judg­ ments against them, and therefore most justly perish. 92:8 1 Thy judgments are most constant against the wicked and pass our reach. 92:10 1 Thou wilt strengthen them with all power, and bless them with all felicity. 92:12 1 Though the faithful seem to wither and be cut down by the wicked, yet they shall grow again and flourish in the Church of God as the cedars do in mount Lebanon. 92:14 1 The children of God shall have a power above nature, and their age shall bring forth most fresh fruits. 93:1 1 As God by his power and wisdom hath made and governeth the world: so must the same be our defense against all enemies and dangers. 93:2 1 Wherein thou sittest and governest the world. 93:3 1 God's power appeareth in ruling the furious waters.

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lifted up their voice: the floods lift up their waves. 4 The waves of the sea are marvelous through the noise of many waters, yet the Lord on high is more mighty. 5 Thy 1testimonies are very sure: holiness becom­ eth thine House, O Lord, forever. 94 1 He prayeth unto God against the violence and arrogance of tyrants, 10 warning them of God's judgments. 12 Then doth he comfort the afflicted by the good issue of their afflictions, as he felt in himself, and did set in others, and by the ruin of the wicked, 23 whom the Lord will destroy.

13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of evil, while the pit is dug for the wicked. 14 Surely the Lord will not fail his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. 15 For 1judgment shall return to justice, and all the upright in heart shall follow after it. 16 Who will rise up with me against the wicked? or who will take my part against the workers of iniquity? 17 If the Lord had not 1helped me, my soul had almost dwelt in silence. 18 When I said, 1My foot slideth, thy mercy, O Lord, stayed me. 19 In the multitude of my 1thoughts in mine heart, thy comforts have rejoiced my soul. 20 Hath the throne of iniquity 1fellowship with thee, which forgeth wrong for a Law? 21 They gather them together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood. 22 But the Lord is my refuge, and my God is the rock of mine hope. 23 And he will recompense them their wickedness, and 1destroy them in their own malice, yea, the Lord our God shall destroy them. 95 1 An earnest exhortation to praise God, 4 for the government of the world and the election of the Church. 8 An admonition not to follow the rebellion of the old fathers, that tempted God in the wilderness. 11 For the which they might not enter into the land of promise.

1 O Lord God 1the avenger, O God the avenger, show thyself 2clearly. 2 Exalt thyself, O Judge of the world, and render a reward to the proud. 3 Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked 1triumph? 4 They prate and speak fiercely: all the workers of iniquity vaunt themselves. 5 They 1smite down thy people, O Lord, and trouble thine heritage. 6 They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. 7 1Yet they say, The Lord shall not see: neither will the God of Jacob regard it. 8 Understand, ye unwise among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? 9 He that 1planted the ear, shall he not hear? or he that formed the eye, shall he not see? 10 Or he that chastiseth the 1nations, shall he not correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall he not know? 11 The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. 12 Blessed is the man whom thou 1chastisest, O Lord, and teachest him in thy Law,

1 Come, let us rejoice unto the Lord: let us sing 1aloud unto the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his face with praise: let us sing loud unto him with Psalms. 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all 1gods, 4 In whose hand are the deep places of the earth, and the 1heights of the mountains are his,

93:5 1 Besides God's power and wisdom in creating and governing, his great mercy also appeareth in that he hath given his people his word and covenant. 94:1 1 Whose office it is to take vengeance on the wicked. 2 Show by effect that thou art Judge of the world to punish the wicked. 94:3 1 That is, brag of their cruelty and oppression: or esteem them­ selves above all others. 94:5 1 Seeing the Church was then so sore oppressed, it ought not to seem strange to us, if we see it so now, and therefore we must call to God, to take our cause in hand. 94:7 1 He showeth that they are desperate in malice, forasmuch as they feared not God, but gave themselves wholly to do wickedly. 94:9 1 He showeth that it is impossible, but God should hear, see, and understand their wickedness. 94:10 1 If God punish whole nations for their sins, it is mere folly for any one man, or else a few to think that God will spare them. 94:12 1 God hath care over his, and chastised them for their wealth,

that they should not perish forever with the wicked. 94:15 1 God will restore the state and government of things to their right use, and then the Godly shall follow him cheerfully. 94:17 1 He complaineth of them which would not help him to resist the enemies: yet was assured that God's help would not fail. 94:18 1 When I thought there was no way but death. 94:19 1 In my trouble and distress I ever found thy present help. 94:20 1 Though the wicked judges pretend justice in oppressing the Church, yet they have not that authority of God. 94:23 1 It is a great token of God's judgment when the purpose of the wicked is broken, but most, when they are destroyed in their own malice. 95:1 1 He showeth that God's service standeth not in dead ceremo­ nies, but chiefly in the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. 95:3 1 Even the Angels (who in respect of men are thought as gods) are nothing in his sight, much less the idols, which man's brain inventeth. 95:4 1 All things are governed by his providence.

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9 Worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuary: tremble before him all the earth. 10 Say among the 1Nations, The Lord reigneth: Surely the world shall be stable, and not move, and he shall judge the people 2in righteousness. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad: let the sea roar, and all that therein is. 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it: let all the 1trees of the wood then rejoice, 13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he will judge the world with righteousness, and the people in his truth. 97 1 The Prophet exhorteth all to rejoice for the coming of the kingdom of Christ, 7 dreadful to the rebels and idolaters, 8 and joyful to the just, whom he exhorteth to innocency, 12 to rejoicing and thanksgiving.

5 To whom the Sea belongeth, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. 6 Come, let us 1worship and fall down, and kneel before the Lord our maker. 7 For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his 1hand: today, if ye will hear his voice, 8 1Harden not your heart, as in 2Meribah, and as in the day of 3Massah in the wilderness, 9 When your fathers atempted me, proved me, though they had seen my work. 10 Forty years have I contended with this generation, and said, They are a people that 1err in heart, for they have not known my ways. 11 Wherefore I sware in my wrath, saying, Surely they shall not enter into 1my rest. 96 1 An exhortation both to the Jews and Gentiles to praise God for his mercy. And this specially ought to be referred to the kingdom of Christ.

chapter 95

a Exod. 17:1

1 The 1Lord reigneth: let the earth rejoice: let the 2multitude of the Isles be glad. 2 1Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne. 3 There shall go a fire before him, and burn up his enemies round about. 4 His lightnings gave light unto the world: the earth saw it and was 1afraid. 5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. 7 1Confounded be all they that serve graven images, and that glory in idols: worship him 2all ye gods. 8 Zion heard of it, and was glad: and the 1daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

1 Sing 1unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord all the earth. 2 Sing unto the Lord, and praise his Name: declare his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among all nations, and his wonders among all people. 4 For the Lord is 1great and much to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the people are 1idols: but the Lord 2made the heavens. 6 1Strength and glory are before him: power and beauty are in his Sanctuary. 7 Give unto the Lord, ye families of the people: give unto the Lord glory and 1power. 8 Give unto the Lord the glory of his Name: bring 1an offering, and enter into his courts.

95:6 1 By these three words he signifieth one thing: meaning that they must wholly give themselves to serve God. 95:7 1 That is, the flock, whom he governeth with his own hand. He showeth wherein they are God's flock, that is, if they hear his voice. 95:8 1 By the contemning of God's word. 2 Or, in strife: whereof the place was so called. 3 Or, tentation, read Exod. 17:7. 95:10 1 They were without judgment and reason. 95:11 1 That is, into the land of Canaan, where he promised them rest. 96:1 1 The Prophet showeth that the time shall come, that all nations shall have occasion to praise the Lord for the revealing of his Gospel. 96:4 1 Seeing he will reveal himself to all nations contrary to their own expectation, they ought all to worship him contrary to their own imaginations, and only as he hath appointed. 96:5 1 Or, vanities. 2 Then the idols, or whatsoever made not the heavens, are not God. 96:6 1 God cannot be known, but by his strength and glory, the signs whereof appear in his Sanctuary. 96:7 1 As by experience ye see that it is only due unto him. 96:8 1 By offering up yourselves wholly unto God, declare that you

worship him only. 96:10 1 He prophecieth that the Gentiles shall be partakers with the Jews of God's promise. 2 He shall regenerate them anew with his Spirit, and restore them to the image of God. 96:12 1 If the insensible creatures shall have cause to rejoice, when God appeareth, much more we, from whom he hath taken maledic­ tion and sin. 97:1 1 He showeth that where God reigneth, there is all felicity, and spiritual joy. 2 For the Gospel shall not be only preached in Judea, but through all isles and countries. 97:2 1 He is thus described to keep his enemies in fear, which com­ monly contemn God's power. 97:4 1 This fear bringeth not the wicked to true obedience, but maketh them to run away from God. 97:7 1 He signifieth that God's judgments are in a readiness to destroy the idolaters. 2 Let all that which is esteemed in the world fall down before him. 97:8 1 The Jews shall have occasion to rejoice, that the Gentiles are made partakers with them of God's favor.

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9 For thou, Lord, art most High above all the earth: thou art much exalted above all gods. 10 Ye that 1love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his Saints: he will deliver them from the hand of the wicked. 11 1Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice ye righteous in the Lord, and give thanks for his holy 1remembrance. 98 1 An earnest exhortation to all creatures to praise the Lord for his power, mercy and fidelity in his promise by Christ, 10 by whom he hath communicated his salvation to all nations.

to serve the Lord, 6 following the example of the ancient fathers, Moses, Aaron, Samuel, who calling upon God, were heard in their prayers.

chapter 98

a Isa. 59:16

chapter 99

1 The Lord reigneth, let the 1people tremble: he sitteth between the aCherubims, let the earth be moved. 2 The Lord is great in Zion, and he is high above all the people. 3 They shall 1praise thy great and fearful Name (for it is holy.) 4 And the King's power, that loveth judgment: for thou hast prepared equity: thou hast executed judgment and justice in Jacob. 5 Exalt the Lord our God, and fall down before his 1footstool: for he is holy. 6 Moses and Aaron were among his Priests, 1and Samuel among such as call upon his Name: these called upon the Lord, and he heard them. 7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the Law that he gave them. 8 Thou heardest them, O Lord our God: thou wast a favorable God unto them, though thou didst take vengeance for 1their inventions. 9 Exalt the Lord our God and fall down before his holy Mountain: for the Lord our God is holy. 100 1 He exhorteth all to serve the Lord, 3 who hath chosen us, and preserved us, 4 and to enter into his assemblies to praise his Name.

a Exod. 25:22

A Psalm. 1 Sing 1unto the Lord a new song: for he hath done marvelous things: ahis right hand, and his holy 2arm have gotten him the victory. 2 The Lord declared his 1salvation: his righteousness hath he revealed in the sight of the nations. 3 He hath 1remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 All the earth, sing ye loud unto the Lord: cry out and rejoice, and sing praises. 5 Sing praise to the Lord upon the harp, even upon the harp with a singing voice. 6 With 1shalms and sound of trumpets sing loud before the Lord the king. 7 Let the sea roar, and all that therein is, the world, and they that dwell therein. 8 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the mountains rejoice together, 9 Before the Lord: for he is come to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world: and the people with equity. 99 1 He commendeth the power, equity, and excellency of the kingdom of God by Christ over the Jews and Gentiles, 5 And provoketh them to magnify the same, and

A Psalm of praise. 1 Sing 1ye loud unto the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyfulness. 3 Know ye that even the Lord is God; he hath 1made us, and not we ourselves: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 1Enter into his gates with praise, and into his courts with rejoicing: praise him and bless his Name.

97:10 1 He requireth two things of his children: the one that they detest vice, the other, that they put their trust in God for their deliverance. 97:11 1 Though God's deliverance appear not suddenly, yet it is sown and laid up in store for them. 97:12 1 Be mindful of his benefits and only trust in his defense. 98:1 1 That is, some song newly made in token of their wonderful deliverance by Christ. 2 He preserveth his Church miraculously. 98:2 1 For the deliverance of his Church. 98:3 1 God was moved by none other means to gather his Church of the Jews and Gentiles, but because he would perform his promise. 98:6 1 By this repetition and earnest exhortation to give praises with instruments, and also of the dumb creatures, he signifieth that the world is never able to praise God sufficiently for their deliverance. 99:1 1 When God delivereth his Church, all the enemies shall have cause to tremble.

99:3 1 Though the wicked rage against God, but the godly shall praise his Name and mighty power. 99:5 1 That is, before his Temple or Ark, where he promised to hear when they worshipped him, as now he promiseth his spiritual pres­ ence, whersoever his Church is assembled. 99:6 1 Under these three he comprehendeth the whole people of Israel, with whom God made his promise. 99:8 1 For the more liberally that God dealeth with his people, the more doth he punish them that abuse his benefits. 100:1 1 He prophecieth that God's benefit in calling the Gentiles shall be so great, that they shall have wonderful occasion to praise his mercy and rejoice. 100:3 1 He chiefly meaneth, touching the spiritual regeneration, whereby we are his sheep and people. 100:4 1 He showeth that God will not be worshipped, but by that means which he hath appointed.

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5 For the Lord is good: his mercy is 1everlasting, and his truth is from generation to generation. 101 1 David describeth what government he will observe in his house and kingdom. 5 He will punish and correct, by rooting forth the wicked, 6 and cherishing the godly persons.

A prayer 1of the afflicted, when he shall be in distress, and

pour forth his meditation before the Lord.

1 O Lord hear my prayer, and let my 1cry come unto thee. 2 Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble: incline thine ears unto me, when I call, make haste to hear me. 3 For my days are 1consumed like smoke, and my bones are burnt like an hearth. 4 Mine heart is smitten, and withered like grass, because I forgat 1to eat my bread. 5 For the voice of my groaning, my bones do cleave to my skin. 6 I am like a 1pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the deserts. 7 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. 8 Mine enemies revile me daily, and they that rage against me, have 1sworn against me. 9 Surely I have 1eaten ashes as bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, 10 Because of thine 1indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast heaved me up, and cast me down. 11 My days are like a shadow that fadeth, and I am withered like grass. 12 But thou, O Lord, dost 1remain forever, and thy remembrance from generation to generation. 13 Thou wilt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to have mercy thereon, for the 1appointed time is come. 14 For thy servants delight in the 1stones thereof, and have pity on the dust thereof. 15 Then the heathen shall fear the Name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory, 16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, and shall appear 1in his glory, 17 And shall turn unto the prayer of the desolate,

A Psalm of David.

1 I will 1sing mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing. 2 I will do wisely in the perfect way, 1till thou comest to me, I will walk in the uprightness of mine heart in the midst of my house. 3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate 1the work of them that fall away: it shall not cleave unto me. 4 A froward heart shall depart from me; I will know none evil. 5 Him that privily 1slandereth his neighbor, will I destroy: him that hath a proud look and high heart, I cannot suffer. 6 Mine eyes shall be unto the 1faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 There shall no deceitful person dwell within my house: he that telleth lies, shall not remain in my sight. 8 1Betimes will I destroy all the wicked of the land that I may cut off all the workers of iniquity from the City of the Lord. 102 1 It seemeth that this prayer was appointeth to the faithful to pray in the captivity of Bab­ ylon. 16 A consolation for the building of the Church: 18 whereof followeth the praise of God to be published unto all posterity. 22 The conversion of the Gentiles, 28 and the stability of the Church.

100:5 1 He declareth that we ought never to be weary in praising him, seeing his mercies towards us last forever. 101:1 1 David considereth what manner of King he would be, when God should place him in the throne, promising openly, that he would be merciful and just. 101:2 1 Though as yet thou deferrest to place me in the Kingly dig­ nity, yet will I give myself to wisdom and uprightness being a private man. 101:3 1 He showeth that Magistrates do not their duties, except they be enemies to all vice. 101:5 1 In promising to punish these vices, which are most pernicious in them that are about Kings, he declareth that he will punish all. 101:6 1 He showeth what is the true use of the sword: to punish the wicked, and to maintain the good. 101:8 1 Magistrates must immediately punish vice, lest it grow to fur­ ther inconvenience: and if heathen magistrates are bound to do this, how much more they that have the charge of the Church of God? 102:Title 1 Whereby is signified, that albeit we be in never so great miseries, yet there is ever place left for prayer.

102:1 1 He declareth that in our prayer we must lively feel that, which we desire, and steadfastly believe to obtain. 102:3 1 These excessive kinds of speech show how much the afflic­ tion of the Church ought to wound the hearts of the godly. 102:4 1 My sorrows were so great, that I passed not for mine ordi­ nary food. 102:6 1 Ever mourning and solitary, casting out fearful cries. 102:8 1 Have conspired my death. 102:9 1 I have not risen out of my mourning to take my refection. 102:10 1 He showeth that the afflictions did not only thus move him, but chiefly the feeling of God's displeasure. 102:12 1 Howsoever we be frail, yet thy promise is sure, and the remembrance thereof shall confirm us forever. 102:13 1 That is, the seventy years which by the Prophet Jeremiah thou didst appoint, Jer. 29:12. 102:14 1 The more that the Church is in misery and desolation, the more ought the faithful to love and pity it. 102:16 1 That is, when he shall have drawn his church out of the darkness of death.

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and not despise their prayer.

A Psalm of David. 1 My soul, 1praise thou the Lord, and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. 2 My soul, praise thou the Lord, and forget not all his benefits. 3 Which 1forgiveth all thine iniquity, and healeth all thine infirmities. 4 Which redeemeth thy life from the 1grave; and crowneth thee with mercy and compassions. 5 Which satisfieth thy mouth with good things: and thy 1youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment to all that are oppressed. 7 He made his ways known unto 1Moses, and his works unto the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 He will not always 1chide, neither keep his anger forever. 10 He hath not 1dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heaven is above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as 1the East is from the West: so far hath he removed our sins from us. 13 As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him. 14 For he knoweth whereof we be made: he remembereth that we are but dust. 15 The days of 1man are as grass: as a flower of the field, so flourisheth he. 16 For the wind goeth over it, and it is gone, and the place thereof shall know it no more. 17 But the loving kindness of the Lord endureth forever and ever upon them that fear him, and his 1righteousness upon children's children, 18 Unto them that keep his 1covenant, and think

18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be 1created, shall praise the Lord.

19 For he hath looked down from the height of his Sanctuary: out of the heaven did the Lord behold the earth,

20 That he might hear the mourning of the prisoner, and deliver the 1children of death.

21 That they may declare the Name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,

22 When the people shall be gathered 1together, and the kingdoms to serve the Lord.

23 He 1abated my strength in the way, and shortened my days.

24 And I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years endure from generation to generation. 25 Thou hast aforetime laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thine hands. 26 1They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: even they all shall wax old as doth a garment: as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed.

27 But thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. 28 The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall stand 1fast in thy sight. 103 1 He provoketh all to praise the Lord, which hath pardoned his sins, delivered him from destruction and given him sufficient of all good things. 10 Then he addeth the tender mercies of God, which he showeth like a most tender Father toward his children. 14 The frailty of man's life. 20 An exhortation to man and Angels to praise the Lord.

102:18 1 The deliverance of the Church is a most excellent benefit, and therefore he compareth it to a new creation: for in their banish­ ment the body of the Church seemed to have been dead, which by deliverance was as it were created anew. 102:20 1 Who now in their banishment could look for nothing but death. 102:22 1 He showeth that God's Name is never more praised, than when religion flourisheth and the church increaseth: which thing is chiefly accomplished under the kingdom of Christ. 102:23 1 The Church laments that they see not the time of Christ, which was promised, but have but few years and short days. 102:26 1 If heaven and earth perish, much more man shall perish: but the Church by reason of God's promise endureth forever. 102:28 1 Seeing thou hast chosen thy Church out of the world, and joined it to thee, it cannot but continue forever: for thou art everlasting. 103:1 1 He wakeneth his dullness to praise God, showing that both understanding and affections, mind and heart are too little to set forth his praise.

103:3 1 That is, the beginning and chiefest of all benefits, remission of sin. 103:4 1 For before that we have remission of our sins, we are as dead men in the grave. 103:5 1 As the eagle, when her beak overgroweth, sucketh blood, and so is renewed in strength, even so God miraculously giveth strength to his Church above all man's expectation. 103:7 1 As to his chief minister, and next to his people. 103:9 1 He showeth first his severe judgment, but so soon as the sinner is humbled, he received him to mercy. 103:10 1 Who have proved by continual experience, that his mercy hath ever prevailed against our offences. 103:12 1 As great as the world is, so full is it of signs of God's mercies toward his faithful, when he hath removed their sins. 103:15 1 He declareth that man hath nothing in himself to move God to mercy, but only the confession of his infirmity and misery. 103:17 1 His just and faithful keeping of his promise. 103:18 1 To whom he giveth grace to fear him, and to obey his word.

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upon his commandments to do them. 19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven, and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20 Praise the Lord, ye 1his Angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandment in obeying the voice of his word. 21 Praise the Lord all ye his hosts, ye his servants that do his pleasure. 22 Praise the Lord all ye his works, in all places of his dominion: my soul, praise thou the Lord. 104 1 An excellent Psalm to praise God for the creation of the world, and the governance of the same by his marvelous providence. 35 Wherein the Prophet prayeth against the wicked, who are occasions that God diminisheth his blessings.

run between the mountains. 11 They shall give drink to all the 1beasts of the field, and the wild asses shall quench their thirst. 12 By these 1springs shall the fowls of the heaven dwell, and sing among the branches. 13 He watereth the mountains from his 1chambers, and the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. 14 He causeth grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the use of 1man, that he may bring forth bread out of the earth, 15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengtheneth man's heart. 16 The high trees are satisfied, even the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted, 17 That the birds may make their nests there: the stork dwelleth in the fir trees. 18 The high mountains are for the 1goats: the rocks are a refuge for the conies. 19 He appointed 1the moon for certain seasons: 2the sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night, wherein all the beasts of the forest creep forth. 21 The lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat 1at God. 22 When the sun riseth, they retire, and couch in their dens. 23 1Then goeth man forth to his work, and to his labor until the evening. 24 O Lord, how 1manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. 25 So is the sea great and wide: for therein are things creeping innumerable, both small beasts and great. 26 There go the ships, yea that 1Leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. 27 1All these wait upon thee, that thou mayest

1 My soul, praise thou the Lord: O Lord my God, thou art exceeding great, thou art 1clothed with glory and honor. 2 Which covereth himself with light, as with a garment, and spreadeth the heavens like a curtain. 3 Which layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters, and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. 4 Which 1maketh the spirits his messengers, and a flaming fire his ministers. 5 He set the earth upon her foundations, so that it shall never move. 6 Thou coverest it with the 1deep as with a garment: the 2waters would stand above the mountains. 7 But at thy rebuke they flee: at the voice of thy thunder they haste away. 8 And the mountains ascend, and the valleys descend to the place which thou hast established for them. 9 But thou hast set them a bound which they shall not pass: they shall not return to cover the earth. 10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which

103:20 1 In that that we, which naturally are slow to praise God, exhort the Angels, who willingly do it, we stir up ourselves to con­ sider our duty, and awake out of our sluggishness. 104:1 1 The Prophet showeth that we need not to enter into the heavens to seek God, forasmuch as all the order of nature, with the propriety, and placing of the elements, are most lively mirrors to see his majesty in. 104:4 1 As the Prophet here showeth that all visible powers are ready to serve God: so the Apostle to the Hebrews 1:7, beholdeth in this glass how the very Angels also, are obedient to his commandment. 104:6 1 Thou makest the sea to be an ornament unto the earth. 2 If by thy power thou didst not bridle the rage of the waters, it were not possible, but the whole world should be destroyed. 104:11 1 If God provide for the very beasts, much more will he extend his provident care to man. 104:12 1 There is no part of the world so barren, where most evident signs of God's blessings appear not. 104:13 1 From the clouds.

104:14 1 He describeth God's provident care over man, who doth not only provide necessary things for him, as herbs and other meat: but also things to rejoice and comfort him as wine and oil, or ointments. 104:18 1 Or, does, roes, and such like. 104:19 1 As to separate the night from the day, and to note days, months and years. 2 That is, by his course, either far or near, it noteth summer, winter and other seasons. 104:21 1 That is, they only find meat according to God's providence, who careth even for the brute beasts. 104:23 1 To wit, when the day springeth: for the light is as it were a shield to defend man against the tyranny and fierceness of beasts. 104:24 1 He confesseth that no tongue is able to express God's works, nor mind to comprehend them. 104:26 1 Or, whale. 104:27 1 God is a most nourishing Father, who provideth for all crea­ tures their daily foods.

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give them food in due season. 28 Thou givest it to them, and they gather it, thou openest thy hand, and they are filled with good things. 29 But if thou 1hide thy face, they are troubled: if thou take away their breath, they die and return to their dust: 30 Again if thou 1send forth thy spirit, they are created, and thou renewest the face of the earth. 31 Glory be to the Lord forever: let the Lord rejoice in his works. 32 He looketh on the earth and it trembleth: he toucheth the mountains, and they 1smoke. 33 I will sing unto the Lord all my life: I will praise my God, while I live. 34 Let my words be acceptable unto him: I will rejoice in the Lord. 35 Let the sinners be 1consumed out of the earth, and the wicked till there be no more: O my soul, praise thou the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. 105 1 He praiseth the singular grace of God, who hath of all the people of the world chosen a peculiar people to himself, and having chosen them, never ceaseth to do them good, even for his promise's sake.

through all the earth. 8 He hath always remembered his covenant, and promise, that he made to a thousand generations, 9 Even that which he 1made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac: 10 And since hath confirmed it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, 11 Saying, 1Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance. 12 Albeit they were few in number, yea very few, and strangers in the land, 13 And walked about from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people, 14 Yet suffered he no man to do them wrong, but reproved 1Kings for their sakes, saying, 15 Touch not mine 1anointed, and do my 2Prophets no harm. 16 Moreover, he called a famine upon the land, and utterly brake the 1staff of bread. 17 But he sent a man before them: Joseph was sold for a slave. 18 They held his feet in the stocks, and he was laid in irons, 19 Until 1his appointed time came, and the counsel of the Lord had tried him. 20 The King sent and loosed him: even the Ruler of the people delivered him. 21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance, 22 That he should bind his 1princes unto his will, and teach his Ancients wisdom. 23 Then Israel came to Egypt, and Jacob was a stranger in the land of Ham. 24 And he increased his people exceedingly, and made them stronger than their oppressors. 25 1He turned their heart to hate his people, and to deal craftily with his servants. 26 Then sent he Moses his servant, and Aaron

1 Praise the Lord, and call upon his Name: 1declare his works among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing praise unto him, and talk of all his wondrous works. 3 Rejoice in his holy Name, let the heart of them that seek the Lord, rejoice. 4 Seek the Lord and his 1strength: seek his face continually. 5 Remember his 1marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the 2judgments of his mouth, 6 Ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob, which are his elect. 7 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are

104:29 1 As by thy presence all things have life: so if thou withdraw thy blessings, they all perish. 104:30 1 As the death of creatures showeth that we are nothing of ourselves: so their generation declareth that we receive all things of our Creator. 104:32 1 God's merciful face giveth strength unto the earth, but his severe countenance burneth the mountains. 104:35 1 Who infect the world, and so cause God that he cannot rejoice in his works. 105:1 1 Forasmuch as the Israelites were exempted from the com­ mon condemnation of the world, and were elected to be God's people, the Prophet willeth them to show themselves mindful by thanksgiving. 105:4 1 By the strength and face he meaneth the Ark where God declared his power and his presence. 105:5 1 Which he hath wrought in the deliverance of his people. 2 Because his power was thereby as lively declared, as if he should have declared it by mouth.

105:9 1 The promise which God made to Abraham to be his God, and the God of his seed after him, he renewed and repeated it again to his seed after him. 105:11 1 He showeth that they should not enjoy the land of Canaan by any other means, but by reason of his covenant made with their fathers. 105:14 1 That is, the king of Egypt and the king of Gerar, Gen. 12:17 and 20:3. 105:15 1 Those whom I have sanctified to be my people. 2 Meaning, the old fathers, to whom God showed himself plainly, and who were setters forth of his word. 105:16 1 Either by sending scarcity, or by taking away the strength and nourishment thereof. 105:19 1 So long he suffered adversity as God had appointed, and till he had tried sufficiently his patience. 105:22 1 That the very princes of the countries should be at Joseph's commandment, and learn wisdom at him. 105:25 1 So it is in God, either to move the hearts of the wicked to love or to hate God's children.

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106 1 The people dispersed under Antiochus, do magnify the goodness of God among the just and repentant: 4 Desiring to be brought again into the land by God's merciful visitation. 8 And after the manifold marvels of God wrought in their deliverance forth of Egypt, And the great ingratitude of the people rehearsed. 47 They do pray and desire to be gathered from among the heathen, to the intent that they may praise the Name of the God of Israel.

whom he had chosen. 27 They showed among them the message of his signs, and wonders in the land of Ham. 28 He sent darkness, and made it dark: and they were not 1disobedient unto his commission. 29 aHe turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. 30 bTheir land brought forth frogs, even in their King's chambers. 31 He 1spake, and there came swarms of flies and lice in all their quarters. 32 He gave them 1hail for rain, and flames of fire in their land. 33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees, and brake down the trees in their coasts. 34 1He spake and the grasshoppers came, and caterpillars innumerable, 35 And did eat up all the grass in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground. 36 cHe smote also all the firstborn in their land, even the beginning of all their strength. 37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold, and there was 1none feeble among their tribes. 38 Egypt was 1glad at their departing: for the fear of them had fallen upon them. 39 He spread a cloud to be a covering, and fire to give light in the night. 40 They 1asked, and he brought quails, and he filled them with the bread of heaven. 41 He opened the rock, and the water flowed out, and ran in the dry places like a river. 42 For he remembered his holy 1promise to Abraham his servant, 43 And he brought forth his people with 1joy, and his chosen with gladness, 44 And gave them the lands of the heathen, and they took the labors of the people in possession, 45 That they might 1keep his statutes, and observe his Laws. Praise ye the Lord.

chapter 105

a Exod. 7:20

b Exod. 8:6

c Exod. 12:29

chapter 106

a Exod. 14:27

Praise ye the Lord.

1 Praise 1ye the Lord because he is good, for his mercy endureth forever. 2 Who can express the noble acts of the Lord, or show forth all his praise? 3 Blessed are they that 1keep judgment, and do righteousness at all times. 4 Remember me, O Lord, with the 1favor of thy people: visit me with thy salvation, 5 That I may see the felicity of thy chosen, and rejoice in the joy of thy people, and glory with thine inheritance. 6 We have 1sinned with our fathers: we have committed iniquity, and done wickedly. 7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt, neither remembered they the multitude of thy mercies, but rebelled at the Sea, even at the red sea. 8 Nevertheless he 1saved them for his Name's sake, that he might make his power to be known. 9 And he rebuked the red sea, and it was dried up, and he led them in the deep, as in the wilderness. 10 And he saved them from the adversary's hand, and delivered them from the hand of the enemy. 11 aAnd the waters covered their oppressors: not one of them was left. 12 Then 1believed they his words, and sang praise unto him. 13 But incontinently they forgat his works, they waited not for his 1counsel,

105:28 1 Meaning, Moses and Aaron. 105:31 1 So that this vermin came not by fortune, but as God had appointed, and his prophet Moses spake. 105:32 1 It was strange to see rain in Egypt, much more it was fearful to see hail. 105:34 1 He showeth that all creatures are armed against man when God is his enemy, as at his commandment the grasshoppers destroyed the land. 105:37 1 When their enemies felt God's plagues his children by his providence were exempted. 105:38 1 For God's plagues caused them rather to depart with the Israelites, than with their lives. 105:40 1 Not for necessity, but for satisfying of their lust. 105:42 1 Which he confirmeth to the posterity, in whom after a sort the dead live and enjoy the promises. 105:43 1 When the Egyptians lamented and were destroyed. 105:45 1 This is the end, why God preserveth his Church, because they should worship, and call upon him in this world.

106:1 1 The Prophet exhorteth the people to praise God for his ben­ efits past, that thereby their minds may be strengthened against all present troubles and despair. 106:3 1 He showeth that it is not enough to praise God with the mouth, except the whole heart agree thereunto, and all our life be thereunto framed. 106:4 1 Let the good will that thou bearest to thy people, extend unto me, that thereby I may be received into the number of thine. 106:6 1 By earnest confession as well of their own, as of their fathers' sins, they show that they had hope that God according to his prom­ ise would pity them. 106:8 1 The inestimable goodness of God appeareth in this, that he would change the order of nature, rather than his people should not be delivered, although they were wicked. 106:12 1 The wonderful works of God caused them to believe for a time, and to praise him. 106:13 1 They would prevent his wisdom and providence.

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14 But lusted with concupiscence in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 15 Then he gave them their desire: but he sent 1leanness into their soul. 16 They envied Moses also in the tents, and Aaron the holy one of the Lord. 17 Therefore the earth opened and 1swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. 18 And the fire was kindled in their assembly: the flame burnt up the wicked. 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. 20 Thus they turned their 1glory into the similitude of a bullock, that eateth grass. 21 They forgat God their Savior, which had done great things in Egypt, 22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and fearful things by the red sea. 23 Therefore he minded to destroy them, had 1not Moses his chosen stood in the breach before him to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them. 24 Also they contemned 1that pleasant land, and believed not his word, 25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord. 26 Therefore 1he lifted up his hand against them, to destroy them in the wilderness, 27 And to destroy their seed among the nations, and to scatter them throughout the countries. 28 They joined themselves also unto 1Baal of Peor, and did eat the offerings of the 2dead. 29 Thus they 1provoked him unto anger with their own inventions, and the plague brake in upon them. 30 But 1Phinehas stood up, and executed judgment, and the plague was stayed. 31 bAnd it was 1imputed unto him for righteousness from generation to generation forever.

32 They angered him also at the waters of cMeribah, so that 1Moses was punished for their sakes, 33 Because they vexed his Spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. 34 Neither destroyed they the people, as the Lord had commanded them, 35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works, 36 And served their idols, which were their ruin. 37 Yea, they offered their 1sons, and their daughters unto devils, 38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons, and of their daughters whom they offered unto the idols of Canaan, and the land was defiled with blood. 39 Thus were they stained with their own works, and went 1a whoring with their own inventions. 40 Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, and he abhorred his own inheritance. 41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen: and they that hated them were lords over them. 42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were humbled under their hand. 43 Many 1a time did he deliver them, but they provoked him by their counsels: therefore they were brought down by their iniquity. 44 Yet he saw when they were in affliction, and he heard their cry. 45 And he remembered his covenant toward them, and 1repented according to the multitude of his mercies, 46 And gave them favor in the sight of all them that led them captives. 47 Save us, O Lord our God, and 1gather us from among the heathen, that we may praise thine holy Name, and glory in thy praise. 48 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel forever and ever, and let all the people say, So be it. Praise ye the Lord.

b Num. 25:12

c Num. 20:13

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106:15 1 The abundance that God gave them, profited not, but made them pine away, because God cursed it. 106:17 1 By the greatness of the punishment the heinous offence may be considered: for they that rise against God's ministers, rebel against him. 106:20 1 He showeth that all idolaters renounce God to be their glory, when instead of him they worship any creature, much more wood, stone, metal, or calves. 106:23 1 If Moses by his intercession had not obtained God's favor against their rebellions. 106:24 1 That is, Canaan, which was as it were an earnest penny of the heavenly inheritance. 106:26 1 That is, he sware. Sometimes also it meaneth, to punish. 106:28 1 Which was the idol of the Moabites. 2 Sacrifices offered to the dead idols. 106:29 1 Signifying that whatsoever man inventeth of himself to serve God by, is detestable, and provoketh his anger. 106:30 1 When all others neglected God's glory, he in his zeal killed

the adulterers and prevented God's wrath. 106:31 1 This act declared his lively faith, and for his faith's sake was accepted. 106:32 1 If so notable a Prophet of God escape not punishment, though others provoked him to sin, how much more shall they be subject to God's judgment, which cause God's children to sin? 106:37 1 He showeth how monstrous a thing idolatry is, which can win us to things abhorring to nature, whereas God's word cannot obtain most small things. 106:39 1 Then true chastity is to cleave wholly and only unto God. 106:43 1 The prophet showeth that neither by menaces, nor prom­ ises we can come to God, except we be altogether newly reformed, and that his mercy overcover and hide our malice. 106:45 1 Not that God is changeable in himself, but that then he seemeth to us to repent when he altereth his punishment, and for­ giveth us. 106:47 1 Gather thy Church, which is dispersed, and give us constancy under the cross, that with one consent we may all praise thee.

613 Psalm 107:33 107 1 The Prophet exhorteth all those that are redeemed by the Lord and gathered unto him, to give thanks, 9 for this merciful providence of God governing all things at his good pleasures, 20 sending good and evil, prosperity and adversity to bring men unto him. 42 Therefore as the righteous thereat rejoice, so shall the wicked have their mouth stopped.

loving-kindness, and his wonderful works before the sons of men. 16 For he hath broken the 1gates of brass, and burst the bars of iron asunder, 17 1Fools by reason of their transgression, and because of their iniquities are afflicted. 18 Their soul abhorreth all meat, and they are brought to death's door. 19 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivereth them from their distress. 20 1He sendeth his word and healeth them, and delivereth them from their 2graves. 21 Let them therefore confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the sons of men, 22 And let them offer sacrifices of 1praise, and declare his works with rejoicing. 23 They that go down to the 1sea in ships, and occupy by the great waters, 24 They see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. 25 For he commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind, and it lifteth up the waves thereof. 26 They mount up to the heaven, and descend to the deep, so that their soul 1melteth for trouble. 27 They are tossed to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and all their 1cunning is gone. 28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distress. 29 He turneth the storm to calm, so that the waves thereof are still. 30 When they are 1quieted, they are glad, and he bringeth them unto the haven, where they would be. 31 Let them therefore confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the sons of men. 32 And let them exalt him in the 1congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the Elders. 33 He turneth the floods to a wilderness, and the

1 Praise 1the Lord, because he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. 2 Let them, 1which have been redeemed of the Lord, show how he hath delivered them from the hand of the oppressor, 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the East and from the West, from the North and from the 1South. 4 When they wandered in the desert and wilderness out of the way, and found no city to dwell in, 5 1Both hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. 6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress, 7 And led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. 8 Let them therefore confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonderful works before the sons of men. 9 For he satisfied the thirsty soul, and filled the hungry soul with goodness. 10 They that dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in misery and iron, 11 Because they 1rebelled against the words of the Lord, and despised the counsel of the most High, 12 When he humbled their heart with heaviness, then they fell down, and there was no helper. 13 Then they 1cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. 14 He brought them out of darkness, and out of the shadow of death, and brake their bands asunder. 15 Let them therefore confess before the Lord his

107:1 1 This notable sentence was in the beginning used as the foot or tenor of the song, which was oftentimes repeated. 107:2 1 As this was true in the Jews, so there is none of God's elect, that feel not his help in their necessity. 107:3 1 Or, from the sea: meaning the red sea, which is on the South part of the land. 107:5 1 He showeth that there is none affliction so grievous, out of the which God will not deliver his, and also exhorteth them that are delivered to be mindful of so great a benefit. 107:11 1 Then the true way to obey God, is to follow his express commandment: also hereby all are exhorted to descend into them­ selves, forasmuch as none are punished but for their sins. 107:13 1 He showeth that the cause why God doth punish us extremely, is because we can be brought unto him by none other means. 107:16 1 When there seemeth to man's judgment no recovery, but all things are brought to despair, then God chiefly showeth his mighty power.

107:17 1 They that have no fear of God, by his sharp rods are brought to call upon him, and so find mercy. 107:20 1 By healing them he declareth his good will toward them. 2 Meaning, their diseases, which had almost brought them to the grave and corruption. 107:22 1 Praise and confession of God's benefits are the true sacri­ fices of the godly. 107:23 1 He showeth by the sea what care God hath over man, for in that that he delivereth them from the great danger of the sea, he delivereth them, as it were from a thousand deaths. 107:26 1 Their fear and danger is so great. 107:27 1 When their art and means fail them, they are compelled to confess that only God's providence doth preserve them. 107:30 1 Though before every drop seemed to fight one against another, yet at his commandment they are as still, as though they were frozen. 107:32 1 This great benefit ought not only to be considered particu­ larly, but magnified in all places and assemblies.

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let thy glory be upon all the earth, 6 That thy beloved may be delivered: 1help with thy right hand and hear me. 7 God hath spoken in his 1holiness: therefore I will rejoice, I shall divide Shechem and measure the valley of Succoth. 8 Gilead shall be mine, and Manasseh shall be mine: Ephraim also shall be the strength of mine head: Judah is my lawgiver. 9 aMoab shall be my washpot: over Edom will I cast out my shoe: upon Palestine will I triumph. 10 Who will lead me into the strong city? who will bring me unto Edom? 11 1Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst forsaken us, and didst not go forth, O God, with our armies? 12 Give us help against trouble: for vain is the help of man. 13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he shall tread down our enemies. 109 1 David being falsely accused by flatterers unto Saul, prayeth God to help him, and to destroy his enemies. 8 And under them he speaketh of Judas the traitor unto Jesus Christ, and of all the like enemies of the children of God: 27 And desireth so to be delivered, that his enemies may know the work to be of God. 30 Then doth he promise to give praise unto God.

springs of waters into dryness, 34 And a fruitful land into 1barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. 35 Again he 1turneth the wilderness into pools of water, and the dry land into water springs. 36 And there he placeth the hungry, and they build a city to dwell in, 37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which bring forth fruitful 1increase. 38 For he blesseth them, and they multiply exceedingly, and he diminisheth not their cattle. 39 1Again men are diminished, and brought low by oppression, evil and sorrow. 40 He poureth 1contempt upon princes, and causeth them to err in desert places out of the way. 41 Yet he raiseth up the poor out of misery, and maketh him families like a flock of sheep. 42 The 1righteous shall see it, and rejoice, and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. 43 Who is wise that he may observe these things? for they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord. 108 This Psalm is composed of two other Psalms before the seven and fiftieth and the sixtieth. The matter here contained is, 1 That David giveth himself with heart and voice to praise the Lord, 7 and assureth himself of the promise of God concerning his kingdom over Israel, and his power against other nations: 11 Who though he seem to forsake us for a time, yet he alone will in the end cast down our enemies.

chapter 108

a Ps. 60:8

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David. 1 Hold not thy tongue, O God of my 1praise. 2 For the mouth of the wicked, and the mouth full of deceit are opened upon me: they have spoken to me with a lying tongue. 3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. 4 For my friendship they were my adversaries, 1but I gave myself to prayer. 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my friendship. 6 1Set thou the wicked over him, and let the adversary stand at his right hand.

A song or Psalm of David. 1 O God, mine heart is 1prepared, so is 2my tongue: I will sing and give praise. 2 Awake viol and harp, I will awake early. 3 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the 1people, and I will sing unto thee among the nations. 4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. 5 1Exalt thyself, O God, above the heavens, and

107:34 1 Or, saltness. 107:35 1 For the love that he beareth to his Church, he changeth the order of nature for their commodity. 107:37 1 Continual increase and yearly. 107:39 1 As God by his providence doth exalt men, so doth he also humble them by afflictions to know themselves. 107:40 1 For their wickedness and tyranny he causeth the people and subjects to contemn them. 107:42 1 They, whose faith is lightened by God's spirit, shall rejoice to see God's judgments against the wicked and ungodly. 108:1 1 This earnest affection declareth that he is free from hypoc­ risy, and that sluggishness stayeth him not. 2 Or, my glory, because it chiefly setteth forth the glory of God. 108:3 1 He prophecieth of the calling of the Gentiles: for except they were called, they could not hear the goodness of God. 108:5 1 Let all the world see thy judgments in that that thou art God

over all, and so confess that thou art glorious. 108:6 1 When God by his benefits maketh us partakers of his mer­ cies, he admonisheth us to be earnest in prayer, to desire him to continue and finish his graces. 108:7 1 As he hath spoken to Samuel concerning me, so will he show himself constant, and holy in his promise, so that these nations following shall be subject unto me. 108:11 1 From the sixth verse of this Psalm unto the last, read the exposition of Ps. 60:5. 109:1 1 Though all the world condemn me, yet thou wilt approve mine innocence, and that is a sufficient praise to me. 109:4 1 To declare that I had no other refuge, but thee, in whom my conscience was at rest. 109:6 1 Whether it were Doeg, or Saul, or some familiar friend that had betrayed him, he prayeth not of private affection, but moved by God's Spirit, that God would take vengeance upon him.

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7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned, and let his 1prayer be turned into sin. 8 Let his days be few, and let another take his 1charge. 9 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. 10 Let his children be vagabonds, and beg and seek bread, coming out of their places destroyed. 11 Let 1the extortioner catch all that he hath, and let the strangers spoil his labor. 12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to show mercy upon his fatherless children. 13 Let his posterity be destroyed, and in the generation following, let their name be put out. 14 1Let the iniquity of his fathers be had in remembrance with the Lord: and let not the sin of his mother be done away. 15 But let them always be before the Lord, that he may cut off their memorial from the earth. 16 Because 1he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the afflicted and poor man, and the sorrowful hearted to slay him. 17 As he loved cursing, 1so shall it come unto him, and as he loved not blessing, so shall it be far from him. 18 As he clothed himself with cursing like a raiment, so shall it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones. 19 Let it be unto him as a garment to cover him, and for a girdle, wherewith he shall be always girded. 20 Let this be the reward of mine adversary 1from the Lord, and of them that speak evil against my soul. 21 But thou, O Lord my God, deal with me according unto thy 1Name: deliver me, (for thy mercy is good) 22 Because I am poor and needy, and mine heart is wounded within me.

23 I depart like the shadow that declineth, and am shaken off as the 1grasshopper. 24 My knees are weak through fasting, and my flesh 1hath lost all fatness. 25 I became also a rebuke unto them: they that looked upon me, shaked their heads. 26 Help me, O Lord my God: 1save me according to thy mercy. 27 And they shall know that this is thine hand, and that thou, Lord, hast done it. 28 Though 1they curse, yet thou wilt bless: they shall arise and be confounded, but thy servant shall rejoice. 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their confusion as with a cloak. 30 I will give thanks unto the Lord greatly with my 1mouth, and praise him among the multitude. 31 For he will stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from them that would 1condemn his soul. 110 1 David prophesieth of the power and everlasting kingdom given to Christ, 4 and of his Priesthood, which should put an end to the Priesthood of Levi.

A Psalm of David.

1 The 1Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy power out of 1Zion: be thou ruler in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall come willingly at the time of assembling 1thine army in holy beauty: the youth of thy womb shall be as the morning dew. 4 The Lord sware, and will not repent, Thou art a Priest forever, after the order of 1Melchizedek. 5 The Lord that is at thy right hand, shall wound kings in the day of his wrath.

109:7 1 As to the elect all things turn to their profit: so to the repro­ bate, even those things that are good, turn to their damnation. 109:8 1 This was chiefly accomplished in Judas, Acts 1:20. 109:11 1 He declareth that the curse of God lieth upon the extor­ tioners, who thinking to enrich their children by their unlawfull got­ ten goods, are by God's just judgment deprived of all. 109:14 1 Thus punisheth the Lord to the third and fourth generation the wickedness of the parents in their wicked children. 109:16 1 He showeth that God accustometh to plague them after a strange sort that show themselves cruel toward others. 109:17 1 Thus giveth the Lord to every man the thing wherein he delighteth, that the reprobate cannot accuse God of wrong, when they are given up to their lusts and reprobate minds. 109:20 1 For being destitute of man's help, he fully trusted in the Lord, that he would deliver him. 109:21 1 As thou art named merciful, gracious and long suffering, so show thyself in effect. 109:23 1 Meaning, that he hath no stay nor assurance in this world. 109:24 1 For hunger, that came of sorrow, he was lean, and his natu­

ral moisture failed him. 109:26 1 The more grievously Satan assailed him, the more earnest and instant was he in prayer. 109:28 1 They shall gain nothing by cursing me. 109:30 1 Not only in confessing it secretly in myself, but also in declaring it before all the congregation. 109:31 1 Hereby he showeth that he had not to do with them that were of little power, but with the judges and princes of the world. 110:1 1 Jesus Christ in Matt. 22:44, giveth the interpretation hereof, and showeth that this cannot properly be applied unto David but to himself. 110:2 1 And thence it shalt stretch through all the world: and this power chiefly standeth in the preaching of his word. 110:3 1 By the word thy people shall be assembled into thy Church whose increase shall be so abundant and wonderous as the drops of the water. 110:4 1 As Melchizedek the figure of Christ was both a King and Priest, so this effect cannot be accomplished on any king save only Christ, Heb. 7:26.

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6 He shall be judge among the heathen: he shall fill all with dead bodies, and smite the 1head over great countries. 7 He shall 1drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up his head. 111 1 He giveth thanks to the Lord for his merciful works toward his Church, 10 and declareth wherein true wisdom and right knowledge consisteth.

the contemners of God.

Praise ye the Lord. 1 Blessed is the man that 1feareth the Lord, and delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed. 3 1Riches and treasures shall be in his house, and his righteousness endureth forever. 4 Unto the 1righteous ariseth light in darkness: he is merciful and full of compassion and righteous. 5 A good man is merciful, and 1lendeth, and will measure his affairs by judgment. 6 Surely he shall never be moved: but the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. 7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings: for his heart is fixed, and believeth in the Lord. 8 His heart is established: therefore he will not fear, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9 He hath 1distributed and given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever: his 2horn shall be exalted with glory. 10 The wicked shall see it, and be angry: he shall gnash with his teeth, and 1consume away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. 113 1 An exhortation to praise the Lord for his providence 7 in that that contrary to the course of nature he worketh in his Church.

Praise ye the Lord. 1 I will 1praise the Lord with my whole heart in the assembly and the congregation of the just. 2 The works of the Lord are 1great, and ought to be sought out of all them that love them. 3 His work is beautiful and glorious, and his righteousness endureth forever. 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be had in remembrance: the Lord is merciful and full of compassion. 5 He hath given 1a 2portion unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 6 He hath showed to his people the power of his works, in giving unto them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The 1works of his hands are truth and judgment: all his statutes are true. 8 They are established forever and ever, and are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant forever: holy and fearful is his Name. 10 1The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord: all they that observe 2them, have good understanding: his praise endureth forever. 112 1 He praiseth the felicity of them that fear God, 10 and condemneth the cursed state of

Praise ye the Lord. 1 Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, 1praise the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord from henceforth and forever. 3 The Lord's Name is praised from the rising of the sun, unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all 1nations, and his

110:6 1 No power shall be able to resist him. 110:7 1 Under this similitude of a captain that is so greedy to destroy his enemies, that he will not scarce drink by the way, he showeth how God will destroy his enemies. 111:1 1 The Prophet declareth that he will praise God both privately and openly, and that from the heart, as he that consecrateth himself wholly and only unto God. 111:2 1 He showeth that God's works are a sufficient cause wherefore we should praise him, but chiefly his benefits toward his Church. 111:5 1 God hath given to his people all that was necessary for them, and will do still even for his covenant's sake, and in this sense the Hebrew word is taken, Prov. 30:8 and 31:15. 2 Or, prey, and food. 111:7 1 As God promised to take the care of his Church: so in effect doth he declare himself just and true in the government of the same. 111:10 1 They only are wise, that fear God, and none have under­ standing, but they that obey the word. 2 To wit, his commandments, as verse 7. 112:1 1 He meaneth that reverent fear, which is in the children of

God, which causeth them to delight only in the word of God. 112:3 1 The godly shall have abundance, and contentment, because their heart is satisfied in God only. 112:4 1 The faithful in all their adversities, know that all shall go well with them, for God will be merciful and just. 112:5 1 He showeth what is the fruit of mercy to lend freely; and not for gain; and so to measure his doings that he may be able to help where need requireth, and not to bestow all on himself. 112:9 1 The godly pinch not niggardly, but distribute liberally, as the necessity of the poor requireth, and as his power is able. 2 His power and prosperous estate. 112:10 1 The blessings of God upon his children shall cause the wicked to die for envy. 113:1 1 By this oft repetition he stirreth up our cold dullness to praise God, seeing his works are so wonderful, and that we are cre­ ated for the same cause. 113:4 1 If God's glory shine through all the world, and therefore of all ought to be praised, what great condemnation were it to his people, among whom chiefly it shineth, if they should not earnestly extol his Name?

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glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath his dwelling on high. 6 Who abaseth himself to behold things in the heavens and in the earth! 7 He raiseth the needy out of the dust, and lifteth up the 1poor out of the dung, 8 That he may set him with the princes, even with the princes of his people. 9 He maketh the barren woman to dwell with a family, and a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord. 114 1 How the Israelites were delivered forth of Egypt, and of the wonderful miracles that God wrought at that time. Which put us in remembrance of God's great mercy toward his Church, who when the course of nature faileth, preserveth his miraculously.

it would please God to hear their prayer, and deliver them by his omnipotent power.

chapter 114

a Exod. 13:5

1 Not 1unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name give the glory for thy loving mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 2 Wherefore shall the heathen say, 1Where is now their God? 3 But our God is in heaven: he doeth whatsoever he 1will. 4 Their idols are 1silver and gold, even the work of men's hands. 5 They have a mouth, and speak not: they have eyes, and see not. 6 They have ears, and hear not: they have noses and smell not. 7 They have 1hands, and touch not: they have feet, and walk not: neither make they a sound with their throat. 8 They that make them are 1like unto them: so are all that trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: for he is their help, and their shield. 10 1O house of Aaron trust ye in the Lord, for he is their help, and their shield. 11 Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: for he is their helper, and their shield. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us, he will bless, he 1will bless the house of Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. 14 The Lord will increase his graces toward you, even toward you, and toward your children. 15 Ye are blessed of the Lord, which 1made the heaven and the earth. 16 The 1heavens, even the heavens are the Lord's: but he hath given the earth to the sons of men. 17 The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that 1go down into the place of silence.

1 When aIsrael went out of Egypt, and the house of Jacob from the 1barbarous people, 2 Judah was his 1sanctification, and Israel his dominion. 3 The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was turned back. 4 The 1mountains leaped like rams, and the hills as lambs! 5 What ailed thee, O sea, that thou fleddest? O Jordan, why wast thou turned back? 6 Ye mountains why leaped ye like rams, and ye hills as lambs? 7 The 1earth trembled at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, 8 Which 1turneth the rock into waterpools, and the flint into a fountain of water. 115 1 A prayer of the faithful oppressed by idolatrous tyrants, against whom they desire that God would succor them, 9 trusting most constantly that God will preserve them in this their need, seeing, that he hath adopted and received them into his favor. 13 Promising finally that they will not be unmindful of so great a benefit if

113:7 1 By preferring the poor to high honor and giving the barren children, he showeth that God worketh not only in his Church by ordinary means, but also by miracles. 114:1 1 That is, from them that were of a strange language. 114:2 1 The whole people were witnesses of his holy majesty, in adopting them, and of his mighty power in delivering them. 114:4 1 Seeing that these dead creatures felt God's power, and after a sort saw it, much more his people ought to consider it, and glorify him for the same. 114:7 1 Ought then his people to be insensible when they see his power and majesty? 114:8 1 That is, caused miraculously water to come out of the rock in most abundance, Exod. 17:6. 115:1 1 Because God promised to deliver them, not for their sakes, but for his Name, Isa. 48:11, therefore they ground their prayer upon this promise. 115:2 1 When the wicked see that God accomplisheth not his prom­

ise as they imagine, they think there is no God. 115:3 1 No impediments can let his work, but he useth even the impediments to serve his will. 115:4 1 Seeing that neither the matter nor the form can commend their idols, it followeth that there is nothing why they should be esteemed. 115:7 1 He showeth what great vanity it is to ask help of them, which not only have no help in them, but lack sense and reason. 115:8 1 As much without sense, as blocks and stones. 115:10 1 For they were appointed by God as instructors and teach­ ers of faith and religion for others to follow. 115:12 1 That is, he will continue his graces toward his people. 115:15 1 And therefore doth still govern and continue all things therein. 115:16 1 And they declare enough his sufficiency, so that the world serveth him nothing, but to show his fatherly care toward men. 115:17 1 Though the dead set forth God's glory, yet he meaneth here, that they praise him not in his Church and Congregation.

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18 But we will praise the Lord from henceforth and forever. Praise ye the Lord. 116 1 David being in great danger of Saul in the desert of M[…], perceiving the great and inestimable love of God toward him, magnifieth such great mercies, 13 and protesteth that he will be thankful for the same.

broken my bonds. 17 I will offer to thee a sacrifice of praise, and will call upon the Name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my 1vows unto the Lord, even now in the presence of all his people, 19 In the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. 117 1 He exhorteth the Gentiles to praise God, because he hath accomplished as well to them as to the Jews, the promise of life everlasting by Jesus Christ.

chapter 117

a Rom. 15:11

1 I 1love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my prayers. 2 For he hath inclined his ear unto me, when I did call upon him 1in my days. 3 When the snares of death compassed me, and the griefs of the grave caught me: When I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called upon the Name of the Lord, saying, I beseech thee, O Lord, deliver my soul. 5 The Lord is 1merciful and righteous, and our God is full of compassion. 6 The Lord preserveth the simple: I was in misery, and he saved me. 7 Return unto thy rest, O 1my soul: for the Lord hath been beneficial unto thee, 8 Because thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I shall 1walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 10 1I believed, therefore did I speak: for I was sore troubled. 11 I said in my 1fear, All men are liars. 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will 1take the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord. 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, even now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the 1death of his Saints. 16 Behold, Lord: for I am thy servant, I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast

1 All anations, praise ye the Lord: all ye people, praise him. 2 For his loving kindness is great toward us, and the 1truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord. 118 1 David rejected of Saul and of the people at the time appointed obtained the kingdom. 4 For the which he biddeth all them, that fear the Lord, to be thankful. And under his person in all this was Christ lively set forth, who should be of his people rejected.

1 Praise 1ye the Lord, because he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. 2 Let Israel now say, That his mercy endureth forever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, That his mercy endureth forever. 4 Let them that fear the Lord, now say, That his mercy endureth forever. 5 I called upon the Lord in 1trouble, and the Lord heard me, and set me at large. 6 The Lord is with me: therefore I will not fear what 1man can do unto me. 7 The Lord is with me among them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon mine enemies. 8 It is better to trust in the Lord, than to have confidence 1in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord, than to have

116:1 1 He granteth that no pleasure is so great as to feel God's help in our necessity, neither that anything more stirreth up our love toward him. 116:2 1 That is in convenient time to seek help, which was when he was in distress. 116:5 1 He showeth forth the fruit of his love in calling upon him, confessing him to be just and merciful, and to help them that are destitute of aid and counsel. 116:7 1 Which was unquieted before, now rest upon the Lord, for he hath been beneficial towards thee. 116:9 1 The Lord will preserve me, and save my life. 116:10 1 I felt all these things, and therefore was moved by faith to confess them, 2 Cor. 4:13. 116:11 1 In my great distress I thought God would not regard man, which is but lies and vanity, yet I overcame this tentation, and felt the contrary. 116:13 1 In the Law they used to make a banquet when they gave sol­ emn thanks to God, and to take the cup and drink in sign of thanksgiving.

116:15 1 I perceive that God hath a care over his, so that he both disposeth their death, and taketh an account. 116:18 1 I will thank him for his benefits, for that is a just payment, to confess that we owe all to God. 117:2 1 That is, the most certain and continual testimonies of his Fatherly graces. 118:1 1 Because God by creating David King, showed his mercy toward his afflicted Church, the Prophet doth not only himself thank God, but exhorteth all the people to do the same. 118:5 1 We are here taught that the more that troubles oppress us, the more ought we to be instant in prayer. 118:6 1 Being exalted to this estate, he assured himself to have man ever to be his enemy. Yet he doubted not, but God would maintain him, because he had placed him. 118:8 1 He showeth that he had trusted in vain if he had put his con­ fidence in man, to have been preferred to the kingdom and therefore he put his trust in God and obtained.

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confidence in princes. 10 All nations have compassed me: but in the Name of the Lord shall I destroy them. 11 They have compassed me, yea, they have compassed me: but in the Name of the Lord I shall destroy them. 12 They came about me like bees, but they were quenched as a fire of thorns: for in the Name of the Lord I shall destroy them. 13 1Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall: but the Lord hath helped me. 14 The Lord is my strength and 1song: for he hath been my deliverance. 15 The 1voice of joy and deliverance shall be in the tabernacles of the righteous, saying, The right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly. 16 1The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly. 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord had chastened me sore, but he hath not delivered me to death. 19 Open ye unto me the 1gates of righteousness, that I may go into them, and praise the Lord. 20 This is the gate of the Lord: the righteous shall enter into it. 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and hast been my deliverance. 22 aThe stone, which the builders 1refused, is the head of the corner. 23 This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes, 24 This is the 1day, which the Lord hath made: let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25 1O Lord, I pray thee, save now: O Lord, I pray thee now give prosperity. 26 Blessed be he, that cometh in the Name of the Lord: 1we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

27 The Lord is mighty, and hath given us 1light: bind the sacrifice with cords unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee, even my God: therefore I will exalt thee. 29 Praise ye the Lord, because he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. 119 1 The Prophet exhorteth the children of God to frame their lives according to his holy word. 123 Also he showeth wherein the true service of God standeth, that is, when we serve him according to his word, and not after our own fantasies.

chapter 118

a Isa. 28:16 Matt. 21:42

Acts 4:11 Rom. 9:33 1 Pet. 2:6,7

ALEPH 1 Blessed are 1those that are upright in their way, and walk in the Law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and seek him with their whole heart. 3 Surely they work 1none iniquity, but walk in his ways. 4 Thou hast commanded to keep thy precepts diligently. 5 1Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 6 Then should I not be confounded, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 7 I will praise thee with an upright 1heart, when I shall learn the 2judgments of thy righteousness. 8 I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not 1overlong.

BETH 9 Wherewith shall a 1young man redress his way? in taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 I have 1hid thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 12 Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes. 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments

118:13 1 He noteth Saul his chief enemy. 118:14 1 In that he was delivered, it came not of himself, nor of the power of man, but only of God's favor, therefore he will praise him. 118:15 1 He promiseth both to render graces himself, and to cause others to do the same, because that in his person the Church was restored. 118:16 1 So that all, that are both far and near, may see his mighty power. 118:19 1 He willeth the doors of the Tabernacle to be opened, that he may declare his thankful mind. 118:22 1 Though Saul and the chief powers refused me to be King, yet God hath preferred me above them all. 118:24 1 Wherein God hath showeth chiefly his mercy, by appoint­ ing me king and delivering his Church. 118:25 1 The people pray for the prosperity of David's kingdom, who was the figure of Christ. 118:26 1 Which are the Priests, and have the charge thereof, as Num. 6:23.

118:27 1 Because he hath restored us from darkness to light, we will offer sacrifices and praises unto him. 119:1 1 Here they are not called blessed, which think themselves wise in their own judgment, nor which imagine to themselves a cer­ tain holiness, but they whose conversation is without hypocrisy. 119:3 1 For they are ruled by God's Spirit and embrace no doctrine but his. 119:5 1 David acknowledgeth his imperfection, desiring God to reform it, that his life may be conformable to God's word. 119:7 1 For true religion standeth in serving God without hypocrisy. 2 That is, thy precepts, which contain perfect righteousness. 119:8 1 He refuseth not to be tried by tentations, but he feareth to faint, if God succor not his infirmity in time. 119:9 1 Because youth is most given to licentiousness, he chiefly warneth them to frame their lives betimes to God's word. 119:11 1 If God's word be graven in our hearts, we shall be more able to resist the assaults of Satan: and therefore the Prophet desireth God to instruct him daily more and more therein.

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of thy mouth. 14 I have had as great 1delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and consider thy ways. 16 I will delight in thy statutes, and I will not forget thy word.

ments have I laid before me. 31 I have cleaved to thy testimonies, O Lord: confound me not. 32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou 1shalt enlarge mine heart.

HE 33 Teach 1me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I will keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding and I will keep thy Law, yea, I will keep it with my whole 1heart. 35 Direct me in the path of thy commandments: for therein is my delight. 36 Incline mine heart unto thy testimonies: and not to 1covetousness. 37 Turn away mine 1eyes from regarding vanity, and quicken me in thy way. 38 Stablish thy promise to thy servant, because he feareth thee. 39 Take away 1my rebuke that I fear: for thy judgments are good. 40 Behold, I desire thy commandments: 1quicken me in thy righteousness.

GIMEL 17 Be beneficial unto thy servant, that I may 1live and keep thy word. 18 Open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law. 19 I am a 1stranger upon earth: hide not thy commandments from me. 20 Mine heart breaketh for the desire to thy judgments always. 21 Thou 1hast destroyed the proud: cursed are they that do err from thy commandments. 22 Remove from me shame and contempt: for I have kept thy testimonies. 23 1Princes also did sit, and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. 24 Also thy testimonies are my delight, and my counselors.

VAU 41 And let thy loving 1kindness come unto me, O Lord, and thy salvation according to thy promise. 42 So shall I 1make answer unto my blasphemers: for I trust in thy word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: for I wait for thy judgments. 44 So shall I always keep thy Law forever and ever. 45 And I will 1walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 46 I will speak also of thy testimonies before 1Kings, and will not be ashamed. 47 And my delight shall be in thy Commandments, which I have loved.

DALETH 25 My soul cleaveth to the 1dust: quicken me according to thy word. 26 I have 1declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate in thy wondrous works. 28 My soul melteth for heaviness: raise me up according to thy 1word. 29 Take from me the 1way of lying, and grant me graciously thy Law. 30 I have chosen the way of truth, and thy judg-

119:14 1 The Prophet not boast of his virtues, but setteth forth an example for others to follow God's word, and leave worldly vanities. 119:17 1 He showeth that we ought not to desire to live but to serve God, and that we cannot serve him aright except he open our eyes and minds. 119:19 1 Seeing man's life in this world is but a passage, what should become of him, if thy word were not his guide? 119:21 1 In all ages thou hast plagued all such which maliciously and contemptuously depart from thy truth. 119:23 1 When the powers of the world gave false sentence against me, thy word was a guide and counselor to teach me what to do, and to comfort me. 119:25 1 That is, it is almost brought to the grave, and without thy word I cannot live. 119:26 1 I have confessed mine offences, and now depend wholly on thee. 119:28 1 If God did not maintain us by his word, our life would drop away like water. 119:29 1 Instruct me in thy word, whereby my mind may be purged from vanity, and taught to obey thy will. 119:32 1 By this he showeth that we can neither choose good,

cleave to God's word, nor turn forward in his way, except he make our hearts large to receive grace, and willing to obey. 119:33 1 He showeth that he cannot follow on to the end, except God teach him ofttimes, and lead him forward. 119:34 1 Not only in outward conversation, but also with inward affection. 119:36 1 Hereby meaning all other vices, because that covetousness is the root of all evil. 119:37 1 Meaning, all his senses. 119:39 1 Let me not fall to thy dishonor, but let mine heart still delight in thy gracious word. 119:40 1 Give me strength to continue in thy word even to the end. 119:41 1 He showeth that God's mercy and love is the first cause of our salvation. 119:42 1 By trusting in God's word he assureth himself to be able to confute the slanders of his adversaries. 119:45 1 They that simply walk after God's word, have no lets to entangle them, whereas they that do contrary, are ever in nets and snares. 119:46 1 He showeth that the children of God ought not to suffer their father's glory to be obscured by the vain pomp of princes.

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48 Mine hands also will I lift up unto thy Commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.

TETH

65 O Lord, thou hast dealt 1graciously with thy servant, according unto thy word. 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. 67 Before I was 1afflicted, I went astray: but now I keep thy word. 68 Thou art good and gracious: teach me thy statutes. 69 The proud have imagined a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart. 70 1Their heart is fat as grease, but my delight is in thy Law. 71 It is 1good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn thy statutes. 72 The Law of thy mouth is better unto me, than thousands of gold and silver.

ZAIN 49 Remember 1the promise made to thy servant, wherein thou hast caused me to trust. 50 It is my comfort in my trouble; for thy promise hath quickened me. 51 The 1proud have had me exceedingly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy Law. 52 I remembered thy 1judgments of old, O Lord, and have been comforted. 53 1Fear is come upon me for the wicked, that forsake thy Law. 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my 1pilgrimage. 55 I have remembered thy Name, O Lord, in the 1night, and have kept thy Law. 56 1This I had because I kept thy precepts.

JOD

73 Thine hands have 1made me and fashioned me: give me understanding therefore, that I may learn thy commandments. 74 So they that 1fear thee, seeing me, shall rejoice, because I have trusted in thy word. 75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou hast afflicted me 1justly. 76 I pray thee that thy mercy may comfort me, according to thy promise unto thy servant. 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may 1live: for thy Law is my delight. 78 Let the proud be ashamed: for they have dealt wickedly and falsely with me: but I meditate in thy precepts. 79 Let such as fear thee 1turn unto me, and they that 2know thy testimonies. 80 Let mine heart be upright in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.

CHETH 57 O Lord, that art my 1portion, I have determined to keep thy words. 58 I made my supplication in thy presence with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy promise. 59 I have considered my 1ways, and turned my feet into thy testimonies. 60 I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments. 61 The bands of the wicked have 1robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy Law. 62 At midnight will I rise to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments. 63 I am 1companion of all them that fear thee, and keep thy precepts. 64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: 1teach me thy statutes.

119:49 1 Though he feel God's hand still to lie upon him, yet he resteth on his promise, and comforteth himself therein. 119:51 1 Meaning, the wicked, which contemn God's word, and tread his Religion under foot. 119:52 1 That is, the examples, whereby thou declarest thyself to be judge of the world. 119:53 1 That is, a vehement zeal to thy glory and indignation against the wicked. 119:54 1 In the course of this life and sorrowful exit. 119:55 1 Even when others sleep. 119:56 1 That is, all these benefits. 119:57 1 I am persuaded that to keep thy Law is an heritage and great gain for me. 119:59 1 He showeth that none can embrace the word of God, except he consider his own imperfections and ways. 119:61 1 They have gone about to draw me into their company. 119:63 1 Not only in mutual consent, but also with aid and succor. 119:64 1 For the knowledge of God's word is a singular token of his favor.

119:65 1 Having proved by experience that God was true in his promise, he desireth that he would increase in him knowledge and judgment. 119:67 1 So Jeremiah saith, that before the Lord touched him, he was like a calf untamed: so that the use of God's rod is to call us home to God. 119:70 1 Their heart is indurated and hardened, puffed up with pros­ perity and vain estimation of themselves. 119:71 1 He confesseth that before that he was chastened, he was rebellious, as man by nature is. 119:73 1 Because God leaveth not his work that he hath begun, he desireth a new grace: that is, that he would continue his mercies. 119:74 1 When God showeth his grace toward any, he testifieth to others, that he faileth not them that trust in him. 119:75 1 Hebrew, in truth. 119:77 1 He declareth, that when he felt not God's mercies, he was as dead. 119:79 1 That is, be comforted by mine example. 2 He showeth that there can be no true fear of God without the knowledge of his word.

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MEM 97 Oh how love I thy law! it is my meditation 1continually. 98 By thy commandments thou hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have had more 1understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understood more than the ancient, because I kept thy precepts. 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. 102 I have not declined from thy judgments: for 1thou didst teach me. 103 How sweet are thy promises unto my mouth! yea, more than honey unto my mouth. 104 By thy precepts I have gotten understanding: therefore I hate all the ways of falsehood.

81 My soul 1fainted for thy salvation: yet I wait for thy word. 82 Mine eyes fail for thy promise, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? 83 For I am like a 1bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes. 84 How many are the 1days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? 85 The proud have 1dug pits for me, which is not after thy Law. 86 All thy commandments are true: they persecute me falsely: 1help me. 87 They had almost consumed 1me upon the earth: but I forsook not thy precepts. 88 Quicken me according to thy loving kindness: so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.

NUN 105 Thy word is a 1lantern unto my feet, and a light unto my paths. 106 I have 1sworn and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. 107 I am very sore afflicted: O Lord, quicken me according to thy word. 108 O Lord, I beseech thee, accept the 1free offering of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments. 109 My 1soul is continually in mine hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: but I swerved not from thy precepts. 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an 1heritage forever: for they are the joy of mine heart. 112 I have applied mine heart to fulfill thy statutes always, even unto the end.

LAMED

89 O Lord, thy word endureth forever in 1heaven. 90 Thy truth is from generation to generation: thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. 91 They 1continue even to this day by thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. 92 Except thy law had been my delight, I should now have perished in mine affliction. 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for by them thou hast quickened me. 94 I am 1thine, save me: for I have sought thy precepts. 95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. 96 I 1have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding large.

SAMECH 113 I hate 1vain inventions: but thy Law do I love.

119:81 1 Though my strength fail me, yet my soul groaneth and sigheth, resting still in thy word. 119:83 1 Like a skin bottle or bladder that is parched in the smoke. 119:84 1 How long wilt thou afflict thy servant. 119:85 1 They have not only oppressed me violently, but also craftily conspired against me. 119:86 1 He assureth himself, that God will deliver his, and destroy such as unjustly persecute them. 119:87 1 Finding no help in earth, he lifteth up his eyes to heaven. 119:89 1 Because none should esteem God's word according to the changes of things in this world, he showeth that it abideth in heaven, and therefore is immutable. 119:91 1 Seeing the earth and all creatures remain in that estate wherein thou hast created them, much more thy truth remaineth constant and unchangeable. 119:94 1 He proveth by effect that he is God's child, because he seeketh to understand his word. 119:96 1 There is nothing so perfect in earth, but it hath an end, only God's word lasteth forever. 119:97 1 He showeth that we cannot love God's word, except we

exercise ourselves therein and practice it. 119:99 1 Whosoever doth submit himself only to God's word, shall not only be safe against the practices of his enemies, but also learn more wisdom than they that profess it, and are men of experience. 119:102 1 So then of ourselves we can do nothing: but when God doth inwardly instruct us with his spirit, we feel his graces sweeter than honey. 119:105 1 Of ourselves we are but darkness and cannot see except we be lightened with God's Word. 119:106 1 So all the faithful ought to bind themselves to God by a solemn oath and promises, to stir up their zeal to embrace God's word. 119:108 1 That is, my prayers and thanksgiving which sacrifice Hosea calleth the calves of the lips, Hos. 14:3. 119:109 1 That is, I am in continual danger of my life. 119:111 1 I esteemed no worldly things, but made thy word mine inheritance. 119:113 1 Whosoever will embrace God's word aright, must abhor all fantasies and imaginations both of himself and others.

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114 Thou art my refuge and shield, and I trust in thy word. 115 1Away from me, ye wicked: for I will keep the commandments of my God. 116 Stablish me according to thy promise, that I may live, and disappoint me not of mine hope. 117 1Stay thou me, and I shall be safe, and I will delight continually in thy statutes. 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes: for their 1deceit is vain. 119 Thou hast taken away all the wicked of the earth like 1dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. 120 My flesh 1trembleth for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgments.

loved thy commandments. 132 Look upon me and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name. 133 Direct my steps in thy word, and let none iniquity have dominion over me. 134 Deliver me from the oppression of men, and I will keep thy precepts. 135 Show the light of thy countenance upon thy servant, and teach me thy statute. 136 Mine eyes gush 1out with rivers of water, because they keep not thy Law.

chapter 119

a Ps. 69:9 John 2:17

TZADDI 137 Righteous art thou, O Lord, and just are thy judgments. 138 Thou hast commanded 1justice by thy testimonies and truth especially. 139 aMy zeal hath even consumed me: because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. 140 Thy word is proved 1most pure, and thy servant loveth it. 141 I am 1small and despised: yet do I not forget thy precepts. 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy Law is truth. 143 Trouble and anguish are come upon me: yet are the commandments my delight. 144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: grant me understanding, and I shall 1live.

AIN 121 I have executed judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressor. 122 1Answer for thy servant in that which is good, and let not the proud oppress me. 123 Mine eyes have failed in waiting for thy salvation, and for thy just promise. 124 Deal with thy 1servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. 125 I am thy servant: grant me therefore understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. 126 It is 1time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have destroyed thy Law. 127 Therefore love I thy commandments above gold, yea, above most fine gold. 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts most just, and hate all false 1ways.

KOPH 145 I have 1cried with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord, and I will keep thy statutes. 146 I called upon thee: save me, and I will keep thy testimonies. 147 I prevented the morning light, and cried: for I waited on thy word. 148 Mine eyes 1prevent the night watches, to meditate in thy word.

PE 129 Thy testimonies are 1wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 The entrance into thy 1words showeth light, and giveth understanding to the simple. 131 I opened my mouth, and 1panted, because I

119:115 1 And hinder me not to keep the Law of the Lord. 119:117 1 He desireth God's continual assistance, lest he should faint in this race, which he had begun. 119:118 1 The crafty practices of them that contemn thy Law, shall be brought to naught. 119:119 1 Which infected thy people, as dross doth the metal. 119:120 1 Thy judgments do not only teach me obedience, but cause me to fear, considering mine own weakness, which fear caus­ eth repentance. 119:122 1 Put thyself between mine enemies and me, as if thou were my pledge. 119:124 1 He boasteth not that he is God's servant, but hereby putteth God in mind that as he made him his by his grace, so he would continue his favor toward him. 119:126 1 The Prophet showeth that when the wicked have brought all things to confusion, and God's word to utter contempt, then it is God's time to help and send remedy. 119:128 1 That is, whatsoever dissenteth from the purity of thy word.

119:129 1 Containing high and secret mysteries, so that I am moved with admiration and reverence. 119:130 1 The simple idiots that submit themselves to God, have their eyes opened and their minds illuminated, so soon as they begin to read God's word. 119:131 1 My zeal toward thy word was so great. 119:136 1 He showeth what ought to be the zeal of God's children, when they see his word contemned. 119:138 1 We cannot confess God to be righteous, except we live uprightly and truly, as he hath commanded. 119:140 1 Gold hath need to be fined, but thy word is perfection itself. 119:141 1 This is the true trial, to praise God in adversity. 119:144 1 So that the life of man without the knowledge of God, is death. 119:145 1 He showeth that all his affections and whole heart were bent to Godward for to have help in his dangers. 119:148 1 He was more earnest in the study of God's word, than they that kept the watch were in their charge.

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149 Hear my voice according to thy loving kindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy 1judgment. 150 They draw near that follow after 1malice, and are far from thy Law. 151 Thou art near, O Lord: for all thy commandments are true. 152 I have known long since 1by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them forever.

done thy commandments. 167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies: for I love them exceedingly. 168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: 1for all my ways are before thee.

TAU 169 Let my complaint come before thee, O Lord, and give me understanding 1according unto thy word. 170 Let my supplication come before thee, and deliver me according to thy promise. 171 My lips shall 1speak praise, when thou hast 2taught me thy statutes. 172 My tongue shall entreat of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteous. 173 Let thine hand help me: for I have chosen thy precepts. 174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord, and thy Law is my delight. 175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee, and thy 1judgments shall help me. 176 I have 1gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments. 120 1 The prayer of David being vexed by the false reports of Saul's flatterers. 5 And therefore he lamenteth his long abode among those infidels, 7 Who were given to all kinds of wickedness and contention.

RESH 153 Behold mine affliction, and deliver me: for I have not forgotten thy law. 154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according unto thy 1word. 155 Salvation is far from the wicked, because they seek not thy statutes. 156 Great art thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to thy 1judgments. 157 My persecutors and mine oppressors are many: yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies. 158 I saw the transgressors and was 1grieved, because they kept not thy word. 159 Consider, O Lord, how I 1love thy precepts: quicken me according to thy loving kindness. 160 The 1beginning of thy word is truth, and all the judgments of thy righteousness endure forever.

SCHIN 161 Princes have 1persecuted me without cause: but mine heart stood in awe of thy words. 162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth a great spoil. 163 I hate falsehood and abhor it, but thy Law do I love. 164 1Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments. 165 They that 1love thy law, shall have great prosperity, and they shall have none hurt. 166 Lord, I have 1trusted in thy salvation, and have

A song of 1degrees. 1 I called unto the Lord in my 1trouble, and he heard me. 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. 3 What doth thy 1deceitful tongue bring unto thee? or what doth it avail thee? 4 It is as the 1sharp arrows of a mighty man, and as the coals of Juniper.

119:149 1 Or, custom. 119:150 1 He showeth the nature of the wicked to be to persecute against their conscience. 119:152 1 His faith is grounded upon God's word, that he would ever be at hand when his children be oppressed. 119:154 1 For without God's promise there is no hope of deliverance. 119:156 1 According to thy promise made in the law, which because the wicked lack, they can have no hope of salvation. 119:158 1 My zeal consumed me when I saw their malice and con­ tempt of thy glory. 119:159 1 It is a sure sign of our adoption, when we love the Law of God. 119:160 1 Since thou first promised it, even to the end all thy say­ ings are true. 119:161 1 The threatenings and persecutions of princes could not cause me to shrink to confess thee whom I more fear than men. 119:164 1 That is, often and sundry times. 119:165 1 For their conscience assureth them that they please thee, whereas they that love not thee, have the contrary. 119:166 1 He showeth that we must first have faith before we can

work and please God. 119:168 1 I had no respect of men, but set thee always before mine eyes, as the judge of my doings. 119:169 1 As thou hast promised to be the schoolmaster unto all them that depend upon thee. 119:171 1 The word signifieth to pour forth continually. 2 All his prayer and desire is to profit in the word of God. 119:175 1 That is, thy provident care over me, and wherewith thou wilt judge mine enemies. 119:176 1 Being chased to and fro by mine enemies, and having no place to rest in. 120:Title 1 That is, of lifting up the tune and rising in singing. 120:1 1 Albeit the children of God ought to rejoice when they suffer for righteous sake, yet it is a great grief to the flesh to hear evil for well doing. 120:3 1 He assured himself that God would turn their craft to their own destruction. 120:4 1 He showeth that there is nothing so sharp to pierce, nor so hot to set on fire, as a slanderous tongue.

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5 Woe is to me that I remain in 1Meshech, and dwell in the tents of 2Kedar. 6 My soul hath too long dwelt with him that hateth peace. 7 I seek 1peace, and when I speak thereof, they are bent to war. 121 1 This Psalm teacheth that the faithful ought only to look for help at God, 7 who only doth maintain, preserve and prosper his Church.

4 Whereunto 1the Tribes, even the Tribes of the Lord go up according to the testimony to Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. 5 For there are thrones set for judgment, even the thrones of the house of 1David. 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: let them prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy 1walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. 8 For my 1brethren and neighbors' sakes, I will wish thee now prosperity. 9 Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth. 123 A prayer of the faithful, which were afflicted either in Babylon or under Antiochus, by the wicked worldlings and contemners of God.

chapter 122

a 1 Chron. 29:9

A song of degrees. 1 I will lift up mine eyes 1unto the mountains, from whence my help shall come. 2 Mine help cometh from the Lord, which hath made the 1heaven and the earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to slip: for he that keepeth thee, will not 1slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel, will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shadow at thy right hand. 6 The sun shall not 1smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall keep thy soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve thy 1going out, and thy coming in from henceforth and forever. 122 1 David rejoiceth in the name of the faithful, that God hath accomplished his promise and placed his Ark in Zion. 5 For the which he giveth thanks, 8 And prayeth for the prosperity of the Church.

A song of degrees. 1 I lift up mine eyes to thee, that dwellest in the heavens. 2 Behold, as the eyes of 1servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress: so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until he have mercy upon us. 3 Have mercy unto us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have 1suffered too much contempt. 4 Our soul is filled too full of the mocking of the wealthy, and of the despitefulness of the proud. 124 The people of God, escaping a great peril, do acknowledge themselves to be delivered, not by their own force, but by the power of God. 4 They declare the greatness of the peril. 6 And praise the Name of God.

A song of degrees, or Psalm of David. 1 I a,1rejoiced when they said to me, We will go into the house of the Lord. 2 Our 1feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built as a city, that is 1compact together in itself:

A song of degrees, or Psalm of David. 1 If the Lord had not been 1on our side, (may Israel now say) 2 If the Lord had [not] been on our side, when men rose up against us,

120:5 1 These were people of Arabia, which came of Japheth, Gen. 10:2. 2 That is, of the Ishmaelites. 120:7 1 He declareth what he meaneth by Meshech, and Kedar, to wit, the Israelites which had degenerate from their godly fathers, and hated and contended against the faithful. 121:1 1 Or, about the mountains: meaning, that there is nothing so high in this world, wherein he can trust, but only in God. 121:2 1 He accuseth man's ingratitude, which cannot depend on God's power. 121:3 1 He showeth that God's providence not only watcheth over his Church in general: but also over every member thereof. 121:6 1 Neither heat nor cold, nor any incommodity shall be able to destroy God's Church, albeit for a time they may molest it. 121:8 1 Whatsoever thou dost enterprise, shall have good success. 122:1 1 He rejoiceth that God had appointed a place, where the Ark should still remain. 122:2 1 Which were wont to wander to and fro, as the Ark

removed. 122:3 1 By the artificial joining and beauty of the houses, he mean­ eth the concord and love that was between the citizens. 122:4 1 All the tribes according to God's covenant shall come and pray there. 122:5 1 In whose house God placed the throne of justice, and made it a figure of Christ's kingdom. 122:7 1 The favor of God prosper thee both within and without. 122:8 1 Not only for mine own sake, but for all the faithful. 123:2 1 He compareth the condition of the godly, to servants that are destitute of all help, assuring that when all other helps fail, God is ever at hand and like himself. 123:3 1 He declareth that when the faithful are so full, that they can no more endure the oppressions and scornings of the wicked, there is always help above, if with hungry desires they call for it. 124:1 1 He showeth that God was ready to help at need, and that there was none other way to be saved, but by his only means.

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3 They had then swallowed us up 1quick, when their wrath was kindled against us. 4 Then the 1waters had drowned us, and the stream had gone over our soul: 5 Then had the swelling waters gone over our soul. 6 Praised be the Lord, which hath not given us as a prey unto their teeth. 7 Our soul is escaped, even as a bird out of the 1snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are delivered. 8 Our help is in the Name of the Lord, which hath made heaven and earth. 125 1 He describeth the assurance of the faithful in their afflictions. 4 And desireth their wealth, 5 And the destruction of the wicked.

2 Then was our mouth 1filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy: then said they among the 2heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. 3 The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we rejoice. 4 O Lord, bring again our captivity, as the 1rivers in the South. 5 They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. 6 They went weeping, and carried 1precious seed: but they shall return with joy, and bring their sheaves. 127 1 He showeth that the whole estate of the world, both domestical and political, standeth by God's mere providence and blessing, 3 And that to have children well nurtured, is an especial grace and gift of God.

A song of degrees. 1 They that trust in the Lord, shall be as mount Zion, which cannot 1be removed, but remaineth forever. 2 As the mountains are about Jerusalem: so is the Lord about his people from henceforth and forever. 3 For the 1rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous, lest the righteous put forth their hand unto wickedness. 4 Do well, O Lord, unto those that be good and true in their hearts. 5 1But these that turn aside by their crooked ways, them shall the Lord lead with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. 126 1 This Psalm was made after the return of the people from Babylon, and showeth that the means of their deliverance was wonderful after the seventy years of captivity forspoken by Jeremiah, in Jer. 25:12 and 29:10.

A song of degrees, or Psalm of Solomon. 1 Except the Lord 1build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the 2city, the keeper watcheth in vain. 2 It is in vain for 1you to rise early, and to lie down late, and eat the bread 2of sorrow: but he will surely give 3rest to his beloved. 3 Behold, children are the inheritance of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb his reward. 4 As are the arrows in the hand of the strong man; so are the 1children of youth. 5 Blessed is the man that hath his quiver full of them: for they 1shall not be ashamed, when they speak with their enemies in the gate. 128 He showeth that blessedness appertaineth not to all universally, but to them only that fear the Lord, and walk in his ways.

A song of degrees. 1 Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord, and walketh in his 1ways.

A song of degrees, or Psalm of David. 1 When the Lord brought again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that 1dream.

124:3 1 So unable were we to resist. 124:4 1 He useth most proper similitudes to express the great dan­ ger that the Church was in, and out of the which God miraculously delivered them. 124:7 1 For the wicked did not only furiously rage against the faith­ ful, but craftily imagined to destroy them. 125:1 1 Though the world be subject to mutations, yet the people of God shall stand sure, and be defended by God's providence. 125:3 1 Though God suffer his to be under the cross, lest they should embrace wickedness, yet this cross shall not so rest upon them, that it should drive them from hope. 125:5 1 He desireth God to purge his Church from hypocrites, and such as have no zeal of the truth. 126:1 1 Their deliverance was as a thing incredible, and therefore took away all excuse of ingratitude. 126:2 1 He showeth how the godly ought to rejoice when God gathereth his Church or delivereth it. 2 If the infidels confess God's wonderful work, the faithful can

never show themselves sufficiently thankful. 126:4 1 It is no more impossible to God to deliver his people, than to cause the rivers to run in the wilderness and barren places. 126:6 1 That is, seed which was scarce and dear: meaning, that they which trusted in God's promise to return, had their desire. 127:1 1 That is, govern and dispose all things pertaining to the family. 2 The public estate of the commonwealth. 127:2 1 Which watch and ward, and are also magistrates, and rulers of the city. 2 Either that which is gotten by hard labor, or eaten with grief of mind. 3 Not exempting them from labor, but making their labors com­ fortable, and as it were a rest. 127:4 1 That is, endued with strength and virtues from God: for these are signs of God's blessings, and not the number. 127:5 1 Such children shall be able to stop their adversaries' mouths, when their godly life is maliciously accused before Judges. 128:1 1 God approveth not our life, except it be reformed according to his word.

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2 When thou eatest the labors of thine 1hands, thou shalt be blessed, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine on the sides of thine house, and thy 1children like the olive plants round about thy table. 4 Lo, surely thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord. 5 The Lord out of Zion shall 1bless thee, and thou shalt see the wealth of 2Jerusalem all the days of thy life. 6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. 129 1 He admonisheth the Church to rejoice though it be afflicted. 4 For by the righteous Lord it shall be delivered. 6 And the enemies for all their glorious show, shall suddenly be destroyed.

A song of degrees. 1 Out of the 1deep places have I called unto thee, O Lord. 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears attend to the voice of my prayers. 3 If thou, O Lord, straightly markest iniquities, O Lord, 1who shall stand? 4 But mercy is with thee, that thou 1mayest be feared. 5 I have waited on the Lord: my soul hath waited, and I have trusted in his word. 6 My soul waiteth on the Lord more than the morning watch watcheth for the morning. 7 Let Israel wait on the Lord: for with the Lord is 1mercy, and with him is great redemption. 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. 131 1 David charged with ambition and greedy desire to reign, protesteth his humility and modesty before God, and teacheth all men what they should do.

A song of degrees. 1 They have oftentimes afflicted me from my youth (may 1Israel now say) 2 They have oftentimes afflicted me from my youth: but they could not prevail against me. 3 The plowers plowed upon my back, and made long furrows. 4 But the 1righteous Lord hath cut the cords of the wicked. 5 They that hate Zion, shall be all ashamed and turned backward. 6 1They shall be as the grass on the house tops, which withereth afore it cometh forth. 7 Whereof the mower filleth not his hand, neither the gleaner his lap: 8 1Neither they which go by, say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you, or, We bless you in the Name of the Lord. 130 The people of God from their bottomless miseries do cry unto God, and are heard. 3 They confess their sins, and flee unto God's mercies.

A song of degrees, or Psalm of David. 1 Lord, 1mine heart is not haughty, neither are mine eyes lofty, neither have I walked in great 2matters and hid from me. 2 Surely I have behaved myself, like one weaned from his mother, and kept silence: I am in myself as one that is 1weaned. 3 Let Israel wait on the Lord from henceforth and forever. 132 1 The faithful grounding on God's promise made unto David, desire that he would establish the same, both as touching his posterity, and the building of the Temple, to pray there as was forspoken, Deut. 12:5.

A song of degrees. 1 Lord, remember David with all his 1affliction, 2 Who sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God, of Jacob, saying,

128:2 1 The world esteemeth them happy, which live in wealth and idleness: but the holy Ghost approveth them best that live of the mean profit of their labors. 128:3 1 Because God's favor appeareth in none outward thing, more than in increase of children, he promiseth to enrich the faithful with this gift. 128:5 1 Because of the spiritual blessing which God hath made to his Church, these temporal things shall be granted. 2 For except God blessed his Church publicly, this private blessing were nothing. 129:1 1 The Church now afflicted ought to remember how her con­ dition hath ever been such from the beginning to be molested most grievously by the wicked: yet in time it hath ever been delivered. 129:4 1 Because God is righteous, he cannot but plague his adver­ sary, and deliver his, as oxen out of the plough. 129:6 1 The enemies that lift themselves most high, and as it were

approach near to the Sun, are consumed with the heat of God's wrath, because they are not grounded in godly humility. 129:8 1 That is, the wicked shall perish, and none shall pass for them. 130:1 1 Being in great distress and sorrow. 130:3 1 He declareth that we cannot be just before God but by for­ giveness of sins. 130:4 1 Because of nature thou art merciful: therefore the faithful reverence thee. 130:7 1 He showeth to whom the mercy of God doth appertain: to Israel, that is, to the Church and not to the reprobate. 131:1 1 He setteth forth his great humility, as an example to all rulers and governors. 2 Which pass the measure and limits of his vocation. 131:2 1 He was void of ambition and wicked desires. 132:1 1 That is, with how great difficulty he came to the kingdom, and with how great zeal and care he went about to build thy Temple.

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133 1 This Psalm containeth the commendation of brotherly amity among the servants of God.

3 I 1will not enter into the Tabernacle of mine house, nor come upon my pallet or bed, 4 Nor suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumber, 5 Until I find out a place for the 1Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 6 Lo, we heard of it in 1Ephrathah, and found it in the fields of the forest. 7 We will enter into his Tabernacles, and worship before his footstool. 8 Arise, O Lord, to come into thy 1rest, thou, and the Ark of thy strength. 9 Let thy Priests be clothed with 1righteousness, and let thy Saints rejoice. 10 For thy 1servant David's sake refuse not the face of thine Anointed. 11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David, and he will not shrink from it, saying, Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12 If thy sons keep my Covenant, and my testimonies, that I shall teach them, their sons also shall sit upon thy throne 1forever. 13 For the Lord hath chosen Zion, and loved to dwell in it, saying, 14 This is my rest forever: here will I dwell, for I have a 1delight therein. 15 I will surely bless her vittles, and will satisfy her poor with bread, 16 And will clothe her Priests with 1salvation, and her Saints shall shout for joy. 17 There will I make the 1horn of David to bud: for I have ordained a light for mine Anointed. 18 His enemies will I clothe with shame, but on him his crown shall flourish.

A song of degrees, or Psalm of David. 1 Behold, how good and how comely a thing it is, brethren to dwell even 1together. 2 It is like to the precious 1ointment upon the head, that runneth down upon the beard, even unto Aaron's beard, which went down on the border of his garments, 3 And as the dew of 1Hermon which falleth upon the mountains of Zion: for 2there the Lord appointed the blessing and life forever. 134 1 He exhorteth the Levites watching in the Temple, to praise the Lord.

A song of degrees. 1 Behold, praise ye the Lord, all ye 1servants of the Lord, ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord. 2 Lift up your 1hands to the Sanctuary, and praise the Lord. 3 The Lord that 1hath made heaven and earth, bless thee out of Zion. 135 1 He exhorteth all the faithful, of what estate soever they be, to praise God for his marvelous works. 12 And specially for his graces toward his people, wherein he hath declared his Majesty, 15 To the confusion of all idolaters and their idols.

Praise ye the Lord. 1 Praise, the Name of the Lord; ye servants of the Lord, praise him. 2 Ye that 1stand in the House of the Lord, and in the 2courts of the House of our God, 3 Praise ye the Lord: for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his Name: for it is a comely thing.

132:3 1 Because the chief charge of the king was to set forth God's glory, he showeth that he could take no rest, neither would go about any worldly thing, were it never so necessary, before he had executed his office. 132:5 1 That is, the Ark, which was a sign of God's presence. 132:6 1 The common bruit was that the Ark should remain in Eph­ rathah, that is, in Bethlehem a plentiful place: but after we perceived that thou wouldest place it in Jerusalem, which was barren as a for­ est, and compassed about only with hills. 132:8 1 That is, Jerusalem, because that afterward his Ark should remove to none other place. 132:9 1 Let the effect of thy grace both appear in the Priests and in the people. 132:10 1 As thou first madest promise to David, so continue it to his posterity, that whatsoever they shall ask for their people, it may be granted. 132:12 1 Because this cannot be accomplished but in Christ, it fol­ loweth, that the promise was spiritual. 132:14 1 Meaning, for his own sake, and not for the plentifulness of the place: for he promiseth to bless it, declaring before that it was barren.

132:16 1 That is, with my protection, whereby they shall be safe. 132:17 1 Though his force for a time seemed to be broken, yet he promiseth to restore it. 133:1 1 Because the greatest part were against David, though some favored him, yet when he was established king at length, they joined all together like brethren: and therefore he showeth by these simili­ tudes the commodity of brotherly love. 133:2 1 The ointment was a figure of the graces which come from Christ the head upon his Church. 133:3 1 By Hermon and Zion he meaneth the plentiful country about Jerusalem. 2 Where there is such concord. 134:1 1 Ye that are Levites and chiefly appointed to this office. 134:2 1 For their charge was not only to keep the Temple, but to pray there, and to give God thanks. 134:3 1 And therefore hath all power, bless thee with his Fatherly love declared in Zion. Thus the Levites used to praise the Lord, and bless the people. 135:2 1 Ye Levites that are in his Sanctuary. 2 Meaning, the people: for the people and Levites had their courts, which were places of the Temple separate.

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4 For the Lord hath 1chosen Jacob to himself, and Israel for his chief treasure. 5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. 6 Whatsoever pleased the Lord, that 1did he in heaven and in earth, in the sea, and in all the depths. 7 He bringeth up the clouds from the ends of the earth, and maketh the alightnings with the rain: he draweth forth the wind out of his treasures. 8 bHe smote the firstborn of Egypt both of man and beast. 9 He hath sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants. 10 cHe smote many nations, and slew mighty Kings: 11 As Sihon King of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan: 12 And 1gave their land for an inheritance, even an inheritance unto Israel his people. 13 Thy Name, O Lord, endureth forever: O Lord, thy remembrance is from generation to generation. 14 For the Lord will 1judge his people, and be pacified toward his servants. 15 The 1idols of the heathen are silver and gold, even the work of men's hands. 16 They have a mouth, and speak not: they have eyes and see not. 17 They have ears and hear not, neither is there any breath in their mouth. 18 They that make them, are like unto them: so are all that trust in them. 19 Praise the Lord, ye house of Israel: praise the Lord, ye house of Aaron. 20 Praise the Lord, ye house of Levi; ye that fear the Lord, praise the Lord. 21 Praised be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth in Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. 136 1 A most earnest exhortation to give thanks unto God for the creation and governance of

all things, which standeth in confessing that he giveth us all of his mere liberality.

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a Jer. 10:13

b Exod. 12:29

1 Praise ye the Lord, because he is good: for his 1mercy endureth forever. 2 Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth forever: 3 Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth forever: 4 Which only doeth great wonders; for his mercy endureth forever: 5 Which by his wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth forever: 6 Which hath stretched out the earth upon the waters: for his 1mercy endureth forever: 7 Which made great lights: for his mercy endureth forever: 8 As the Sun to rule the day; for his mercy endureth forever: 9 The Moon and the stars to govern the night: for his mercy endureth forever: 10 Which smote Egypt with their firstborn, (for his mercy endureth forever) 11 And 1brought out Israel from among them; for his mercy endureth forever: 12 With a mighty hand and 1stretched out arm; for his mercy endureth forever: 13 Which divideth the Sea into two parts; for his mercy endureth forever: 14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; for his mercy endureth forever: 15 And overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the red Sea; for his mercy endureth forever: 16 Which led his people through the 1wilderness; for his mercy endureth forever: 17 Which smote great Kings: for his mercy endureth forever: 18 And slew 1mighty Kings: for his mercy endureth forever: 19 As Sihon King of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth forever: 20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth forever:

c Num. 21:24,34

135:4 1 That is, hath freely loved the posterity of Abraham. 135:6 1 He joined God's power with his will, to the intent that we should not separate them, and hereby he willeth God's people to depend on his power which he confirmeth by examples. 135:12 1 He showeth what fruit the godly conceive of God's power, whereby they see how he destroyeth his enemies, and delivereth his people. 135:14 1 That is, govern and defend his people. 135:15 1 By showing what punishment God appointeth for the hea­ then idolaters, he warneth his people to beware the like offenses, see­ ing that idols have neither power nor life, and that their deliverance came not by idols, but by the mighty power of God, read Ps. 115:4. 136:1 1 By this repetition he showeth that the least of God's benefits bind us to thanksgiving: but chiefly his mercy, which is principally

declared towards his Church. 136:6 1 This was a common kind of thanksgiving, which the whole people used, when they had received any benefit of God, as 2 Chron. 7:6 and 20:21, meaning, that God was not only merciful to their fathers, but also continued the same to their posterity. 136:11 1 God's merciful providence toward man appeareth in all his creatures, but chiefly in that that he delivered his Church from the thraldom of their enemies. 136:12 1 In doing such a work as was never done before, nor that any other could do. 136:16 1 Where for the space of forty years he showed infinite and most strange wonders. 136:18 1 Declaring thereby that no power nor authority was so dear unto him, as the love of his Church.

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21 And gave their land for an heritage; for his mercy endureth forever: 22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant; for his mercy endureth forever: 23 Which remembered us in our 1base estate; for his mercy endureth forever: 24 And hath rescued us from our oppressors; for his mercy endureth forever: 25 Which giveth food to all 1flesh; for his mercy endureth forever: 26 1Praise ye the God of heaven; for his mercy endureth forever. 137 1 The people of God in their banishment seeing God's true Religion decay, lived in great anguish and sorrow of heart: the which grief the Chaldeans did so little pity, 3 That they rather increased the same daily with taunts, reproaches and blasphemies against God. 7 Wherefore the Israelites desire God, first to punish the Edomites, who provoked the Babylonians against them, 8 And moved by the Spirit of God, prophesy the destruction of Babylon, where they were handled so tyrannously.

the foundation thereof. 8 O daughter of Babel, worthy to be destroyed, blessed shall he be that rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. 9 1Blessed shall he be that taketh and dasheth thy children against the stones. 138 1 David with great courage praiseth the goodness of God toward him, the which is so great, 4 That it is known to foreign princes, who shall praise the Lord together with him. 6 And he is assured to have the like comfort of God in the time following, as he had heretofore.

A Psalm of David. 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: even before the 1gods will I praise thee. 2 I will worship toward thine holy 1Temple and praise thy Name, because of thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy Name above all things by thy word. 3 When I called, then thou heardest me, and hast 1increased strength in my soul. 4 All the 1kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord: for they have heard the words of thy mouth. 5 And they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord is great. 6 For the Lord is high, yet he beholdeth the lowly, but the proud he knoweth 1afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, yet wilt thou revive me: thou wilt stretch forth thine hand upon the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord will 1perform his work toward me: O Lord, thy mercy endureth forever: forsake not the works of thine hands. 139 1 David cleanseth his heart from all hypocrisy, showeth that there is nothing so hid, which God seeth not. 13 Which he confirmeth by the creation of

1 By the rivers of Babel we 1sat, and there we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst 1thereof. 3 Then they that led us captive, 1required of us songs and mirth, when we had hanged up our harps, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 4 How shall we sing, said we, a song of the Lord in a strange land? 5 1If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget to play. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth: yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem to my 1chief joy. 7 Remember the children of 1Edom, O Lord, in the 2day of Jerusalem, which said, Raze it, raze it to

136:23 1 In our greatest affliction and slavery, when we looked for nothing less than to have had any succor. 136:25 1 Seeing that God provideth even for the beasts, much more hath he care over his. 136:26 1 Seeing that all ages have had most plain testimonies of God's benefits. 137:1 1 That is, we abode a long time, and albeit that the country was pleasant, yet could not stay our tears, nor turn us from the true service of our God. 137:2 1 To wit, of that country. 137:3 1 The Babylonians speak thus in mocking us, as though by our silence we should signify that we hoped no more in God. 137:5 1 Albeit the faithful are touched with their particular griefs, yet the common sorrow of the Church is most grievous unto them, and is such as they cannot but remember and lament. 137:6 1 The decay of God's religion in their country was so grievous, that no joy could make them glad, except it were restored. 137:7 1 According as Ezekiel 25:13 and Jer. 49:7, prophesied: and Obadiah, verse 10, showeth that the Edomites which came of Esau,

conspired with the Babylonians against their brethren and kinsfolk. 2 When thou didst visit Jerusalem. 137:9 1 He alludeth to Isaiah's prophecy, Isa. 13:16, promising good success to Cyrus and Darius, whom ambition moved to fight against Babylon, but God used them as his rods to punish his enemies. 138:1 1 Even in the presence of Angels and of them that have authority among men. 138:2 1 Both the Temple and ceremonial service at Christ's coming were abolished: so that now God will be worshipped only in spirit and truth, John 4:23. 138:3 1 Thou hast strengthened me against mine outward and inward enemies. 138:4 1 All the world shall confess that thou hast wonderfully pre­ served me, and performed thy promise. 138:6 1 Distance of place cannot hinder God to show mercy to his, and to judge the wicked though they think that he is far off. 138:8 1 Though mine enemies rage never so much, yet the Lord, which hath begun his work in me, will continue his grace to the end.

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in continuance were fashioned, when there was none of them before. 17 How 1dear therefore are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are more than the sand: when I awake, 1I am still with thee. 19 Oh that thou wouldest [slay], O God, the wicked and bloody men, to whom I say, Depart ye from me: 20 Which speak wickedly of thee, and being thine enemies are lifted up in vain. 21 Do not I 1hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and do not I earnestly contend with those that rise up against thee? 22 I hate them with an unfeigned hatred, as they were mine utter enemies. 23 Try me, O God, and know mine heart: prove me and know my thoughts, 24 And consider if there be any 1way of wickedness in me, and lead me in the 2way forever. 140 1 David complaineth of the cruelty, falsehood and injuries of his enemies. 8 Against the which he prayeth unto the Lord, and assureth himself of his help and succor. 12 Wherefore he provoketh the just to praise the Lord, and to assure themselves of his tuition.

man. 14 After declaring his zeal and fear of God, he professeth to be enemy to all them that contemn God.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.

1 O Lord, thou hast tried me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my 1sitting and my rising: thou understandest my thought afar off. 3 Thou 1compassest my paths, and my lying down, and art accustomed to all my ways. 4 For there is not a word in my 1tongue, but lo, thou knowest it wholly, O Lord. 5 Thou holdest me strait behind and before, and layest thine 1hand upon me. 6 Thy knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is so high that I cannot attain unto it. 7 Whither shall I go from thy 1Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I lie down in hell, thou art there. 9 Let me take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea: 10 Yet thither shall thine hand 1lead me, and thy right hand hold me. 11 If I say, Yet the darkness shall hide me, even the night shall be 1light about me. 12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee: but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and light are both alike. 13 For thou hast 1possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. 14 I will praise thee, for I am 1fearfully and wondrously made: marvelous are thy works, and my soul knoweth it well. 15 My bones are not hid from thee, though I was made in a secret place, and fashioned 1beneath in the earth. 16 Thine eyes did see me, when I was without form: 1for in thy book were all things written, which

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.

1 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the 1cruel man: 2 Which imagine evil things in their 1heart, and make war continually. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent: 1adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep 1me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the cruel man, which purposeth to cause my steps to slide. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread

139:2 1 He confesseth that neither our actions, thoughts, or any part of our life can be hid from God, though he seem to be far off. 139:3 1 So that they are evidently known to thee. 139:4 1 Thou knowest my meaning before I speak. 139:5 1 Thou so guidest me with thine hand, that I can turn no way, but where thou appointest me. 139:7 1 From thy power and knowledge? 139:10 1 Thy power doth so fast hold me, that I can escape by no means from thee. 139:11 1 Though darkness be an hindrance to man's sight, yet it serv­ eth thine eyes as well as the light. 139:13 1 Thou hast made me in all parts, and therefore must needs know me. 139:14 1 Considering thy wonderful work in forming me, I cannot but praise thee and fear thy mighty power. 139:15 1 That is, in my mother's womb: which he compareth to the inward parts of the earth. 139:16 1 Seeing that thou didst know me before I was composed of either flesh or bone, much more now must thou know me when

thou hast fashioned me. 139:17 1 How ought we to esteem the excellent declaration of thy wisdom in the creation of man? 139:18 1 I continually see new occasions to meditate in thy wisdom, and to praise thee. 139:21 1 He teacheth us boldly to contemn all the hatred of the wicked, and friendship of the world, when they would let us to serve God sincerely. 139:24 1 Or any heinous way or rebellious: meaning, that though he were subject to sin, yet he was not given to wickedness, and to provoke God by rebellion. 2 That is, continue thy favor towards me to the end. 140:1 1 Which persecuteth me of malice and without cause. 140:2 1 That is, by their false cavillations and lies they kindle the hatred of the wicked against me. 140:3 1 He showeth what weapons the wicked use, when power and force fail them. 140:4 1 He declareth what is the remedy of the godly, when they are oppressed by the worldlings.

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a net with cords in my pathway, and set gins for me. Selah. 6 Therefore I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear, O Lord, the voice of my prayers. 7 O Lord God the strength of my salvation, thou 1hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the wicked have his desire, O Lord; 1perform not his wicked thought, lest they be proud. Selah. 9 As for 1the chief of them that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips come upon them. 10 Let coals fall upon them: let 1him cast them into the fire, and into the deep pits that they rise not. 11 For the backbiter shall not be established upon the earth, evil shall 1hunt the cruel man to destruction. 12 I know that the Lord will avenge the afflicted, and judge the poor. 13 Surely the righteous shall praise thy Name, and the just shall 1dwell in thy presence. 141 1 David being grievously persecuted under Saul, only fleeth unto God to have succor. 3 Desiring him to bridle his affections, that he may patiently abide till God take vengeance of his enemies.

and let 1him reprove me, and it shall be a precious oil that shall not break mine head: for within a while I shall even 2pray in their miseries. 6 When their judges shall be cast down in stony plac­ es, they shall 1hear my words, for they are sweet. 7 Our bones lie scattered at the 1grave's mouth, as he that heweth wood or diggeth in the earth. 8 But mine eyes look unto thee, O Lord God: in thee is my trust: leave not my soul destitute. 9 Keep me from the snare, which they have laid for me, and from the gins of the workers of iniquity. 10 Let the wicked fall into 1his nets 2together, while I escape. 142 The Prophet neither astonied with fear, nor carried away with anger, nor forced by desperation, would kill Saul: but with a quiet mind directed his earnest prayer to God, who did preserve him.

A Psalm of David, to give instruction,

and a prayer when he was in the cave. 1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice: with my voice I 1prayed unto the Lord. 2 I poured out my meditation before him, and declared mine affection in his presence. 3 Though my spirit 1was in perplexity in me, yet thou knewest my path: in the way wherein I walked, have they privily laid a snare for me. 4 I looked upon my right hand, and beheld, but there was none that would know me: all refuge failed me, and 1none cared for my soul. 5 Then cried I unto thee, O Lord, and said, Thou art mine 1hope, and my portion in the land of the living. 6 Hearken unto my cry, for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. 7 Bring my soul out of 1prison, that I may praise

A Psalm of David.

1 O Lord, I 1call upon thee: haste thee unto me: hear my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be directed in thy sight as incense, and the 1lifting up of mine hands as an evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the 1door of my lips. 4 Incline not mine heart to evil, that I should commit wicked works with them that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their 1delicates. 5 Let the righteous smite me: for that is a benefit:

140:7 1 He calleth to God with lively faith, being assured of his mer­ cies, because he had before time proved, that God helped him ever in his dangers. 140:8 1 For it is in God's hand to overthrow the counsels and enter­ prises of the wicked. 140:9 1 It seemeth that he alludeth to Saul. 140:10 1 To wit, God: for David saw that they were reprobate, and that there was no hope of repentance in them. 140:11 1 God's plagues shall light upon him in such sort, that he shall not escape. 140:13 1 That is, shall be defended and preserved by thy fatherly providence and care. 141:1 1 He showeth that there is none other refuge in our necessi­ ties, but only to flee unto God for comfort of soul. 141:2 1 He meaneth his earnest zeal and gesture, which he used in prayer: alluding of the sacrifices which were by God's commandment offered in the old Law. 141:3 1 He desireth God to keep his thoughts and ways either from thinking or executing vengeance. 141:4 1 Let not their prosperity allure me to be wicked as they are. 141:5 1 He could abide all corrections, that came of a loving heart.

2 By patience I shall see the wicked so sharply handled, that I shall for pity pray for them. 141:6 1 The people which followeth their wicked rulers in persecut­ ing the Prophet, shall repent and turn to God, when they see their wicked rulers punished. 141:7 1 Here appeareth that David was miraculously delivered out of many deaths, as 2 Cor. 1:9, 10. 141:10 1 Into God's nets, whereby he catcheth the wicked in their own malice. 2 So that none of them escape. 142:1 1 David's patience and instant prayer to God condemneth their wicked rage, which in their troubles either despair and murmur against God, or else seek to others than to God, to have redress in their miseries. 142:3 1 Hebrew, was folden or wrapped in me: meaning, as a thing that could have no issue. 142:4 1 Or, sought for myself. 142:5 1 Though all means failed him, yet he knew that God would never forsake him. 142:7 1 For he was on all sides beset with his enemies, as though he had been in a most straight prison.

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thy Name: then shall the righteous 2come about me, when thou art beneficial unto me. 143 1 An earnest prayer for remission of sins, acknowledging that the enemies did thus cruelly persecute him by God's just judgment. 8 He desireth to be restored to grace, 10 To be governeth by his holy Spirit, that he may spend the remnant of his life in the true fear and service of God.

10 1Teach me to 2do thy will, for thou art my God: let thy good Spirit lead me unto the land of righteousness. 11 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy Name's sake, and for thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. 12 And for thy mercy 1slay mine enemies, and destroy all them that oppress my soul: for I am thy 2servant. 144 He praiseth the Lord with great affection and humility for his kingdom restored, and for his victories obtained. 5 Demanding help, and the destruction of the wicked, 9 Promising to acknowledge the same with songs of praises, 15 And declareth wherein the felicity of any people consisteth.

A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and hearken unto my supplication: answer me in thy 1truth, and in thy 2righteousness. 2 (And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy 1sight shall none that liveth, be justified.) 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul: he hath smitten my life down to the earth: he hath laid me in the darkness, as they that have been dead 1long ago: 4 And my spirit was in perplexity in me, and mine 1heart within me was amazed. 5 Yet do I remember the time 1past: I meditate in all thy works, yea, I do meditate in the works of thine hands. 6 I stretch forth mine hands unto thee: my soul desireth after thee, as the thirsty land. Selah. 7 Hear me speedily, O Lord, for my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, else I shall be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 Let me hear thy loving-kindness in the 1morning, for in thee is my trust; 2show me the way, that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto thee. 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: for 1I hid me with thee.

A Psalm of David. 1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which 1teacheth mine hands to fight, and my fingers to battle. 2 He is my goodness and my fortress, my tower and 1my deliverer, my shield and in him I trust, 2which subdueth my people under me. 3 Lord, what is man that thou 1regardest him! or the son of man that thou thinkest upon him? 4 Man is like to vanity; his days are like a shadow that vanisheth. 5 1Bow thine heavens, O Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. 6 1Cast forth the lightning and scatter them; shoot out thine arrows and consume them. 7 Send thine hand from above: deliver me, and take me out of the great 1waters, and from the hand of strangers, 8 Whose mouth talketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand 1of falsehood.

2 Either to rejoice at my wonderful deliverance, or to set a crown upon mine head. 143:1 1 That is, as thou hast promised to be faithful in thy promise to all that trust in thee. 2 That is, according to thy free goodness, whereby thou defend­ est thine. 143:2 1 He know that his afflictions were God's messengers to call him to repentance for his sins, though toward his enemies he was innocent, and that in God's sight all men are sinners. 143:3 1 He acknowledgeth that God is the only and true physician and heal him: and that he is able to raise him to life, though he were dead long ago, and turned to ashes. 143:4 1 So that only by faith and by the grace of God's Spirit was he upheld. 143:5 1 To wit, thy great benefits of old, and the manifold examples of thy favor towards thine. 143:8 1 That is, speedily and in due season. 2 Let thine holy Spirit counsel me how to come forth of these great cares and troubles. 143:9 1 I hid myself under the shadow of thy wings that I might be defended by thy power. 143:10 1 He confesseth that both the knowledge and obedience of God's will cometh by the Spirit of God, who teacheth us by his word, giveth under­

standing by his Spirit, and frameth our hearts by his grace to obey him. 2 That is, justly and aright: for so soon as we decline from God's will, we fall into error. 143:12 1 Which shall be a sign of thy Fatherly kindness toward me. 2 Resigning myself wholly unto thee, and trusting in thy pro­ tection. 144:1 1 Who of a poor shepherd hath made me a valiant warrior and mighty conqueror. 144:2 1 Hebrew, my deliverer unto me: for the Prophet cannot satisfy himself with any words. 2 He confesseth that neither by his own authority, power or policy his kingdom was quiet, but by the secret grace of God. 144:3 1 To give unto God just praise, is to confess ourselves to be unworthy of so excellent benefits, and that he bestoweth them upon us of his free mercy. 144:5 1 He desireth God to continue his graces, and to send help for the present necessity. 144:6 1 By these manner of speeches he showeth that all the lets in the world cannot hinder God's power, which he apprehended by faith. 144:7 1 That is, deliver me from the tumults of them that should be my people, but are corrupt in their judgment and enterprises, as though they were strangers. 144:8 1 For though they shake hands, yet they keep not promise.

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9 I will sing a 1new song unto thee, O God, and sing unto thee upon a viol, and an instrument of ten strings. 10 It is he that giveth deliverance unto kings, and rescueth David his 1servant from the hurtful sword. 11 Rescue me, and deliver me from the hand of strangers, whose mouth talketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood: 12 1That our sons may be as the plants growing up in their youth, and our daughters as the corner stones, graven after the similitude of a palace: 13 That our 1corners may be full and abounding with divers sorts, and that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousand in our streets. 14 That our 1oxen may be strong to labor; that there be none invasion, nor going out, nor no crying in our streets. 15 Blessed are the people, that be 1so, yea blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. 145 This Psalm was composed when the kingdom of David flourished. 1 Wherein he describeth the wonderful providence of God, as well in governing man, as in preserving all the rest of his creatures. 17 He praiseth God for his justice and mercy. 18 But specially for his loving-kindness toward those that call upon him, that fear him, and love him: 21 For the which he promiseth to praise him forever.

praised, and his greatness is incomprehensible. 4 Generation shall praise thy works unto 1generation, and declare thy power. 5 I will meditate of the beauty of thy glorious majesty, and thy wonderful works. 6 And they shall speak of the power of thy 1dreadful acts, and I will declare thy greatness. 7 They shall break out into the mention of thy great goodness, and shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 8 aThe Lord is gracious, and 1merciful, slow to anger, and of great mercy. 9 The Lord is good to all, and his mercies are over all his works. 10 All thy works praise thee, O Lord, and thy Saints bless thee. 11 1They show the glory of thy kingdom, and speak of thy power, 12 To cause his 1power to be known to the sons of men, and the glorious renown of his kingdom. 13 Thy bkingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. 14 The Lord upholdeth all that 1fall, and lifteth up all that are ready to fall. 15 The eyes of 1all wait upon thee, and thou givest them their meat in due season. 16 Thou openest thine hand, and fillest all things living of thy good pleasure. 17 The Lord is 1righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. 18 The Lord is near unto all that call upon him, yea, to all that call upon him in 1truth. 19 He will fulfill the 1desire of them that fear him;

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a Exod. 34:6

b Luke 1:33

Dan. 7:14

A Psalm of David of praise.

1 O my God and King, 1I will extol thee, and will bless thy Name forever and ever. 2 I will bless thee daily, and praise thy Name forever and ever. 3 1Great is the Lord, and most worthy to be

144:9 1 That is, a rare and excellent song, as thy great benefits deserve. 144:10 1 Though wicked kings be called God's servants, as Cyrus, Isa. 45:1, forasmuch as he useth them to execute his judgments: yet David because of God's promise, and they that rule godly, are prop­ erly so called, because they serve not their own affections, but set forth God's glory. 144:12 1 He desireth God to continue his benefits toward his peo­ ple, counting the procreation of children and their good education among the chiefest of God's benefits. 144:13 1 That the very corners of our houses may be full of store for the great abundance of thy blessings. 144:14 1 He attributeth not only the great commodities, but even the least also to God's favor. 144:15 1 And if God give not to all his children all these blessings, yet he recompenseth them with better things. 145:1 1 He showeth what sacrifices are pleasant and acceptable unto God, even praise and thanksgiving, and seeing that God still continueth his benefits towards us, we ought never to be weary in praising him for the same. 145:3 1 Hereby he declareth that all power is subject unto God, and that no worldly promotion ought to obscure God's glory. 145:4 1 Forasmuch as the end man's creation, and of his preserva­ tion in this life is to praise God, therefore he requireth that not only we ourselves do this, but cause all others to do the same.

145:6 1 Of thy terrible judgments against the wicked. 145:8 1 He describeth after what sort God showeth himself to all his creatures, though our sins have provoked his vengeance against all: to wit, merciful, not only in pardoning the sins of his elect, but in doing good even to the reprobate, albeit they cannot feel the sweet comfort of the same. 145:11 1 The Praise of thy glory appeareth in all thy creatures: and though the wicked would obscure the same by their silence, yet the faithful are ever mindful of the same. 145:12 1 He showeth that all things are out of order; but only where God reigneth. 145:14 1 Who being in misery and affliction would faint and fall away, if God did not uphold them, and therefore they ought to reverence him that reigneth in heaven, and suffer themselves to be governed by him. 145:15 1 To wit, as well of man, as of beast. 145:17 1 He praiseth God, not only because he is beneficial to all his creatures, but also in that he justly punisheth the wicked, and merci­ fully examineth his by the cross, giving them strength and delivering them. 145:18 1 Which only appertaineth to the faithful: and this virtue is contrary to infidelity, doubting, impatience and murmuring. 145:19 1 For they will ask or wish for nothing, but according to his will, 1 John 5:14.

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he will also hear their cry, and will save them. 20 The Lord preserveth all them that love him; but he will destroy the wicked. 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and all 1flesh shall bless his holy Name forever and ever. 146 1 David declareth his great zeal that he hath to praise God. 3 And teacheth, not to trust in man, but only in God Almighty, 7 Which delivereth the afflicted, 9 Defendeth the strangers, comforteth the fatherless, and the widows, 10 And reigneth forever.

ye the Lord. 147 1 The Prophet praiseth the bounty, wisdom, power, justice, and providence of God upon all his creatures. 2 But specially upon his Church, which he gathereth together after their dispersion, 19 Declaring his word and judgment so unto them, as he hath done to none other people.

1 Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing unto our God: for it is a 1pleasant thing, and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up 1Jerusalem, and gather together the dispersed of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are 1broken in heart, and bindeth up their sores. 4 He 1counteth the number of the stars, and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power: his wisdom is infinite. 6 The Lord relieveth the meek, and abaseth the wicked to the 1ground. 7 Sing unto the Lord with praise: sing upon the harp unto our God, 8 Which 1covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth, and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains: 9 Which giveth to beasts their food, and to the young ravens that 1cry. 10 He hath no pleasure in the 1strength of an horse, neither delighteth he in the legs of man. 11 But the Lord delighteth in them that fear him, and attend upon his mercy. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Zion. 13 For he hath made the bars of the gates 1strong,

Praise ye the Lord. 1 Praise thou the Lord, O my 1soul. 2 I will praise the Lord during my life; as long as I have any being, I will sing unto my God. 3 Put not your trust in 1Princes, nor in the son of man, for there is no help in him. 4 His breath departeth, and he returneth to his earth; then his 1thoughts perish. 5 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 Which made 1heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is; which keepeth his fidelity forever, 7 Which executeth justice 1for the oppressed, which giveth bread to the hungry; the Lord looseth the prisoners. 8 The Lord giveth sight to the blind: the Lord raiseth up the crooked: the Lord 1loveth the righteous. 9 The Lord keepeth the 1strangers: he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but he overthroweth the way of the wicked. 10 The Lord shall 1reign forever: O Zion, thy God endureth from generation to generation. Praise

145:21 1 That is, all men shall be bound to praise him. 146:1 1 He stirreth up himself and all his affections to praise God. 146:3 1 That God may have the whole praise: wherein he forbiddeth all vain confidence, showing that of nature we are more inclined to put our trust in creatures, than in God the Creator. 146:4 1 As their vain opinions, whereby they flattered themselves and so imagined wicked enterprises. 146:6 1 He encourageth the godly to trust only in the Lord, both for that his power is able to deliver them from all danger, and from his promise sake, his will is most ready to do it. 146:7 1 Whose faith and patience for a while he trieth, but at length he punisheth the adversaries, that he may be known to be judge of the world. 146:8 1 Though he visit them by affliction, hunger, imprisonment and such like, yet his fatherly love and pity never faileth them, yea, rather to his these are signs of his love. 146:9 1 Meaning, all them that are destitute of worldly means and succor. 146:10 1 He assureth the Church that God reigneth forever for the preservation of the same. 147:1 1 He showeth wherein we ought to exercise ourselves con­ tinually, and to take our pastime: to wit, in praising God.

147:2 1 Because the Lord is the founder of the Church, it cannot be destroyed, though the members thereof be dispersed, and seem as it were for a time to be cut off. 147:3 1 With affliction, or sorrow for sin. 147:4 1 Though it seem to man incredible, that God should assem­ ble his Church, being so dispersed, yet nothing can be too hard to him that can number and name all the stars. 147:6 1 For the more high that the wicked climb the greater is their fall in the end. 147:8 1 He showeth by the examples of God's mighty power, good­ ness, and wisdom, that he can never want most just occasion to praise God. 147:9 1 For their crying is as it were a confession of their need, which cannot be relieved, but by God only, then if God show himself mind­ ful of the most contemptible souls, can he suffer them to die with famine, whom he hath assured of life everlasting? 147:10 1 Though to use lawful means is both profitable and pleaseth God, yet to put our trust in them, is to defraud God of his honor. 147:13 1 He doth not only furnish his Church with all things neces­ sary, but preserveth also the same, and maketh it strong against all outward force.

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and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He setteth peace in thy borders, and satisfieth thee with the 1flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his 1commandment upon earth, and his word runneth very 2swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool, and scattereth the hoary frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can abide the cold thereof? 18 He sendeth his word and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth his 1word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with every nation, neither have they 1known his judgments. Praise ye the Lord. 148 1 He provoketh all creatures to praise the Lord in heaven and earth, and all places. 14 Specially his Church, for the power that he hath given to the same, after that he had chosen them and joined them unto him.

8 1Fire and hail, snow and vapors, stormy wind, which execute his word. 9 Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees, and all cedars: 10 Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and feathered fowls: 11 1Kings of the earth and all people, princes and all judges of the world: 12 Young men and maidens, also old men and children: 13 Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for his Name only is to be exalted, and his praise above the earth and the heavens. 14 For he hath exalted the 1horn of his people, which is a praise for all his Saints, even for the 2children of Israel, a people that is near unto him. Praise ye the Lord. 149 1 An exhortation to the Church to praise the Lord for his victory and conquest, that he giveth his Saints against all man's power.

Praise ye the Lord. 1 Praise ye the Lord from the heaven: praise ye him in the high places. 2 Praise ye him, all ye 1his Angels: praise him, all his army. 3 Praise ye him, 1sun and moon: praise ye him all bright stars. 4 Praise ye him 1heavens of heavens, and 2waters, that be above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created. 6 And he hath established them forever and ever: he hath made an ordinance, which shall not pass. 7 Praise ye the Lord from the earth, ye 1dragons and all depths:

Praise ye the Lord. 1 Sing ye unto the Lord 1a new song: let his praise be heard in the Congregation of Saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that 1made him, and let the children of Zion rejoice in their 2King. 3 Let them praise his Name with the flute: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord hath pleasure in his people: he will make the meek glorious by deliverance. 5 Let the Saints be joyful with glory: let them sing loud upon their 1beds. 6 Let the high Acts of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hands, 7 1To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and corrections among the people:

147:14 1 Hebrew, fat. 147:15 1 His secret working in all creatures is as a commandment to keep them in order, and to give them moving and force. 2 For immediately and without resisting all things obey him. 147:19 1 As before he called God's secret working in all his creatures his word: so he meaneth here by his word the doctrine of life ever­ lasting, which he hath left to his Church as a most precious treasure. 147:20 1 The cause of this difference is God's free mercy, which hath elected his in his Son Christ Jesus to salvation: and his just judgment, whereby he hath appointed the reprobate to eternal damnation. 148:2 1 Because they are members of the same body, he setteth them before our eyes, which are most willing hereunto, and by their prompt obedience teach us to do our duty. 148:3 1 In that God's glory shineth in these insensible creatures, this their beauty is as a continual praising of God. 148:4 1 Not that there are divers heavens, but because of the spheres and of the situation of the fixed stars and planets, he comprehendeth by this word the whole heaven. 2 That is, the rain which is in the middle region of the air, which he here comprehendeth under the name of the heavens. 148:7 1 Meaning, the great and monstrous fishes, as whales and

such like. 148:8 1 Which come not by chance or fortune, but by God's appointed ordinance. 148:11 1 For the greater gifts that any hath received, and the more high that one is preferred, the more bound is he to praise God for the same: but neither high nor low condition or degree can be exempted from this duty. 148:14 1 That is, the dignity, power and glory of his Church. 2 By reason of his covenant made with Abraham. 149:1 1 For his rare and manifold benefits bestowed on his Church. 149:2 1 In that they were preferred before all other nations, it was as a new creation, and therefore, Ps. 95:7, they were called the sheep of God's hands. 2 For God as he is the creator of the soul and body, so wills he that both … serve him and that his people be continually subject to him, as to their most lawful king. 149:5 1 He alludeth to that continual rest and quietness which they should have if they would suffer God to rule them. 149:7 1 This is chiefly accomplished in the kingdom of Christ when God's people for just causes execute God's judgments against his ene­ mies: and it giveth no liberty to any to revenge their private injuries.

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8 To bind 1their kings in chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron, 9 That they may execute upon them the judgment that is 1written: this honor shall be to all his Saints. Praise ye the Lord. 150 1 An exhortation to praise the Lord without cease by all manner of ways for all his mighty and wonderful works.

in the 2firmament of his power. 2 Praise ye him in his mighty Acts: praise ye him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise ye him in the sound of the 1trumpet: praise ye him upon the viol and the harp. 4 Praise ye him with timbrel and flute: praise ye him with virginals and organs. 5 Praise ye him with sounding cymbals: praise ye him with high sounding cymbals. 6 Let everything that hath 1breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.

Praise ye the Lord.

1 Praise ye God in his 1Sanctuary: praise ye him

149:8 1 Not only the people, but the kings that were their enemies should be destroyed. 149:9 1 Hereby God bindeth the hands and minds of all his to enter­ prise no farther than he appointeth. 150:1 1 That is, in the heaven. 2 For his wonderful power appeareth in the firmament, which in Hebrew is called a stretching out, or spreading abroad, wherein the mighty work of God shineth.

150:3 1 Exhorting the people only to rejoice in praising God, he maketh mention of those instruments which by God's command­ ment were appointed in the old Law, but under Christ the use thereof is abolished in the Church. 150:6 1 He showeth that all the order of nature is bound to this duty, and much more God's children, who ought never to cease to praise him, till they be gathered into that kingdom, which he hath prepared for his, where they shall sing everlasting praise.

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1 2 The power and use of the word of God. 7 Of the fear of God and knowledge of his word. 10 We may not consent to the enticings of sinners. 20 Wisdom complaineth that she is contemned. 24 The punishment of them that contemn her.

11 If they say, Come with us, we will lay wait for 1blood, and lie privily for the innocent without a cause: 12 We will swallow them up alive like a 1grave, even whole, as those that go down into the pit: 13 We shall find all precious riches, and fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in thy lot among us, we will all have one 1purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them: refrain thy foot from their 1path. 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 17 Certainly as without cause the net is spread before the eyes of all that hath wing: 18 So they lay wait for blood, and lie privily for 1their lives. 19 Such are the ways of everyone that is greedy of gain: he would take away 1the life of the owners thereof. 20 ¶ 1Wisdom crieth without: she uttereth her voice in the 2streets. 21 She calleth in the high street, among the prease in the enterings of the gates, and uttereth her words in the city, saying, 22 O ye 1foolish, how long will ye love foolishness? and the scornful take their pleasure in scorning? and the fools hate knowledge?

chapter 1

a Ps. 111:10

Eccl. 1:16

1 The Parables of Solomon the son of David king of Israel, 2 To know wisdom, 1and instruction, to understand the words 2of knowledge, 3 To receive 1instruction to do wisely, by 2justice and judgment and equity, 4 To give unto the 1simple sharpness of wit, and to the child knowledge and discretion. 5 And wise man shall hear and increase in learning, and a man of 1understanding shall attain unto wise counsels, 6 To understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7 ¶ aThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, hear thy 1father's instruction, and forsake not thy 2mother's teaching. 9 For they shall be 1a comely ornament unto thine head, and as chains for thy neck. 10 ¶ My son, 1if sinners do entice thee, consent thou not.

Title 1 This word Proverb, or Parable, signifieth a grave and notable sentence, worthy to be kept in memory: and is sometimes taken in the evil part for a mock or scoff. 1:2 1 That is, what we ought to know and follow, and what we ought to refuse. 2 Meaning, the word of God wherein is the only true knowledge. 1:3 1 To learn to submit ourselves to the correction of those that are wise. 2 By living justly and rendering to every man that which apper­ taineth unto him. 1:4 1 To such as have no discretion to rule themselves. 1:5 1 As he showeth that these parables containing the effect of reli­ gion as touching manners and doctrine, do appertain to the simple people: so doth he declare that the same is also necessary for them that are wise and learned. 1:8 1 He speaketh this in the Name of God, which is the universal Father of all creatures, or in the name of the pastor of the Church, who is as a father. 2 That is, of the Church, wherein the faithful are begotten by the

incorruptible seed of God's word. 1:9 1 Hebrew, increase of grace. 1:10 1 To wit, the wicked which have not the fear of God. 1:11 1 He speaketh not only of the shedding of blood with hand, but of all crafty practices which tend to the detriment of our neighbor. 1:12 1 As the grave is never satiated, so the avarice of the wicked and their cruelty hath none end. 1:14 1 He showeth whereby the wicked are allured to join together, because they have every one part of the spoil of the innocent. 1:15 1 That is, have nothing at all to do with them. 1:18 1 He showeth that there is no cause to move these wicked to spoil the innocent, but their avarice and cruelty. 1:19 1 Whereby he concludeth, that the covetous man is a murderer. 1:20 1 This wisdom is the eternal word of God. 2 So that none can pretend ignorance. 1:22 1 Wisdom reproveth three kinds of men: the foolish or simple which err of ignorance, and the mockers that cannot suffer to be taught, and the fools which are drowned in worldly lusts and hate the knowledge of godliness.

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23 (Turn you at my correction: lo, I will pour out my mind unto you, and make you understand my words.) 24 Because I have called, and ye refused: I have stretched out mine hand, and none would regard. 25 But ye have despised all my counsel, and would none of my correction, 26 I will also 1laugh at your destruction, and mock when your fear cometh. 27 When 1your fear cometh like sudden desolation, and your destruction shall come like a whirlwind: when affliction and anguish shall come upon you, 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer: they shall seek me early, but they shall not 1find me, 29 Because they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord. 30 They would none of my counsel, but 1despised all my correction. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the 1fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32 For 1ease slayeth the foolish, and the prosperity of fools destroyeth them. 33 But he that obeyeth me, shall dwell safely, and be quiet from fear of evil. 2 1 Wisdom exhorteth to obey her. 5 She teacheth the fear of God. 6 She is given of God. 10 She preserveth from wickedness.

cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He 1preserveth the state of the righteous, he is a shield to them that walk uprightly, 8 That they may keep the ways of judgment: and he preserveth the way of his Saints). 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment, and equity, and every good path. 10 ¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge delighteth thy soul, 11 Then shall 1counsel preserve thee, and understanding shall keep thee, 12 And deliver thee from the evil way, and from the man that speaketh froward things, 13 And from them that leave the 1ways of righteousness to walk in the ways of darkness: 14 Which rejoice in doing evil, and delight 1in the frowardness of the wicked, 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they are lewd in their paths. 16 And it shall deliver thee from the strange 1woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words. 17 Which forsaketh the 1guide of her youth, and forgetteth the 2covenant of her God. 18 Surely her 1house tendeth to death, and her paths unto 2the dead. 19 All they that go unto her, return not again, neither take they hold of the ways of life. 20 Therefore walk thou in the way of good men, and keep the ways of the righteous. 21 For the just shall dwell in the 1land, and the upright men shall remain in it. 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressor shall be rooted out of it. 3 1 The words of God giveth life. 5 Trust in God. 7 Fear him. 9 Honor him. 11 Suffer his correction: 21 To them that follow the word of God, all things shall succeed well.

1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and 1hide my commandments within thee, 2 And cause thine ears to hearken unto wisdom, and incline 1thine heart to understanding, 3 (For if thou callest after knowledge, 1and cryest for understanding: 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for 1treasures, 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the 1knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom, out of his mouth

1 My son, forget not thou my Law, but let thine

1:26 1 This is spoken according to our capacity, signifying that the wicked, which mock and jest at God's word, shall have the just reward of their mocking. 1:27 1 That is, your destruction, which thing you feared. 1:28 1 Because they sought not with an affection to God, but for ease of their own grief. 1:30 1 Showing that without faith and obedience, we can not call upon God aright. 1:31 1 They shall feel what commodity their wicked life shall give them. 1:32 1 That is, the prosperity and sensuality wherein they delight. 2:1 1 That is, keep them in thine heart. 2:2 1 If thou give thyself to the true knowledge of God without hypocrisy. 2:3 1 Meaning, that we must seek the knowledge of God with care and diligence. 2:4 1 Showing that no labor must be spared. 2:5 1 This (saith he) is the true wisdom, to know and fear God.

2:7 1 Or, hideth the salvation. 2:11 1 The word of God shall teach thee, and counsel thee how to govern thyself. 2:13 1 That is, the word of God, which is the only light, to follow their own fantasies which are darkness. 2:14 1 When they see any given to evil as they are. 2:16 1 Meaning, that wisdom which is the word of God, shall pre­ serve us from all vices: naming this vice of whoredom whereunto man is most prone. 2:17 1 That is, her husband, which is her head and guide to govern her, from whom she ought not to depart, but remain in his subjection. 2 Which is the promise made in marriage. 2:18 1 Her acquaintance with her familiars, and them that haunt her. 2 To them that are dead in body and soul. 2:21 1 They shall enjoy the temporal and spiritual promises of God, as the wicked shall be void of them.

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heart akeep my commandments. 2 For they shall increase the length of thy 1days and the years of life, and thy prosperity. 3 Let not 1mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them on thy 2neck, and write them upon the table of thine 3heart. 4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 ¶ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own wisdom. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy ways. 7 ¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: but fear the Lord, and depart from evil. 8 So health shall be unto thy 1navel, and marrow unto thy bones. 9 1Honor the Lord with thy riches, and with the first fruits of all thine increase. 10 So shall thy barns be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall 1burst with new wine. 11 ¶ My son, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither be grieved with his correction. 12 bFor the Lord correcteth him, whom he loveth, even as the father doth the child, in whom he delighteth. 13 Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof is better than gold. 15 It is more precious than pearls: and all things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand, 1and in her right hand riches and glory. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasure, and all her paths prosperity. 18 She is a tree 1of life to them that lay hold on her, and blessed is he that retaineth her.

19 The Lord by wisdom hath laid the 1foundation of the earth, and hath stablished the heavens through understanding. 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. 21 My son, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but observe wisdom and counsel. 22 So they shall be life to thy soul, and grace unto thy 1neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk safely by the way: and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 If thou sleepest, thou shalt not be afraid: and when thou sleepest, thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 1Thou shalt not fear for any sudden fear, neither for destruction of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be for thine assurance, and shall preserve thy foot from taking. 27 ¶ Withhold not the good from 1the owners thereof, though there be power in [thine] hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbor, Go and come again, and tomorrow will I give thee, if thou now have it. 29 ¶ Intend none hurt against thy neighbor, seeing he doth dwell 1without fear by thee. 30 ¶ Strive not with a man causeless, when he hath done thee no harm. 31 ¶ Be not 1envious for the wicked man, neither choose any of his ways, 32 For the froward is abomination unto the Lord: but his 1secret is with the righteous. 33 The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous. 34 With the scornful 1he scorneth, but he giveth grace unto the humble. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but fools dishonor, though they be exalted. 4 1 Wisdom and her fruits ought to be searched. 14 The way of the wicked must be refused. 20 By the word of

chapter 3

a Deut. 8:1 Deut. 30:16

b Heb. 12:5

Rev. 3:19

3:2 1 Long life is the blessing of God which he giveth to his, so far forth as it is expedient for them. 3:3 1 By mercy and truth he meaneth the commandments of the first and second table: or else the mercy and faithfulness that we ought to use toward our neighbors. 2 Keep them as a most precious jewel. 3 Have them ever in remembrance. 3:8 1 By this part he comprehendeth the whole body, as by health he meaneth all the benefits promised in the Law both corporal and spiritual. 3:9 1 As was commanded in the Law, Exod. 23:19; Deut. 26:2, and by this they acknowledged that God was the giver of all things, and that they were ready to bestow all at his commandment. 3:10 1 For the faithful distributor God giveth in greater abundance. 3:16 1 Meaning, that he that seeketh wisdom, that is, suffereth him­ self to be governeth by the Word of God, shall have all prosperity both corporal and spiritual.

3:18 1 Which bringeth forth such fruit that they that eat thereof have life: and he alludeth to the tree of life in paradise. 3:19 1 Hereby he showeth that this wisdom, whereof he speaketh, is everlasting, because it was before all creatures, and that all things even the whole world were made by it. 3:22 1 Or, throat, read Prov. 1:9. 3:25 1 For when God destroyeth the wicked, he will save his as he did Lot in Sodom. 3:27 1 Not only from them to whom the possession belongeth, but also thou shalt not keep it from them which have need of the use thereof. 3:29 1 That is, putteth his trust in thee. 3:31 1 Desire not to be like unto him. 3:32 1 That is, his covenant and fatherly affection which is hid and secret from the world. 3:34 1 He will show by his plagues, that their scorns shall turn to their own destruction, as Prov. 1:26.

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20 ¶ My son, hearken unto my words, incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes, but keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them: and health unto all their 1flesh. 23 Keep thine heart with all diligence: for thereout cometh 1life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and put wicked lips far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes behold the right, and let thine eyelids direct thy way before thee. 26 1Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be ordered aright. 27 Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left, but remove thy foot from evil. 5 3 Whoredom is forbidden, 9 And prodigality. 15 He willeth a man to live on his labors and to help others, 18 To love his wife. 22 The wicked taken in their own wickedness.

God the heart, eyes, and course of life must be guided.

1 Hear, O ye children, the instruction of a 1father, and give ear to learn understanding. 2 For I do give you a good doctrine: therefore forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and dear in the sight of my mother, 4 When he 1taught me, and said unto me, Let thine heart hold fast my words: keep my commandments, and thou shalt live. 5 Get wisdom: get understanding: forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her and she shall preserve thee. 7 1Wisdom is the beginning: get wisdom therefore: and above all thy possession get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall exalt thee: she shall bring thee to honor, if thou embrace her. 9 She shall give a comely ornament unto thine head, yea, she shall give thee a crown of glory. 10 ¶ Hear, my son: and receive my words, and the years of thy life shall be many. 11 I have 1taught thee in the way of wisdom, and led thee in the paths of righteousness. 12 When thou goest, thy gait shall not be 1strait, and when thou runnest, thou shalt not fall. 13 Take hold of instruction, and leave not: keep her, for she is thy life. 14 ¶ Enter not into the way of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, and go not by it: turn from it, and pass by. 16 For they cannot 1sleep, except they have done evil, and their sleep departeth except they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of 1wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the way of the righteous shineth as the light, that 1shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as the darkness: they know not wherein they shall fall.

1 My son, hearken unto my wisdom, and incline thine ear unto my 1knowledge, 2 That thou mayest regard counsel, and thy lips observe knowledge. 3 For the lips 1of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is more soft than 2oil. 4 But the end of her is bitter as wormwood, and sharp as a two-edged sword. 5 Her 1feet go down to death, and her steps take hold on hell. 6 She weigheth not the way of life: 1her paths are moveable: thou canst not know them. 7 Hear ye me now therefore, O children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. 8 Keep thy way far from her, and come not near the door of her house, 9 Lest thou give thine 1honor unto others, and thy years to the cruel: 10 Lest the stranger should be filled with thy strength, and thy 1labors be in the house of a stranger,

4:1 1 He speaketh this in the person of a Preacher and Minister, which is as a father unto the people, read Prov. 2:8. 4:4 1 Meaning, David his father. 4:7 1 He showeth that we must first begin at God's word, if so be we will that other things prosper with us, contrary to the judg­ ment of the world, which make it their last study, or else care not for it at all. 4:11 1 Solomon declareth what care his father had to bring him up in the true fear of God: for this was David's protestation. 4:12 1 Thou shalt walk at liberty without offence. 4:16 1 Meaning, that to do evil is more proper and natural to the wicked than to sleep, eat or drink. 4:17 1 Gotten by wicked means and cruel oppression. 4:18 1 Signifying, that the godly increase daily in knowledge and perfection, till they come to full perfection, which is when they shall

be joined to their head in the heavens. 4:22 1 That is, they shall have health of body: under the which all other blessings promised in the law are contained. 4:23 1 For as the heart is either pure or corrupt, so is the whole course of man's life. 4:26 1 Keep a measure in all thy doings. 5:1 1 Or, understanding. 5:3 1 That is, an harlot which giveth herself to another than to her husband. 2 By oil and honey he meaneth flattering and crafty enticements. 5:5 1 All her doings lead to destruction. 5:6 1 She hath ever new means to allure to wickedness. 5:9 1 That is, thy strength and goods to her that will have no pity upon thee: as is read of Samson, and the prodigal son. 5:10 1 The goods gotten by thy travel.

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11 And thou mourn at thine end, (when thou hast consumed thy flesh and thy body) 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and mine heart despised correction! 13 And have not obeyed the voice of them that taught me, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! 14 I was almost brought into all evil in the midst of the Congregation and 1assembly. 15 ¶ Drink the water of 1thy cistern, and of the rivers out of the midst of thine own well. 16 Let thy fountains flow forth, and the rivers of waters in the streets. 17 But let them be thine, even 1thine only, and not the strangers with thee. 18 Let thy 1fountain be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of thy 2youth. 19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe: let her breasts satisfy thee at all times, and delight in her love continually. 20 For why shouldest thou 1delight, my son, in a strange woman, or embrace the bosom of a stranger? 21 For the ways of man are before the 1eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his paths. 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his own sin. 23 He shall 1die for fault of instruction, and shall go astray through his great folly. 6 1 Instruction for sureties. 6 The slothful and sluggish is stirred to work. 12 He describeth the nature of the wicked. 16 The things that God hateth. 20 To observe the word of God. 24 To flee adultery.

3 Do this now, my Son, and deliver thyself: seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor, go, and humble thyself, and solicit thy friends. 4 Give no sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 5 Deliver thyself as a Doe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. 6 ¶ Go to 1the pismire, O sluggard: behold her ways, and be wise. 7 For she having no guide, governor, nor ruler, 8 Prepareth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in harvest. 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of the sleep? 10 aYet a little sleep, a little slumber, 1a little folding of the hands to sleep. 11 Therefore thy poverty cometh as one that 1traveleth by the way, and thy necessity like 2an armed man. 12 The unthrifty man 1and the wicked man walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He maketh a sign with his eyes: he 1signifieth with his feet: he 2instructeth with his fingers. 14 Lewd things are in his heart: he imagineth evil at all times, and raiseth up contentions. 15 Therefore shall his destruction come speedily: he shall be destroyed suddenly without recovery. 16 ¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, his soul abhorreth seven: 17 The haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and the hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, 1feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and him that raiseth up contentions among 1brethren. 20 ¶ My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not thy mother's instruction. 21 Bind them always upon thine 1heart, and tie them about thy neck.

chapter 6

a Prov. 24:33

1 My son, if thou be surety for thy neighbor, and hast stricken hands with the stranger, 2 Thou art 1snared with the words of thy mouth: thou art even taken with the words of thine own mouth.

5:14 1 Although I was faithfully instructed in the truth, yet had I almost fallen to utter shame and destruction notwithstanding my good bringing up in the assembly of the godly. 5:15 1 He teacheth us sobriety, exhorting us to live of our own labors and to be beneficial to the godly that want. 5:17 1 Distribute them not to the wicked and infidels, but reserve them for thyself, thy family and them that are of the household of faith. 5:18 1 Thy children which shall come of thee in great abundance, showing that God blesseth marriage, and curseth whoredom. 2 Which thou didst marry in thy youth. 5:20 1 Or, go astray with a stranger? 5:21 1 He declareth that except man do join to his wife both in heart and in outward conversation, that he shall not escape the judgments of God. 5:23 1 Because he will not give ear to God's word and be admonished. 6:2 1 He forbiddeth us not to become surety one for another, according to the rule of charity, but that we consider for whom and

after what sort, so that the creditor may not be defrauded. 6:6 1 If the word of God cannot instruct thee, yet learn at the little pismire to labor for thyself and not to burden others. 6:10 1 He expresseth lively the nature of the sluggards, which though they sleep never so long, yet have never enough, but ever seek occasions thereunto. 6:11 1 That is, suddenly, and when thou lookest not for it. 2 It shall come in such sort, as thou are not able to resist it. 6:12 1 He showeth to what inconvenience the idle persons and sluggards come, by calling them unthrifty, or the men of Belial, and slanderous. 6:13 1 Hebrew, speaketh. 2 Thus all his gesture tendeth to wickedness. 6:18 1 Meaning, the raging affections, which carry a man away in such sort that he cannot tell what he doeth. 6:19 1 Or, neighbors. 6:21 1 Read Prov. 3:3.

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22 It shall lead thee when thou walkest: it shall watch for thee when thou sleepest, and when thou wakest, it shall talk with thee. 23 For the 1commandment is a lantern, and instruction a light: and 2corrections for instruction are the way of life, 24 To keep thee from the wicked woman, and from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. 25 Desire not her beauty in thine heart, neither let her take thee with her 1eye lids. 26 For because of the whorish woman, a man is brought to a morsel of bread, and a woman will hunt for the precious life of a man. 27 1Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burnt? 28 Or can a man go upon coals, and his feet not be burnt? 29 So he that goeth into his neighbor's wife, shall not be innocent, whosoever toucheth her. 30 Men do not 1despise a thief, when he stealeth to satisfy his 2soul, because he is hungry. 31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold, or he shall give all the substance of his house. 32 But he that commiteth adultery with a woman, he 1is destitute of understanding: he that doeth it, destroyeth his own soul. 33 He shall find 1a wound and dishonor, and his reproach shall never be put away. 34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not 1spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He cannot bear the sight of any ransom: neither will he consent, though thou augment the gifts. 7 1 An exhortation to wisdom and to the word of God. 5 Which will preserve us from the harlot, 6 Whose manners are described.

mandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and thou shalt live, and mine instruction, as the 1apple of thine eyes. 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, and write them upon the table of thine heart. 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call understanding thy kinswoman, 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, even from the strange that is smooth in her words. 6 ¶ 1As I was in the window of mine house, I looked through my window, 7 And I saw among the fools, and considered among the children a young man destitute of understanding, 8 Who passed through the street by her corner, and went toward her house, 9 In the twilight in the evening, when the night began to be 1black and dark. 10 And behold, there met him a woman with an harlot's 1behavior, and 2subtle in heart. 11 (She 1is babbling and loud, whose feet cannot abide in her house. 12 Now she is without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner) 13 So she caught him and kissed him, and 1with an impudent face said unto him, 14 I have 1peace offerings: this 2day have I paid my vows. 15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, that I might seek thy face: and I have found thee. 16 I have decked my bed with ornaments, 1carpets and laces of Egypt. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us take our pleasure in dalliance.

1 My son keep my words, and hide my com-

6:23 1 By the commandment, he meaneth the word of God: and by the instruction, the preaching and declaration of the same, which is committed to the Church. 2 And reprehensions when the word is preached bring us to life. 6:25 1 With her wanton looks and gesture. 6:27 1 Meaning, that she will never cease till she have brought thee to beggary, and then seek thy destruction. 6:30 1 He reproveth not theft, but showeth that it is not so abomi­ nable as whoredom, forasmuch as theft might be redeemed: but adultery was a perpetual infamy, and death by the law of God. 2 Meaning, for very necessity. 6:32 1 Hebrew, faileth in heart. 6:33 1 That is, death appointed by the Law. 6:34 1 He showeth that man by nature seeketh his death, that hath abused his wife, and so concludeth, that neither God's Law nor the law of nature admitteth any ransom for the adultery. 7:2 1 By this diversity of words, he meaneth that nothing ought to be so dear unto us as the word of God, nor that we look on anything more nor mind anything so much.

7:6 1 Solomon useth this parable to declare their folly, that suffer themselves to be abused by harlots. 7:9 1 He showeth that there was almost none so impudent, but they were afraid to be seen, and also their own consciences did accuse them which caused them to seek the night to cover their filthiness. 7:10 1 Or, garment. 2 Or, hid. 7:11 1 He describeth certain conditions, which are peculiar to harlots. 7:13 1 Hebrew, she strengthened her face. 7:14 1 Because that in peace offerings a portion returned to them that offered, she showeth him that she hath meat at home to make good cheer with: or else she would use some cloak of holiness till she had gotten him in her snares. 2 Which declareth that harlots outwardly will seem holy and reli­ gious: both because they may the better deceive others, and also thinking by observing of ceremonies and offerings to make satisfac­ tion for their sins. 7:16 1 Or, carved work.

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19 For mine husband is not at home: he is gone a journey far off. 20 He hath taken 1with him a bag of silver, and will come home at the day appointed. 21 Thus with her great craft she caused him to yield, and with her flattering lips she enticed him. 22 And he followed her straightway, as an 1ox that goeth to the slaughter, and 2as a fool to the stocks for correction, 23 Till a dart strike through his liver, as a bird hasteth to the snare, not knowing that 1he is in danger. 24 ¶ Hear me now therefore, O children, and hearken to the words of my mouth. 25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways: wander thou not in her paths. 26 For she hath caused many to fall down wounded, and the 1strong men are all slain by her. 27 Her house is the way aunto the grave, which goeth down to the chambers of death. 8 1 Wisdom declareth her excellency, 11 riches, 15 power, 22 eternity. 32 She exhorteth all to love and follow her.

is no lewdness, nor frowardness in them. 9 They are all 1plain to them that will understand, and straight to them that would find knowledge. 10 Receive mine instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than fine gold. 11 For wisdom is better than precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared unto her. 12 I wisdom dwell with 1prudence, and I find forth knowledge and counsels. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate 1evil, as pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth that speaketh lewd things I do hate. 14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, and I have strength. 15 By me 1kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and the nobles, and all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me: and they that seek me 1early shall find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me: 1even durable riches and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, even than fine gold, and my revenues better than fine silver. 20 I cause to walk in the way of righteousness, and in the midst of the paths of 1judgment, 21 That I may cause them that love me, to inherit substance, and I will fill their treasures. 22 The Lord hath possessed me in the beginning of his way: I was 1before his works of old. 23 1I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, and before the earth. 24 When there were no depths, was I begotten, when there were no fountains abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled: and before the hills, was I begotten. 26 He had not yet made the earth, nor the open places, nor the height of the dust in the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there,

chapter 7

a Prov. 2:18

chapter 8

a Prov. 1:20

1 Doth anot 1wisdom cry? and understanding utter her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of the high places, by the way in the place of the paths. 3 She crieth besides 1the gates before the city at the entry of the doors, 4 O men, I call unto you, and utter my voice to the children of men. 5 O ye foolish men, understand wisdom, and ye, O fools, be wise in heart. 6 Give ear, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall teach things that be right. 7 For my mouth shall speak the truth, and my lips abhor wickedness. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous: there

7:20 1 Hebrew, in his hand. 7:22 1 Which thinking he goeth to the pasture, goeth willingly to his own destruction. 2 Which goeth cheerfully, not knowing that he shall be chastised. 7:23 1 Hebrew, It is for his life. 7:26 1 Neither wit nor strength can deliver them that fall into the hands of the harlot. 8:1 1 Solomon declareth that man is cause of his own perdition, and that he can pretend no ignorance, forasmuch as God calleth to all men by his word, and by his works to follow virtue, and to flee from vice. 8:3 1 Where the people did most resort, and which was the place of justice. 8:9 1 Meaning, that the word of God is easy unto all that have a desire unto it, and which are not blinded by the prince of this world. 8:12 1 That is, except a man have wisdom, which is the true knowl­ edge of God, he can neither be prudent nor good counselor.

8:13 1 So that he that doth not hate evil, feareth not God. 8:15 1 Whereby he declareth that honors, dignity or riches come not of man's wisdom or industry, but by the providence of God. 8:17 1 That is, study the word of God diligently, and with a desire to profit. 8:18 1 Signifying that he chiefly meaneth the spiritual treasures and heavenly riches. 8:20 1 For there can be no true justice or judgment, which is not rejected by this wisdom. 8:22 1 He declareth hereby the divinity and eternity of this wisdom, which he magnifieth and praiseth through this book: meaning thereby the eternal son of God Jesus Christ our Savior, whom Saint John calleth that word that was in the beginning, John 1:1. 8:23 1 He declareth the eternity of the Son of God, which is meant by this word, wisdom, who was before all time, and ever present with the father.

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when he set the compass upon the deep: 28 When he established the clouds above: when he confirmed the fountains of the deep: 29 When he gave his decree to the sea, that the waters should not pass his commandment, when he appointed the foundations of the earth. 30 Then was I with him 1as a nourisher, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him, 31 And took my 1solace in the compass of 2his earth: and my delight is with the children of men. 32 Therefore now hearken, O children, unto me: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be ye wise, and refuse it not: blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, and giving attendance at the posts of my doors. 34 For he that findeth me, findeth life, and shall obtain favor of the Lord. 35 But he that sinneth against me, hurteth his own soul: and all that hate me, love death. 9 2 Wisdom calleth all to her feast. 7 The scorner will not be corrected. 10 The fear of God. 13 The conditions of the harlot.

getteth himself a 1blot. 8 Rebuke not a 1scorner, lest he hate thee: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 9 Give admonition to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things, is 1understanding. 11 For thy days shall be multiplied by me, and the years of thy life shall be augmented. 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for 1thyself, and if thou be a scorner, thou alone shalt suffer. 13 ¶ A 1foolish woman is troublesome; she is ignorant and knoweth nothing. 14 But she sitteth at the door of her house on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 To call them that pass by the way, that go right on their way, saying, 16 Who so is simple let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisdom, she saith also, 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and hid bread is pleasant. 18 But he knoweth not, that the dead are there, and that her guests are in the depth of hell. 10 In this Chapter, and all that follow, unto the thirtieth, the wise man exhorteth by divers sentences, which he calleth Parables, to follow virtue, and flee vice: and also showeth what profit cometh of wisdom, and what hindrance proceedeth of foolishness.

chapter 10

a Prov. 15:20

1 Wisdom hath built her 1house, and hewn out her 2seven pillars. 2 She hath killed her victuals, drawn her wine, and 1prepared her table. 3 She hath sent forth her 1maidens, and crieth upon the highest places of the city, saying, 4 Who so is 1simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisdom, she saith, 5 Come, and eat of my 1meat, and drink of the wine that I have drawn. 6 Forsake your way, ye foolish, and ye shall live: and walk in the way of understanding. 7 He that reproveth a scorner, purchaseth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked,

THE PARABLE OF SOLOMON.

1 A wise ason maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is an heaviness to his mother. 2 The treasures of 1wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 3 The Lord will 1not famish the soul of the righteous: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

8:30 1 Some read, a chief worker: signifying that this wisdom, even Christ Jesus, was equal with God his father, and created, preserveth and still worketh with him, as John 5:17. 8:31 1 Whereby is declared that the work of the creation was no pain, but a solace unto the wisdom of God. 2 By earth he meaneth man, which is the work of God in whom wisdom took pleasure: insomuch as for man's sake the divine wis­ dom took man's nature, and dwelt among us, and filled us with unspeakable treasures: and this is that solace and pastime whereof is here spoken. 9:1 1 Christ hath prepared him a Church. 2 That is, many chief stays and principal parts of his Church, as were the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Pastors, and Doctors. 9:2 1 He compareth wisdom with great princes that keep open house for all that come. 9:3 1 Meaning, true preachers, which are not infected with man's wisdom. 9:4 1 He that knoweth his own ignorance, and is void of malice. 9:5 1 By the meat and drink, is meant the word of God, and the min­

istration of the Sacraments, whereby God nourisheth his servants in his house, which is the Church. 9:7 1 For the wicked will contemn him and labor to defame him. 9:8 1 Meaning them that are incorrigible, which Christ calleth dogs and swine: or he speaketh this in comparison, not that the wicked should not be rebuked, but he showeth their malice, and the small hope of profit. 9:10 1 He showeth what true understanding is, to know the will of God in his word which is meant by holy things. 9:12 1 Thou shalt have the chief profit and commodity thereof. 9:13 1 By the foolish woman, some understand the wicked preach­ ers, who counterfeit the word of God: as appeareth verse 16, which were the words of the true preachers, as verse 4, but their doctrine is but as stolen waters: meaning, that they are but men's traditions, which are more pleasant to the flesh than the word of God, and therefore they themselves boast thereof. 10:2 1 That is, wickedly gotten. 10:3 1 Though he suffer the just to want for a time, yet he will send him comfort in due season.

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4 A 1slothful hand maketh poor: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer, is the son of wisdom: but he that sleepeth in harvest, is the son of confusion. 6 Blessings are upon the head of the righteous: but iniquity shall cover the mouth of 1the wicked. 7 The memorial of the just shall be blessed: but the name of the wicked shall 1rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but the foolish in 1talk shall be beaten. 9 He that walketh uprightly, walketh 1boldly: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be known. 10 He that 1winketh with the eye, worketh sorrow, and he that is 2foolish in talk, shall be beaten. 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a wellspring of life: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirreth up contentions: bbut love covereth all trespasses. 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding, wisdom is found, and 1a rod shall be for the back of him that is destitute of wisdom. 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is a present destruction. 15 The rich man's goods are his 1strong city: but the fear of the needy is their poverty. 16 The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: but the revenues of the wicked to sin. 17 He that regardeth instruction is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way. 18 He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inventeth slander, is a fool. 19 In many words there cannot want iniquity: but he that refraineth his lips, is wise: 20 The tongue of the just man is as fined silver: but the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous do 1feed many: but fools shall die for want of wisdom. 22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he doth add 1no sorrows with it. 23 It is a pastime to a fool to do wickedly: but

wisdom is understanding to a man. 24 That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: but God will grant the desire of the righteous. 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is as an everlasting foundation. 26 As vinegar is to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the slothful to them that 1send him. 27 The fear of the Lord increaseth the days: but the years of the wicked 1shall be diminished. 28 The patient abiding of the righteous shall be gladness: but the hope of the wicked shall perish. 29 The way of the Lord is strength to the upright man: but fear shall be for the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous shall 1never be removed: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land. 31 The mouth of the just shall be fruitful in wisdom: but the tongue of the froward shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things. 11 1 False 1balances are an abomination unto the Lord: but a perfect 2weight pleaseth him. 2 When pride cometh, then cometh 1shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. 3 The uprightness of the just shall guide them: but the frowardness of the transgressors shall destroy them. 4 aRiches avail not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 5 The righteousness of the upright shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall in his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the just shall deliver them: but the transgressors shall be taken in their own wickedness. 7 When a wicked man dieth, his hope perisheth, and the hope of the unjust shall perish. 8 The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his 1stead.

b 1 Cor. 13:4

1 Pet. 4:8

chapter 11

a Ezek. 7:19

10:4 1 Or, deceitful. 10:6 1 When their wickedness shall be discovered, they shall be as dumb, and not know what to say. 10:7 1 Shall be vile and abhorred both of God and man, con­ trary to their own expectation, which think to make their name immortal. 10:8 1 Hebrew, lips. 10:9 1 Or, surely. 10:10 1 That beareth a fair countenance, and imagineth mischief in his heart, as Prov. 6:13. 2 For the corruption of his heart is known by his talk. 10:13 1 That is, God will find him out to punish him. 10:15 1 And so maketh him bold to do evil, whereas poverty bridleth the poor from many evil things.

10:21 1 For they speak truth, and edify many by exhortations, admo­ nition, and counsel. 10:22 1 Meaning, that all worldly things bring care, and sorrow, whereas they that feel the blessings of God, have none. 10:26 1 He is but a trouble and grief to him about any business. 10:27 1 The time of their prosperity shall be short because of their great fall, though they seem to live long. 10:30 1 They enjoy in this life by faith and hope, their everlasting life. 11:1 1 Under this word he condemneth all false weights, measures and deceit. 2 Hebrew, stone. 11:2 1 When man so getteth himself, and thinketh to be exalted above his vocation, then God bringeth him to confusion. 11:8 1 That is, shall enter into trouble.

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9 An 1hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbor: but the righteous shall be delivered by knowledge. 10 In the prosperity of the righteous the city 1rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is joy. 11 By the 1blessing of the righteous the city is exalted: but it is subverted by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that despiseth his neighbor, is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding will 1keep silence. 13 He that goeth about as a slanderer, discovereth a secret: but he that is of a faithful heart, concealeth a matter. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but where many 1counselors are, there is health. 15 He shall be sore vexed, that is surety for a 1stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure. 16 A 1gracious woman attaineth honor, and the strong men attain riches. 17 He that is merciful, 1rewardeth his own soul: but he that troubleth his own 2flesh, is cruel. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but he that soweth righteousness, shall receive a sure reward. 19 As righteousness leadeth to life: so he that followeth evil, seeketh his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are upright in their way, are his delight. 21 1Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall escape. 22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout: so is a fair woman which 1lacketh discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the hope of the wicked 1is indignation. 24 There is that scattereth, 1and is more increased: but he that spareth more 2than is right, surely cometh to poverty. 25 The 1liberal person shall have plenty: and he

that watereth, shall also have rain. 26 He that withdraweth the corn, the people will curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that 1selleth corn. 27 He that seeketh good things getteth favor: but he that seeketh evil, it shall come to him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf. 29 He that troubleth his own 1house, shall inherit the wind, and the fool shall be 2servant to the wise in heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is as a tree of life, and he that 1winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be 1recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner? 12 1 He that loveth instruction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth correction, is a fool. 2 A good man getteth favor of the Lord: but the man of wicked imaginations will he condemn. 3 A man cannot be established by wickedness: but the 1root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A 1virtuous woman is the crown of her husband: but she that maketh him ashamed, is as corruption in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the just are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 6 The talking of the wicked is to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will 1deliver them. 7 God overthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8 A man shall be commended for his wisdom: but the froward of heart shall be despised. 9 He that is despised, 1and is his own servant, is better than he that boasteth himself, and lacketh bread. 10 A righteous man 1regardeth the life of his beast:

11:9 1 A dissembler that pretendeth friendship, but is a privy enemy. 11:10 1 The country is blessed, where there are godly men, and they ought to rejoice when the wicked are taken away. 11:11 1 Or, prosperity. 11:12 1 Will not make light report of others. 11:14 1 Where God giveth store of men of wisdom and counsel: whose conversation he knoweth not. 11:15 1 He that doeth not without judgment and consideration of the circumstances, puts himself in danger, as Prov. 6:1. 11:16 1 Or, modest. 11:17 1 Is both good to himself and to others. 2 Or, neighbor. 11:21 1 Though they make never so many friends, or think them­ selves never so sure, yet they shall not escape. 11:22 1 Or, of uncomely behavior. 11:23 1 They can look for nothing but God's vengeance. 11:24 1 Meaning them that give liberally, whom God blesseth.

2 That is, the niggard. 11:25 1 Or, generous. 11:26 1 That provideth for the use of them that are in necessity. 11:29 1 The covetous men that spare their riches to the hindrance of their families, shall be deprived thereof miserably. 2 For though the wicked be rich, yet are they but slaves to the godly, which are the true possessors of the gifts of God. 11:30 1 That is, bringeth them to the knowledge of God. 11:31 1 Shall be punished as he deserveth, 1 Pet. 4:18. 12:3 1 They are so grounded in the favor of God, that their root shall prosper continually. 12:4 1 Hebrew, strong, or painful. 12:6 1 As their conscience is upright, so shall they be able to speak for themselves against their accusers. 12:9 1 The poor man that is contemned and yet liveth of his own travail. 12:10 1 Is merciful, even to the very beast that doeth him service.

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but the mercies of the wicked are cruel. 11 aHe that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of 1understanding. 12 The wicked desireth the 1net of evils: but the 2root of the righteous giveth fruit. 13 The evil man is snared by the wickedness of his lips, but the just shall come out of adversity. 14 A man shall be satiate with good things by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands shall God give unto him. 15 The way of a fool is 1right in his own eyes: but he that heareth in counsel, is wise. 16 A fool in a day shall be known by his anger: but he 1that covereth shame, is wise. 17 He that speaketh truth, will show righteousness: but a false witness useth deceit. 18 bThere is that speaketh words like the prickings of 1a sword: but the tongue of wise men is health. 19 The lip of truth shall be stable forever: but a lying tongue varieth incontinently. 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace shall be joy. 21 There shall none iniquity come to the just: but the wicked are full of evil. 22 The lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23 A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fools publisheth foolishness. 24 cThe hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the idle shall be under tribute. 25 Heaviness in the heart of man doth bring it down: but a 1good word rejoice it. 26 The righteous 1is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked will deceive them. 27 The deceitful man roasteth not that he 1took in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man are precious. 28 Life is in the way of righteousness, and in that pathway there is no death. 13 1 A wise son will obey the instruction of his father: but a scorner will hear no

rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good things by the fruit 1of his mouth: but the soul of the trespasser shall suffer violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him. 4 The sluggard 1lusteth, but his soul hath nought: but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty. 5 A righteous man hateth lying words: but the wicked causeth slander and shame. 6 Righteousness preserveth the upright of 1life: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, and hath nothing, and that maketh himself poor, having great riches. 8 A man will give his riches for the ransom of his life: but the poor 1cannot hear the reproach. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride 1doth man make contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom. 11 The 1riches of vanity shall diminish: but he that gathereth with 2the hand, shall increase them. 12 The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart, but when the desire cometh, it is as a tree of life. 13 He that despiseth 1the word, he shall be destroyed, but he that feareth the commandment, he shall be rewarded. 14 The instruction of a wise man is as the wellspring of life, to turn away from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated. 16 Every wise man will work by knowledge: but a fool will spread abroad folly. 17 aA wicked messenger falleth 1into evil: but a faithful ambassador is preservation. 18 Poverty and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth correction, shall be honored. 19 A desire accomplished, delighteth the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

chapter 12

a Prov. 28:19

b Prov. 14:5

c Prov. 10:4

chapter 13

a Prov. 25:13

12:11 1 Or, defense. 12:12 1 Continually imagineth means how to do harm to others. 2 Meaning, their heart within, which is upright, and doeth good to all. 12:15 1 He standeth in his own conceit, and condemneth all others in respect of himself. 12:16 1 Which bridleth his affections. 12:18 1 Which seek nothing more than to provoke others to anger. 12:25 1 That is, words of comfort, or, a cheerful mind which is declared by his words, rejoiceth a man, as a covetous mind killeth him. 12:26 1 That is, more liberal in giving. 12:27 1 Although he get much by unlawful means, yet will he not spend it upon himself.

13:2 1 If he use his tongue to God's glory, and the profit of his neigh­ bor, God shall bless him. 13:4 1 He ever desireth, but taketh no pains to get anything. 13:6 1 Hebrew, way. 13:8 1 For his poverty, he is not able to escape the threatenings, which the cruel oppressors use against him. 13:10 1 When as every man contendeth to have the preeminence, and will not give place to another. 13:11 1 That is, goods evil gotten. 2 That is, with his own labor. 13:13 1 Meaning, the word of God, whereby he is admonished of his duty. 13:17 1 Bringeth many inconveniences both to himself and to others.

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20 He that walketh with the wise shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be 1afflicted. 21 Affliction followeth sinners: but unto the righteous, God will recompense good. 22 The good man shall give inheritance unto his children's children: and the 1riches of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the field of the 1poor, but the field is destroyed without discretion. 24 bHe that spareth his rod, hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betime. 25 The righteous eateth to the contentation of his mind: but the belly of the wicked shall want. 14 1 A wise woman 1buildeth her house: but the foolish destroyeth it with her own hands. 2 aHe that walketh in his 1righteousness, feareth the Lord: but he that is lewd in his ways, despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish is the 1rod of pride: but the lips of the wise preserve them. 4 Where none 1oxen are, there the crib is empty: but much increase cometh by the strength of the ox. 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false record will speak lies. 6 1A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy to him that will understand. 7 Depart from the foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the foolishness of the fools is deceit. 9 The fool maketh a mock of 1sin: but among the righteous there is favor. 10 The heart knoweth the 1bitterness of his soul, and the stranger shall not meddle with his joy. 11 The house of the wicked shall be destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall flourish. 12 bThere is a way that seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof are the ways of death. 13 Even in laughing the heart is sorrowful, 1and the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14 The heart that declineth, 1shall be satiated with his own ways: but a good man shall depart from him. 15 The foolish will believe everything: but the prudent will consider his steps. 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil, but a fool rageth, and is careless. 17 He that is hasty to anger, commiteth folly, and a 1busybody is hated. 18 The foolish do inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil shall bow before the good, and the wicked 1at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the friends of the rich are many. 21 The sinner despiseth his neighbor: but he that hath mercy on the poor, is blessed. 22 Do not they err that imagine evil? but to them that think on good things, shall be mercy and truth. 23 In all labor there is abundance: but the talk of the lips bringeth only want. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches, and the folly of fools is foolishness. 25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: but a deceiver speaketh lies. 26 In the fear of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall have hope. 27 The fear of the Lord is as a wellspring of life, to avoid the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of the 1people is the honor of a King, and for the want of people cometh the destruction of the Prince. 29 He that is slow to wrath, is of great wisdom: but he that is of an hasty mind, exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart is the life of the 1flesh: but envy is the rotting of the bones. 31 cHe that oppresseth the poor, reproveth him that made him: but he honoreth him, that hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding, and is known 1in the midst of fools.

b Prov. 23:13

chapter 14

a Job 12:4

b Prov. 16:25

c Prov. 17:5

13:20 1 As he is partaker of their wickedness, and beareth with their vices, so shall he be punished alike as they are. 13:22 1 Read Job 27:16, 17. 13:23 1 God blesseth the labor of the poor, and consumeth their goods which are negligent, because they think they have enough. 14:1 1 That is, taketh pain to profit her family, and to do that which concerneth her duty in her house. 14:2 1 That is, in uprightness of heart, and without hypocrisy. 14:3 1 His proud tongue shall cause him to be punished. 14:4 1 By the ox is meant labor, and by the crib the barn: meaning, without labor there is no profit. 14:6 1 For the maintenance of his own ambition, and not for God's glory, as Simon Magus. 14:9 1 Doth not know the grievousness thereof, nor God's judg­

ments against the same. 14:10 1 As a man's conscience is witness of his own grief, so another cannot feel the joy and comfort which a man feeleth in himself. 14:13 1 He showeth the allurement unto sin, seemeth sweet, but the end thereof is destruction. 14:14 1 He that forsaketh God shall be punished, and made weary of his sins, wherein he delighted. 14:17 1 Hebrew, the man of imaginations. 14:19 1 If this come not daily to pass, we must consider that it is because of our sins, which let God's working. 14:28 1 That is, the strength of a king standeth in many people. 14:30 1 Or, body. 14:33 1 Forasmuch as they are convicted thereby and put to silence.

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34 Justice exalteth a nation, 1but sin is a shame to the people. 35 The pleasure of a King is in a wise servant: but his wrath shall be toward him that is lewd. 15 1 aA soft answer putteth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools bbabbleth out foolishness. 3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the evil and the good. 4 A wholesome tongue is as a tree of life: but the frowardness thereof is the breaking of the mind. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction, but he that regardeth correction, is prudent. 6 The house of the righteous hath much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is 1trouble. 7 The lips of the wise do spread abroad knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doth not so. 8 The 1sacrifice of the wicked is abomination unto the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable unto him. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth righteousness. 10 Instruction is evil to him that 1forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die. 11 1Hell and destruction are before the Lord, how much more the hearts of the sons of men? 12 A scorner loveth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he go unto the wise. 13 cA joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by the sorrow of the heart the mind is heavy. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding, seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is fed with foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil; but a good 1conscience is a continual feast. 16 dBetter is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of green herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18 eAn angry man stirreth up strife: but he that

is slow to wrath, appeaseth strife. 19 The way of a slothful man is as an hedge of 1thorns: but the way of the righteous is plain. 20 fA wise son rejoiceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Foolishness is joy to him that is destitute of understanding: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 22 Without counsel, thoughts come to nought: but 1in the multitude of counselors there is steadfastness. 23 A joy cometh to a man by the answer of his mouth: and how good is a word 1in due season? 24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to avoid from hell beneath. 25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud men: but he will stablish the borders of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure have 1pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain, troubleth his own house: but he that beareth gifts, shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the wicked man's mouth babbleth evil things. 29 The Lord is far off from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that hearkeneth to the 1correction of life, shall lodge among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom: and before honor goeth 1humility. 16 1 The 1preparations of the heart are in man: but the answer of the tongue is of the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are 1clean in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the spirits. 3 1Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be directed. 4 The Lord hath made all things for his own sake: yea, even the wicked for the day of 1evil.

chapter 15

a Prov. 25:15

b Prov. 15:18

c Prov. 17:22

d Ps. 37:16

e Prov. 29:22

f Prov. 10:1

14:34 1 Or, and the mercy of the people is a sacrifice for sin. 15:6 1 For though they have much, yet it is full of trouble and care. 15:8 1 That thing is abominable before God, which the wicked think to be most excellent, and whereby they think most to be accepted. 15:10 1 He that swerveth from the word of God, cannot abide to be admonished. 15:11 1 There is nothing so deep or secret that can be hid from the eyes of God, much less man's thoughts. 15:15 1 Hebrew, heart. 15:19 1 That is, he ever findeth some let or stay, and dare not go forward. 15:22 1 Read Prov. 11:14. 15:23 1 If we will that our talk be comfortable, we must wait for time and season.

15:26 1 That is, wholesome and profitable to the hearers. 15:31 1 That suffereth himself to be admonished by God's word, which bringeth life: and so amendeth. 15:33 1 Meaning, that God exalteth none but them that are truly humbled. 16:1 1 He derideth the presumption of man, who dare attribute to himself any thing, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word, except God give it him. 16:2 1 He showeth hereby that man flattereth himself in his doings, calling that virtue, which God termeth vice. 16:3 1 Hebrew, role. 16:4 1 So that the justice of God shall appear to his glory, even in the destruction of the wicked.

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5 All that are proud in heart, are an abomination to the Lord: though ahand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By 1mercy and truth iniquity shall be forgiven, and by the fear of the Lord they depart from evil. 7 When the ways of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him. 8 bBetter is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without equity. 9 The heart of 1man purposeth his way: but the Lord doth direct his steps. 10 A divine sentence shall be in the lips of the king: his mouth shall not transgress in judgment. 11 cA true weight and balance are of the Lord: and the weights of the bag are his 1work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is stablished 1by justice. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and the king loveth him that speaketh right things. 14 The wrath of a king is as 1messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king's countenance is life: and his favor is 1as a cloud of the latter rain. 16 dHow much better is it to get wisdom than gold? and to get understanding, is more to be desired than silver. 17 The path of the righteous is to decline from evil, and he keepeth his soul that keepeth his way. 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an high mind before the fall. 19 Better it is to be of humble mind with the lowly, than to divide the spoils with the proud. 20 He that is wise in his business, shall find good: and ehe that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and 1the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine. 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto them that have it: and the 1instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lips. 24 Fair words are as an honey comb, sweetness to

the soul, and health to the bones. 25 fThere is a way that seemeth right unto man, but the issue thereof are the ways of death. 26 The person that travaileth, travaileth for himself: for his mouth 1craveth it of him. 27 A wicked man diggeth up evil, and in his lips is like 1burning fire. 28 A froward person soweth strife: and a taleteller maketh division among princes. 29 A wicked man deceiveth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 30 1He shutteth his eyes to devise wickedness: he moveth his lips, and bringeth evil to pass. 31 Age is a crown of glory, when it is found in the way of 1righteousness. 32 He that is slow unto anger, is better than the mighty man: and he that ruleth his own mind, is better than he that winneth a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposition thereof is 1of the Lord. 17 1 Better is a dry morsel, if peace be with it, than an house full of 1sacrifices with strife. 2 A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the 1heritage among the brethren. 3 As is the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold, so the Lord trieth the hearts. 4 The wicked giveth heed to false lips, and a liar hearkeneth to the naughty tongue. 5 aHe that mocketh the poor, reproacheth him that made him: and he that rejoiceth at destruction, shall not be unpunished. 6 Children's children are the crown of the elders: and the glory of the children are their fathers. 7 1High talk becometh not a fool, much less a lying talk a prince. 8 A reward is as a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that have it: it prospereth, whithersoever it 1turneth.

chapter 16

a Prov. 11:21

b Prov. 15:16

Ps. 37:16

c Prov. 11:1

d Prov. 8:10

e Ps. 125:1

f Prov. 14:12

chapter 17

a Prov. 14:31

16:6 1 Their upright and repenting life shall be a token that their sins are forgiven. 16:9 1 He showeth the folly of man, which thinketh that his ways are in his own hand, and yet it is able to remove one foot except God give force. 16:11 1 If they be true and just, they are God's work, and he delight­ eth therein, but otherwise if they be false, they are the work of the devil, and to their condemnation that use them. 16:12 1 They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice. 16:14 1 That is, he findeth out many means to execute his wrath. 16:15 1 Which is most comfortable to the dry ground, Deut. 11:14. 16:21 1 The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart. 16:22 1 Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to

teach them that are malicious. 16:26 1 Hebrew, boweth upon him. 16:27 1 For he consumeth himself and others. 16:30 1 With his whole endeavor he laboreth to bring his wicked­ ness to pass. 16:31 1 That is, when it is joined with virtue: or else the elder that the wicked are, the more they are to be abhorred. 16:33 1 So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to for­ tune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God which shall come to pass. 17:1 1 For whereas were many sacrifices, there were many portions given to the people, wherewith they feasted. 17:2 1 That is, shall be made governor over the children. 17:7 1 Hebrew, the lip of excellency. 17:8 1 The reward hath great force to gain the hearts of men.

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