ANswer thee] thee O King, whom after he cal∣leth Messias, or Anointed, vers. 7. And this [unspec 2] sentence is set downe in Iaakobs words, Gen. 35. 3. as after he mentioneth the God of Iaakob. And the whole Psalme is a prophesie of Christs suffe∣rings, and his deliverances out of them, for which the Church with him triumpheth. For answer, the Chaldee saith, accept thy prayer. set thee on high] in a high refuge, and so defend and keep thee safe: see Psal. 9. 10. As Gods name, even his onely is advanced high, Psal. 148. 13. so is it also a strong tower which the righteous runneth unto, and is set on high, Prov. 18. 10.
Vers. 3. from the Sanctuarie] or sanctitie; Thus the tabernacle was called, Lev. 16. 2. and the tem∣ple, [unspec 3] 1 King. 8. 10. as being the place of holinesse, for the presence of God there.
Vers. 4. remember all thy oblations] This hath respect to the law, which appointed part of the ob∣lation [unspec 4] (or meat-offering) to be burnt on the altar unto God, with oile and incense for a memoriall, Levit. 2. 2. The Hebrew Minchah, is generalfy a gift or present carried to any, Psal. 45. 13. and 72. 10. Gen. 32. 13. and in speciall, a gift or oblation pre∣sented to God, Gen. 4. 3, 4, 5. Psal. 96. 8. most speci∣ally the oblation of corne or flower, called the meat∣offering, Lev. 2. Num. 29. The Apostle in Greeke turneth it Prosphora, an oblation, Heb. 10. 5. 8. 10. from Psal. 40. 6. burnt-offering] which according to the originall word Ghnolah, signifieth an ascensi∣on, because this kind of sacrifice was wholly given up to God in fire, Lev. 1. 3,—9. 13. Therefore in Greeke it is translated holocautoma, that is, a whole burnt-offering. turne to ashes] that is, consume to ashes with heavenly fire: for so God approved and accepted the sacrifices of his people, Lev. 9. 24 1 Kings 18. 28.
Vers. 5. fulfill all thy counsell] or accomplish it: [unspec 5] Counsell is as empty if it be not effected and ac∣complished; and the performance is as the filling thereof. So to fill or accomplish petitions in the verse following: to fulfill joy, Ioh. 3. 29. and 15. 11. to fulfill words, is to confirme them, 1 Kings 1. 14. and to performe or effect them, 1 Kings 2. 27.
Vers. 6. We will showt] or, that we may showt, or [unspec 6] shrill. For these two phrases are used in differently: See the note on Psal. 43. 4. thy salvation] which thou (O King) hast received; or which thou (O God) hast given. set up the banner] or, display the slag or ensigne, which was for triumph and vi∣ctorie, to honour God, and to terrifie the enemies, Song 6. 3. 9.
Vers. 7. his anointed] or Messias, that is, his [unspec 7] King, vers. 10. Psal. 2. 6. with powers the salva∣tion] that is, with full power (or puissance,) even with the salvation of his right hand. For Gods right hand is of wondrous excellent force, and doth vali∣antly, Exod. 15 6. Psal. 118. 16. and 89 14.
Vers. 8. These] that is, Some mention chariots [unspec 8] and some horses. Chariot is used for chariots; as al∣so in Psal. 68. 18. so bird for birds, Psal. 8. 9. Angell for Angels, Psal. 34. 8. make mention of the name] that is, make it to be knowne and to be remem∣bred with honour, Psal. 45. 18. Esa. 49. 1. 2 Sam. 18. 18.
Vers. 9. stand upright] or, set our selves sure to [unspec 9] continue yet. So after in Psal. 146. 9. and 147. 6.
Vers. 10. the King, he answer us] By the King [unspec 10] here seemeth to be meant Christ, of whom this whole Psalme is composed: as also the Chaldee Paraphrast understood it, and therefore explained this verse thus; O word of the Lord, redeeme us; O mighty King, receive our prayer in the day of our in∣vocation. But the Seventie (not keeping the distin∣ctions) turne it in Greeke thus; Lord save the king, and here us in the day that we call upon thee.