Dauids musick: or Psalmes of that royall prophet, once the sweete singer of that Israel vnfolded logically, expounded paraphrastically, and then followeth a more particular explanation of the words, with manifold doctrines and vses briefly obserued out of the same. By R.B. and R.A. preachers of Gods word in Somersetshire.

The third Psalme. (Book 3)

THE ARGVMENT.

IN this Psalme (beeing mixt) Dauid now driuen out of his kingdome by Absolom, doth complaine to God of the number and grieuousnesse of his enemies, not onely breaking forth into an open insurrection against him, but also with blasphemies a∣gainst God, and contumelies against himselfe, insulting ouer him, as a man vtterly forsaken and forlorne. Yet neuerthelesse he gathereth comfort to himselfe from Gods defence, which hee assureth himselfe of, from the experience that hee formerly had of his helpe at hand, when he called vpon him. Thus being con∣firmed, he sheweth his security and confidence against the grea∣test dangers, and that through Gods protection, which hee most earnestly craueth, ascribing the praise of his deliuerance to him alone.

The vse and profit of this Psalme.

THis Psalme is of great vse and profit to the Church, espe∣cially to such as be vnder the Crosse and rod of God; for here a man may see as in a glasse, by Dauids behauiour, what he is to do, to whom to flye, to whom to complaine, how to be comforted in such trouble and distresse, how to shake off all worldly feare, and in whom to trust; lastly how to be ex∣ercised in so great perill, and to whom to ascribe the glory of deliuerance and victory.

The resolution of this Psalme.

• This containeth,
  • 1. The title, or inscrip∣tion, shewing
    • 1. The Author, Dauid.
    • 2. The occasion, the re∣bellion of Absolom.
  • 2. The Psalme it selfe, which hath
    • 1. A patheticall complaint: admiring and questio∣ning, concerning
      • 1. The number of his enemies, vers. 1.
      • 2. The danger and grieuousnesse of them, aggrauated from their
        • 1. Hostile insur∣rection, v. 1.
        • 2 Insulting cō∣tumelies against him, vers. 2.
    • 2. A narra∣tion, cōtai∣ning
      • 1. A profes∣sion, & that
        • 1. Of his confi∣dence, confir∣med
          • 1. From the office of God, who hath vn∣dertaken for him to be his
            • 1. Defēce.
            • 2. Glorie.
            • 3. Aduācer against their
              • Rebellion.
              • Contuma∣lies.
              • Depressiō, vers. 3.
          • 2. From the experience he had hereof in former times, when God heard him praying vnto him, vers. 4.
        • 2. Of his se∣curity, am∣plified frō
          • 1. The adiunct or cōsequent here∣of, which is
            • Sleep, and the quietnes and soundnesse thereof.
          • 2. The ground of it, which is Gods sustentation, vers 6.
      • 2. A gloriation and triumph, not to feare
        • 1. For the number of his enemies.
        • 2. Or the imminentnes of the danger, vers 6.
    • 3. A prayer cōtaining
      • 1. Petition
        • 1. For himself, where∣in is noted,
        • 2. For his people, that his blessing might be on them, vers. 8.
          • 1. The subiect or thing which he prayeth for, which is deliue∣rance.
          • 2. The reason, frō his wonted goodnes in for∣mer deliueran∣ces, vers. 7.
      • 2. A thankfull acknowledgement of safetie vnto his people, ver. 8.

The generall obseruations.

VVHen Dauid had beene diuers yeares setled in his kingdom peaceably, it pleased God after his fearfull fall, to exercise him a little while with a sore temptation, with a stormy tempest of rebellion by his own son, and many of his hollow-harted subiects, for the triall of his faith and pati∣ence; vpon which occasion, as the title sheweth, hee penned this Psalme for the instruction of Gods Church, whence wee may learne .I. That in Gods mercy, a Dauids afflictions, that is, a godly mans troubles turne to the Churches profit, and make good for the same: for heereby haue wee this and ma∣ny other Psalmes, the history of Iob, the song of Hezekiah, &c .II. That the best shall not want their trialls, nor the greatest (sometime) their troubles. III. That nothing can make a faithfull man start backe from cleauing fast to God, neither words nor deeds,* 1.1 as heere we see, vers. 1. 2. 3. and the same is confirmed in Iob, who by afflictions, and the words of his wife & friends, yet trusted in God: for true faith sur∣mounts all difficulties and distresses whatsoeuer. IV. That Gods protection giueth sufficient security, for if God bee with vs,* 1.2 none can bee against vs. V. And lastly, they that trust in God, come who will, or how many soeuer against them, shall in the end haue cause to praise him, for his mercy in their safety from all enemies: for the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth,* 1.3 to shew himselfe strong with them that are of a per∣fect hart towards him.

Of the Title.

THis is the first Psalme that hath a title, the titles are diuers in sundry Psalmes, and some of them make very much to the vnderstanding of the Psalme, containing briefly the argument of it, as this title doth, and do shew who is the pen∣man, and vpon what occasion penned, and when it was in∣dited: the variety may be obserued in other places, as we shal come heereafter vnto them, thus much of this in generall for the present.

A Psalm.* 1.4] The Apostle mentioneth three kinds of songs, Ephes. 5. 19. so are there in this booke Tehillah, in Greeke 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, a hymne or praise; Shir 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, a song or laye; and heere this mizmor 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, it commeth of zamar, to prune or cut off su∣perfluous twigs, and noteth, that this kinde is an artificially framed song, in a certaine full number of words and measure, superfluous words being cut away. Note hence,

That it is lawfull to vse sweet songs artificially modulated,* 1.5 (the ditty being holy and heauenly) as well as other, the Apostle giues liberty in all, Eph. 5. 19. so it be in the heart, and vnto the Lord, with vnderstanding and to edification.

To vse heerein our Christian liberty,* 1.6 so it be holy as be∣commeth true godlinesse, and men endued with grace.

Of Dauid.* 1.7] Or to Dauid, for to or of may bee both one, the Hebrew speech vseth these indifferently, as the learned in that tongue affirme, as appeareth plainely in the title of the Psalme, 120. & 121. where Hammagnaloth, and Pamma∣gnaloth, are made one; so in Greeke we do read 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, Mar. 2. 18. and 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. So this shewes it was a Psalme of Da∣uid

which he did penne, and a Psalme to Dauid for his owne instruction, as well as for others: teaching,

That it is nothing derogatory to the Maiesty of Regall au∣thority,* 1.8 for Kings with all Art and skill, to compose and to bee cunning in Poems; Dauid a renowned King, wise and vali∣ant, was heerein excellent, so Moses, Psal. 90. and Salomon, as Canticles shew, and also Hezechiah, Esay. 38. 9.

To esteeme of this excellent gift,* 1.9 & none to vilifie or base∣ly account thereof: it was an excellent gift in the Primitiue Church, 1. Corinth. 14. 26. The abuse onely maketh it con∣temptible; there is profitable and singular vse to bee made thereof.

That Dauid imployed this excellent gift to the publike good of the Church:* 1.10 yet so a Psalme of Dauid for others, as it was also to Dauid, for his owne benefit.

To vse our gifts to the Churches edification;* 1.11 therein excell, 1. Cor. 14. 12. but yet so be a teacher vnto others, as we may also profit our selues, speake to others and to our selues, Eph. 5. 19. that while we preach vnto others, we our selues be not reprooued, 1. Cor. 9. 27.

When he fled.* 1.12] Bebarhu in flying or auoyding him: now did he penne this Psalme, shewing,

That crosses and afflictions (though grieuous) hinder not the piety and deuotion of Gods children,* 1.13 but rather yeeld matter & further occasion thereof, Psalm. 7. 2. Sam. 16. 17. Psalm. 52. 1. Sam. 22. 9. there be many Psalmes penned vpon such occa∣sion, for God by troubles teacheth his people many things, which else they would neuer practise.

To blesse God that giueth such wisedome and grace vnto his Children,* 1.14 to make so happy gaine to themselues, and to others, of their troubles.

To pray for this wisedome and grace,* 1.15 that we may be able to make this holy vse of afflictions.

A condemnation to such as by crosses and afflictions are driuen from all deuotion,* 1.16 and through impatience and want of faith doe forsake goodnesse.

Dauid was a most stout champion,* 1.17 and very valiant, and

yet heere hee is noted to flye. A valiant man, sometime (without any disgrace to him) may flye to auoid imminent and most certaine perill of death to him and his, as Dauid doth heere, 2 Sam. 15. 13. 14.

Not to hold it a disgrace in such a case to flye:* 1.18 neither im∣pute it to any for cowardlinesse: but rather to iudge the des∣perate hazard foole-hardlinesse, and such mad aduenturers (if they dye) little lesse then selfe-murtherers.

From the face of his sonne.* 1.19] From the face, is from his per∣son, so taken, Leuit. 19. 15. or from his wrath and ferity. Gen. 32. 20. because the signe of wrath appeareth in the face: here is a sonnes wrath kindled so against the Father (yet most vn∣iustly) as he dares not abide his presence.

Good & godly parents may haue most leaud children,* 1.20 Adam a Caine, Abraham an Ishmael, Isaac an Esau, &c.

To make men know that grace is not by nature,* 1.21 example, or education: but by the holy ghost, and therefore to pray God for them.

That the godly may haue enemies arising out of their owne bowells,* 1.22 as heere we see the sonne against the Father, of such Christ foretells, Mat. 10. 35. 36.

When such afflictions befall any of Gods children,* 1.23 not to hold it strange.

This rising of Dauids sonne against him,* 1.24 came as God foretold, to punish his adultery and murther, 2 Sam. 12. 11. and 16. 22. thus the Lord raiseth vp this instrument, and hea∣uily doth chastise Dauids great offence, by which he had cau∣sed Gods name to be blasphemed, 2. Sam. 12. 14.

God will and may raise vp what instruments hee pleaseth to punish offenders,* 1.25 thus he raised Hadad, Reizen, and Ieroboam against Salomon, 1. King. 11. 14. 23. 26. and heere the sonne against the Father, 2. Sam. 12. 11.

Learne therefore to feare the Lord,* 1.26 that wee sinne not a∣gainst him: for he hath his instruments such as hee will, and where he pleaseth to raise them vp against vs, if we prouoke him to wrath.

Great sinnes receiue heauy chastisements,* 1.27 (a Dauid heere

feeleth it) if we doe consider his sinnes, and heare his sonnes act of rebellion,* 1.28 withall the circumstances of both.

As thou dost sinne, so looke for punishment, behold Ieza∣bels sinnes and punishment, 1. King. 21. 23. 2. Kings. 9. 33. so Iehoram, 2. Chron. 21. 4. 14. 17. 18. 19. terrible venge∣ance for their execrable wickednesses.

It may seeme very strange,* 1.29 that Dauid a valiant man, who would so often be nigh to Saul, and come to speake to him, when he came with an hoast against him. 1. Sam. 24. 9. and 26. and yet dare not abide his sonnes comming: but the rea∣son was, that Dauid saw him so vnnaturall, as hee knew hee would be most cruell, heereby teaching,

That none may bee held more sauage and mercilesly cruell,* 1.30 then such as haue lost the light and instinct of nature: see this in Caine to Abell, Gen. 4. Iehoram against his brethren, 2. Chron. 21. 4. Abimelech. Iudg. 9. 5.

To suspect the worst of these inhumane monsters,* 1.31 except the Lord bridle their fury. Gen. 32. 11.

To take heed that we become not vnnaturall,* 1.32 for then we will turne Tygres, and deuouring beasts, without sparing the neerest and deerest of our bloud.

Absalom.* 1.33] This is the Rebell and Conspirator, euen Ab∣solom Dauids darling, the sonne of a King, and of a Kings daughter, 2. Sam. 3. 3. most comely, cap. 14. 25. and well brought vp, 1. Chron. 27. 32. Prou. 4. 3. 4. and 31. 1. belo∣ued of his Father, 2. Sam. 18. 5. 33. pardoned of his great offence. 2. Sam. 13. and 14. allowed large maintainance, 2. Sam. 15. 1. yet now seeketh his fathers death.

From whome in reason should come all comfort and kindnes:* 1.34 from them often ariseth the greatest mischiefe. Example here: so in Hazael against Benhadad, 2. King. 7. 8. 15. Senacharths sonnes against him, 2. Kings 19. 37. and Ioash against Ie••o••a∣dahs sonne, who had done him great honour, 2. Chron. 22. 11. 12. and 23. 11. 16. but he rewarded him euill in his Son. cap. 24. 21.

Not to expect alwaies an answerable recompence to thy goodnes:* 1.35 but rather (such is mans ingratitude) to receiue

sometimes euill for good: as Dauid complaineth in the Psal. 35. 12—16. and 38. 20. and 59. 3. And our Sauiour who did good and no euill, found the people most vngratefull, and wickedly bent against him.

It is not noblenesse of birth,* 1.36 not nature, not good education, not benefits receiued, not comelinesse of person, that can restraine from hellish outrage, if grace be wanting: this is apparent in this Absolom.

To esteeme highly of grace and the feare of God,* 1.37 and ear∣nestly to begge it at Gods hands, as being more forcible to bridle corruption, & to make vs to eschew euill, than al these.

In that a remembrance is kept of Dauids persecution, and that by the vnnaturall rebellion of his owne sonne, to glori∣fie God, and to benefit the Church: we doe learne,

That the godly are not partiall,* 1.38 in publishing things as they be without respect of persons: they record the truth to the glo∣ry of God, and the Churches good. Such a Chronicler was Moses, and all other pen-men of Gods spirit.

A reproofe to the deceitfull and flattering records of men in our times,* 1.39 in which truth is much falsified, by addition of vertues, where they neuer were; by couering vices where they were most notorious, and by a licentious enlarging or abbreuiating, so as stories become a fabricke of flattery, and almost a fable after the pen-mans pleasure.

Thus much touching the title of this Psalme,* 1.40 shewing the oc∣casion of Dauids penning thereof: the Psalme it selfe fol∣loweth.

VERSE .I.

Lord how are mine aduersaries encreased?* 1.41 how many rise against me?

O Lord though I am now flying from my sonne,* 1.42 yet do I flye vnto thee, and am bould to poure forth my com∣plaint in thy presence: truth it is that I did despise thy com∣mandements a 1.43 in killing Vriah with the sword, and for this

thou didst iustly threaten to raise vp euill against mee out of mine owne house; but loe how now mine enemies are mul∣tiplied, which bring mee into great straights on euery side! how many rise vp in armes and open rebellion? and that not onely out of mine owne house, but out of my whole kingdome is euill raised against mee; not onely Absolom my sonne, whom I so called, hoping hee should haue beene the Fathers peace, is now become the Fathers care and greefe; but he hathb 1.44 stollen the hearts of my subiects from me,c 1.45 A∣chitophell also is ioyned with him, and the Elders ofd 1.46 Israel, and the conspiracy is great,e 1.47 yea the people flocke vnto him more and more.

Lord.* 1.48] Dauid in his afflictions when many came against him, hath recourse onely vnto God, to helpe him against them all.

The godly in their troubles haue recourse vnto the Lord,* 1.49 as to their refuge and succour against the power of men, Psalme 7. 1. 2. Chr. 20. 4. 6. 12. and 14. 11. and 13. 14. Ex. 14. 15. Prou. 18. 10. 11.

Heerein to follow the godly to seeke vnto the Lord,* 1.50 for so are we commanded. Psal. 50. and he will heare vs. Psal. 9. 12. and 10. 17. and 34. 15. 17.

A reproofe to such as trust not in God.* 1.51 Psalm. 52. 7. but take aduise of the wicked, as in Psal. 11. 1. and do after their way. To relye on men, as is noted, Ier. 43. 5. 6. contrary to Gods commandement. Ierem. 42. 10—14. as Achaz did, 2. Kings. 16. 7. 2. Chronicles. 28. 16—22. and as Asah did, 2. Chron. 16. 7—9.

In that Dauid being punished of God for his sinne,* 1.52 as hee well knew that this came vpon him (as God had said) for the sinne against Vriah, yet now being repentant, Dauid neuer∣thelesse, through faith, which was not lost, (2. Sam. 15. 25. 26. 32.) goeth vnto the Lord for helpe, we do learne,

That former sinnes committed,* 1.53 and present afflictions sent of God for them, cannot withhold the repentant faithfull from see∣king vnto God. Such is the power of faith in a repentant spirit, as Dauids was, 2. Sam. 12. 13. & Manasses, 2. Chr. 33. 12. 13.

Not to bee daunted vnder afflictions for thy trespasses,* 1.54 to goe vnto God for deliuerance, if thou be repentant, for God is exceeding mercifull, Psal. 103. 8. 9. 13. 14. and 111. 4. Mich. 7. 18. He is nigh to all that are truly repentant, Psal. 34. 18. and 51. 17. Let this be our comfort against the knowledge of our sinne, and iust deserts, in time of our trouble.

How] Dauid is stricken into an admiration of this conspi∣racie,* 1.55 and also doth make a complaint; which shew, that hee held himselfe vnworthily handled of them: else he could not haue admired and complained iustly.

God is iust in punishing:* 1.56 and wee worthily deserue it: yet may we be innocent towards such as be Gods rod, and so admire at them and complaine of them, as Dauid doth here, and Psal. 35. 7.

To consider of the instruments by whom wee be afflicted:* 1.57 for God vseth not alwaies to punish vs by them whom wee haue wronged, but sometimes by them whom we haue done good vnto, or not offended; that in respect of them, we might craue helpe of God against them, which is not a small com∣fort: to haue God one way for vs, and not both God and man iustly against vs.

In that Dauid here sheweth his griefe,* 1.58 to bee thus vnnatu∣rally, and vnthankfully dealt with of those, whom he had done and wished so great good vnto, we may learne,

That a good man is troubled and grieued to haue those to rise vp in hatred against him,* 1.59 whom he wisheth well vnto. How hea∣uily Dauid tooke this, see 2. Sam. 15. 30. Ieremy was herewith vexed, chap. 15. 10.

Not to passe ouer without any care such things:* 1.60 for as a learned man saith, Mali animi indicium est, susque de{que} facere, amerisne vel odio habearis ab illis, quibuscum viuendum est.

Are increased.* 1.61] The historie doth shew the conspiracie began but with a few, 2. Sam. 15. 11. but after increased, verse 12. and 18. 7.

Nothing so wickedly and heinously begun,* 1.62 especially by the mightie, but easily will get liking of a multitude: See this in the conspiracie of Corah, Numb. 16. 1. 2. 19. and in Iudas treason against Christ, Ioh. 13. 30. with Mat. 26. 47. and 27. 1. 20. the

like in Act. 19. 24. 29. see before Psal. 2. 1. 2.

Not to iudge well of a cause because of a multitude:* 1.63 for worst causes haue vsually most followers, because the worst are the greatest number, whose hearts are set on euill, and they only want opportunitie; which once offered, they are as prest souldiers, readie at the least alarum to runne to mischiefe.

To keepe vnder the wicked,* 1.64 for of small beginnings they will increase to a multitude: as did Antichrist and his fol∣lowers: Reuel. 13. 11. 16. and 17. 2.

Mine aduersaries.* 1.65] The word Tsarim are enemies, which inclose and keepe straight (without elbow roome, as we say) such as they come against, 2. King. 6. 1. 25. the word is there vsed: and of this number was Absolom his sonne, Achitophel his friend and Counsellor, with other men of place, &c. 2. Sa∣muel 15. 12. 13. and 16. 15. and 17. 4. whom he calleth heere aduersaries to him. Whence note,

That such as be friends at one time,* 1.66 may proue malicious ene∣mies at another: as these here proue to Dauid, whom hee sus∣pected not, 2. Sam. 15. 9. Psal. 41. 9. and 55. 13. 14.

Seeing men are so wicked,* 1.67 it is meete to walke euer warily, and circumspectly, one towards another. All are not faith∣ful that are present friends, especially in prosperity when they cannot be discerned well. Pro. 14. 20.

That as men shew themselues,* 1.68 so are they to be taken and iud∣ged: for Dauid here calleth them enemies, and so accounteth them euen in his complaint to God, who otherwise were be∣fore all as friends, and some yet of his blood and kinred.

To vse our libertie of iudgement, if we finde men aduersa∣ries indeed (though neuer so nigh in blood,* 1.69 affinitie, neigh∣bourhood, or otherwise) then so to hold them, till they shew the contrary: right iudgement is one thing: and mercifully to forgiue is another; and both may stand together.

It may not be omitted that Dauid here calleth them aduer∣saries onely,* 1.70 and not malicious, vngratefull, vnnaturall, and cruell, as elsewhere, Psalme 35. 11. and 43. 1. and 59. 2. 5. and 71. 4. for heere was his sonne, but others with him misled, 2. Sam. 15. 11. and all of them as Gods rod for the present to

afflict him: which no doubt he well weighed.

Naturall affection to some that are our aduersaries,* 1.71 error in other some misled (as here, 2. Sam. 15. 11.) that all are also Gods present rod of chastisement for sinne: and lastly, not without hope to be reconciled againe, (as Dauid hoped, 2. Sam. 15. 25. 26.) are great meanes to restraine our thoughts, and to moderate our words towards them.

To temper our selues towards such as doe shew themselues aduersaries against vs,* 1.72 euen in an high degree, let vs yet consi∣der what they are to vs, how they are led, what hope of recon∣cilement, and that God by them doth humble vs, so shall wee not be inraged against them.

Many are they that rise vp.* 1.73] As before he calleth them ad∣uersaries, so now hee declareth what manner of aduersaries, and the number to be many.

Godly men may be exercised and humbled,* 1.74 not with one or a few, but with many aduersaries, as Dauid heere: so Ieremy, and Christ Iesus, S. Paul, &c.

Not to thinke therefore this triall strange,* 1.75 if so wee thus be exercised, and finde not one, or a few, but very many aduer∣saries.

Aduersaries in an insurrection and rebellion:* 1.76 they at the first came together but at the sacrifice, 2. Sam. 15. 11. 12. but after it proued a treasonable flocking, breaking out into open rebellion.

Popular flockings vnto an aspiring spirit (as was Absolō) breeds rebellion,* 1.77 which vpon fit occasion, time, and place, will openly breake foorth, as we doe here see, and Chronicles shew.

A caueat for Princes to see vnto this:* 1.78 Absoloms are sedi∣tious, and the seditious seeke only euill, Pro. 17. 11. The say∣ing of Salomon, vers. 14. is most true in strife of this kinde for a kingdome: but hee that exalteth his gate seeketh destru∣ction, vers. 19.

Against me.* 1.79] Euen against Dauid a good and vertuous King, Psal. 78. 72. yet against him doe these rise, who had no cause to be his enemies: but yet by these God chastised him for his sinne: teaching,

That most excellent good and holy men,* 1.80 Kings, and Prophets, may haue aduersaries, and traiterous rebels against them, without any cause on their part: Daniel 6. 4. Psalme 59. 3. for some hate goodnesse it selfe, Psalme 38. 20. and those that are good, Ioh. 15. 19.

Let not any,* 1.81 whether Princes or Pastors thinke to be with∣out aduersaries in this world, though they should liue neuer so innocently.

Not to thinke therefore men are alwaies worthie blame,* 1.82 because they haue aduersaries, though great, learned, noble, and many of them: for so had innocent Daniel, yea Iesus Christ; nor to iudge Princes wicked, because some proue re∣bels and traitors against them, as were here against good Da∣uid.

That albeit Princes doe not deserue such traiterous practises,* 1.83 and rebellions, from their subiects; yet may the same be Gods cor∣rection for sinne against them: as this was vpon Dauid, 2. Chr. 24. 25. and 25. 27.

The mighty to consider themselues in such rebellions,* 1.84 and bee reconciled vnto God, who subdueth the people vnder their hands, Psalme 7. For albeit they may bee innocent to∣wards their subiects, yet the Lord is euer iust in his procee∣dings.

Note that rebellion is called a rising vp,* 1.85 (when other sinnes are compared to falling) in regard of high hearts, and proud aspiring spirits, as also of the high dignitie of Kings, which they oppose themselues against rebelliously.

They that are rebels sinne highly,* 1.86 in pride of spirit, and against kingly maiestie, the most high calling vpon earth: but as they arise high, they fall downe low, as the example in hand sheweth, and experience in all ages confirmeth.

Take heed of rebellion:* 1.87 Feare God and honour the King. Dauid had a deadly aduersarie of Saul, hee was a troubler of the people, and a murtherer of the Lords Priests: yet being the Lords annointed, he would not meddle with him. We are forbidden to haue euill thoughts in our hearts against kings: Ecclesiast. 10. 20.

VERSE .II.

Many say to my soule,* 1.88 there is no helpe for him in God.

NOt content herewith to driue me out of my kingdome,* 1.89 many of them do further also persecute me with words of hatred, anda 1.90 vexe my soule with contumelies and repro∣ches. For this indeed goeth to the very heart of me, that when I might haue looked for some to haue pitie on me, they con∣trarily extoll themselues against me, with rebukes and taunts, as if I were vtterly forlorne, and past all hope, saying, There, there, so would wee haue it;b 1.91 God hath forsaken him, pursue him, and take him, for there is none to deliuer himc 1.92; a mis∣chiefe is light vpon him, and now he is downe he shall rise vp no more, God himselfe whom hee did pretend to serue, and trust in for aide and succor, hath nowd 1.93 taken him in his wick∣ednesse, and hath no helpe in store for him.

Heere Dauid bringeth in his enemies words,* 1.94 by which no doubt they encouraged themselues in this foule fact, and sought to confound the spirit of him heereby, of which hee here doth chiefly complaine, and mention vnto the Lord.

Such as relie vpon the Lord,* 1.95 doe tell him in particular of their enemies words and deeds, Psalme 10. and 22. 7. 8. Act. 4. 27. 29. 2. Chron. 20. 10. 11.

To learne to vnfold our griefes into the bosome of God,* 1.96 as the godly haue done: for great is the benefit in respect of the comfort, and assurance which commeth thereby, as the euent sheweth in the examples of holy men, and experience telleth other in these times.

Many] That is,* 1.97 all that treasonable flocke, and rebellious rout so said, and yet it was an error.

Error and falsehood (and especially that which is for the ouerthrow of the godly) gets soone many fauourites,* 1.98 as appea∣reth by that cursed false report spread by the souldiers, Matth. 28. 15. so against the Apostle, Act. 16. 19.—22. and 21. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Therefore beware of credulitie,* 1.99 and before we doe enter∣taine speeches, let vs weigh them well, and only by triall ap∣proue, lest we be deceiued, seeing falsehood getteth so soone fauour with men, many may say that which yet is not true.

Say] The word is saying,* 1.100 as shewing in their rising vp, they thus spake of Dauid, and heartened one another: they doe not onely distresse him with deedes, but vexe him also with words.

The wicked euery way by words and deedes seeke to vexe the godly,* 1.101 cruell in act, contumelious and despitefull in speeches, Psal. 35. 15. 16. 22. 7. 8. 13. Mat. 27. 29. 30.—42.

To prepare our selues as well for reproches,* 1.102 as other cros∣ses; for the godly haue had their part in both, Iob. 30. 1. 9. 10. Lam. 3. 14. 63. Heb. 11. 36.

To my soule] Lenaphshi,* 1.103 this word some translate of my soule, and so the soule put for the whole man, as is vsuall: but the word will beare the other sense, and is more forcible: for Da∣uid doth not only shew what they spake, but how he tooke it, euen as a sword piercing to his soule.

Words (such may they be many times) will cause more trouble to the afflicted,* 1.104 and adde sorrow to other present outward crosses: Psal. 69. 20. and 42. 10. Lam. 2. 15. 16.

Not to breake out into insulting,* 1.105 contumelious taunting, or otherwise disgracefull speeches towards others, especially the afflicted: for though they be but words, yet may they be wounding, and encrease anguish in soule, and may make sad the hearts of the righteous; a sinne which God one day will punish, Ezek. 13. 22. 23.

There is no helpe for him in God.* 1.106] The Hebrew word Iesug∣nah is Iesugnathah, a letter added for to encrease the significa∣tion, as if it were said, there is no manner of helpe at all: the like is in Psal. 44. 27. and 92. 16. and 94. 17. and 63. 8. and 12. 1. 2. Iob. 5. 16. This is their iudgement of him, yet they in∣couraged themselues against him, with this, that he could not now hope for deliuerance from God.

This is the peruerse iudgement of the wicked,* 1.107 to thinke that if God afflict his children, and let them alone a while, he indeed hath

vtterly forsaken them: Psal. 41. 8. 2. Sam. 16. 7. 8.

The wicked to learne hereby to rectifie this iudgement,* 1.108 seeing the case is farre otherwise, Psal. 103. 9. he chastiseth in loue, and not in hatred, Heb. 12. 6. Reuel. 3. 19. Pro. 3. 12.

The godly not to regard what the wicked thinke of them,* 1.109 their iudgement is peruerse.

It is a strong motiue in the wicked,* 1.110 being conceited (though falsly) that God is for them, and against the godly, to rise vp and vexe them. Psal. 71. 11.

Godly to pray for their enemies,* 1.111 to reforme their opinion herein, which so heartens them in euill.

The wicked to consider,* 1.112 how they are by the lying spirit deceiued, when they rise against the godly; behold the end God made for Dauid, against Absolom, Achitophel, and the rest, who being in present prosperitie, and perhaps remem∣bring Nathans words against Dauid, 2. Sam. 12. 10. 11. con∣clude thus wickedly, as it may seeme, 2. Sam. 16. 8. but the end sheweth they were deceiued.

In that Dauid complaineth of this speech,* 1.113 and not of his sonnes vnnaturalnes, the ingratitude of others, or of any o∣ther outward euill done by them in particular in their rebel∣lion, but only this it doth teach,

That to be iudged as vtterly forsaken of God,* 1.114 is a greater temp∣tation then all outward troubles, Psal. 42. 10. for they cannot o∣uercome this heauie temptation but by the especiall grace of God, giuing strength of faith in this combat.

Godly to pray with Dauid,* 1.115 Psal. 35. 3. and to haue hope, as he had. 2. Sam. 16. 10. 12.

Not to torment the poore afflicted with such a dart of Sa∣than.* 1.116

This may terrifie the wicked:* 1.117 for if the godly be troubled herewith, who know the contrary by the word: how should not horror possesse their hearts, when they may heare this a∣gainst themselues euery where in the word, and shall at the last day be manifest to the world? Matth. 7. and 25.

God] The word is Elohim,* 1.118 his first name in Scripture, Gen. 1. 1. it is the plurall number, commonly ioyned with a word

of the singular, 1. Chron. 17. 21. though sometime with a plurall. 2. Sam. 7. 23. Psal. 58. 12. to teach,

That there is a plurality of persons,* 1.119 in the singularity of the essence, expressed in his other name Iehouah, ver. 3. 4. both set downe in ver. 7.

To acknowledge this diuine mystery,* 1.120 that God is Iehouah Elohim. one, and yet three.

Selah.* 1.121 This word is read onely in Psalmes, and in Hab. 3. 3. 9. a note of asseueration, or admiration, referred to the minde, it is to giue attention to musicke, it notes an eleuati∣on of voyce. Shindelerus saith, it is as vox enclitica sine sensu, diuersly translated: if here to marke then obserue,

That it is worthy of pausing vpon,* 1.122 to consider the folly of the wicked in prosperity: how highly they thinke of themselues, and contemptuously of the godly, as also yet how by faith the godly ouercome this temptation, vers. 8. there is Selah.

We may therefore by this obserue a stay,* 1.123 or pausing time, and that we are not speedily to runne ouer what is there no∣ted, as worthy our marking, as heer in this place of these two things obserued.

VERSE .III.

But thou Lord art a buckler for me:* 1.124 my glory, and the lifter vp of my head.

BVt let them thinke and speake contemptuously of mee as they will,* 1.125 and sooth and please themselues with such fond imaginations; yet this is but to sing the triumph before they haue gotten the victory. For I beleeue Lord, and am as∣sured of thy desence.a 1.126 I know that thou wilt helpe thine an∣nointed, and heare him from thy sanctuary, by the mighty helpe of thy right hand, for thou hast taken it vpon thee as a part of thine office, amongst other thy seruants to defend me also: tob 1.127 couer mee with thy defence, and set thy might as a fortification about me. And though now they defame mee and cast me out of my kingdome, yetc 1.128 my glory hath beene

great in thy saluation, worship and honour hast thou laid vp∣on me; thou hast aduanced me to the throne, and thou wilt restore me to it, and my kingly dignity; my head which now hangs down with shame and sorrow, thou wilt lift vpd 1.129 with ioy and triumph, and cause the Crowne to flourish thereon againe.

But thou Lord art,* 1.130 &c.] Dauid here recalleth his thoughts from his enemies comfortlesse speeches, professing his faith in God, not beleeuing their wicked speeches: but resteth in the Lords powerful protection, whatsoeuer they say against him: from this course of this holy Prophet we may learne,

That the godly wise doe so take knowledge of their temptati∣ons,* 1.131 to be there with in soule perplexed, as yet they recall their thoughts from thence, to comfortable meditations, which may giue them strength in God, Ps. 119. 23. 92. Ps. 27. 13. 2. Cor. 4. 16. 18.

To admonish the soule drooping in temptations,* 1.132 not to re∣fuse comfort as Rachell; but with Dauid to turn our thoughts to better comfort, and correct our selues as he did, Psal. 42. 11. and say as he, Psa. 71. 7. 20.

That the godly beleeue not what wicked men iudge of their case betweene God and themselues:* 1.133 they passe not of mens iudgement, as S. Paul speakes, 1. Cor. 4. 3.

Not to be cast downe with the iudgement of wicked per∣sons.* 1.134 For Gehezi seeth the danger, but not the safeguard, 2. Kings 6. till his eyes be open, but Elisha and Dauid know that God is their defence, and that it is farre better with them than the wicked thinke.

Dauid was now in a three-fold distresse,* 1.135 and for his com∣fort hee considereth, the Lord to answere him to them all, teaching.

That he that hath the Lord,* 1.136 is sufficiently comforted against the wicked. For Dauid was succourlesse, God is his buck∣ler; Dauid was contemned, God is his glory: hee was cast downe, God is his lifter vp.

To reioyce more in the aid of God,* 1.137 than in al the strength of men, and let vs not feare their oppositions, the Lord is

all-sufficient, Genes. 17. 1. and wee are not alone, though all forsake vs, if God be with vs, Io. 16. 32. 2. King. 6. 16. con∣sider, Psal. 27. 14.

A shield for me.* 1.138] Thus he compareth the Lord to expresse his protection. Clypeus, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, or 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, ab occultan∣do, or caelando, for souldiers were hid and couered by a sheeld from the stroakes and darts of enemies, the worde magen comes of ganan to compasse as an hedge or wall. It differs from Tsinnah, which commeth of tsanan, a buckler bearing out sharpe in the middle.

God is a shield,* 1.139 a protection, and sure defence to his children. Gen. 15. 1. Psal. 18. 2. Deut. 33. 29. Psal. 91. 1.

Comfort;* 1.140 not to feare the enemies of Gods people, Gen. 15. 1. he hideth his, Psal. 27. 5. He receiueth the stroakes of the aduersaries as a shield. Iob. 15. 25. 26.

Wicked feare and consider your mad fury,* 1.141 when you rise against the godly, who are hidden vnder Gods protection and power, as vnder a shield.

My glory.* 1.142] By godly, hee vnderstands his kingly dignity, and adorning, as Mat. 6. 29. and he calleth God his glory, for that he aduanced him thereunto, and would maintaine it a∣gainst his enemies. As he calleth him his shield, that is, hee that will defend him, so now his glory, for that he wil main∣taine his dignity.

Kingly dignity is glory,* 1.143 Mat. 6. 29. but yet weighty, as cha∣bod also signifieth.

Princes to looke vpon the glory of their places,* 1.144 as yet they withall consider the heauy waight and burden of their places. Exod. 18. 18—23.

The godly make the Lord to bee that vnto them which they are:* 1.145 if rich, glorious, strong, &c. they hold him to bee their wealth, glory, strength, as Dauid here doth.

Whatsoeuer we be,* 1.146 hold God to be that vnto vs, thereby shall we acknowledge him the author thereof and preseruer, and that we esteeme him aboue them, while wee haue them, and hauing lost them, yet doe enioy them hauing him.

That God is the maintainer not onely of the bodily safety,* 1.147 but

also of the dignity of his children, to which hee exalted them. Psal. 2. 4. 5. and 21. 5. 8. Ios. 1. 5. 2. Sam. 7. 9. Psal. 62. 4, 6. Numb. 16. and 17. 5. and 12. 10.

Comfort to the godly exalted by God,* 1.148 that he will main∣taine their standing, Psal. 21. 1. if they trust in him.

Wicked not to rise against such as the Lord exalteth,* 1.149 they shall not preuaile. Psal. 21. 11. but be destroyed. Psal. 62. 3. 4. and 21. 8. 9. for they be Gods euemies heerein, as the Psalmist in the Psal. 21. 8. 9. calleth them.

And lifter vp of my head.* 1.150] That is, will make me to reioyce, for in sorrow the head hangeth downe. 1. Kings. 21. 27. as Dauids did heere: so when mens hearts are glad, they lift vp their heads. Psal. 110. 7. Luke 21. 28. from this manner of speaking, and his hope in God, we may note,

That a very godly mans heart will be heauy,* 1.151 and his counte∣nance cast downe in afflictions for his sinnes, though hee know that God doth forgiue him. 2. Sam. 15. 30. with 12. 13.

Iustly to condemne such as be like 2.* 1.152 Chron. 28. 22. not humbled for iudgements, and yet without assurance of par∣don: but if afflictions make sad such a one, oh! in the day of wrath how shall other be ouerwhelmed with sorrowes?

That it is God that lifteth vp his,* 1.153 and maketh them glad in heart. Psal. 9. 13. and 4. 7. and 30. 11.

To seeke to God for gladnesse of heart,* 1.154 hee causeth true ioy.

That such as be vnder Gods chastisements,* 1.155 yet knowing that God hath pardoned them, as Dauid did (see before, 2. Samuel 12. 13.) they can comfortably looke for ioy in the end, Psalme 27. 6.

In thy afflictions aboue all things labour for this,* 1.156 the assu∣rance of pardon of thy sinnes, then wilt thou in the middest of troubles confidently expect comfort from God.

VERSE .IV.

I did call vpon the Lord with my voyce,* 1.157 and he heard me out of his holy mountaine.

THis my hope (know ye.* 1.158 O mine enemies) is not vaine or groundlesse, but I am perswaded heereof by former experiments of his help at hand, when I called vpon him: for this was I went to doe in all my troubles, and herein haue al∣waies found comfort and successe, leauing the thought of all humane ayde, I betooke my selfe to earnest prayer, and that not onely in the secret sighes and silent wishes of my trou∣bled soule, but with strong cryes did I importune his helpe, and lift vp mya 1.159 voyce, together with my harty desires, which ascended into his sanctuary on mount Sion; yea into heauen it selfe the seat of his holinesse, from whence hee hath heard me, and not putting backe myb 1.160 prayers, nor his mercie from me, hath answered my requests, in giuing me such things as I prayed for.

Dauid heere beginneth to turne his thoughts to himselfe,* 1.161 and considers what formerly he had done, and how God had dealt with him, interrupting his complaint to God, to speake to himselfe thus in 45. and 6. verses, before he brast out in∣to prayer againe, teaching,

That the experience of Gods former mercies and helpe,* 1.162 is a good confirmation of our faith, to looke againe for helpe in pre∣sent perills. 1. Sam. 17. 32. 34—37. 2. Chron. 20. 7-10. 2. Tim 4. 17. 18.

To take notice of Gods goodnesse towards vs from time to time,* 1.163 that by former mercies wee may be strengthened in our faith, to expect helpe from God in present perills. Psalm. 77. 11.

I did call.* 1.164] Hee sheweth the meanes hee vsed for helpe in his former troubles, as also now, vers. 7. to teach,

That inuocation and prayer,* 1.165 is one thing, in which the god∣ly exercise themselues in aduersity, and the meanes they vse for

deliuerance. 2. Chron. 20. 2—13. Esa 37. 14—20. Psal. 18. 3. and. 5. 1. 2. 3. 10. 11. Act. 4.

In aduersity and trouble,* 1.166 to giue our selues to prayer, as we see the godly doe: for God will helpe such as doe call vp∣on him, Psal. 50. 15. 2. Chron. 13. 14. 15. and 14. 11. 12. and 16. 9. and 77. 2. 3.

With my voyce.* 1.167] The word chara is to crie, and here voyce is added: for there is a crying as well without voyce, as with it: Exod. 14. 15.

True prayer is a crying in the eares of the Lord,* 1.168 and the fer∣uencie thereof causeth the sound of the voyce, and the mouth to speake aloud: Exod. 14. 15. Heb. 5. 7. Psal. 66. 17. 2. Chron. 32. 20. 1. King. 8. 28.

To be feruent in our prayers vnto God,* 1.169 such prayers auaile much. Iam. 5. 16.

A reproofe to such as be remisse and cold in prayer,* 1.170 neuer come to crying in the eares of the Lord: but pray supersti∣tiously, or formally, and not heartily.

Vnto the Lord.* 1.171] Dauid sheweth to whom he prayed, euen to the Lord.

The godly pray only to God,* 1.172 and to none but him, Gen. 4. 26. and 12. 8. and so did all the faithfull, and no instance to the contrary.

To make our prayers only to God;* 1.173 not to Saints, Angels, or Virgin Mary, but to him whom wee can call Father. Mat∣thew 6.

And he heard me.* 1.174] Here is the successe he found in prayer: God heard him. The word gna-nah is to answere, which is to heare, as he certifieth that hee heareth, and granteth their re∣quests which pray to him.

That the godly pray not in vaine,* 1.175 it is not lost labour to call vp∣on him, as examples shew, 2. Chron. 13. 14. 15. and 14. 11. 12. and Dauid witnesseth experimentally, Psal. 6. 9. and 22. 24. and 118. 5. So we may see also 2. Chron. 30. 20. 27.

To be hereby encouraged to this holy exercise,* 1.176 when wee know the Lord will not lend vs a deafe eare, and send vs a∣way emptie, but will heare vs & grant our requests. Ps. 34. 17.

That whom God heareth indeed,* 1.177 them he answereth, that is, he by some meanes doth shew that hee hath heard them: Esa. 30. 19. and 41. 17.—19. and 58. 9. 1. King. 18. 24. 36. 37. 38.

Pray therefore with Dauid,* 1.178 as in the Psal. 22. 21. Saue me from the Lions mouth, and answere me in sauing me: and 1. King. 8. 30. 32. 34. 36. 38. 39. 43. 49 50.

Hereby to trie the effectualnes of our prayers with God:* 1.179 by the effects wee may know: for hee answereth whom hee heareth. Esa. 30. 19.

Out of his holy mountaine.* 1.180] Of this mountaine, and holines thereof, see before, and Psal. 2. 6. but hee is said to be heard from hence, because there was the Sanctuary and Arke, by which Christ Iesus was prefigured, from whence the Lord promised to make answere to such as should call vpon him. Exod. 25. 22. and 29. 42. Hereby teaching,

That God is faithfull in his promise to performe it.* 1.181 This Dauid hereby doth witnesse. So Salomon, 1. King. 8. 20. 58. and so is he euer to all his people, Deut. 32. 4. and 7. 9.

To trust the Lord in his word,* 1.182 hee will neither faile vs nor forsake vs, Ioh. 1. Heb. 13.

That the godly haue in their prayers respect vnto Gods pro∣mise▪* 1.183 this made Daniel turne his face towards Ierusalem, be∣cause he (would and should but) could not be there, Dan. 6. 10. Esa. 37. 16. compared with Exod. 25. 22.

To consider of the promise of God in praying vnto him.* 1.184 2. Chron. 20. 9.

As the godly in the old Testament directed their prayers toward the Arke of the Couenant,* 1.185 and so to receiue helpe from that holy mountaine: so are we to looke for helpe from heauen, beleeuing in Christ Iesus the Prince of the Coue∣nant.

That God heareth them,* 1.186 that are vniustly driuen out of the place of Gods presence; that is, from the visible congregation of Gods people, as well as if they were there in personall pre∣sence, so be it in heart they be there. So heard he Dauid here: so Daniel, chap. 6. as Salomon prayed, 1. King. 8. So doth hee yet now heare his people.

Comfort for such as are persecuted,* 1.187 and driuen vniustly, from among the faithfull, by Antichrist and his members, the Lord will heare out of his holy mountaine: though they be driuen out of the assemblie of men visibly, yet are they not re∣iect of God, but numbred among his Saints, so long as they endeuour to please him.

VERSE .V.

I laid me downe and slept,* 1.188 and rose vp againe: for the Lord su∣stained me.

IN which respect (namely that the Lord heard me) I was most confident and secure:* 1.189 and although for others, vsual∣ly troubles breake sleepe, and care cause it to depart, when if they climbe vp to their beds, their eyes slumber not, nor their eye-lids take any rest, buta 1.190 measuring the euening by coun∣ting the watches thereof, they are full of tossing to and fro, till the dauning of the day: yet did I lay me downe in peace, and tooke my rest; and my sleepe was sound and sweete vnto me.b 1.191 My couch relieued me, and my bed brought comfort to me: I was not affrighted with dreames, nor astonished with visions: I was not raised vp with out-cries, neither did sudden terrors stirre me vp, till being fully refreshed, I awa∣ked of my selfe: and that because Gods helpe was as the pil∣low whereon I rested my head: yea this was a strong pillar, whereon relying, he hath vnderpropped and vpholden me.

Heare he proueth to vs how the Lord heard him,* 1.192 by safe keeping him in the perill.

The godly doe not only pray,* 1.193 but doe obserue also, how the Lord heareth them, and keepeth it in remembrance: as he doth here, and Psal. 9. 13. 15. 2. Cor. 12. 8. 9. So the Scriptures record the prayers of the godly, and how the Lord heard them also: 2. Chron. 20. and 14. Exod. 14. and 32. 14.

To obserue the successe of thy prayers,* 1.194 that by experience of Gods mercie, thou maiest be strengthened in faith to pray, and therein to be frequent and feruent in all thy troubles.

I laid me downe and slept,* 1.195 I awaked.] That is, I Dauid in trou∣ble became thus secure: for by these speeches is noted a mind secure, and one safe from dangers: Leuit. 26. 6. Iob. 11. 18. 19. Ezek. 34. 25.

Such as put their trust in God,* 1.196 can quietly performe the ordi∣nary actions of life, without anxietie of spirit, and fearefull di∣stractions: Act. 12. 6. and 16. 25. Numb. 24. 9.

To checke such as professe faith in God,* 1.197 and yet are in troubles ouerwhelmed with cares, and distracted with feares.

It is to be noted,* 1.198 that the Prophet doth shew first how he came to be so secure, to lie downe in his perils, euen by pray∣er and faith resting in God, who did heare him before he be∣tooke himselfe to sleepe: teaching,

That a godly mans securitie,* 1.199 is not of a senselesse stupiditie, nor of a desperate temeritie, but of a sure confidence in God, hauing earnestly implored his aide: Psalme 112. 7. Act. 27. 22. 23. 25. Psal. 4. 8.

To labour for faith in perils,* 1.200 that wee may rest securely: Pro. 2. 24. 25. 2. Chron. 20. 20.

To discerne a difference betweene the spirituall securitie of the godly,* 1.201 and carnall securitie of the wicked, which com∣meth not of faith and holy prayer, but of a blockish benum∣mednes, Pro. 23. 35. or of a desperate foole hardinesse; or of a presumptuous leuitie; or idle conceit of their owne power, or earthly strength, as 1. King. 20. 16. 18.

By Dauids example,* 1.202 before wee lie downe to rest, let vs learne to commend our selues to God in prayer.

For the Lord sustained me.* 1.203] By the Lord; it was not of him∣selfe, or by his guard or kingly authoritie, that hee thus was preserued in his rest and sleepe. The word Samach is to su∣staine one by putting vnder his hand, Psal. 37. 17. 24.

The state of the godly is most secure through Gods protection:* 1.204 Psal. 91. Pro. 3. 24.—26. Ezra. 8. 22. 31. 1. Sam. 2. 9.

To giue him the glorie of our preseruation,* 1.205 as Dauid here, and Psal. 4. 8. and 118. 13. 14. Exod. 15.

To shroud and shelter our selues vnder his protection,* 1.206 and

to cast our selues vpon him. Consider Psal. 37. 5. Pro. 16. 3. Psal. 118. 8. 9. and 33. 18. 2. Chron. 16. 9.

VERSE .VI.

I will not be afraid of tenne thousand of the people,* 1.207 that should beset me round about.

FRom this experience of Gods help heretofore,* 1.208 I now dare be bold to glory in the same, and for the time to come not feare what man can do vnto me, nor be afraid of any distrust∣full care, neither for the multitude of enemies, nor any straits, or disaduantages, that they can bring me too: no, though neuer so manya 1.209 thousands and tenne thousands of the peo∣ple, swarming together like Locusts in number, should be∣siege me round about, where flesh and blood would thinke it impossible to escape: for the Lordb 1.210 is my light and my salua∣tion, whom then should I feare? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom then should I be afraid? The Lord, I say, is with mec 1.211 amongst those that helpe me:* 1.212 therefore shall I see my desire vpon mine enemies.

I will not be afraid.* 1.213] Dauid hauing found God so sure to him, hath gotten a spirit of valour and true fortitude.

Assurance of Gods aide,* 1.214 and experience thereof, causeth true valour, and maketh a man of an vndaunted spirit: 1. Sam. 17. 26. 32. 34.—36. Ezra. 8. 22. 31. and Psal. 118. 6. Rom. 8. 31. Psal. 27. 1. Nehem. 6. 11.

To expell feare and become valiant:* 1.215 let vs trust in the Lord, Psal. 56. 3. 4. 2. Chron. 16. 8. So did Moses exhort the people in their feare, Exod. 14. So in 2. Chron. 20. 20. This assurance of Gods aide made Abijah couragious, 2. Chron. 13. 12.

For tenne thousands of people.* 1.216] A certaine number for an vncertaine, meaning an hoast of men.

The righteous (vpon Gods assurance) are not daunted with the multitude of enemies:* 1.217 Psalme 27. 3. 2. Chron. 14. 9. 10. 11. 1. Sam. 14. 1. 6.

Not to be dishartned by a multitude of enemies:* 1.218 consider how God is with his. Ios. 1. 5. 6. 7. 10. and 10. 8. 9. and 11. 6. 7. Not to bee like the wicked, who flye and none pursue them. Prou 28. 1.

That haue round about set themselues against mee.* 1.219] The word Sabah is to compasse about as a circle, or a place besie∣ged, Esa. 22. 7. Dauid euen in such a perill saith hee will not feare, of such strength is his faith.

The faith of Gods children is firme,* 1.220 not onely in light perills, but in dangers (after mans reason) vnauoidable. Psal 23. 4. & 118. 10. 11. Dan. 3. 17. and 6. 23. Psal. 46. 1—3.

In most desperate perills to haue a firm and constant faith in God,* 1.221 as the examples of the godly doe encourage vs, for he that fainteth in the day of aduersity, his strength is small. Prou. 24. 10.

In this that Dauid is so without feare,* 1.222 in this trouble which came for his sinnes, which the Prophet had threatned, when all men almost had forsaken him: and hee heard that it was published that God had also left him. We may learne,

That incredible is the strength of Faith to cheere vp the spi∣rit of a godly man,* 1.223 beyond all humane strength and power of reason: both for temporall deliuerances, as all the former Scriptures and examples shew, as also for spirituall safety. Rom. 8. 35—39. so Iob will trust in God though he kill him: and was sure his redeemer liued.

Labour for this vnconquerable vertue,* 1.224 which can doe more to giue sound comfort in the middest of al discomforts, then all earthly power, honour, wealth, friends, &c. it euer gets the victory, for it ouercommeth the world, 1. Iohn 5. 4. see what faith can doe. Read Heb. 11.

Not to condemne that for madnesse and folly,* 1.225 which is by the power of faith warrantably either said or done, though it crosse all reason in mans naturall apprehension.

VERSE .VII.

O Lord arise,* 1.226 helpe me my God, for thou hast smitten all mine enemies vpon the cheeke bone: thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

NEither yet (O Lord) doe I so much boast of thine ayd,* 1.227 as with mine earnest prayers, again craue it at thy hāds; and as mine enemies rebelliously rise vp against mee, so doe thou in thy righteousnesse arise for my cause. Stand vp O Lord and that soone, let not man preuaile: doe not nowa 1.228 by delaying make as if thou didst not heare, or hide thy face, or forget my misery and affliction: but by thy present & speedy helpe, shew that thou art most intent and watchfull for my preseruation. Yea according to thy couenant and promise, by which thou dost vouch safe to be my God, and to giue me a Right in thine owne selfe; so I beseech thee to helpe mee thy seruant, and redeeme me for thy mercies sake. And I am bold to giue a reason why thou shouldest, euen from thy wonted goodnesse, and former deliuerances, which haue beene euer of old: in which respect thou shouldst seeme vnlike thy selfe, except it please thee to helpe me at this time also. But so it is that heretofore thou hast alwaies holpen mee in my greatest extreamities, and hast smittenb 1.229 mine enemies with most ig∣nominious & condign punishments: and when they thought presently to deuoure and eate mee vp, like so many ramping andc 1.230 roaring Lions, yet thou didst then smite them all vpon thed 1.231 iawes, and breake their teeth, and plucke mee as a pray out of their mouthes, by bringing fearefull iudgements vpon them, and abating their force, and repressing their rage, that they had no power at all to harme or annoy me.

Hauing thus fitted himselfe to pray:* 1.232 first, complaining: secondly, by faith, repelling the temptation: and so thirdly comforting himselfe from former experience: fourthly, be∣ing without seruile feare, he falleth to prayer, teaching,

That men are then fittest to pray,* 1.233 when their passions are

allayed, their feare remoued, their faith strengthened to call vp∣on the name of the Lord.

In comming to pray and to inuocate Gods name,* 1.234 striue to haue a quiet, a comfortable cheery spirit, and a faithfull heart, least wauering wee obtaine not our petition. Iames 1. 7.

O Lord.* 1.235] In the fifth verse is noted his security, in the sixt, his holy boasting against his enemies, as not fearing any of them, yet heere he immediately cryeth O Lord, and craueth his helpe, to shew,

That a godly man is so secure,* 1.236 so without feare, and so per∣swaded of Gods protection, as he yet neglecteth not still to pray, and to implore his aid: as Dauids practise sheweth, compa∣ring these places, Ps. 37. 1. 3. with ver. 7. Ps. 56. 4 11. 9. and 118. 6. 17. 25.

So to beleeue,* 1.237 and to be secure of Gods help and succour, as yet wee may not neglect to pray, and call vpon his holy name, neither to neglect lawfull meanes appointed for our safety, for else it is rather a tempting of God, then a holy trust in his helpe.

That the best of Gods children in present dangers may haue mingled thoughts,* 1.238 euen in a moment, by which the heart is now resolute, by and by somewhat disquieted, experience yet sheweth this, which was in Dauid, Psal. 27. 1. 2. with ver. 9. 12. and 42. 5. 6. and 86. 12. 16. 17.

In great measure of assurance and comfort,* 1.239 not to be lifted vp, but rather pray for the continuance thereof.

In this ebbing and flowing not to be deiected,* 1.240 but in the disquietnesse of mind haue recourse vnto God, and pray for a new supply of grace, and a reflowing of comfort into our soules againe.

Arise.* 1.241] This is vsuall in the Psalmes, Psal. 44. 23. and 7. 6. 10. 12. and 17. 13. &c. which is attributed vnto God, be∣cause while he suffers the wicked, he seemeth to sit as careles, or as one asleepe: but when he punisheth them, hee seemeth to arise,* 1.242 heereby teaching,

That the patience of God (through which the wicked some∣time

raigne and rule) is not for euer, but short, and as a sleeping while, after which he will take vengeance of the wicked: Psal. 73. 20. and 12. 5. and 78. 65. 66.

To the wicked to consider that their time of reigning here is but short:* 1.243 let them looke that God will awake at the length, Psal. 9. 12. 18. and 10. 2.—14. and 11. 6.

To worke in the godly a quiet expecting of helpe in due season,* 1.244 Psal. 9. 18. he is patient, but sleepeth not. Psal. 121.

Saue me] These words doe expresse Dauids meaning in the former word,* 1.245 and sheweth what is Gods arising, euen his hel∣ping of him. This prayer teacheth,

That (as Dauid here) so the children of God in their greatest securitie and rest in God,* 1.246 are not without a sense of their trouble, and doe not presume of their owne strength, but doe looke for sal∣uation from God. Psal. 7. 10.

To consider of our miseries,* 1.247 to goe out of our selues, and desire the Lord to saue vs.

My God.* 1.248] Of the name Elohim, translated God, see vers. 2. before: but here my is added, to shew,

That albeit God is God to all,* 1.249 yet to all the faithfull in a special manner, Exod. 4. 22. Esa. 5. 7. yea and euery particular Saint of God, may call him his God. Psal. 22. 1. and 7. 1. 3.

Comfort to all the godly,* 1.250 that they may pray vnto God, as hauing a speciall interest in him to be called their God, aboue all the people on the earth.

For thou hast,* 1.251 &c.] A reason still drawne from Gods for∣merly experienced goodnesse, as if he had said, Thou hast sa∣ued me, and I now perswade my selfe, thou wilt also doe for me after thy wonted goodnesse.

Faith in prayer is much confirmed from experience of the mer∣cies granted,* 1.252 like to those which at the present we begge at Gods hands. Dauid prayeth for deliuerance, vpon experience of the like before. Psal. 4. 1.

In our petitions made vnto God for the strengthening of our faith therein,* 1.253 let vs consider of the like fauours bestowed, either vpon our selues, or vpon Gods people, as did Iehosa∣phat, 2. Chro. 20. 6. 7. so Dantel, chap. 9. vers. 15. for the Lord is euer in mercie one and the same to his people.

Smitten all mine enemies.* 1.254] Nachah, is also to kill by smiting. Psal. 135. 10. 2. Sam. 11. 15. All, so as God was for him a∣gainst euery enemie, and sparing none. Enemies, which came in open hatred or conspiring maliciously his ouerthrow.

God can smite the enemies of the godly with a deadly stroke:* 1.255 Iere. 37. 10. Esa. 13. Exod. 12. 23. 29. and 15. 6.

To feare Gods stroke:* 1.256 for if he please to strike home, the blow is deadly. The word also doth note a certaintie, to marke so where to strike, as to strike sure, as God can doe.

God will reuenge the cause of the godly vpon all their enemies,* 1.257 and will take part with the godly against al that shall rise vp against them, Genes. 12. 3. Numb. 24. 9. The instances are in the ene∣mies of Israel, of Ioshuah, of Dauid, Iehosaphat, &c.

Not to be enemies vnto the godly,* 1.258 for they shall not onely be frustrate of their purposes: but also bring euill vpon them∣selues: as Dauids enemies did here, and Psal. 9. 3. 4. 5.

Comfort to the godly,* 1.259 that they haue such a one to stand for thē, one that can and will smite their enemies. Ps. 9. 9. 10.

Ʋpon the cheeke bone.* 1.260] To smite thus, is vsed in contempt and reproch, Iob. 16. 10. 1. King. 22. 24. but here also to set out Gods power, who can confound the enemie, as a strong man can a child with his fist.

The Lord hath all the wicked in contempt,* 1.261 Psa. 2. 4. and 59. 8. and 37. 13. and can easily confound them: Example in the ouer∣throw of Babel, Gen. 11. the Aegyptians, Exo. 14. the Aethio∣pians, 2. Chron. 14.

Not therefore to feare the wicked:* 1.262 but waite on the Lord, Esa. 8. 13. 14. with verses 9. 10.

Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.* 1.263] Here is expressed the force of that blow vpon the cheeke bone; it breaketh their teeth, that is their meanes to hurt, Psal. 57. 4. compared to teeth, Ps. 124. 6. as the wicked are to lions, Ps. 57. 4. & dogs, Ps. 22. 10. whose iawes and teeth being broken, cannot hurt.

The reuenging hand of God can so smite the wicked,* 1.264 as he ther∣by depriueth them of the meanes, by which they become as sauage beasts hurtfull vnto the godly. He destroyed Senacheribs hoast, brake his teeth, and put a ring into the beares nostrill to leade him home againe. Esa. 37.

Let vs therefore make our prayers vnto God:* 1.265 who (as he can) so he would in mercie smite them, and breake their teeth in sunder, disarme them of their meanes to hurt his people, as Dauid doth, Psal. 58. 6. 7. 8. so though they remaine dogges barking, yet he will make them sure for biting.

VERSE VIII.

Saluation belongeth vnto the Lord,* 1.266 and thy blessing be vpon the people.

NOw for these and all other thy great deliuerances,* 1.267 which thou hast wrought for me, thine be all praise, and glory, a 1.268 saluation, and might, and power, be ascribed vnto thee, to whom alone it belongeth: only for the people, let me request thy fauour; euen for these also, who being misled, haue fallen away to Absolom: for many of them went in the simplicitie b 1.269 of their hearts: not knowing any thing at the first of such a rebellious purpose: therefore Lord whatsoeuer their sin hath been, yet in stead of cursing, doe thou blesse: blessec 1.270 them, I say, with peace and concord, with loyaltie and obedience, with plentied 1.271 and prosperitie, and all other thy benefits and graces heaped vpon them.

Saluation to or of the Lord.* 1.272] This verse is a general sentence concluding the Psalme, which Dauid gathered by good ex∣perience: the meaning is, that howsoeuer we bee deliuered, safetie is from God, who hath euer meanes to saue his.

The power of sauing is with God:* 1.273 for heere it is not said that he saueth: but which is more, saluation is of him: Pro. 21. 31. Ionah 2. 9. Reuel. 7. 10. and 19. 1. Esa. 12. 2.

To acknowledge all safetie from the Lord,* 1.274 whosoeuer the instruments, or whatsoeuer the means be, as Dauid doth, prai∣sing the Lord: Psal. 18. 46. 47. 48. 49. and 144. 8. and 148. 7. Exod. 15. 2. Iudg. 15. 18. 1. Sam. 11. 1.—13.

To trust in him,* 1.275 and to relie vpon him, Psal. 57. 1. 2. Sam. 22. 3. because saluation is with him, that is, hee is neuer with∣out meanes to saue such as trust in him.

This reproueth them that ascribe it to mans power,* 1.276 policie

or chance, Saints, Idols, &c. but reade Psalme 33. 16. 17. and 20. 7. Esa. 10. 4.

Thy blessing vpon the people.* 1.277] By blessing is meant plentifull bestowing of good things, Gen. 24. 35. Deut. 28. 2—Eph. 1. 3. Gal. 3. 8. And thus Dauid prayeth for the people euen rebel∣ling against him: such is his loue towards them.

That a gracious good King,* 1.278 loueth, prayeth for, and wisheth all good to his people: 1. King. 8. 22.—2. Chr. 29. 18. 19. euen when they haue shewed themselues rebels also against him, as Mo∣ses did, Numb. 14. 2. 13—19. and Dauid here.

Princes to be like minded towards their subiects in these daies,* 1.279 to loue them, to pray for them, and to wish them al hap∣pinesse, Psal. 28. 9. and 29. 11. At the prayer of good Heze∣kiah, the Lord heard and healed the people, 2. Chron. 30. 20. yea at his request also deliuered them, and confounded the deuouring aduersaries. 2. Chron. 32. 20. 21.

If the words be taken not as a prayer,* 1.280 but as a part of the sentence with the former; then it is, as if it had been said, that he praised God for this saluation shewed to him, which was Gods blessing vpon his people: for so here they be called: and so from hence may we learne,

That the preseruation of a godly and a gracious King,* 1.281 is the blessing of God vpon the people, 1. King. 10. 9. That which may be said of the setting vp of such a King, the same may be a∣uouched of the preseruing him. 2. Sam, 5. 12.

To blesse God for the long life and reigne of godly Kings and Queenes:* 1.282 for their liues are the peoples blessing, as may appeare in Dauid, Iehosaphat, Hezekiah, Iosiah, &c. And the manifold change of Princes is a punishment of God for the sinnes of the people, as Salomon tels vs.

That the people committed to the charge of the mightie,* 1.283 are the Lords, and not theirs. 1. Sam. 2. 24. 2. Sam. 5. 2.

The mightie Potentates to consider of this,* 1.284 that their So∣ueraigntie is a charge (as Moses speaketh, Numb. 11. 11.) ouer Gods people: and therefore to reigne as did Dauid, 2. Sam. 8. 15. knowing that they shall make account vnto God for his people, committed to their custodie.

FINIS.

Notes

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  Psalm. 112. 7. 8.
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  Rom. 8. 31.
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  2. Chron. 16. 9.
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  Sam. 12. 11.
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  2. Sam. 15. 6.
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  vers 31.
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  2. Sam. 17. 4.
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  chap. 15. 12.
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  Psal. 69. 20.
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  Psal. 71. 11.
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  Psal. 41. 8.
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  2. Sam. 16. 8.
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  Psalm. 26.
• b 1.127

  Psal. 18. 2 & 27. 5. and 31. 3. and 62. 7.
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  Psal. 21. 5.
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  Psal. 27. 6.
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  Psal. 66. 17.
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  Ps. 66. 19. 20.
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  Iob. 7. 4.
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  Iob. 7. 13.
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• a 1.209

  Psal. 17. 3.
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  Ibid. vers. 1.
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  Psal. 118. 7.
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  Psal. 54. 4.
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• a 1.228

  Psal. 44. 24.
• b 1.229

  Micah. 5. 1.
• c 1.230

  Psal. 57. 4. and 22. 13.
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  Psal. 58. 6. and 22. 21.
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  Vse. 2.
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  Text.
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  Paraphrase.
• a 1.268

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• b 1.269

  2. Sam. 15. 11.
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  Psal. 28. 9.
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