One. Septuagint, "daughter." Aquila, "solitary," Greek: monachen. Protestants, "darling," or my soul which is so desolate, Psalm xxi. 21. (Haydock) --- So Christ said, Why hast thou abandoned me? (Matthew xxvii.) not affording me such consolation as other saints enjoy in their agony. (Worthington) read more
Strong, gravi. Hebrew hatsum, numerous, (1 Machabees i. 1.; Menochius) and "weighty," (Haydock) which is the consequence of great numbers, (Berthier) and of virtue. St. Augustine understands the Church, which is not carried away like chaff before the wind. Amama dislike this. (Haydock) --- The resurrection is foretold, (ver. 17.) and here the Catholic Church is signified. (Worthington) read more
11-22 Let young persons set out in life with learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here, and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be most happy who begin the soonest to serve so good a Master. All aim to be happy. Surely this must look further than the present world; for man's life on earth consists but of few days, and those full of trouble. What man is he that would see the good of that where all bliss is perfect? Alas! few have this good in their thoughts. That... read more
David Teaches True Piety v. 11. Come, ye children, the master addressing his disciples, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. He himself had learned in the school of experience, under the guidance of God, and wanted to pass this information on to others. v. 12. What man is he that desireth life, prosperity in the best sense of the word, and loveth many days, a long life being considered a special blessing, that he may see good? That is, To whom will God show His goodness... read more
Psalms 34:0A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed1 I will bless the Lord at all times:His praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord:The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.3 O magnify the Lord with me,And let us exalt his name together.4 I sought the Lord and he heard me,And delivered me from all my fears.5 They looked unto him, and were lightened:And their faces... read more
the Salvation of the Contrite Psalms 34:11-22 Psalms 34:11-14 : The gist of this exhortation is quoted by Peter in his first Epistle. See 1 Peter 3:10 . We need not fret to defend ourselves or to answer false accusations. Let us refrain our lips, hold our peace, as Jesus did, and go on doing what is right and good. God will see to it that our needs are supplied, that our enemies are silenced, and that our soul is redeemed. Psalms 34:15 : Do you feel unable to claim the designation of ... read more
In this psalm praise is personal. After the chorus of the last we have a solo full of feeling. It tells of the goodness of Jehovah and that in order that others may know and be helped. The opening declares this. The song is to be perpetual and the meek are to be made glad thereby. Then there is the desire to draw others into the same attitude of praise. It is good to go through simply to find the things Jehovah has done. "He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears." "They looked unto... read more
Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening). read more
5). He Stresses YHWH’s Deep Concern For His Own And His Deep Hatred Of Evil (15-20). Psalms 34:15-20 GH ‘The eyes of YHWH are towards the righteous, And his ears are open to their cry. P The face of YHWH is against those who do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. TS The righteous cried, and YHWH heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.’ Q ‘YHWH is near to those who are of a broken heart, And saves such as are of a contrite spirit. R Many are the afflictions of... read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 34:17-19
These are all so many charming additions of the security and blessedness of the people of God, and so plain as to need no comment. read more