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Israel's escape and help.

a Ps. 129. 1.

b Ps. 56. 1. 2. & 57. 3. Prov. 1. 12.

e Ps. 91. 3. Prov. 6. 5.

d Ps. 121. 2.

e Gen. 1. 1. Ps. 134. 3.

a Prov. 22. 8. Is. 14. 5.

+ Heb. wickedress.

b Prov. 2. 15.

c Ps. 128. 6. Gal. 6. 16.

+ Heb. return

ed the return

ing of Zion,

PSALMS.

4 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud. PSALM CXXIV.

Israel blesseth God for a miraculous deliverance. TA Song of degrees of David.

Fit had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

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God's blessing necessary.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing "precious seed, shall doubtless Or, acedcome again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

PSALM CXXVII.

The vanity of human endeavours without God's bless ing. 3 Children are his gift.

TA Song of degrees || for Solomon. XCEPT the LORD build the

basket.

Or, of Solomon, Ps. 72.

title.

2 If it had not been the LORD who house, they labour in vain that Heb. that

was on our side, when men rose up against us :

3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: 5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

6 Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.

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3 For the rod of † the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. PSALM CXXVI.

The people of God celebrate their return from captivity, 4 and pray for further success. A Song of degrees.

WHEN the LORD turned again

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the captivity of Zion, we were Pe. 53. 6. & like them that dream.

85. 1. Hos.

6. 11. Joel 3. 1.

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2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great do with them. things for them.

Acts 12. 9. b Job 8. 21. + Heb. hath magnified to

c See Jer. 31. 9, &c.

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap

Or, singing. in "joy.

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The psalmist's hope in God.

4 Rath 2. 4. P. 118. 26.

Lam. 3. 55. Jab 22.

> Ps. 143. 2.

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224 Ex. 34.7. 41 Kings 8. # Ps. 2. 11. Jer. 33. 8, 9. • P. 27. 14. & 33. 20. & 40.1. 168.17. & 950. & 90.

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1Or, which witch unto De morning. Pe. 119. 81.

PSALMS.

7 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.

8 Neither do they which go by say, d The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

PSALM CXXX.

The psalmist's confidence in God, 7 and exhortation to Israel to hope in him.

¶ A Song of degrees.

UT of the depths have I cried

O unto thee, O LORD.

2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and 'in his word do I hope. 6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for P63.6.& with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

19.147.

AP 131. 3.

Ps. 86, 5, 15 1-55.7.

* PR. 103, 3, 4.

Mait. 1. 21.

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8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

PSALM CXXXI.

f

God's promises to David.

we found it in the fields of the 11 Chr. 13. 5. wood.

1 Sam. 7. 1.

h Ps. 5. 7. & 99. 5.

i Num. 10. 35. 2 Chr. 6. 41,

7 We will go into his tabernacles: h we will worship at his footstool. 8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. 9 Let thy priests 'be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout Ps. 78. 61. for joy.

10 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.

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42.

1 Job 29. 14. ver. 16. Is. 61. 10.

m Ps. 89. 3, 4, 33, &c. & 110.

4.

11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; "Of the fruit of thy body will + Heb. thy I set upon thy throne.

12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for ever

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belly.

n 2 Sam. 7. 12. 1 Kings 8. 25. 2 Chr. 6. 16. Luke 1. 69. Acts 2. 30.

o Ps. 48. 1, 2.

p Ps. 68. 16.

q Ps. 147. 14.

Or, surely.

ver. 9. Ps. 149. 4.

16 I will also clothe her priests 2 Chr. 6. 41. with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

Hos. 11. 12.

17 There will I make the horn of Ez. 29. 21.

The psalmist professeth his humility, and exhorteth David to bud: "I have ordained a

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3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lev. 25. 21.

LORD, remember David, and all LORD commanded the blessing, even

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k Job 28. 25,
26. & 38. 24,
&c. Zech.
10. 1.
1 Job 38, 22.

+ Heb. from

man unto
beast.

m Ex. 12. 12, 29. Ps. 78. 51. & 136. 10. u Ex. 7, & 8, & 9, & 10, & 14.

o Ps. 136. 15.

p Num. 21. 24, 25, 26, 34, 35. Ps. 136. 17, &c.

q Josh. 12. 7.

r Ps. 78. 55. & 136. 21 22.

• Ex. 3. 15. Ps. 102. 12.

+ Heb. to generation and generation.

3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good sing praises unto his name; e for it is pleasant.

4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

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6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; *he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his 1 treasuries.

8 m "Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his

servants.

10 P Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

12 And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto Israel his people.

13 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, + throughout all generations.

14 For the LORD will judge his Deut. 32. 36. people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

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God for his great mercy.

Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

PSALM CXXXVI.

The psalmist exhorteth men to praise God as the creator of all things, 10 as the deliverer of Israel from Egypt, 17 and as the conqueror of their enemies.

a

H give thanks unto the LORD; a Ps. 106. 1. & it good: for his mercy

endureth for ever.

107. 1. & 118.

1.

b 1 Chr. 16.34 41. 2 Chr. 20.

21.

2 Oh give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for Deut. 10. 17,

ever.

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3 Oh give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great d Ps. 72. 18. wonders for his mercy endureth for ever.

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15 "But overthrew Pharaoh and his + Heb. shaked host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

15, 22. Deut.

16 To him which led his people • Ex. 13. 18 & through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

17 P To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: 18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: 20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:

21 And gave their land for a heritage: for his mercy endureth for

ever:

22 Even a heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for

ever.

23 Who "remembered us in our

8. 15.

p Ps 155. 10,

11.

Deut. 29. 7.

Num. 21. 21

Num. 21. 33.

t Josh. 12. 1, &c. Pg. 135.

12.

u Gen, 8. 1. Dent 32. $6. Ps. 113. 7.

The Jews in captivity.

t Pa. 104. 27. & 145. 15, & 147.9.

• Heb. the words of a ng.

ever :

PSALMS.

24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies for his mercy endureth for

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The omniscience of God.

low estate for his mercy endureth for | hath he respect unto the lowly but
the proud he knoweth afar off.
7 Though I walk in the midst of
trouble, thou wilt revive me thou
shalt stretch forth thine hand against
the wrath of mine enemies, and thy
right hand shall save me.

ever.

25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.

26 Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven for his mercy endureth for

ever.

PSALM CXXXVII.

The afflictions of the Jews in captivity. 5 Their remembrance of Jerusalem, 7 and prayer for the punishment of their oppressors.

BY weet down, yea, we' wept,

Y the rivers of Babylon, there

when we remembered Zion.

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8 The LORD will perfect that which i P. 57. 2. concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

PSALM CXXXIX.

The psalmist setteth forth God's omniscience and omnipresence. 19 His hatred of the wicked, 23 and prayer to God.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

a

2 We hanged our harps upon the LORD, thou hast searched me,

willows in the midst thereof.

3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us ta song; and they that wasted us required Heb, laid us of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.

on hoops.

*P. 79. 1.

4 How shall we sing the LORD'S Heb land of song in a strange land? a stranger!

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5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

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7 Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, † Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.

8 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, + that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.

9 Happy shall he be, that taketh and 'dasheth thy little ones against + the stones.

PSALM CXXXVIII.

The psalmist praiseth God for his faithfulness, 4 and declareth that the kings of the earth shall praise him. 7 His confidence in God.

A Psalm of David.

WILL praise with whole

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See Job 10. 3, 8. & 14. 15.

a Ps. 17. 3. Jer. 12. 3. b 2 Kings 19. 27.

© Matt. 9. 4. John 2. 24, 25.

d Job 31. 4.

est.

3 Thou compassest my path and Or, winnowmy lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

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4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon

me.

e Heb. 4. 13.

Ps. 40, 5. & 131. 1.

6' Such knowledge is too wonderful Job 42. 3. for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

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12 Yea, the darkness hideth not + Heb. dark

I Wart. Prefore the gods will I sing from thee, but the night shineth as

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a ver. 4.

+ Heb. man

of violences.

b Ps. 56. 6.

Ps. 58. 4. Rom. 3. 13.

d Ps. 71. 4.

e ver. 1.

f Ps. 35. 7. & 57. 6. & 119. 110. & 141. 9. Jer. 18. 22.

g Deut. 32. 27.

h Ps. 7. 16. & 94. 23. Prov.

12. 13. & 18.7. Or, let them

not be exalted.

1 Ps. 11. 6.

+ Heb. a man of tongue: or, an evil speaker, a wicked man of violence, be established in the earth: let him be hunted to his overthrow.

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20 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.

21 Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? 22 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. 23Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

24 And see if there be any † wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

PSALM CXL.

The psalmist entreateth to be delivered from the hands of the wicked; 8 and prayeth against them. 12 His confidence in God.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

Security from temptation.

hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

45. Ps. 9. 4.

12 I know that the LORD will main-1 Kings 8. tain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.

13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.

PSALM CXLI.

The psalmist prayeth that God would hear him; 3 and that he would keep him from the power of temptation, 8 and from the snare of the wicked. A Psalm of David.

LORD, I cry unto thee: *make

haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

c

a Ps. 70. 5.

b Rev. 5. 8. & 8. 3, 4. † Heb. directed.

2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening d Ps. 134. 2. sacrifice.

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© Rev. 8. 3.

1 Tim. 2. 8. e Ex. 29. 39.

3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with Prov. 23. 6. men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head:

DELIVER me, O LORD, from the for yet my prayer also shall be in

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3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.

4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way side; they have set gins for me. Selah.

6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

10 Let burning coals fall upon them let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth evil shall

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g Prov. 9. 8. & 19. 25. & 25. 12. Gal. 6. L.

Or, Let the righteous smite me

kindly, and

reprove me;
let not their
precious oil
break my
head, &c.

at the h 2 Cor. 1. 9.

7 Our bones are scattered grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O 2 Chr. 20. 12. GoD the Lord: in thee is my trust; + leave not my soul destitute.

Ps. 25. 15. & 123. 1, 2.

↑ Heb. make not my soud bare

9 Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, and the gins Ps. 119. 110. of the workers of iniquity.

& 140, 5, & 142. 3.

1 Ps. 35. &

10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal fescape. Heb pass

PSALM CXLII.

The psalmist showeth that, in his trouble, God was his refuge and portion.

I

Maschil of David; A Prayer * when he was

in the cave.

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CRIED unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the *1 Sam. 22. 1. LORD did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

3 b When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. 4 d I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge + failed me; no man cared for soul. my

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5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said,

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