Psalms 40

Psalms 40:1

I Waited patiently] Heb. In waiting I waited. Though God deferred his help, yet he patiently abode, till he was heard, psal. 37. 7.

Psalms 40:2

out of an herrible pit] He hath delivered me from most great dangers. The word signifies, a dungeon, which eccho’s and resounds with dreadfull noises.

an horrible pit] Heb. a pit of ise.

mirie clay] Psalms 69:2. Jeremiah 38:6. Zechariah 9:11.

Psalms 40:3

a new song] That is, a speciall occasion to praise him: for Gods benefits are so many occasions for us to praise his Name.

Psalms 40:4

and respecteth not the proud] To follow their example which he must needs do, that trusteth not onely in the LORD.

Psalms 40:5

O Lord my God] David goeth from one kinde of Gods favour to the contemplation of his providence over all, and confesseth, that his counsels toward us, are far above our capacities; we cannot so much as tell them in order.

they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee] Or, none can order them unto thee.

Psalms 40:6

Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire] Psalms 51:16. Isaiah 1:11. and Isaiah 66:3. Hosea 6:6. Matthew 12:7. Hebrews 10:5.

mine ears hast thou opened] Isaiah 50:5. Job 33:16. and Job 36:15. Thou hast opened mine ears to understand the spirituall meaning of the sacrifices: and here David esteemeth the ceremonies of the law nothing, in respect of the spirituall service. Or, thou hast bored mine ear, to make me obedient and serviceable to thee.

opened] Heb. digged, or bored, Exodus 21:6.

Psalms 40:7

Then said I] When thou hadst opened mine ears and heart, I was ready to obey thee, as was forerold in Scripture.

Psalms 40:8

within my heart] Heb. in the midst of my bowels.

my heart] Psalms 37:31. Jeremiah 31:33.

Psalms 40:9

in the great congregation] In the Church assembled is the Sanctuary.

Psalms 40:11

loving kindnesse and thy truth continually preserve me] Psalms 57:3. and Psalms 61:8.

Psalms 40:12

mine iniquities have taken hold upon me] That is, the punishment of mine iniquities, Genesis 4:13. psal. 31. 10. sinne lays hold on us, when it brings us to punishment, Numbers 32:23. Job 8:4.

not able to look up] Psal. 38. .

my heart faileth me] As touching the judgement of the flesh, I was utterly destitute of all counsell, yet faith inwardly moved my heart to pray, psal. 73. 26.

faileth] Heb. forsaketh.

Psalms 40:14

Let them be ashamed] He desireth that Gods mercy may contend for him against the rage of his enemies.

Let them be ashamed and confounded together, that seek after my soul] Psal. 35. 4, 26. and 70. 3, 4.

Psalms 40:15

Let them be desolate] Let the same shame and confusion light upon them, which they intended to have brought upon me.

that say unto me, Aha, aha] The wicked mock Gods children in their afflictions.

Aha, aha] Psal. 35. 21, 25.

Psalms 40:16

The Lord be magnified] The faithfull delight in praising God for his benefits.