Psalms 107

Psalms 107:3

FRom the South] the Italian, from the Sea, in the distinction of divers countries of the world, this word ordinarily signifies the West, in regard of the Mediterranean Sea which lieth Westward from Palestine; but in this place it should seeme it meaneth the South, in regard of the red Sea or the Ocean, which are Southerly.

Psalms 107:8

Oh that, &c.] the Italian, Let them therefore acknowledge before the Lord his goodnesse, and before, &c. namely, let them acknowledge it before the Lord with thankesgiving, and before men, with prayses and celebration.

Psalms 107:10

In the shadow] namely, in dark Caves and horrid Prisons, in continuall terror of death.

Psalms 107:11

The councell] the Law and Word of God is so called, being a sure director and faithfull counceller to man in all his enterprises, see Psal. 73. 24. and. 119. 24.

Psalms 107:17

Afflicted] namely, with sicknesse.

Psalms 107:20

He sent] hee hath delivered them by his will only, which is alwayes accompanied with infinite power, see Psal. 147. 15.

Psalms 107:23

Goe down] the Hebrewes speak thus because of the low Lands which are by the Sea-side in respect of the high land, especially in that part of Palestine which is hillie.

Psalms 107:26

Of trouble] trouble of the body, and passion and anguish of the minde.

Psalms 107:29

The waves] namely, the Sea which had been so angry with them.

Psalms 107:32

The Elders] the Magistrates and Senators.

Psalms 107:33

Riuers] namely the medow lands and grounds which are well watered with streames and rivers.

Psalms 107:39

Againe] namely, when they are defiled with sinne, and so provoke Gods wrath: [Through oppression] the Italian, through distresse, or through oppression, or through barrennesse.

Psalms 107:40

He poureth] that is to say, hee degradeth them from their dignities, hee disrobeth them of Majesty and respect, Iob 30. 11. by warres, seditions, and rebellions of their people, or by some other meanes; and when they are driven out, they cannot finde any setled abode.

Psalms 107:42

All iniquitie] the wicked mens boldnesse in repressed by these judgements of God, and generally by all evident acts of his providence, so that they dare not glorifie themselves, nor will not contend any more, being convinced by their own consciences, and are dismayed and confounded in their thoughts, not knowing what to say in these accidents, which fall out so contrary to their imaginations and hopes.