Psalms 144

Psalms 144:1

TEacheth] makes me valiant and understanding in warre-like affaires for his service and glory, and the safe-guard of his people.

Psalms 144:2

My goodnesse] the well-spring of all the good things which I enjoy; or, he is altogether loving and favourable to me; or, I desire, nor seek for no favour, but from him.

Psalms 144:4

To vanity] that is to say, like to nothing.

Psalms 144:5

Bow] a poeiall representation of a miraculous and glorious deliverance, as Psal. 18. 9.

Psalms 144:6

Scatter them] namely, mine enemies, verse 7. 11.

Psalms 144:7

Strange children] the Italian, strangers, this may bee understood of forraine enemies, or of domestick enemies, who were unworthy to bee termed Gods people, being of a barbarous and inhumane heart against David, Psal. 54. 5.

Psalms 144:8

Right hand] namely, their actions, or their power, or the covenants and promises they make and give their hands upon.

Psalms 144:12

That our] I desire this deliverance and victory at thy hands, that I may bring thy people into a state of holy peace and happinesse [Corner stones] let them bee like ornaments in a common-wealth, as well in bodily gifts as in grace and vertue of the soule, wherewith the male sex, which is the prop and pillar of the state may be adorned.

Psalms 144:14

Nor going out] namely, out of the strong holds and Cities to goe and encounter with the enemie [Complaining] the Italian, cry, of assault, terror, or tumult.