Psalms 7

Psalms 7:1

THE title, [Shiggaion] it seemeth to be some kinde of song to a pleasing and delightfull aire, or some kinde of musick, as Habakkuk 3:1. [Cush] this was very likely to have been some courtier of Sauls who had slaundered David, see 1 Samuel 24:10.

Psalms 7:2

Tear my soul] that is to say, my person or body.

Psalms 7:3

Done this] which is most falsely laid to my charge, namely to have plotted Sauls death, and the peoples revolt, &c.

Psalms 7:4

That was at] namely my friend Psalms 41:9. his meaning is, I have been so farre from seeking to doe Saul hurt when he was my friend, that I have contrariwise assisted him to my power, after hee was wrongfully become mine enemy, see 1 Sam. 23. 5. and 24. 7. and 26. 9.

Psalms 7:5

Tread down] let him throw me down, and ignominiously tread mee to death: [and lay] and after my death let my honour and reputation lie buried in some infamous dunghill, Psa.22. 15. and 89. 39. and Lamentations 3:53.

Psalms 7:6

Thou hast commanded] that is to say, I am persuaded that thou hast decreed within thy selfe to re-establish thy Church, and to take notice of mens actions, I beseech thee to hasten on that time.

Psalms 7:7

Compasse thee] make them appeare before thee, and gather them into thy presence, and then sit down upon thy throne. A description of a solemne judgement.

Psalms 7:8

To my righteousnesse] that is to say, according to mine innocency in this action and the righteousnesse of this cause: not any way concerning Gods soveraign right or the rigor of his law: see Psal. 130. 3. and 143. 2.

Psalms 7:9

The hearts] namely the thoughts, and meanings: [the reines] the affections the inclinations, and motions of the will.

Psalms 7:11

Angry] though hee prolong the punishment of their misdeeds, yet doth he still remember the offence, and holdeth them guilty who treasure up wrath against the day of judgement,Romans 2:5.

Psalms 7:14

Hee travaileth with] the Italian, he bring eth forth, hee doth what hee can to bring to passe, and execute his wicked will: [salsehood] an effect of which shall be to his own ruine, quite contrary to his intent, Isaiah 33:11.