Psalms 89

Psalms 89:1

THE title, Ethan] of whom, see 1 Kings 4:31. 1 Chronicles 2:6. and it is likely that he out-lived Solomon, and saw the destraction of the Kingdome under Iereboam, by the separation of the ten Tribes, and by the spoyle of the countrey by Shishack King of Egypt, 1 Kings 14:25. 2 Chronicles 12:2. which calamities may likely bee the subjects of this Psalme [Ezrahite] descended from Zarah, the son of Iudah, 1 Chronicles 2:6.

Psalms 89:2

I have said] I hold it for certaine, and have fully concluded it in my minde [Built up] a phrase taken from sound and well sounded buildings contrary to moveable, and waisairing habitations of Tents and Cabins [Sbalt thou] the Italian, thou hast, that is to say, the effects of thy covenant and promises are certaine, being grounded upon thine everlasting decrees made in heaven, from whence they have their beginning, vers. 37. Or, thou hast in the invariable nature and order of the heavens, given a document and assurance of the eternity of all the heavenly and supernaturall works, councels, promises, and orders of thy grace.

Psalms 89:4

Th seed] this is fulfilled in Christ, descended from David, according to the flesh, who hath changed Davids temporall Kingdome, into an everlasting and spirituall Kingdom [Built up] I will raise thy Kingdome to the highest degree of perfection.

Psalms 89:5

The heavens] the holy Angels shall joyn with me in thy prayses, as partakers of the joy for the establishment of thy Church, by thy grace and truth. Or, the celestiall Orbes, to which by an ordinary figure, the Scripture doth attribute the doing of such things [Of the Saints] namely, the Angels.

Psalms 89:6

The Sonnes] namely, the Angelicall Spirits, see Psal. 78. 25. and 103. 20. an Hebrew phrase, which signifieth nothing but creatures, to whose nature is proper the quality of a power beyond the measure of all humane power.

Psalms 89:7

In the assembly] the Italian, the counsell, that is to say, the assembly of his Angels amongst which he sitteth as a King in councell.

Psalms 89:8

Thy faithfulnesse] thou causest the most true revelations and declarations of thy truth, wisdome, and promises, to break out on every side like unto so many bright beames.

Psalms 89:10

Rahab] the name of Egypt, Iob 26. 10. Psal. 87. 4.

Psalms 89:12

Tabor] that is to say, these hills doe in a manner, glory of their height, fruitfulnesse, &c. in thee; acknowledging it commeth all from thee their Creator.

Psalms 89:15

That know] who in effect taste of the true spirituall joy, which thy grace and fatherly favour brings with it; and can give thanks for it with exaltation of heart and rapture of spirit.

Psalms 89:16

In thy righteousnesse] namely, in thy righteous and just government, or in thy loyalty in keeping and observing thy covenant and promises.

Psalms 89:17

Our horne] wee are conquerours tryumphant and glorious, see Psal. 75. 10.

Psalms 89:18

Our defence] he is our protector and defendor, and all glory therefore is due to him [Is our King] the Italian, our King is the holy one of Israel, that is to say, it is hee that hath given him, and established him, and that worketh by him as by a chosen instrument.

Psalms 89:19

Invision] namely in prophetick revelation to Nathan, Samuel, and others [To thy holy One] the Italian, touching thy holy One, or religious one; that is to say, touching David,consecrated by thee: Who hath also faithfully, feared and served thee Psal. 4. 3. and is the figure of Christ, the true and great holy One of God, Psal. 16 10 [I have laid] that is to say, I doe environ him with my help and protection, to whom I have committed the power over my people.

Psalms 89:20

I have found] it seemes to be a humane kinde of speach, as if hee said, after I had tried many servants, which have governed my people, I have fixed my selfe upon David. [Annointed] sacramentally with materiall oyle, 1 Samuel 16:13. 2 Samuel 5:3. and spiritually with the gifts of my Spirit.

Psalms 89:21

My hand] mine aide shall never forsake him.

Psalms 89:24

In my name] by my power, which he shall obtaine by calling upon my name.

Psalms 89:25

I will set] he shall conquer, and possesse all that land which I promised to my people throughout all the borders of it, Exodus 23:31. Numb. 34. 3.

Psalms 89:27

My first borne] the chiefe and most eminent, as King of my people, to whom belongeth the right of first-borne, above other nations, Gen. 25. 23. 31. and is the figure of Christ, who is the true first-borne above all other creatures, Colos. 1. 15. 18.

Psalms 89:29

For ever] this is spoken chiefly in respect of Christ, who is eternall both in his person and kingdome.

Psalms 89:35

By my holinesse] namely, by my selfe, who am holinesse it selfe, laying my holinesse for a pledge, and gage of my saying [That I will not lie] the Italian, if I lie, a concise manner of swearing often used in Scripture.

Psalms 89:37

As a faithfull] the Italian, there is a, namely, my selfe, see Iob 16. 19.

Psalms 89:38

Annointed] namely, a King of thy people, consecrated, and being one of Davids posterity.

Psalms 89:40

To ruine] or to feare, that is to say, having caused those which stood in defence to be overtaken with great feare, the strong hold hath been easily taken by the enemies, see Deuteronomy 32:25.

Psalms 89:42

Set up] thou hast given them courage, and made them Conquerours.

Psalms 89:43

Turned] thou hast turned the edge of it, so that it could not cut, as 2 Samuel 1:22.

Psalms 89:47

How short] see Psal. 39. 5. his meaning is, doe not by any extraordinarie afflictions seek the mine of thy poore creature, which is so fraile and unsteddy of it self: save us with speed, for otherwise wee shall be overthrown, and shall no more enjoy thy benefits, see Ioh 7. 7. 21. & 14. 14 [Invaine] making them neither the subject of thy benefits, nor instruments of thy service, but onely to cause them to perish.

Psalms 89:48

What man] that is to say, seeing that wee as well as all other men must once die; doe not make this our condition heavier with new and strange evils; let thy justice suffice thee, and out of thy mercie take pitie upon our inevitable misery, see Job 10. 20. & 13. 25. & 14. 5 [Shall not see] that is to say, taste of it and feele it.

Psalms 89:50

I doe beare] wherewith my heart is burthened and swelled.

Psalms 89:51

The foot-steps] namely, all the marks and monuments that remaine of thy peoples ancient Kingdome; or, they follow him upon the track with injuries and reproaches: Others, they doe scoffe at the foot-steps of thy Christ, that is to say, they make a jeast at the comming of the promised Messias, who is to re-establish the Kingdome: And for all this, is his comming yet delaid?