Psalms 9

Psalms 9:1

THE title, [Muth-Labben] the Italian, Almuth-labben] according to some it is a terme of musick, see upon Psalms 6:1-10. in the title. According to others these words doe point out the subject of the Psalme: and may signifie; upon the death of him that stood in the middle; namely Goliah who shewed himselfe between the two armies, defying the Israelites, 1 Samuel 17:4. for which victory David composed this Psalme a long time after, namely after hee had his settled habitation in Ierusalem.

Psalms 9:2

In thee] making thee, thy grace, and thy deliverance the only subject of my joy, v. 14.

Psalms 9:3

At thy] the Italian, before thy, being discomfited by thine only power who art the head of thy people, and standest in the front of thine armies.

Psalms 9:6

O thou enemies] an ironicall kinde of scoffe and insultation.

Psalms 9:7

Shall endure] the Italian, fitteth, in his imperiall throne, and judgement seat.

Psalms 9:13

From the gates] Iob. 38. 17.

Psalms 9:14

In the gates] in the city, or in the publick meetings which were held neere to the gates of the city: [of the daughter] that is to say, of the people which dwelt therein, according to the ordinary phrase of scriptures.

Psalms 9:16

Snared] overcome and ruined, as a beast taken in the toiles: [Higgaion] according to some it is a terme of musick whose signification is unknown, see upon Psal, 7. in the title. According to others it is a note of exclamation, and admiration, as who should say, O a thing worthy to bee considered and meditated upon.

Psalms 9:18

Shall not although hee seeme to bee neglected of God for a time, yet that shall not bee perpetually.

Psalms 9:19

Prevaile] the Italian, get strength, let him not through thy patience take more courage and boldnesse, to endeavour himselfe more strongly against thy Church: or let him not bee the stronger.