1.
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
1. hear thee—graciously ().
name of—or manifested
perfections, as power, wisdom, c.
defend thee—set thee on
high from danger (Psalms 9:9
Psalms 18:3).
2.
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
2. strengthen thee—sustain
in conflict; even physical benefits may be included, as courage for
war, &c., as such may proceed from a sense of divine favor,
secured in the use of spiritual privileges.
3.
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
3. all thy offerings—or gifts,
vegetable offerings.
accept—literally, "turn
to ashes" (compare ).
Selah—(See on ).
4.
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
4. thy counsel—or plan.
5.
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
5. salvation—that wrought and
experienced by him.
set up our banners—
(Numbers 2:3; Numbers 2:10).
In usual sense, or, as some render, "may we be made great."
6.
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
6. He speaks as if suddenly
assured of a hearing.
his anointed—not only
David personally, but as the specially appointed head of His Church.
his holy heaven—or,
literally, "the heavens of His holiness," where He resides
(Psalms 2:6; Psalms 11:4).
saving . . . hand—His
power which brings salvation.
7.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
7. remember—or cause to
remember, mention thankfully (1 Samuel 17:45;
Psalms 33:16).
8.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
8. They—that is, who trust in
horses, &c.
stand upright—literally,
"we have straightened ourselves up from our distress and fears."
9.
Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
9. let the king hear—as God's
representative, delivered to deliver. Perhaps a better sense is,
"LORD, save the king;
hear us when we call," or pray.