Psalms

Introduction to the chapter

PSALM CXXX. (DOMINE NON EST.)

The prophet's humility.

Psalms 130:1

Ver. 1. Of David, is not in Sept. But he probably composed this psalm to exculpate himself from the accusation of pride. Bert. --- It may agree with Esther, Nehemias, &c. 2 Esd. v. 15. C. ---

David proposes his own humility to the imitation of others, without any evil intention. W. ---

Sometimes the saints may speak their own praises, as S. Paul, did, particularly when they are inspired. Bert. --- Above me. This deportment is admirable in the great. C. --- We must neither undertake nor pry into things above our ability. M.

Psalms 130:2

Ver. 2. So reward, &c. The meaning is, that according to his disposition with regard to humility, so he expected a reward in his soul to return to him, and stick as close to him as the child just weaned, which would willingly never be separated from the mother. Ch. --- If I was not humble, may my soul be treated like an infant, &c. Heb. "If I did not render (or humble and silence) my soul, like an infant weaned from his mother, let my soul be to me as a weaned child." I willingly submit to all thy rigours, if I did not adore thy ways in silence and in humiliation. C. --- The text may be differently rendered. Bert. --- As children come willingly to their mother, so the child of God approaches to Him, though he may not always find the same sweetness; and he expects that he will be rewarded accordingly. W. --- Gemul means, "a weaned infant, or a reward." D.

Psalms 130:3

Ver. 3. Israel. This occurs in the preceding psalm. C. --- David encourages all to hope by his own experience. W.