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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 27 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 27 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. eat . . . my flesh--
(Job 19:22; Ps 14:4).
The allusion to wild beasts illustrates their rapacity.
they stumbled--"they" is emphatic; not I, but they were destroyed.
Psalms Chapter 27 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. In the greatest dangers.
in this--that is, then, in such extremity.
Psalms Chapter 27 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4, 5. The secret of his confidence is his delight in communion with God
(Ps 16:11; 23:6),
beholding the harmony of His perfections, and seeking His favor in His temple or palace; a term applicable to the tabernacle (compare
Ps 5:7).
There he is safe
(Ps 31:21; 61:5).
The figure is changed in the last clause, but the sentiment is the same.
Psalms Chapter 27 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. head be lifted up--I shall be placed beyond the reach of my enemies. Hence he avows his purpose of rendering joyful thank offerings.
Psalms Chapter 27 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. Still pressing need extorts prayer for help.
cry with my voice--denotes earnestness. Other things equal, Christians in earnest pray audibly, even in secret.
Psalms Chapter 27 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. The meaning is clear, though the construction in a literal translation is obscure. The English Version supplies the implied clause. To seek God's face is to seek His favor
(Ps 105:4).
Psalms Chapter 27 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9. Hide not, &c.--
(Ps 4:6; 22:24).
Against rejection he pleads former mercy and love.
Ps 27:1-14.
With a general strain of confidence, hope, and joy, especially in God's worship, in the midst of dangers, the Psalmist introduces prayer for divine help and guidance.
1. light--is a common figure for comfort.
strength--or, "stronghold"--affording security against all violence. The interrogations give greater vividness to the negation implied.