3-9. His sad state contrasted with former joys. was troubled—literally, "violently agitated," or disquieted (Psalms 39:6; Psalms 41:5). my spirit was overwhelmed—or, "fainted" (Psalms 107:5; Jonah 2:7). read more
10. Omitting the supplied words, we may read, "This is my affliction—the years of," &c., "years" being taken as parallel to affliction (compare :-), as of God's ordering. read more
11, 12. He finds relief in contrasting God's former deliverances. Shall we receive good at His hands, and not evil? Both are orderings of unerring mercy and unfailing love. read more
13. Thy way . . . in the sanctuary—God's ways of grace and providence (Psalms 22:3; Psalms 67:2), ordered on holy principles, as developed in His worship; or implied in His perfections, if "holiness" be used for "sanctuary," as some prefer translating (compare Psalms 67:2- :). read more
14-20. Illustrations of God's power in His special interventions for His people ( :-), and, in the more common, but sublime, control of nature (Psalms 22:11-14; Habakkuk 3:14) which may have attended those miraculous events (Habakkuk 3:14- :). read more
15. Jacob and Joseph—representing all. read more
14-20. Illustrations of God's power in His special interventions for His people ( :-), and, in the more common, but sublime, control of nature (Psalms 22:11-14; Habakkuk 3:14) which may have attended those miraculous events (Habakkuk 3:14- :). read more
19. waters . . . , footsteps—may refer to His actual leading the people through the sea, though also expressing the mysteries of providence. read more
14-20. Illustrations of God's power in His special interventions for His people ( :-), and, in the more common, but sublime, control of nature (Psalms 22:11-14; Habakkuk 3:14) which may have attended those miraculous events (Habakkuk 3:14- :). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 77:4
4. holdest . . . waking—or, "fast," that I cannot sleep. Thus he is led to express his anxious feelings in several earnest questions indicative of impatient sorrow. read more