Psalms 66:12 - Exposition

Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads. See the Egyptian and Assyrian sculptures passim, where the king in his chariot gallops over the bodies of his dead and wounded enemies. We went through fire and through water; i . e . through dangers of every kind—a proverbial expression (comp. Isaiah 43:2 ). But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place; or, "a place of refreshment" ( εἰς ἀναψυχήν , LXX .). Dr. Kay renders, "a place of rich comfort;" Professor Cheyne, "a place of liberty" (comp. Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 31:25 ).