Verses 30-31
30, 31. I will praise the name of God The just distinction between the righteous and the wicked, and their treatment according to character, prayed for Psalms 69:22-28, shall vindicate the pure in heart, and call forth their praise and thanksgiving, which shall be more pleasing to God than the offering of an ox or bullock.
That hath horns and hoofs This description simply distinguishes the animal as full grown and possessing the “legal qualifications for being sacrificed.” Of the same class of clean animals they might also take for food, signifying that “man, offering the support of his own life, appeared to offer that life itself.” Witsius. Leviticus 11:0, and Deuteronomy 14:0.
The humble shall see… and be glad It is this class who are interested in the regular process of justice in government. These, taking God’s side of law and holiness, pray that both may be upheld, which can only be, in the case of obstinate offenders, by the enforcement of penalty. Psalms 69:30-34 magnify the praises of Jehovah for his righteous government and the redemption of his people.
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