{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/cmt/jfb/psa046.htm","path":"bib/cmt/jfb/psa046.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/cmt/jfb/psa046.htm","text":"A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]\nrefuge--literally, \"a place of trust\" (Psa 2:12).\nstrength-- (Psa 18:2).\npresent help--literally, \"a help He has been found exceedingly.\"\ntrouble--as in Psa 18:7.\nThe most violent civil commotions are illustrated by the greatest physical commotions.\nswelling--well represents the pride and haughtiness of insolent foes.\nGod's favor is denoted by a river (compare Psa 36:8; Zac 14:8; Rev 22:1).\ncity of God, the holy place--His earthly residence, Jerusalem and the temple (compare Psa 2:6; Psa 3:4; Psa 20:2; Psa 48:2, &c.). God's favor, like a river whose waters are conducted in channels, is distributed to all parts of His Church.\nmost High--denoting His supremacy (Psa 17:2).\nright early--literally, \"at the turn of morning,\" or change from night to day, a critical time (Psa 30:5; compare Isa 37:36).\n(Compare Psa 46:2).\nearth melted--all powers dissolved by His mere word (Psa 75:3; Hos 2:22).\nwith us--on our side; His presence is terror to our enemies, safety to us.\nrefuge--high place (Psa 9:9; compare also Psa 24:6, Psa 24:10).\nwhat desolations--literally, \"who hath put desolations,\" destroying our enemies.\nThe usual weapons of war (Psa 7:12), as well as those using them, are brought to an end.\nBe still, &c.--literally, \"Leave off to oppose Me and vex My people. I am over all for their safety.\" (Compare Isa 2:11; Eph 1:22).","title":"A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 46","type":"page"}