Explanatory notes on the Prayer-book version of the Psalms

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John W. Parker, 1839 - Bible - 375 pages

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Page 61 - When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Page 53 - He shall convert my soul : and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me, thy rod, and thy staff comfort me.
Page 252 - For look how high the heaven is in comparison of the earth : so great is his mercy also toward them that fear him.
Page 6 - I laid me down and slept, and rose up again ; for the LORD sustained me.
Page 236 - For he is the Lord our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.
Page 50 - I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
Page 46 - Some trust in chariots, and some in horses : but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Page 99 - And that I may go unto the altar of GOD, even unto the GOD of my joy and gladness ; and upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee, O GOD, my GOD.
Page 152 - GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us ; 2 That thy way may be known upon earth : thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise thee.
Page 69 - My time is in thy hand ; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies : and from them that persecute me.

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