Verse 11. ( middle clause ). We should walk in the belief of the truth, its practice, enjoyment, and profession.— William Jay.
Verse 11. ( third clause ). The necessity, benefit, and reasonableness of whole heartedhess in religion.
Verse 12. —The art of praising God by heart.
Verse 13.
1. Where I might have been— "the lowest hell."
2. What thou hast done for me— "hast delivered."
3. What thou art doing— "great is thy mercy."
Verse 13. ( first clause ).—God's mercy great in election, redemption, calling, pardon, upholding, etc. It is so, at this very moment, in supplying my needs, preserving from danger, consoling in sorrow, etc. Great is thy mercy towards me —so great a sinner, with such needs, so provoking, so full of doubts, etc.
Verses 13-15. The three verses describe salvation, consequent persecution, and all sufficient consolation.
Verse 15. The shades of the light of love. Compassion upon suffering, grace towards unworthiness, long suffering to provocation, mercy towards sin, truth towards the promise.
Verse 16.
1. My pedigree— "son of thine handmaid."
2. My occupation—"thy servant."
3. My character—needing "mercy."
4. My request "turn unto me."
Verse 16. In what respects a servant of God may be girt with divine power.
Verse 17. What inward feelings and outward providences are "tokens for good."