When he makes inquisition for blood - When he “inquires” after blood; that is, when he comes forth with this view, namely, for purposes of p…

When. — A better rendering is, for he makes inquiry; literally, the seeker of bloods: that is, “the avenger of b…

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. W…

For in requiring blood. In the original, it is bloods, in the plural, and therefore the relative that follows immediately after, …

When he makes inquisition for blood
The Arabic version renders it, "he remembers him that seeks their blood"; that i…

Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…

1. In the previous psalm, the author gave thanks for the favors given to the whole human race. Now, in this psalm, he gives thanks specifica…