Like as a father pitieth his children—Hebrew: “Like the compassion of a father for his children.” See the notes at Matthew 7:7-11. …

Father. —This anticipation of Christ’s revelation of the paternal heart of God, is found also in the prophets.

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

He has an infinitely tender heart; he never strikes …

As a father is compassionate towards his children, the Psalmist not only explains by a comparison what he has already stated, but he also …

Like as a father pities his children When in any affliction, disorder, or distress: the Lord stands in the relation of a …

Truly God is good to all: He is in a special way good to Israel. He has revealed Himself and His grace to them. By His ways we may understand His p…