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EXPOSITION.
"_It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people
under me_." To rejoice in personal revenge is unhallowed and
evil, but David viewed himself as the instrument of vengeance
upon the enemies of God and his people, and had he not rejoiced
in the success accorded to him he would have been worthy of
censure. That sinners perish is in itself a painful
consideration, but that the Lord's law is avenged upon those who
break it is to the devout mind a theme for thankfulness. We must,
however, always remember that vengeance is never ours, vengeance
belongeth unto the Lord, and he is so just and withal so
long-suffering in the exercise of it, that we may safely leave
its administration in his hands.
EXPLANATORY NOTES AND QUAINT SAYINGS.
Verse 47.--"_It is God_." Sir, this is none other than
the hand of God; and to him alone belongs the glory, wherein none
are to share with him. The General served you with all
faithfulness and honour; and the best commendation I can give him
is that I dare say he attributes all to God, and would rather
perish than assume to himself."--^Written to the Speaker of the
House of Commons, after the battle of Naseby, June 14, 1645, by
Oliver Cromwell.