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Title. David. Like all Psalms of David, it finds its fulfilment in the true David. See the Structure of this book (p. 721). Compare Psa_18:4, Psa_18:5 with Psa_17:9. It is placed, as first written, in 2Sa 22; but it is edited and placed here to find its true relation to other Psalms. Why should not David have the right claimed by all other writers? to say nothing of the Holy Spirit's right to do as He pleases and wills. It was edited for its place here, when it was handed over "to the chief Musician". See the subscription, and App-64.
the servant. Compare Isa_42:1; Isa_49:6; Isa_52:13.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
song. Hebrew. shirah. See App-65.
in the day. Compare 2Sa 22, and App-18.
delivered, &c. Compare Luk_1:74.
hand = paw.
I will love Thee = Fervently do I love Thee. Hebrew. raham, to yearn over. This verse was added by David when the Psalm was handed over to the chief Musician (subscription, and App-64) for use in public worship.
LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
strength. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Effect), App-6, for the source of all strength. Hebrew. hazak, strength (for holding fast); not the same word as verses: Psa_18:2, Psa_18:17, Psa_18:17, Psa_2:32, Psa_2:39.