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10.Jehovah sitteth upon the flood. Some think that David here alludes to that memorable instance of God’ vengeance, when he drowned the world at once by the flood, (618) and thus testified to all ages that he is the judge of mankind. I agree to this in part, but extend his meaning still farther. In my opinion, he prosecutes the former subject, putting us in mind that those floods, which still threaten destruction to the earth, are controlled by the providence of God in such a way, as to make it evident that it is he alone who governs all things at all times. (619) David, therefore, mentions this among other proofs of God’ power, that even when the elements appear to be mingled and confounded together by the utmost fury of the weather, God controls and moderates these commotions from his throne in heaven. He accordingly adds, for the sake of explanation, God sits King for ever.
(618) “Par le deluge.” — Fr. This is the view taken of the passage by the ancient versions. “” says the Chaldee, “ the generation of the deluge sat in judgment.” The Septuagint reads, “ shall make the deluge to be inhabited,” or “ the world habitable after it;" the Syriac, “ called back the deluge;” and the Arabic, “ restrained the deluge.” Ainsworth reads, “ sat at the flood,” and explains it as meaning “’ flood.”
(619) “Que c’ luy seul qui gouverne toutes choses en tout temps.” — Fr.