Psa 18:10, 28, 89:17 | JFB | STEP | 10. cherub-- angelic agents (compare ), the figures of which were placed over the ark ( ), representing God's dwelling; used here to enhance the majesty of the divine advent. Angels and winds may represent all rational and irrational agencies of God's providence (compare , ). did fly-- Rapidity of motion adds to the grandeur of the scene.

‏ Psalms 18:10

10. cherub--angelic agents (compare Ge 3:24), the figures of which were placed over the ark (1Sa 4:4), representing God's dwelling; used here to enhance the majesty of the divine advent. Angels and winds may represent all rational and irrational agencies of God's providence (compare Psa 104:3, 4).

did fly--Rapidity of motion adds to the grandeur of the scene.

‏ Psalms 18:28

28. To give one light is to make prosperous (Job 18:5, 6; 21:17).

thou--is emphatic, as if to say, I can fully confide in Thee for help.

‏ Psalms 89:17

16-17. in--or, "by"

thy righteousness--Thy faithful just rule.

glory--or, "beauty."

of their strength--They shall be adorned as well as protected.

our horn--exalt our power (Psa 75:10; Lu 1:69).