Psa 18:17, 66:12 | JFB | STEP | 16-19. from above —As seated on a throne, directing these terrible scenes, God— sent —His hand ( ), reached down to His humble worshipper, and delivered him. many waters

Psalms 18:17

16-19. from above—As seated on a throne, directing these terrible scenes, God—

sent—His hand (Ps 144:7), reached down to His humble worshipper, and delivered him.

many waters—calamities (Job 30:14; Ps 124:4, 5).

12. men to ride over our heads—made us to pass.

through fire, &c.—figures describing prostration and critical dangers (compare Isa 43:2; Eze 36:12).

wealthy—literally, "overflowing," or, "irrigated," and hence fertile.