Psa 42:7, 69:1-2, 124:4, Lam 3:54, Jon 2:3 | TSK | STEP | Deep calleth. water-spouts.A water-spout is a large tube formed of clouds by means of the electric fluid, the base being uppermost, and the point let down perpendicularly form the clouds. It has a particular kind of circular motion at the point; and, being hollow within, attracts vast quantities of water, which it frequently pours down in torrents upon the earth. These spouts are frequent on the coast of Syria; and no doubt the Psalmist had often seen them, and the ravages which they made. all thy.

Psalms 42:7

Deep calleth.

water-spouts.A water-spout is a large tube formed of clouds by means of the electric fluid, the base being uppermost, and the point let down perpendicularly form the clouds. It has a particular kind of circular motion at the point; and, being hollow within, attracts vast quantities of water, which it frequently pours down in torrents upon the earth. These spouts are frequent on the coast of Syria; and no doubt the Psalmist had often seen them, and the ravages which they made.

all thy.

69:14,15; 88:7,15-17; La 3:53-55; Jon 2:3

Psalms 69:1-2

1 David complains of his affliction.

13 He prays for deliverance.

22 He devotes his enemies to destruction.

30 He praises God with thanksgiving.

(Title.) Shoshannim.

45:1; 60:1; 80:1; *titles

A Psalm.It is uncertain when this Psalm was composed; though it is probable that it was written by David during the rebellion of Absalom. It is an exceedingly fine composition; it evidently refers to the advent, passion, and resurrection of our Lord, to the vocation of the Gentiles, and the reprobation of Jews: See the Marginal References.

the waters.

2,14,15; 18:4; 42:7; Isa 28:17; 43:2; La 3:54; Jon 2:3-5

Re 12:15,16; 17:15

I sink.

40:2; Jer 38:6,22

deep mire. Heb. the mire of depth. deep waters. Heb. depthof waters.

88:6,7; Eze 27:26-34

the floods.

32:6; Ge 7:17-23; Mt 7:25; 26:37,38