Verses 1-6 - We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plea God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely give us, and caused us to hope in. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon merc alone for it. He bemoans the weight upon his mind from outwar troubles. But he looks back, and remembers God's former appearance for his afflicted people, and for him in particular. He looks round, an notices the works of God. The more we consider the power of God, the less we shall fear the face or force of man. He looks up with earnes desires towards God and his favour. This is the best course we can take, when our spirits are overwhelmed. The believer will not forget that in his best actions he is a sinner. Meditation and prayer wil recover us from distresses; and then the mourning soulstrives to return to the Lord as the infant stretches out its hands to the indulgent mother, and thirsts for his consolations as the parche ground for refreshing rain.
