Verse 3. The Lord hath set apart him that is godly ] dysj chasid, the pious, benevolent man. He has marked such, and put them aside as his own property. "This merciful man, this feeling, tender-hearted man, is my own property; touch not a hair of his head!"
Verses 1-5 - Hear me for thy mercy-sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask suc blessings as pardon, and justifying righteousness, and eternallife must perish for the want of them. Alas! that so many should make s fearful a choice. The psalmist warns against sin. Keep up holy reverence of the glory and majesty of God. You have a great deal to say to your hearts, they may be spoken with, let it not be unsaid. Examin them by serious self-reflection; let your thoughts fasten upon tha which is good, and keep close to it. Consider your ways, and before yo turn to sleep at night, examine your consciences with respect to what you have done in the day; particularly what you have done amiss, tha you may repent of it. when you awake in the night, meditate upon God and the things that belong to your peace. Upon a sick-bed particularly, we should consider our ways. Be still. when you have asked conscience a question, be serious, be silent, wait for an answer Open not the mouth to excuse sin. All confidence must be pan answer Open not the mouth to excuse sin. All confidence only: therefore, afte commanding the sacrifices of righteousness, the psalmist says, Put you trust in the Lord.
