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There is somewhat of history in this Psalm, as referring to the desolations of the church; probably concerning the devastation made by the Chaldean. The Sacred Writer laments the sad event, and commits the cause unto the Lord.
Maschil of Asaph.
This Psalm hath a mark put upon it, namely, Maschil, by which is meant, a Psalm of instruction. And the great object, it should seem, intended by it, is, that instead of poring over our own difficulties, or looking into ourselves to seek redress from them at anytime when they bear hard upon us, we should be looking unto God. Sweet is that call of Jesus; Come unto me! - Look unto me! - Behold me, behold me! Matthew 11:28; Isaiah 65:1; Isaiah 65:1.