GOD. Hebrew El. App-4. The mighty Creator. because in conflict with His creatures.
hear. hear me.
afflict them. answer them.
Even, &c. Figure of speech Parenthesis. App-6.
Selah. Connecting the true confidence of David with the false confidence of the ungodly. David's true confidence was based on the fact that His GOD was the mighty One enduring for ever. "El" here is emphasized by the double accent Pasek, or "note line" each side of it. (App-66.)
Because... no changes. With whom are no changes (for the better): i.e. no improvement. See note on "alter" (Leviticus 27:10). Hebrew. halaph. Compare Genesis 35:2.