4. The Lord is in his holy temple, &c.] The meaning is, that the Lord is the supreme and righteous Ruler of all affairs; that He knows the most secret designs 10. He croucheth, &c.] He will meanly crouch and counterfeit any thing that will serve his purpose; so that the helpless may fall into his power. Travell. 12. — the humble.] Or rather, "the afflicted," as in the margin. Street. 13. — Thou wilt not require it.] The wicked concludes from God's patience, that He will never punish him. Bp. Patrick.