Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com
Psalms 27:2
psa 27:2
Light - My counsellor in all my difficulties, and my comforter and deliverer in all my distresses. Strength - The supporter and preserver of my life.
Psalms 27:3
psa 27:3
In this - That God is my light.
Psalms 27:4
psa 27:4
Dwell. &c. - Have opportunity of constant attendance upon God. To behold - That there I may delight myself, in the contemplation of thy amiable and glorious majesty, and of thy infinite wisdom, holiness, justice, truth, and mercy.
Psalms 27:5
psa 27:5
The secret - In his tabernacle, into which mine enemies cannot come. He alludes to the ancient custom of offenders, who used to flee to the tabernacle or altar. Rock - A place high and inaccessible.
Psalms 27:9
psa 27:9
Away - From thy face or presence, or from the place of thy worship.
Psalms 27:11
psa 27:11
Because of - That I may neither fall into their hands by my folly, nor give them any occasion of triumphing over me.
Psalms 27:13
psa 27:13
The living - David was thus earnestly desirous of this mercy in this life, not because he placed his portion in these things; but because the truth and glory of God, were highly concerned in making good the promise of the kingdom to him.
