Psalm 84
Verse 4 They - That constantly abide in thy house; the priests and Levites, or other devout Jews who were there perpetually, as Anna, Luke 2:36 - 37. They will - They are continually employed in that blessed work. Verse 5 Whose strength - Who trusteth in thee as his only strength. Thy ways - Blessed are they whose hearts are set upon Zion and their journey is thither. Verse 6 Baca - A dry valley in the way to Jerusalem, here put for all places of like nature. Make a well - They dig divers little pits or wells in it for their relief. The rain - God recompenses their diligence with his blessing, sending rain wherewith they may be filled. Verse 7 They go - They grow stronger and stronger. Appeareth - This is added as the blessed fruit of their long and tedious journey. Verse 9 Look - Cast a favourable eye towards him. Anointed - Of me, who though a vile sinner, am thine anointed king. Verse 10 Than dwell - In the greatest glory and plenty. Verse 11 A sun - To enlighten and quicken, and direct and comfort his people. Shield - To save his people from all their enemies. Grace - His favour, which is better than life. Glory - The honour which comes from God here, and eternal glory.