5. Thoughts - Thy counsels in the government of the world and of thy church.

6. A brutish man - Who is led by sense, not by reason and faith. This - The depth of God's counsels and works.

10. Anointed - I shall have cause of testifying my joy by anointing myself, as the manner was at all joyful solemnities.

12. Palm-tree - Which is constantly green and flourishing.

13. Planted - Whom God by his gracious providence has fixed there. The house - In its courts; he means in the church of God, whereof all good men are living members.

14. Old age - Their last days shall be their best days, wherein they shall grow in grace, and increase in blessedness.