Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 66:12

12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads ; we went through fire, and through water ; but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place .

Weak and Mortal, and miserable Men, as the Word signifies, no better nor stronger then we, if thou hadst not given them Power over us.

To Ride upon our Shoulders. By thy Permission they have used us like Slaves, yea like Beasts, to carry their Persons or Burdens: Compare Isa. 51. 23.

(i. e.) Through various and dangerous Tryals, and Calamities: See Psal. 32. 6. and 69. 2. Ezek. 15. 7. and 30. 8.

Heb. Into a moist, or Well-watered place, such as Canaan was both in a Proper Sence, and figuratively, as being replenished with Divine Graces and Blessings.

Marginal references: Heb. Moist. [illegible: 1 word]. 68. 6.