Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 71:16

16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD : I will make mention of thy righteousness even of thine onely .

I will not sit down in Despair, but I will go on, or proceed in my Business, Courag[illegible: 1+ letters]ously and Cheerfully, in making necessary Provisions for my own defence.

Relying onely upon thy strength, and not upon my own Military Preparations.

Partly, to Praise and celebrate it: and Partly, to support and Comfort my self, with the Remembrance of it.

Either, 1. Of thy Mercy and Goodness. Or rather, 2. Of thy Faithfulness, and in making good all thy Promises to me, as this Word is most commonly used in this Book.

Not of my Subjects and Friends, who are false and persidious to thee, and to me: Nor of my own; for I have been most unfaithful to thee, and have broken my Covenant with thee.

Marginal references: Vers. 2. [illegible: 1+ letters]. 24.