John Trapp on Psalms 69:1

PSAL. LXIX.

A Pſalm of David] Quando rebellabat Sheba, ſaith the Syriack, made upon occaſion of Sheba's rebellion preſently after Abſoloms. Hence he cries out as one almoſt over-whelmed,

Verſ. 1. Save mee O God] Thou who delighteſt to ſave ſuch as are forſaken of their hopes. The Fathers generally take this Pſalm to be prophetical touching the paſſions of Chriſt, and his praying then to the Father. David had his troubles which gave occaſion to the penning of this Pſalm, but thoſe were all but as a picture and prelude of Chriſts farre greater ſorrows. Spiritus autem ſanctus manifeſtè ſe prodit in hoc Pſalmo.

For the waters are come in unto my ſoul] Ever after Noahs flood (that diſmal deſtruction) great and grievous afflictions were ſet forth by the ruſhing in of waters, and overwhelming therewith. Gods wrath was poured upon Chriſt as a mighty torrent of waters, and therefore this expreſſion applied to him hath a ſpecial Emphaſis; his ſoul was heavy even to the death. Fluctus fluctum trudebat, One deep called upon another, &c. O the ſoul of ſufferings which his ſoul then ſuffered!