Psalms 138:7

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, etc.] Trouble attends the best of men; both outward and inward trouble, from sin, Satan, and the world; yea, they are in the midst of it, surrounded with it; and it is a way in which they walk through this world, and enter the kingdom of heaven; it is continued unto them; it is a long walk, and yet will have an end; (see <192304>”

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble - Though I am in the low vale of sorrow, I shall not be overlooked or forgotten. This implies that the writer was then in trouble, and it expresses the conviction that whenever he should be in trouble God would remember him, and give him life and strength. Thou wilt revive me - Thou wilt cause me to live; thou wilt give me life. Psalms 30:3. Compare the notes at Psalms 71:20. The meaning is, Thou wilt give me life - vigor - strength - to bear the trouble. Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand - As one does when he is about to inflict a blow. Against the wrath of mine enemies ... - In reference to all their attempts to destroy me. Thou wilt meet their wrath…”

“Though I walk: Psa 23:3, Psa 23:4, Psa 41:7, Psa 41:8, Psa 66:10-12; Job 13:15, Job 19:25, Job 19:26; Isa 57:16 thou wilt: Psa 71:20, Psa 71:21, Psa 85:6, Psa 119:49, Psa 119:50 thou shalt stretch: Psa 35:1-3, Psa 56:1, Psa 56:2, Psa 56:9, Psa 64:7, Psa 64:8, Psa 77:10, Psa 144:1, Psa 144:2; Isa 5:25, Isa 9:12, Isa 9:17, Isa 9:21; Isa 10:4; Mic 7:8-10 and thy right: Psa 17:7, Psa 18:35, Psa 44:3, Psa 44:5-7, Psa 60:5; Isa 41:10; Act 2:33 Psalms 138:8”

“Out of these experiences-so important for all mankind - of David, who has been exalted by passing through humiliation, there arise from him confident hopes concerning the future. The beginning of this strophe calls Psa 23:4 to mind. Though his way may lead through the midst of heart - oppressing trouble, Jahve will loose these bands of death and quicken him afresh (חיּה as in Psa 30:4; Psa 71:20, and frequently). Though his enemies may rage, Jahve will stretch forth His hand threateningly and tranquillizingly over their wrath, and His right hand will save him. ימינך is the subject according to Psa 139:10 and other passages, and not (for why should it be supposed to be this?) accus.…”