Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 129

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 129, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.

This Psalm, while expressive of David's pious feelings on assuming the royal office, teaches the humble, submissive temper of a true child of God. (Psa 131:1-3)

eyes lofty--a sign of pride (Psa 18:27).

exercise myself--literally, "walk in," or "meddle with."