I. PATIENT SUBMISSION (1-2). I. Dependent Attitude (1). 2. Double Analogy (2). Master and Man; Mistress and Maid. II. POIGNANT SUPPLICATION (3-4). i- Distressed Appeal (3a). Prayer. 2. Deep Affliction (3b-4). Plea. SUPERSCRIPT.-A Song of the Degrees (or, Ascents) . PRIMARY AssocIATION.-Anonymous writer probably Hezekiah, who here appeals to Jehovah on acconnt of the contemptuous challenge of Rabshakeh; see Isa. xxxvi.
THE VI A YS OF GOD RECALLED PROPHETIC ANncIPATION.-lsrael in the hour of her deepest distress (yet to come) in the new spirit of obedience looks to Jehovah in the heavens for deliverance. The nation is brought at last to realis_e that He is the only resource. The answer will be in the manifestation of Messiah in glory to the discomfiture of Israel's powerful enemies. PERSONAL APPLICATION .-The servant's attitude is not only one of willing service, but of waiting trust. It is humbling to the pride of the natural man to acknowledge his utter dependence upon God. For Jew and Gentile alike, divine deliverance is dependent upon divine grace. God's people in all ages are contemned because of their trust in God. VERSE NOTES 1. C£ cxxi. I. He lifts his eyes higher than the hills, even to the heavens; " ... sittest (enthroned) ... " 2 Kings xix. 15. 2. Servants and slaves are dependent upon master and mistress of the household for all needed supplies. "Until He be gracious unto us." 3. "Be gracious unto us, 0 Jehovah, be gracious unto us." 4. " ... scorn of the careless ... " They were satiated, so to speak, with the contumely cast upon them by the enemy. See refs. above, and note use of s.H.w. Isa. xxxvii. 29, R.V.m.
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