Commentary on Psalms - Volume 3 - Bible Study Guides

Comm on Psalms (V3)John Calvinpeople, who not only overturned the holy and inviolable order which God had established, but whohad also, in shaking off his salutary yoke, thrown themselves into a state of miserable dispersion.What follows concerning the prudence of David’s hands seems to be an improper form of expression.But it is intended forcibly to express, that he not only was successful in what he had undertaken,but that he was governed by the Spirit of God, which prevented him from putting his hand at randomto any work which might come in his way, and led him prudently and skilfully to do that to whichfaith and duty called him; and thus, in the success of his undertakings, his wisdom appears moreconspicuous than his good fortune.168