John Wesley · 1450 of 2131
Commentary on Chapter 97
1. Isles - The nations, as this word, used Isaiah xlii, 4, is expounded, Matt. xii, 21.
2. Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him.
6. Heavens - The angels, yea God himself from heaven.
7. Confounded - Let them be ashamed of their folly. Gods - All you whom the have made the objects of their worship.
8. Zion - Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came. Heard - The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.
11. Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them.