2. Where is now, &c.—"now" is "not a particle of time, but of entreaty," as in our forms of speech, "Come now," "See now," &c.

     1-3. The vindication of God's mercy and faithfulness (Ps 25:10; 36:6) is the "glory" of His "name," which is desired to be illustrated in the deliverance of His people, as the implied mode of its manifestation. In view of the taunts of the heathen, faith in His dominion as enthroned in the heaven (Ps 2:4; 11:4) is avowed.

     4-7. (Compare Isa 40:18-20; 44:9-20).

     7. speak . . . throat—literally, "mutter," not even utter articulate sounds.

     8. every one that trusteth—they who trust, whether makers or not.