Psa 35:10, 71:19, 113:5, Mic 7:18 | JFB | STEP | 10. All my bones —every part. him that spoileth him

Psalms 35:10

10. All my bones—every part.

him that spoileth him—(Compare Ps 10:2).

Psalms 71:19

19. is very high—distinguished (Ps 36:5; Isa 55:9).

Psalms 113:5

4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;

Micah 7:18

18. Grateful at such unlooked-for grace being promised to Israel, Micah breaks forth into praises of Jehovah.

passeth by the transgression—not conniving at it, but forgiving it; leaving it unpunished, as a traveller passes by what he chooses not to look into (Pr 19:11). Contrast Am 7:8, and "mark iniquities," Ps 130:3.

the remnant—who shall be permitted to survive the previous judgment: the elect remnant of grace (Mic 4:7; 5:3, 7, 8).

retaineth not . . . anger— (Ps 103:9).

delighteth in mercy—God's forgiving is founded on His nature, which delights in loving-kindness, and is averse from wrath.