Commentary

Psalm 125

John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes (1754–65)

Short notes for ordinary readers by the founder of Methodism: practical, brief and to the point.

Verses 3–4

The rod - Their power and authority. Not rest - Not continue long. The lot - Upon the habitations and persons of good men. Lest - Lest they should be driven to indirect courses to relieve themselves.

Verse 5

Lead them - Unto sinful courses. Israel - Upon the true Israel of God.

John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes (1754–65). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.