Verse 5
Thoughts - Thy counsels in the government of the world and of thy church.
Verses 6–9
A brutish man - Who is led by sense, not by reason and faith. This - The depth of God's counsels and works.
Verses 10–11
Anointed - I shall have cause of testifying my joy by anointing myself, as the manner was at all joyful solemnities.
Verse 12
Palm - tree - Which is constantly green and flourishing.
Verse 13
Planted - Whom God by his gracious providence has fixed there. The house - In its courts; he means in the church of God, whereof all good men are living members.
Verses 14–15
Old age - Their last days shall be their best days, wherein they shall grow in grace, and increase in blessedness.