2. The three modes of trial here are said in the original to refer to
trial by touch, trial by smell, and trial by fire. The psalmist was so clear
from the charge laid against him that he submitted himself unconditionally to any
form of examination which the Lord might see fit to employ: Examine me, Lord, and prove me. Put me again to
trial and see if I would follow such wicked designs as my enemies impute to me.
Try my reins and my heart. All this is a very bold appeal, revealing a
complete conviction of innocence. It should teach us the thoroughness of the
divine judgment, and the necessity of being sincere, lest we be found wanting
at the last. Our enemies are severe with us with spite, and this a brave man
endures without a fear; but God’s severity is that of unswerving right. Who can
stand before his justice?
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