When David was derided for his godliness he not only held fast his
integrity, but, 1. He comforted himself. He not only bore reproach, but
bore it cheerfully. It did not disturb his peace, nor break in upon the
repose of his spirit in God. It was a comfort to him to think that it
was for God's sake that he bore reproach, and that his worst enemies
could find no occasion against him, save only in the matter of his God,
Dan. vi. 5. Those that are derided for their adherence to God's law may
comfort themselves with this, that the reproach of Christ will prove,
in the end, greater riches to them than the treasures of Egypt. 2. That
which he comforted himself with was the remembrance of God's judgments
of old, the providences of God concerning his people formerly, both in
mercy to them and in justice against their persecutors. God's judgments
of old, in our own early days and in the days of our fathers, are to be
remembered by us for our comfort and encouragement in the way of God,
for he is still the same.