PSALM 135 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm contains an exhortation to all the Israelites, and especially to the priests and Levites, to praise God for his great and wonderful works; some particulars whereof are here recorded. The servants of the Lord are exhorted to praise him, for his mercy to Israel, by hi... [ Continue Reading ]
Either in the temple or the inner court, which were appropriated to the priests and Levites; or in the outward court, which was for the people. See 2 CHRONICLES 4:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
IS GOOD; bountiful and gracious, especially to you, and therefore he justly expects and deserves your praises. IS PLEASANT; the work itself of singing praises to God is pleasant, as it is more fully expressed, PSALMS 147:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
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Above all that are called GODS, or worshipped as gods by the heathen people. And therefore seeing they commonly praise and extol their idols, it becometh you not to be silent as to the praises of your God.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHATSOEVER THE LORD PLEASED, either in, the creation or government of them, THAT DID HE IN HEAVEN AND IN EARTH; his power and jurisdiction is universal, and not like that of the heathen gods, which is confined to their several countries. IN THE SEAS, AND ALL DEEP PLACES; in the visible seas, and in... [ Continue Reading ]
The vapours; which are the matter of clouds and rain. FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH; either, 1. From the sea, the common source of vapours, 1 KINGS 18:44 AMOS 5:8; wherewith both the earth in general, and several particular countries, are terminated or bounded: or rather, 2. From all parts of the eart... [ Continue Reading ]
From the general works of nature, he comes to God's special works of providence towards his people.... [ Continue Reading ]
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These wonderful works of thine shall never be forgotten. The land which thou gavest us, PSALMS 135:12, and which we yet enjoy, is an everlasting monument of thy power and goodness, and an obligation and encouragement to trust in thee in all our present or future difficulties.... [ Continue Reading ]
WILL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE; will in due time plead the cause of his people, or give judgment for them, as this phrase is used, DEUTERONOMY 32:36 JEREMIAH 5:28, JEREMIAH 22:16. HE WILL REPENT HIMSELF CONCERNING HIS SERVANTS; he will recall that severe sentence which for their sins he had passed upon them,... [ Continue Reading ]
Of this and the following verses, SEE POOLE ON "PSALMS 115:4", SEE POOLE ON "PSALMS 115:5", &c.... [ Continue Reading ]
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BLESSED BE THE LORD OUT OF ZION; by the assemblies of his people in Zion or Jerusalem. WHICH DWELLETH AT JERUSALEM: this clause may be added either to distinguish the true God from the gods which were worshipped in other places and countries; or as a reason why they should bless God, because he had... [ Continue Reading ]