_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ This Psalm has no title in the Hebrew, but is supposed to have been written by David, to whom it is attributed by the LXX., and most of the ancient versions. It contains a declaration of God's sovereign and universal dominion, in and over the whole world. Which is here set f... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord reigneth_ He is the king and governor, not only of Israel, but of the whole world, as the last clause of the verse expounds it; and accordingly he will, in his due time, set up his empire over all nations, in the hands of his Son the Messiah. It was the psalmist's glory and confidence that... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy throne is established of old_, &c. This kingdom of thine is no new or upstart kingdom; as it may seem to the ignorant world, but the most ancient of all kingdoms, being from everlasting to everlasting, although it was not always equally manifested to mankind. _The floods _ The enemies of thy k... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy testimonies_ Thy words: either, 1st, _Thy precepts_, which are commonly called God's _testimonies._ And so, having spoken of God's kingdom, he now showeth that the laws of that kingdom are just, and true, and holy, which is a singular commendation of it. Or, rather, 2d, _Thy promises_, as may b... [ Continue Reading ]