_The prophet exhorteth to praise God for his love to the church, and for that power which he hath given to it._ THIS psalm appears to have been composed upon some signal victory, and some great exploits done by the Jews; and therefore probably relates to the times of David, when they made the great... [ Continue Reading ]
LET THEM PRAISE HIS NAME IN THE DANCE— In order to vindicate the Scriptures of the Old Testament from the charge of encouraging or even tolerating the dances which are practised in modern times, and which are in perfect contrariety to communion with God, and of course to the spirit of true religion,... [ Continue Reading ]
HE WILL BEAUTIFY THE MEEK— i.e. "Will deliver those who meekly depend upon him, and will make them as great and illustrious, as they had been contemptible and mean." See 1 Chronicles 14:2. Mudge renders it, _He decorateth the humble with victory._... [ Continue Reading ]
LET THE SAINTS BE JOYFUL IN GLORY, &C.— _Let the favoured ones exult in their heart._ It is frequent with the psalmist to call upon כבודו _kebodo,_ his _soul,_ or _heart, all that is within him,_ to praise the Lord; and therefore, as it is here joined with _singing upon their beds,_ it seems to just... [ Continue Reading ]
LET THE HIGH PRAISES, &C.— That is, "Let them not, however, lay aside all thoughts of warlike preparations, and be drowned in the ease of a sluggish peace; but let them, at the same time that they are singing victorious hymns to the honour of God, be in readiness to oppose, and gain fresh victories... [ Continue Reading ]
TO EXECUTE UPON THEM THE JUDGMENT— i.e. "The judgment which God hath long ago decreed, and which is recorded in his law." There should be a full stop at _written._ The next clause is general; _Such honour have all his saints: i.e._ "Such is the honour which Israel shall have; and such shall be their... [ Continue Reading ]