PSALM CVIII _The psalmist encourages himself to praise the Lord for mercies_ _he had received_, 1-5. _He prays for the Divine succour_, 6; _and encourages the people to expect their restoration, and the_ _enjoyment of all their former privileges and possessions_, 7-13. NOTES ON PSALM CVIII T... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 108:3. _AMONG THE PEOPLE_] The _Jews_. _AMONG THE NATIONS._] The _Gentiles_. Wherever this Psalm is sung or read, either among _Jews_ or _Gentiles, David_ may be said to sing praise to God.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 108:7. _GOD HATH SPOKEN IN HIS HOLINESS_] בקדשו _bekodsho_; some think this means _in his Holy One_, referring to the _Prophet_ _Jeremiah_, who predicted the captivity, its duration of _seventy_ years, and the deliverance from it.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 108:10. _THE STRONG CITY_] The possession of the _metropolis_ is a sure proof of the subjugation of the country.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Psalms 108:13. _THROUGH GOD WE SHALL DO VALIANTLY_] From him we derive our courage, from him our strength, and by him our success. [For the ANALYSIS, see the Psalms 57:1-19 (note) and Psalms 60:1-19 (note). Also see introduction to Psalms 108:1-19 (note)].... [ Continue Reading ]