Psalms 93:5

Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever. THY TESTIMONIES ARE VERY SURE - i:e., thy promises to thy people in thy Word are surely to be depended upon (). The sureness of His testimony of salvation to His people follows necessarily from His majesty and might, which are far superior to all opposition of blustering enemies, as described in Psalms 93:1 (; ; ). HOLINESS BECOMETH THINE HOUSE ... FOREVER. It is becoming that thou shouldest keep from violation and defilement by the enemy the sanctity...

5_Thy testimonies _(9) _are singularly true _As yet the Psalmist has insisted upon the excellency of God in the work of creation, and the providential government of the world. Now he speaks of his distinguishing goodness to his chosen people, in making known to them the doctrine which bringeth salvation. He begins by commending the absolute trust-worthiness and truthfulness of the law of God. This being a treasure which was not extended to all nations promiscuously, he adds immediately that the house of God would be adorned with a glory which should last for ever. The Divine goodness is displayed in every part of the world, but the Psalmist justly considers it as of all others the most inestimable blessing, that God should have deposited in his Church the covenant of eternal life, and made his glory principally to shine out of it. Some translate the Hebrew word נאוה...

Verse Psalms 93:5. _THY TESTIMONIES ARE VERY SURE_] Thou wilt as surely fulfil thy word as thou wilt keep possession of thy throne. _HOLINESS BECOMETH THINE HOUSE_] Thy _nature_ is holy, all thy _works_ are holy, and thy _word_ is holy; therefore, thy _house_ - thy _Church_, should be holy. The _building_ itself should be _sanctified_ - should be so _consecrated_ to thy worship alone, that it shall never be employed in any other service. The _ministers_ of this Church should be holy, the _members_ holy, the _ordinances_ holy; its _faith_, its _discipline_, and its _practice_ holy. And this at all times, and in all circumstances; for holiness becometh thine house - for ever," לארך ימים _le-orech yamin_, for length of days. During the whole lapse of time; till the sun and moon shall be no

THY TESTIMONIES ARE VERY SURE - All that thou hast borne witness to; all that thou hast affirmed or declared to be true. This would embrace “all that” God has spoken, whether his law, his promises, his commands, his prophecies, or his statements of what has occurred and of what will occur. See the notes at Psalms 19:7. HOLINESS BECOMETH THINE HOUSE, O LORD - The psalm seems to have been intended to be used in the sanctuary, as a part of public worship, and the word “holiness” here would seem to mean a proper respect for God; confidence in him; a state of mind free from all doubt, and from all that is impure. Perhaps there may be here, also, the idea that in all the convulsions of the world; in all that threatens to overthrow truth and righteousness; in all the attacks which are made on the divine government; in all the ef

EXPOSITION Line the preceding, a psalm of praise. Jehovah is set forth as manifesting himself in the character of King. He robes himself in majesty, and reigns openly. The world, unstable as it may seem, is in reality fixed under his sway. His throne, _i.e. _his rule, has been established from everlasting (Psalms 93:1, Psalms 93:2). Yet there is resistance to his sway. The waters toss themselves; _i.e. _the powers of the world array themselves in opposition to God (Psalms 93:3). Vainly, however: God in heaven is mightier than they (Psalms 93:4). His might is especially shown in his "house" and in his "testimonies." The l

THY TESTIMONIES ARE VERY SURE,.... Meaning not the works of God, of nature, and providence, which testify of his power and Godhead, and other perfections of it; rather the word of God, the Scriptures of truth, the law and Gospel; the one being a testimony of his will to be done by men, the other a testimony of his good will to men; which are sure and true, and to be believed; though it seems best of all to understand them of the promises of God, which testify what he will do, or shall be done hereafter, and which are all yea and amen in Christ; and especially those that respect his kingdom and interest, the glory, stability, and eternity of it, things which are the principal subjects of this psalm; all which promises are sure and certain, true and faithful, firm, and to be believed; see Genesis 19:9, HOLINESS BECOMETH THINE HOUSE, O LORD, FOR EVER; or "unto length of days...

Psalms 93 Jehovah Reigneth This is a kingdom Psalm by an unknown author. The Lord reigneth in majesty. And under His reign the world is established; He is above all the floods of many waters, none can withstand Him. Revelation 11:15 may be read in connection with this brief kingdom Psalm. The angry nations mentioned in this passage correspond with the floods of waters mentioned in the Psalm....

XCIII. GOD IN NATURE AND THE LAW. Psalms 93:1_ b_. Yahweh is apparelled with strength: He hath girded himself with? A word has fallen out at the end. Psalms 93:3. The floods are the chaotic powers which Yahweh reduced to order at creation. Psalms 93:4. The same God gave the Law and ordered the sanctity of His house....

TESTIMONIES. Compare Psalms 19:7. HOLINESS. Compare Psalms 97:12; Psalms 99:9. and see note on Psalms 93:1, above....

THY TESTIMONIES ARE VERY SURE— Here, as in Psalms 19 the laws of nature and God's word are considered as laws of the same hand, and having the same promises; עדתיךֶ _eidotheka,_ comprehends both. He adds, _Holiness becometh thine house: i.e._ "Thou canst as soon renounce thy holiness, as thy faithfulness in performing thy promises. It is the ornament and glory of thy house for ever." REFLECTIONS.—The sovereign dominion, the glorious and eternal kingdom of Jesus, Jehovah, God over all, blessed for ever, is a subject of pleasing meditation to the believing soul. 1. He reigns in majesty and power. _The Lord reigneth;_ all power in heaven and earth is given to the Lord Christ; his kingdom of grace is set up in the hearts of his believing people, and his throne in glory is prepared, where he shall reign over his faithful ones for ever and ever; he is clothed with maj