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The Book of Psalms

Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET

PSALM 138

Psa 138:1-8. David thanks God for His benefits, and anticipating a wider extension of God's glory by His means, assures himself of His continued presence and faithfulness.

      1. I will praise thee with my whole heart--(Compare Psa 9:1 ).
      before the gods--whether angels ( Psa 8:5 ); or princes ( Exd 21:6 Psa 82:6 ); or idols ( Psa 97:7 ); denotes a readiness to worship the true God alone, and a contempt of all other objects of worship.

      2. (Compare Psa 5:7 ).
      thy word above all thy name--that is, God's promise ( 2Sa 7:12-16 ), sustained by His mercy and truth, exceeded all other manifestations of Himself as subject of praise.

      3-5. That promise, as an answer to his prayers in distress, revived and strengthened his faith; and, as the basis of other revelations of the Messiah, it will be the occasion of praise by all who hear and receive it ( Psa 68:29, 31 Isa 4:3 ).

      5. for great is the glory--or, "when the glory shall be great," in God's fulfilling His purposes of redemption.

      6, 7. On this general principle of God's government ( Isa 2:11 57:15 66:2 ), he relies for God's favor in saving him, and overthrowing his enemies.
      knoweth afar off--their ways and deserts ( Psa 1:6 ).

      8. God will fulfil His promise.

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