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Psalms 93:1-5

Psalms 93:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

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 (, ). Yet there is resistance to his sway. The waters toss themselves; i.e. the powers of the world array themselves in opposition to God (). Vainly, however: God in heaven is mightier than they (). His might is especially shown in his "house" and in his "testimonies." The latter are "sure," the former is inviolate.

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