Bible Commentary

Psalms 118:15

Psalms 118:15

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous,.... In all the dwellings of good men, throughout the land of Israel, was heard nothing but the voice of joy, on account of David's accession to the throne; the deliverance of him from a persecuting Saul, and of them from his real administration; and the victories David obtained over all his enemies: for, "when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice", Pr 29:2.

And still much more occasion is there of joy, in the dwelling places of the saints, though but cottages, and in the churches of God, the tabernacles of the most High, on account of the spiritual and eternal salvation Christ is the author of which joy is inwardly felt in the heart, and outwardly expressed by one saint to another; and in vocal prayer to God, and in singing his praises; which may be done in the houses of the saints, as well as in the house of God.

What this voice, or the righteous with their voice, expressed in each of their dwelling houses, is as follows; for the word "saying" may be supplied, and the words connected thus:[saying], the right hand of the Lord doth valiantly; or "acts powerfully" ; in helping and assisting David, in protecting and defending him, in raising him to the throne, and in giving him rest from all his enemies; and so in supporting the Messiah, his antitype, as man and Mediator, in his work and under his sufferings; in raising him from the dead, and exalting: him at his right hand; and which was done with his right hand, Ac 2:33.

Jarchi refers this joy here expressed to future times, the times of the Messiah: and in an ancient writing of the Jews the right hand of the Lord, three times mentioned in this verse and , is interpreted of the Messiah, the sort of David.

lyx hve "agit strenue", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Cocceius. Raya Mehimna in Zohar in Numb. fol. 64.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Recommended reading

More for Psalms 118:15

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Psalms 118 — OverviewPsalms 118 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt is probable that David penned this psalm when he had, after many a story, weathered his point at last, and gained a full possession of the kingdom to which he had been anointed. He then invites and stirs up his…Psalms 118 — OverviewPsalms 118 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 118:1, An exhortation to praise God for his mercy; Psalms 118:5, The psalmist by his experience shews how good it is to trust in God; Psalms 118:19, Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his…Psalms 118 — OverviewPsalms 118 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleKimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted…Psalms 118:1-18Psalms 118:1-18 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt appears here, as often as elsewhere, that David had his heart full of the goodness of God. He loved to think of it, loved to speak of it, and was very solicitous that God might have the praise of it and others…Psalms 118:1-21Psalms 118:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryOpposition, deliverance, thanksgiving. The psalmist (or the nation) is passing, or has just passed, through great distress. He (it) has been the object of malignant and determined attack; he has been surrounded by…Psalms 118:1-29Psalms 118:1-29 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION AN antiphonal hymn, composed for a joyful occasion, when there was to be a procession to the temple, a welcoming of the procession by those inside, and the solemn offering of a sacrifice upon the altar…