Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord [is] good,.... Essentially and communicatively; he is good, and he does good, in a providential way, to all men; and in a way of special grace to his own people; for whom he has laid up and to whom he has promised good things, and on whom he bestows them; as pardon, righteousness, and eternal life; both grace and glory; and therefore they should praise him;sing praises unto his name, for [it is] pleasant; either the work of singing praise is pleasant, being the employment of angels and glorified saints; the subject matter of it delightful, the blessings of grace flowing from the everlasting love of God it leads unto, which is excellent and better than life; and it must be pleasant work to a saint, because it is pleasing to God; and especially when the presence of God is enjoyed in it, and melody is made in the heart as well as with the mouth.
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Psalms 135:3
Psalms 135:3
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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A SONG of praise to God (Psalms 135:1-3, Psalms 135:19-21) for:
1. His mercies to Israel (Psalms 135:4, Psalms 135:14).
2. His greatness in nature (Psalms 135:5-7) and in history (Psalms 135:8-12).
3. His…Psalms 135:1-21Psalms 135:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryReasons for the worship and service of God.
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