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Psalms 138:3
Psalms 138:3
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Psalms 138 — OverviewPsalms 138 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt does not appear, nor is it material to enquire, upon what occasion
David penned this psalm; but in it, I. He looks back with thankfulness
upon the experiences he had had of God's goodness to him, ver. 1-3. II.…Psalms 138 — OverviewPsalms 138 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 138:1, David praises God for the truth of his word; Psalms 138:4, He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God; Psalms 138:7, He professes his confidence in God. Five manuscripts omit ledawid;: and…Psalms 138 — OverviewPsalms 138 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BiblePsalm of David. This psalm is generally thought to have been written by David upon his being advanced to the throne; on account of which he praises the Lord, who had supported him under many exercises, and had made good…Psalms 138:1-5Psalms 138:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleI. How he would praise God, compare Ps. cxi. 1. 1. He will praise him
with sincerity and zeal--"With my heart, with my whole heart, with that
which is within me and with all that is within me, with uprightness of…Psalms 138:1-3Psalms 138:1-3 · The Pulpit CommentaryValiant for the Lord.
The Septuagint ascribes this psalm to Haggai or Zechariah. It can hardly be by David. But it was by some greatly tried but triumphant saint.
I. SEE HOW HE STANDS UP FOR GOD. Note his boldness.…Psalms 138:1-8Psalms 138:1-8 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
A CLUSTER of Davidical psalms here follows. It is not easy to trace any single line of thought connecting them all, or to explain how they come to be so entirely separated from the great bulk of the…
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