The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad [thereof]. Ver. 1. _The Lord reigneth_] This is matter of greatest joy to the righteous. _Gaudeo quod Christus Dominus est, alioqui totus desperassem,_ I am glad that Christ is Lord of all; for otherwise I should uttely ha... [ Continue Reading ]
Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne. Ver. 2. _Clouds and darkness are round about him_] As once at the delivering of the law, so now in publishing the gospel, he is no less terrible, having vengeance in store for the disobedient,... [ Continue Reading ]
A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. Ver. 3. _A fire goeth before him_] For even our God is a consuming fire, Hebrews 12:29 (and not the God of the Jews only), as shall well appear at the last day, 2 Thessalonians 1:8. _See Trapp on "_ Psa 97:2 _"_... [ Continue Reading ]
His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. Ver. 4. _His lightnings enlightened the world_] His apostles, those _fulmiua Ecclesiastica,_ shall spread gospel light, and amaze people; the Lord working with them, and confirming their word with signs following, Mar 16:20... [ Continue Reading ]
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. Ver. 5. _The hills melted like wax_] Nothing shall be so stout and steady as to be able to stand before them. _ Before the Lord_] _Adon, Dominator,_ the maker and master of all, the rightful prop... [ Continue Reading ]
The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. Ver. 6. _The heavens declare his righteousness_] As so many Catholic preachers, Psalms 19:1; Psalms 50:4; Psalms 50:6. By heavens some understand angels, concurring with men to glorify God. Others, the heavenly bodies pleading... [ Continue Reading ]
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all [ye] gods. Ver. 7. _Confounded be all they that serve graven images_] Those instruments of idolatry, and lurking places of devils, _diabolicae inspirationis et iustinctus participes._ Such and their se... [ Continue Reading ]
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD. Ver. 8. _Zion heard, and was glad_] Heard what? the downfall of the devil's kingdom, and the erecting of Christ's sceptre; this was good news to the Church, and her children. Berne was the first town tha... [ Continue Reading ]
For thou, LORD, [art] high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. Ver. 9. _For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth_] Declared now to be so with power, as Romans 1:4, and the world convinced of singular sottishness in fancying other divinities. _ Thou art exalted above all g... [ Continue Reading ]
Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Ver. 10. _Ye that love the Lord_] As having tasted of Christ's sweetness, being justified by his merit, and sanctified by his Spirit, 1Pe 2:4 1 Corinthians 6:11; carried after... [ Continue Reading ]
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Ver. 11. _Light is sown for the righteous_] The righteous is _haeres crucis,_ the heir of the cross; and many are his troubles. A child of light may walk in darkness and have no light, Isaiah 50:10, yet Christ will not leave hi... [ Continue Reading ]
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Ver. 12. _Rejoice in the Lord_] See Psalms 32:11, _See Trapp on "_ Psa 32:11 _"_ At the remembrance of his holiness] That is, of himself; for whatsoever is in God is God; as also of his works and benefits, where... [ Continue Reading ]