_An exhortation to praise God cheerfully, for his greatness, and for
his power._
A Psalm of Praise.
_TITLE._ לתודה מזמור _MIZMOR LETHODAH_— This is the only
psalm in the whole collection intitled "A Psalm of Praise;" and it is
supposed to have received this appellation because peculiarly adapted,... [ Continue Reading ]
KNOW YE, &C.— _Acknowledge that,_ &c. "Recognize Jehovah for your
God." The next clause is rendered by Houbigant and Mudge, more
conformably to the context, _He hath made us, and we are his: his
people,_ &c.... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR THE LORD IS GOOD— I think the following, says Mudge, is the true
version. _Bless his name, for it is good: the Lord, for his favour is
everlasting;_ and so every where. See Psalms 135:3. This last verse
seems to be the response of the whole chorus of the priests, at the
instant of firing the sac... [ Continue Reading ]