_The nations are exhorted cheerfully to entertain the kingdom of Christ._ To the chief musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. _TITLE._ מזמר קרח לבני למנצח _LAMNATSEACH LIBNEI KORACH MIZMOR._— This psalm, says Bishop Patrick, is thought by some to have been composed by David, when he translated t... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD MOST HIGH IS TERRIBLE— _Is to be feared—to be revered—to be held in awe._ Fenwick, Mudge, &c.... [ Continue Reading ]
HE SHALL SUBDUE, &C.— The inspired author of the psalm takes occasion to praise God for calling the Gentiles in the time of the Messiah, which, by the Holy Spirit, was then revealed to him. As if he had said, "He, this great God, who is to be revered by all people, to whom all knees shall bow, who i... [ Continue Reading ]
HE SHALL CHOOSE OUR INHERITANCE— "He shall make us to dwell safely in this good land of Canaan, which he hath given us; and which is a type of that heavenly country, to which both Jews and Gentiles shall at length be translated.... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD IS GONE UP WITH A SHOUT— That is, primarily, the ark, which is the precious token of God's presence, is joyfully carried into the holy place; and, secondarily, it is a song of praise for the exaltation of the King of Glory into heaven.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE PRINCES OF THE PEOPLE ARE GATHERED— _The princes of the nations are incorporated with the God of Abraham;_ Mudge: with whom almost all the ancient versions and more modern translators agree. The version of the liturgy is, _The princes of the people are joined to the people of the God of Abraham.... [ Continue Reading ]