Psalms 113
DOYLYVer. 4. — righteous.] “Righteous” here seems to include the idea of generosity and charity; a man generous upon principles of religion. Mudge.
Psalms 113:6
- — the righteous shall be &c.] That is, Eminently good men do commonly leave a good name behind them, and transmit a grateful memory of themselves to afterages. Abp. Tillotson.
Psalms 113:9
- — his horn &c.] God shall give him an increase of true honour, and abundantly reward his liberality. Bp. Hall. See note at 1 Sam. ii. 1. The character which the Psalmist here gives of good men is, that they fear the Lord; that they take great delight in his commandments; that they are just and sincere; that they conduct all their affairs with uprightness; that they are kind and full of compassion, and love to give alms to the poor. He afterwards teaches us, that those who live thus are perfectly happy; that God blesses them in their persons, in their posterity, and in their possessions; that they enjoy peace of conscience; that they fear no evil, always trusting in the Lord; and that their righteousness and their memory shall remain for ever. These are very important instructions, which should powerfully encourage us to the study and practice of piety. Ostervald. Psalm CXIII. The servants of God are here exhorted to praise Him at all times, and in all places, on account of his power and glory, his mercy in redeeming man, and making the Gentile Church to be a joyful O ye servants of the LORD, Hallicinjah. praise the name of the LORD.