Psalms 148
DOYLYVer. 7. — ye dragons.] The word here translated “dragons,” probably means whales and other sea monsters. Dimock. See note on Lam. iv. 3.
Psalms 148:9
- — and all cedars:] Comprehending all forest trees.
Psalms 148:10
- He delighteth not &c.] He grants not his favour to the nations which excel in military power, in cavalry and infantry: but He “taketh pleasure &c.” ver. 11. 13. For he hath strengthened &c.; That is, He hath enabled us to fortify again the city of Jerusalem with walls and gates. See Neh. vi. 15, 16. Dr. Wells. 15. He sendeth forth &c.; Whatsoever his pleasure is concerning his creatures upon earth, it is speedily and effectually accomplished. Bp. Hall.
Psalms 148:17
- — his ice] Meaning the hail. Street. This Psalm presents us with two grand motives to induce us to love and praise God. The first, which is common to us with the Jews, and with all men, is taken from the power and wonderful wisdom by which He governs the world. The second is taken from the blessings God bestowed on the Jews; and particularly for granting them, together with his protection, the peace and plenty which they enjoyed in the land of Canaan, and giving them his holy word and his law. In this respect we have still stronger motives to praise the Lord, in consideration of the spiritual blessings vouchsafed to us; among which, the most valuable privilege of all is, to be enlightened by the Gospel, and by the knowledge of his will. Osterwald. Psalm CXLVIII. In this most beautiful Psalm the whole creation is incited to celebrate the glory of the terrestrial, 11 and the rational creatures to praise God. ye the LORD from the heavens: Hallelujah. praise him in the heights.