Psalms 150
DOYLYPsalms 150:3
- Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: &c.] The people of God are enjoined in this Psalm to use all the
An exhortation to praise God.
Psalms 150:6
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Let the high praises &c.] That the Jews were wont to sing the praises of God as they advanced to combat, may be seen in 2 Mac. xiii. 15, and xv. 26. Street. See also 2 Chron. xx. 21.
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— the judgment written: The judgment written in the law, Deut. vii. 24, and xxxii. 41-43. Dr. Wells. This is added to shew that they do not this work to satisfy their own malicious or revengeful inclinations, but in obedience to God’s commands. Poole.
This Psalm should stir up all the true members of the Church to sing and publish the praises of God, and to rejoice in Him continually. And as the Israelites sung hymns of joy, because God had made them triumph over their enemies, and the kings that waged war with them; we ought likewise to praise Him for the care He has taken of his Church, and for all the favours we have received from Him; but chiefly, for subduing our spiritual enemies, and putting it in our power to triumph over them ourselves, and to be in all things “more than conquerors,” through Jesus Christ our Lord. Ostervald.
Psalm CL. This short concluding Psalm is an invocation to every creature to declare the glory of God, by the tribute of a grateful heart, and the cheerful sound of musical instruments. Travell. The Hebrews themselves acknowledge that they do not understand the several sorts of musical instruments mentioned in this Psalm. Bp. Patrick.
Ver. 1. — praise him in the firmament &c.] That is, Let the angels and heavenly hosts praise Him in heaven, where He clearly shews forth his power. Rosenmüller.