Psalms 93

Ver. 4. — thy work.] The following part of the Psalm shews that by “God’s work” here, the Psalmist means, his providence in the government of human affairs. Rosenmüller.

Psalms 93:3

3. The floods have lifted up, &c.] The meaning is, Our numerous enemies are risen up against us, and threaten to overwhelm us, like a furious storm. Travell. The rage and clamour of the enemies of God’s people is frequently represented by the raging and roaring of the sea. Green.

Psalms 93:4

4. The Lord on high &c.] The king of heaven is stronger than all earthly potentates, and will subdue them under his feet. Poole.

This Psalm teaches us, that God rules with glory and magnificence over all the world; that his throne is established in righteousness; that his power infinitely

Psalms 93:6

6. A brutish man — a fool] He who is ignorant of the final issue of things, and attendeth not to his eternal interest, is in Scripture language the “brutish man,” and the “fool,” who knoweth not the works, neither understandeth the designs of Heaven. Bp. Horne.

Psalms 93:8

8. — art most high] The expression is equivalent to God’s sitting in heaven, and there overruling all the designs of men to his own glory, and the good of his servants. Mudge.

Psalms 93:10

10. But my horn &c.] But, as the unicorn is superior in power and strength to other creatures, so shall my authority be exalted above others; and I shall enjoy a continual course of happiness; like one who is newly anointed for the enjoyment of a feast. Travell.

— unicorn.] See the note on Psalm xxii. 21.

Psalms 93:13

13. Those that be planted &c.] Those who, like fruitful trees, are firmly rooted in their obedience to God’s laws, shall be sheltered under his protection, and shall grow and increase in his service. Travell.

Thanksgiving is the duty, and ought to be the delight,

of a Christian. It is his duty, as being the least return he can make to his great Benefactor: it ought to be his delight, for it is that of angels, and will be that of every grateful heart, whether in heaven or on earth. The “mercy” of God in promising salvation, and his “faithfulness” in accomplishing it, are inexhaustible subjects for morning and evening praises; every instrument should be strung, and every voice tuned to celebrate them, until day and night come to an end. But more especially should this be done on the sabbath day; which, when so employed, affords a lively resemblance of that eternal sabbath, to be hereafter kept by the redeemed in the kingdom of God. Bp. Horne.

Psalm XCIII. ver. 1. — clothed with majesty;] See the second note from Bp. Sanderson on Job xxix. 14.