Psalms 113
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Psalms 113
Praise Ye the LORD: He Raiseth the Poor Out of the Dust
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 113
Psa 113:1-9. God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn.
1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord--or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord--perfections (Psa 5:11; 111:9).
PSALM 113
Psa 113:1-9. God's majesty contrasted with His condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The Jews, it is said, used this and Psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the Greater Hallel, or Hymn.
1-3. Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions.
servants of the Lord--or, all the people of God.
name of the Lord--perfections (Psa 5:11; 111:9).
The Pulpit Commentary
Praise ye the Lord (comp. Psa_104:35; Psa_105:45; Psa_106:1, Psa_106:48; Psa_111:1; Psa_112:1). Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the Name of the Lord. By "ye servants of the Lord," all faithful Israelites are certainly intended; but the phrase need not be absolutely limited to them (comp. Psa_113:3).
Praise ye the Lord (comp. Psa_104:35; Psa_105:45; Psa_106:1, Psa_106:48; Psa_111:1; Psa_112:1). Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the Name of the Lord. By "ye servants of the Lord," all faithful Israelites are certainly intended; but the phrase need not be absolutely limited to them (comp. Psa_113:3).
2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
The Pulpit Commentary
Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. The prayer here is that God may be praised through all time, as in the next verse it is that he may be praised through all space. In connection with the praise of God, limits of time and place are unsuitable (comp. Psa_115:18; Psa_121:8; Psa_125:1-5 :8; Psa_131:3; Isa_59:21; Mic_4:7).
Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. The prayer here is that God may be praised through all time, as in the next verse it is that he may be praised through all space. In connection with the praise of God, limits of time and place are unsuitable (comp. Psa_115:18; Psa_121:8; Psa_125:1-5 :8; Psa_131:3; Isa_59:21; Mic_4:7).
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.
The Pulpit Commentary
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same (comp. Mal_1:3; i.e. all over the world, from the furthest east to the furthest west. The Lord's Name is to be praised; or, "praised be the Name of the Lord" (Kay).
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same (comp. Mal_1:3; i.e. all over the world, from the furthest east to the furthest west. The Lord's Name is to be praised; or, "praised be the Name of the Lord" (Kay).
4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
The Pulpit Commentary
The Lord is high above all nations. As being "the great King over all the earth" (Psa_47:2). And his glory above the heavens. "The heaven, and heaven of heavens, cannot contain him" (2Ch_6:18). It is a "humbling of himself" to "behold the things that are in heaven and earth" (see Psa_113:6).
The Lord is high above all nations. As being "the great King over all the earth" (Psa_47:2). And his glory above the heavens. "The heaven, and heaven of heavens, cannot contain him" (2Ch_6:18). It is a "humbling of himself" to "behold the things that are in heaven and earth" (see Psa_113:6).
5Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
The Pulpit Commentary
Who is like unto the Lord our God? (comp. Psa_89:6; Isa_40:18, Isa_40:25). The highest created being does not approach within anything but an immeasurable distance of God. Who dwelleth on high; or, "who sitteth enthroned on high."
Who is like unto the Lord our God? (comp. Psa_89:6; Isa_40:18, Isa_40:25). The highest created being does not approach within anything but an immeasurable distance of God. Who dwelleth on high; or, "who sitteth enthroned on high."
6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
The Pulpit Commentary
Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth. It is a condescension in God to regard even "the things that are in heaven," since the very "heavens are not clean in his sight" (Job_15:15). Much more is it a condescension in him to behold the gross material things of earth. Yet he gives them his constant care and attention, since otherwise they would cease to be.
Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth. It is a condescension in God to regard even "the things that are in heaven," since the very "heavens are not clean in his sight" (Job_15:15). Much more is it a condescension in him to behold the gross material things of earth. Yet he gives them his constant care and attention, since otherwise they would cease to be.
7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
7-8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Psa 44:25).
7-8. which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Psa 44:25).
The Pulpit Commentary
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust. Heaven is full of his glory, earth of his mercy and loving-kindness. The words of 1Sa_2:8 are, consciously or unconsciously, quoted. And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; rather, from the dunghill (Revised Version).
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust. Heaven is full of his glory, earth of his mercy and loving-kindness. The words of 1Sa_2:8 are, consciously or unconsciously, quoted. And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; rather, from the dunghill (Revised Version).
8That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
The Pulpit Commentary
That he may set him with princes. The words of 1Sa_2:8 are still followed. (For the sentiment, see also Job_36:7.) Historically, the statement is illustrated by the examples of Joseph, Saul, David, Daniel, Mordecai. Even with the princes of his people. Not merely with heathen princes, but with those who exercise sovereignty over Israel, as Joseph with Pharaoh, Daniel with Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, Mordecai with Ahasuerus or Xerxes.
That he may set him with princes. The words of 1Sa_2:8 are still followed. (For the sentiment, see also Job_36:7.) Historically, the statement is illustrated by the examples of Joseph, Saul, David, Daniel, Mordecai. Even with the princes of his people. Not merely with heathen princes, but with those who exercise sovereignty over Israel, as Joseph with Pharaoh, Daniel with Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, Mordecai with Ahasuerus or Xerxes.
9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
9. On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Is 54:1).
the barren woman ... house--literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.
9. On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Is 54:1).
the barren woman ... house--literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.
The Pulpit Commentary
He maketh the barren woman to keep house. Hannah's song is still in the psalmist's thoughts, and suggests this illustration (see 1Sa_2:5). But it must not be restricted to a literal interpretation. The true "barren woman" was Israel (Isa_54:1), whose curse of barrenness was ultimately removed, and who became, as here prophesied, a joyful mother of children (comp. Isa_49:12, Isa_49:18, Isa_49:20; Isa_54:2, Isa_54:3; Isa_60:5; Gal_4:27). Praise ye the Lord.
He maketh the barren woman to keep house. Hannah's song is still in the psalmist's thoughts, and suggests this illustration (see 1Sa_2:5). But it must not be restricted to a literal interpretation. The true "barren woman" was Israel (Isa_54:1), whose curse of barrenness was ultimately removed, and who became, as here prophesied, a joyful mother of children (comp. Isa_49:12, Isa_49:18, Isa_49:20; Isa_54:2, Isa_54:3; Isa_60:5; Gal_4:27). Praise ye the Lord.
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