Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. O praise the Lord, all ye nations ] Let all the Gentiles praise him, for he provides for their eternal salvation.
Praise him, all ye people. ] All ye Jews, praise him; for ye have long been his peculiar people. And while he sends his Son to be a light to the Gentiles, he sends him also to be the glory of his people Israel.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-18 - The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicabl to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himsel chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, thoug they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to the everlasting goodness and mercy of God, or whether he looks forward to the blessing secured to him, he will find abundan cause for joy and praise. Every answer to our prayers is an evidenc that the Lord is on our side; and then we need not fear what man can d unto us; we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in him alone to accept and bless us. Let us seek to live to declare the work of God, and to encourage others to serve him and trust in him. Suc were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the goo pleasure of the Lord should prosper in his hand.
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