John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 74:17
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth ,.... Of the whole world, and each of the nations, as of the land of Canaan, so of others, Deuteronomy 32:8 , and even has fixed and settled the bounds of every man's habitation, Acts 17:26 , thou hast made summer and winter ; see Genesis 8:22 , which, taken literally, are great benefits to the world; and, figuratively understood, may represent the two dispensations of the law and Gospel; see Song of Solomon 2:11 , and the different... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 74:12-17
The lamenting church fastens upon something here which she calls to mind, and therefore hath she hope (as Lam. 3:21), with which she encourages herself and silences her own complaints. Two things quiet the minds of those that are here sorrowing for the solemn assembly:? I. That God is the God of Israel, a God in covenant with his people (Ps. 74:12): God is my King of old. This comes in both as a plea in prayer to God (Ps. 44:4; thou art my King, O God!) and as a prop to their own faith and... read more