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Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 149:6

Psalms 149:6. Let the high praises, &c.— That is, "Let them not, however, lay aside all thoughts of warlike preparations, and be drowned in the ease of a sluggish peace; but let them, at the same time that they are singing victorious hymns to the honour of God, be in readiness to oppose, and gain fresh victories over the heathen, who are still his and their enemies." Mudge renders this verse in the imperfect tense: The exaltation of God was in their mouth, &c. Jehoshaphat marched out to... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:6

6. high praises—or, "deeds." They shall go forth as religious warriors, as once religious laborers (Nehemiah 4:17). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149The unknown writer called on Israel to praise God, who saves the submissive and punishes the nations that oppose Him. Since this psalm shares the language and hope of the imprecatory psalms, many scholars consider it an eschatological hymn. [Note: E.g., Kidner, Psalms 73-150, p. 489; VanGemeren, p. 875; and L. Allen, pp. 319-20.] Like the previous psalm, this one also opens and closes with a call to worship: "Praise the LORD." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:6-9

3. A way to rejoice in the Lord 149:6-9The Lord’s will for Israel was that she overcome and defeat God’s enemies on the earth. This would establish righteousness in the world and exalt the God of Israel as the sovereign Lord (cf. Deuteronomy 32:1-6; Deuteronomy 32:23; Joshua 1:1-8). Israel praised and glorified God, not just in word but also in deed, by carrying out His will for her (cf. Nehemiah 4:9; Nehemiah 4:16-23). These verses may grate on the sensibilities of Christians who have a... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

A song of praise to God who gives the victory, including vengeance on the enemies of Israel.4. Salvation] RM ’victory.’5. Upon their beds] even in the night-season. 9. The judgment] probably referring to the prophecies and Pss. concerning the destruction of the heathen: cp. Psalms 18:30-43; Psalms 83:10-13; Isaiah 45:14. This honour, etc.] better, ’This’ (the overthrow of their enemies) ’shall be an honour for all his saints.’ read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:6

(6) High praises.—Literally, exaltations of celebration, i.e., hymns of praise.Mouth.—Rather, throat. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

God's Inheritance in Saints Psalms 149:4 The Lord takes pleasure an 1 finds delight in those that run to do His bidding. I. The Lord cares nothing for the strength of a horse or for the rapidity with which a man's legs can carry him from place to place; but He loves to see a meek and humble believer trusting Him. That delight begins with the repentance and with the true sorrow for sin, the sorrow according to God. There is a godly element in sorrow. II. God is the highest and the holiest of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149:1-9IN the preceding psalm Israel’s restoration was connected with the recognition by all creatures and especially by the kings of the earth and their people, of Jehovah’s glory. This psalm presents the converse thought, that the restored Israel becomes the executor of judgments on those who will not join in the praise which rings from Israel that it may be caught up by all. The two psalms are thus closely connected. The circumstances of the Restoration accord with the tone of both,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalm 144-150 The Hallelujah Chorus The five Psalms with which this marvellous book closeth are all Psalms of praise. The word “praise” is found in the Hebrew thirty-seven times. Each one of these Psalms begins and ends with a hallelujah; there are ten hallelujahs. First is a hallelujah which celebrates Himself, He who is the God of Jacob. Precious vision of Him who delights to call Himself “the God of Jacob,” the God who loves the sinner and has redeemed His people. Who is He? The Creator of... read more

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