Psalm 146:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 146:7-9

Psalms 146:7-9. Which executeth judgment for the oppressed Who doth not slight nor forget the cries of his grieved subjects; but in due time asserts the right of those who are oppressed, and can find no relief in other courts of judgment. Which giveth food to the hungry Who supplies the needs of the poor that are ready to perish for want; and is so gracious as to set them at liberty, who, by unjust or merciless men, are held in a miserable captivity. The Lord openeth the eyes of the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

Psalm 145-146 God is gracious and mercifulThe book of Psalms closes with six hymns of general praise. The first of these is David’s ‘Song of Praise’ and in the Hebrew is an acrostic. The other five have no titles, but each begins and ends with the words ‘Praise the Lord’.God is great and worthy to be the object of people’s praise, day and night, for ever and ever (145:1-3). Those who know God’s greatness should meditate upon it and proclaim it to others (4-7). Not only is God great, but he is... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 146:8

Psalms 146:8. The Lord openeth the eyes, &c.— Illuminates their minds; or even restores their natural sight, when it is defective and weak; or, when perfectly gone, and there are no hopes of human cure. But this part of the psalm was most exactly and literally fulfilled in our Lord Jesus Christ, when he came to give salvation to us. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 146:1-10

Psalms 146An anonymous psalmist promised to praise the Lord forever because of His greatness and His grace. His faithfulness to the oppressed of the earth-as Creator-is the particular emphasis in this psalm. Each of the last five psalms in the Psalter (Psalms 146-150) begins and ends with a charge to "Praise the Lord!" ("Hallelujah!")."These five psalms are a short course in worship, and God’s people today would do well to heed their message." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 377.]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 146:7-9

The poet cited nine examples. In each case, Yahweh provides the particular need of the individuals in view. He alone can do this. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 146:7-10

3. Examples of God’s power and faithfulness 146:7-10 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 146:1-10

Here begins the final group, Psalms 146-150, known as the ’Hallelujah’ Pss., because each begins and ends with that word, meaning, ’Praise ye the Lord.’ They sum up the joy of the returned exiles, and form a fitting doxology to the Psalter. They are, of course, specially intended for use in the second Temple. Psalms 146 praises God as the true Helper.9. Turneth upside down] lit.’ causeth to turn aside’ (into the trackless desert, where it disappears). read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 146:8

(8) Openeth.—Here, and through the verse, the verbs are participles. The elliptical “open the blind” is easily understood.Blindness is sometimes figurative of distress and helplessness (Deuteronomy 28:29; Isaiah 59:9, &c), sometimes of want of mental or spiritual discernment, as Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 42:7, &c. Here, most probably, the former.Raiseth.—See Psalms 145:14. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

Psalms 146:1-10THE long-drawn music of the Psalter closes with five Hallelujah psalms, in which, with constantly swelling diapason, all themes of praise are pealed forth, until the melodious thunder of the final psalm, which calls on everything that has breath to praise Jehovah. Possibly the number of these psalms may have reference to the five books into which the Psalter is divided.This is the first of the five. It is largely coloured by earlier songs, but still throbs with fresh emotion. Its... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 146:1-10

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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