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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 48:10

Psalms 48:10. According to thy name, so is thy praise Thou art acknowledged, and evidently proved, to be such a one as thou hast affirmed thyself to be in thy word, God Almighty, or All-sufficient, the Lord of hosts, the King of thy church and people, a strong tower to all that trust in thee; and whatever else thou art said to be in Scripture. None of thy names are empty titles, but all of them are fully answered by honourable and praiseworthy works. Thy right hand is full of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 48:1-14

Psalm 46-48 When God saved JerusalemConfident in tone and bold in expression, these three psalms express praise to God for delivering Jerusalem from an enemy invasion. One example of such a deliverance was on the occasion of Assyria’s invasion of Judah during the reign of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:9-19:37).No matter what troubles he meets, whether from earthquakes, floods or wars, the person who trusts in God is not overcome by them (46:1-3). He has an inner calmness, likened to a cool refreshing... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:10

Psalms 48:10. Thy right hand, &c.— Righteousness consecrates thee. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48:10

10. According . . . praise—that is, As Thy perfections manifested (compare Psalms 8:1; Psalms 20:1-7), demand praise, it shall be given, everywhere. thy right hand, &c.—Thy righteous government is displayed by Thy power. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:1-14

Psalms 48The psalmist praised God for delivering Zion from her enemies (cf. Psalms 46, 47). Jerusalem was secure and glorious because God had blessed it with His favor. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 48:9-10

Meditation on Yahweh’s loyal love and righteousness drew praise from the psalmist as he stood near God’s house. People-who live as far as knowledge of His reputation extends-praise God. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:1-14

This Ps. celebrates the safety and glory of Jerusalem, and the praise of her divine King. The deliverance He has wrought is vividly portrayed, and we can hardly fail to recognise that the overthrow of Sennacherib is in view. The Ps. is used on Whitsunday.2. For situation] RV ’in elevation.’ On the sides of the north] An obscure clause. ’The sides of the north’ may mean the Temple hill, as distinguished from the rest of the city: or, as some think, there may be a comparison of Mt. Zion to the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 48:10

(10) According to thy name . . .—“Name” here has plainly the meaning we give it in the phrase, “name and fame.” God’s praise was up to the reputation His great deeds had won. (Comp. Psalms 138:2.)Thy right hand is full of righteousness.—Not like Jove’s, as heathen say, full of thunderbolts, but of justice. read more

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