I will praise the Name of God with a song. (For praise of the Name of God, see Psalms 7:17 ; Psalms 9:2 ; Psalms 29:2 ; Psalms 34:3 ; Psalms 66:1 ; Psalms 68:4 , etc.) And will magnify him with thanksgiving. Thanksgiving had already, in Psalms 50:13 , Psalms 50:14 , been set above sacrifice. read more
In conclusion, the psalmist bursts out into praise. Confident of receiving the deliverance for which he has prayed, he anticipates it by at once offering thanksgiving ( Psalms 69:30 ). He then calls on others to rejoice with him, first on the poor and humble ( Psalms 69:32 , Psalms 69:33 ), then on heaven and earth and their inhabitants generally ( Psalms 69:34 ). Finally, he delivers a confident prophecy of the continued prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem ( Psalms 69:35 , Psalms... read more
Praise. I. GRANDEST THEME . "Name of God." Take Exodus 3:14 , where God is called the "I am;" or the next verse, where as "the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob," he says, "This is my Name forever." Or take Exodus 34:6 , or some of the great titles given to God: Jehovah-jireh ( Genesis 22:14 ); Jehovah-tsidkenu ( Jeremiah 33:16 ); Jehovah-shalom ( 6:24 ); Jehovah-nissi ( Exodus 17:15 ). What a glorious subject, with... read more
This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs; i.e. that is fit for legal sacrifice—of full age, and clean. read more
The humble shall see this, and be glad. The meek—God's people—see David's deliverance, and are glad—rejoice in their heart, and unite with him in thanksgiving. And your heart shall live that seek God (comp. Psalms 22:26 ). read more
Here are three greatest things. I. THE GREATEST THING IN MAN . The "heart." It is the heart that marks character ( Proverbs 23:7 ); that settles worth ( 1 Samuel 16:7 ); that determines destiny ( Romans 10:9 , Romans 10:10 ; Proverbs 4:23 ). Even among men, the man who has "no heart," whatever else he may have, is despised; whereas he who has a kind heart, though he may have many failings, is beloved (cf. Nabal and David). II. THE GREATEST WORK FOR ... read more
I will praise the name of God with a song - As the result of my deliverance, I will “compose” a song or a psalm especially adapted to the occasion, and suited to express and perpetuate my feelings. It was in such circumstances that a large part of the psalms were composed; and since others besides the psalmist are often in such circumstances, the Book of Psalms becomes permanently useful in the church. It is not always necessary now to “compose” a song or hymn to express our feelings in the... read more
This also shall please the Lord - This will be more acceptable to the Lord.Better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs - Better than a burnt sacrifice - horns, and hoofs, and all. The original here is, “horning and hoofing;” that is, an ox whose horns were fully grown, and whose hoofs were compact and solid; a perfect animal in its kind, offered whole on the altar. The psalmist does not say that such an offering would “not” be acceptable to the Lord, but that the offering of the... read more
The humble shall see this, and be glad - Margin, “The meek.” That is, Others who are thus afflicted - the poor, the needy, the oppressed, the sad - shall be made acquainted with what has been done in my behalf, and shall take courage, or be strengthened. They will learn to trust that God will also interpose in “their” troubles, and bring them out of “their” distresses.And your heart shall live that seek God - Shall be revived; shall be encouraged, strengthened, animated. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 69:29-36
The psalmcloses with Joyful hopes and vows of thanksgiving for salvation. These consequences flow from his confidence in God's salvation. I. HIS OWN PERSONAL GRATITUDE AND SERVICE . 1 . The thanksgiving of a grateful heart will show itself in song and service. ( Psalms 69:30 .) 2 . Spiritual service is more acceptable to God than ceremonial. ( Psalms 69:31 .) II. HIS SALVATION WILL STRENGTHEN THE FAITH OF ALL RIGHTEOUS SUFFERERS . (... read more