John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 81:4
Psa 81:4 For this [was] a statute for Israel, [and] a law of the God of Jacob. Ver. 4. For this was a statute ] The keeping of it therefore is not arbitrary, but necessary: Aut faciendum aut patiendum. And a law ] Which was to be kept as the apple of the eye, Proverbs 7:2 . read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 81:1-16
Psalms 81:1-16Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.A revelation of three great subjectsI. True worship (verses1-5)1. True worship is the highest happiness, which consists in--(1) Right activity. Worthy of our nature. In harmony with all our faculties.(2) The highest love.(3) The sublimest hope.2. True worship is a Divine ordinance, binding on all moral intelligences.(1) Right in itself.(2) Essential to their happiness.II. Divine kindness (Psalms 81:6-10).... read more