Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 48
The title of the psalm is, “A song and psalm for the sons of Korah.” The “two” appellations, “song” and “psalm,” would seem to imply that it was intended to “combine” what was implied in both these words; that is, that it embraced what was usually understood by the word “psalm,” and that it was intended also specifically to be “sung.” Compare the notes at the titles to Psalms 3:1-8 (notes); 18 (notes); 30 (notes): In Psalms 30:1-12 the two are combined as they are here. On the phrase “For the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 48:14
For this God ( i.e. the God who has now delivered us) is our God for ever and ever; i.e. he will always remain faithful to us, as we will to him. He will be our Guide even unto death . Dr. Kay translates "even over death," and understands that God's loving protection is promised to the faithful even in the land beyond the grave. But he stands alone in this interpretation. Host moderns question whether the words על־מוּת are any part of the psalm, and, comparing them with the ... read more