John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 28:8
The Lord is their strength ,.... The strength of his people, mentioned in Psalm 28:9 ; not only the strength of David in particular, but of all his people in general; see Psalm 37:39 ; and he is the saving strength of his anointed ; meaning either himself, as before, who was anointed by Samuel king of Israel, and therefore had not invaded and thrust himself into an office he had no call and right unto; or the Messiah, the Lord's Anointed, whom he heard, helped, and strengthened... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 28:6-9
In these verses, I. David gives God thanks for the audience of his prayers as affectionately as a few verses before he had begged it: Blessed be the Lord, Ps. 28:6. How soon are the saints? sorrows turned into songs and their prayers into praises! It was in faith that David prayed (Ps. 28:2), Hear the voice of my supplications; and by the same faith he gives thanks (Ps. 28:6) that God has heard the voice of his supplications. Note, 1. Those that pray in faith may rejoice in hope. ?He hath... read more