Psalm 113:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 113:1-9

In this psalm, I. We are extorted to give glory to God, to give him the glory due to his name. 1. The invitation is very pressing: praise you the Lord, and again and again, Praise him, praise him; blessed be his name, for it is to be praised, Ps. 113:1-3. This intimates, (1.) That it is a necessary and most excellent duty, greatly pleasing to God, and has a large room in religion. (2.) That it is a duty we should much abound in, in which we should be frequently employed and greatly enlarged.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 113:4

The Lord is high above all nations ,.... He is the most High in all the earth; he is higher than the highest; he is King of kings and Lord of lords: all nations are made by him, and are under his government and dominion; he is the Governor among the nations; they are in comparison of him as the drop of a bucket, as the small dust of the balance; as nothing, yea, less than nothing, and vanity. Here it seems to respect the time when the Lord shall be more visibly King over all the earth, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 113:4

The Lord is high above all nations - He governs all, he provides for all; therefore let all give him praise. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:1-9

The composition falls into three stanzas of three verses each. In the first ( Psalms 113:1-3 ) the servants of the Lord are called upon to praise him. In the second ( Psalms 113:4-6 ) God is praised in the heavens, with respect to his glory there. In the third ( Psalms 113:7-9 ) he is eulogized in respect of his great doings upon the earth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:1-9

Reasons for reverential praise. The force of the psalmist's summons in the opening verse is felt as we proceed through the psalm itself, and when we reach the end of it; for there are brought out— I. THE CONSTANCY OF GOD 'S GOODNESS . In no less than three verses (1-3) the Lord's Name is put for himself. This is significant of the Divine constancy. The name of the Lord is never dissociated from the same class of thoughts and deeds. It is so invariably connected with these... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 113:4

The Lord is high above all nations . As being "the great King over all the earth" ( Psalms 47:2 ). And his glory above the heavens . "The heaven, and heaven of heavens, cannot contain him" ( 2 Chronicles 6:18 ). It is a "humbling of himself" to "behold the things that are in heaven and earth" (see Psalms 113:6 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:4

The Lord is high above all nations - Hebrew, Exalted above all nations is Yahweh. That is, he rules over all nations; he directs their affairs; he is their sovereign king. As a matter of fact, and from the necessity of the case, he is on a throne which is elevated above all the kings and kingdoms of the world. He is the Sovereign not only of one nation, but of all; and it is meet that this should be acknowledged by them all.And his glory above the heavens - That which renders him glorious. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 113:4-6

Psalms 113:4-6. The Lord is high above all nations Superior to all princes and bodies of people in the world; and his glory above the heavens Whereas the glory of earthly monarchs is confined to this lower world, and to small pittances of it, the glory of God doth not only fill the earth, but heaven too, where it is celebrated by thousands and myriads of blessed angels; yea, it is far higher than heaven, being infinite and incomprehensible, Who is like unto the Lord? Hebrew, Jehovah,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 113:1-9

Psalms 113-114 When hope seems gonePsalms 113:0 to 118 form a collection called the Hallel. Israelites sang the Hallel at various annual festivals, the most important of which was the Passover. They sang Psalms 113:0 and 114 before eating the meal, and Psalms 115:0 to 118 after (cf. Matthew 26:30).From east to west, now and for ever, God is worthy to be worshipped by those who serve him (113:1-4). Although he is enthroned in the highest place, he is concerned about his creatures on earth (5-6).... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 113:4

4-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension; read more

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