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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 72:18-20

Such an illustrious prophecy as is in the foregoing verses of the Messiah and his kingdom may fitly be concluded, as it is here, with hearty prayers and praises. I. The psalmist is here enlarged in thanksgivings for the prophecy and promise, Ps. 72:18, 19. So sure is every word of God, and with so much satisfaction may we rely upon it, that we have reason enough to give thanks for what he has said, though it be not yet done. We must own that for all the great things he has done for the world,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God ,.... The Messiah, who is truly and properly God, Jehovah, Lord of all, and the Lord our righteousness; to whom such a doxology or ascription of glory and blessing properly belongs, since all good things are from him, and by him; the God of Israel ; that brought Israel out of Egypt; went before them in the wilderness; redeemed and saved them, and bore and carried them all the days of old; and in whom all the true Israel of God are justified, and shall be saved... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 72:19

And blessed be his glorious name for ever ,.... Every name of Christ is glorious in itself, and precious to his people; "like ointment poured forth", as his name Messiah, to which the allusion is in Song of Solomon 1:3 ; his name Immanuel, God with us, Isaiah 7:14 ; Jehovah our righteousness, Jeremiah 23:6 ; Jesus a Saviour; as well as what belongs to his royal dignity, King of kings, and Lord of lords; a name above every name that is named in this world, or that to come; and let... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 72:20

The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. The Septuagint version renders it, the hymns. This psalm is thought by some to be the last that was written by David, though put in this place; and it is certain that the psalms are not always placed in the order of time in which they were written: this being, as is supposed, made by him in his old age, when Solomon his son was appointed and set upon his throne by his order; on account of which he composed it, with a view to the Messiah, the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God - David foresaw all Solomon's grandeur; his justice equity, and the happiness of the subjects under his government; and his soul has, in consequence, sensations of pleasure and gratitude to God, which even his own wondrous pen cannot describe. But it is worthy of remark, that God did not reveal to him the apostasy of this beloved son. He did not foresee that this once holy, happy, wise, and prosperous man would be the means of debasing the Divine worship, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:19

Let the whole earth be filled with his glory - Let the Gospel - the light, the Spirit, and power of Christ, fill the world. Amen - So let it be. And Amen - So it shall be. Hallelujah! read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:20

The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended - This was most probably the last Psalm he ever wrote. There may be several in the after part of this book which were written by him; but they were probably composed in a former period of his life, for this was the end of the poetic prayers of David the son of Jesse. Those that were found afterwards have got out of their proper connection. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:18

Verse 18 18.Blessed be Jehovah God! the God of Israel. (147) David, after having prayed for prosperity to his successors, breaks forth in praising God, because he was assured by the divine oracle that his prayers would not be in vain. Had he not with the eyes of faith beheld those things which we have seen above, his rejoicing would have been less free and lively. When he says that God alone doeth wonderful things, this, no doubt, is spoken in reference to the subject of which he is presently... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 72:20

Verse 20 20.The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. We have before observed that this was not without cause added by Solomon, (if we may suppose him to have put the matter of this psalm into the form of poetical compositions) not only that he might avoid defrauding his father of the praise which was due to him, but also to stir up the Church the more earnestly to pour forth before God the same prayers which David had continued to offer even with his last breath. Let us then remember... read more

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