Psalms 48:9

EXHORTATION TO PRAISE GOD FOR HIS JUDGMENTS

"We have thought on thy lovingkindness, O God,

In the midst of thy temple.

As is thy name, O God,

So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth:

Thy right hand is full of righteousness.

Let mount Zion be glad,

Let the daughters of Jerusalem rejoice,

Because of thy righteousness."

The cultic notion as applied to this psalm finds here some kind of a drama performed in the temple, ending in a procession around the city. As we have repeatedly noted, there is no solid evidence whatever that such an imaginary tale could be the truth.

"Thy praise unto the ends of the earth" (Psalms 48:10). As Adam Clarke noted, "These verses outline the duty of God's people to praise and honor him for his judgments."[13]

"Thy right hand is full of righteousness" (Psalms 48:10). This righteousness was of a double variety. Favor and blessing were given to God's people, but judgment and destruction came upon the enemy.

"Let the daughters of Judah rejoice" (Psalms 48:11). "These were the outlying villages and cities in the area of Jerusalem."[14]

"Because of thy judgments" (Psalms 48:11). "This means, `Because thou hast vindicated thy people and executed judgment upon their enemies.'"[15]