Psalms 146:8. The Lord openeth the eyes, &c.— Illuminates their minds; or even restores their natural sight, when it is defective and weak; or, when perfectly gone, and there are no hopes of human cure. But this part of the psalm was most exactly and literally fulfilled in our Lord Jesus Christ, when he came to give salvation to us. read more
Psalms 146:9. But the way, &c.— The way—he will overthrow. Mudge. Their steps shall be perplexed and puzzled, so that they shall stumble and fall, and all their projects be defeated. REFLECTIONS.—1st, David's heart overflowed with gratitude, and therefore his lips were filled with praise. He could say, with deeper sensibility of the blessing, My God, and could not therefore but add, I will praise him while I have any being. Sensible of the vanity of all besides to help, and the... read more
Psalms 146An anonymous psalmist promised to praise the Lord forever because of His greatness and His grace. His faithfulness to the oppressed of the earth-as Creator-is the particular emphasis in this psalm. Each of the last five psalms in the Psalter (Psalms 146-150) begins and ends with a charge to "Praise the Lord!" ("Hallelujah!")."These five psalms are a short course in worship, and God’s people today would do well to heed their message." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 377.]... read more
2. God’s ability to save 146:5-6In contrast to those who look to other people for deliverance, those who trust in Israel’s God, Yahweh, will experience blessing. He is the Creator who even made the humanly uncontrollable sea and all its creatures. Yahweh is not only supremely powerful, but He is also faithful to His Word. read more
The poet cited nine examples. In each case, Yahweh provides the particular need of the individuals in view. He alone can do this. read more
3. Examples of God’s power and faithfulness 146:7-10 read more
Here begins the final group, Psalms 146-150, known as the ’Hallelujah’ Pss., because each begins and ends with that word, meaning, ’Praise ye the Lord.’ They sum up the joy of the returned exiles, and form a fitting doxology to the Psalter. They are, of course, specially intended for use in the second Temple. Psalms 146 praises God as the true Helper.9. Turneth upside down] lit.’ causeth to turn aside’ (into the trackless desert, where it disappears). read more
(5) For the different aspects of the Divine nature and character inspiring trust see Introduction. With this verse comp. Psalms 33:12; Psalms 144:15.Hope.—The Hebrew word is rare in the psalter, expressing earnest” looking for,” or “waiting for.” (See Psalms 104:27; Psalms 119:166.) read more
(6) Truth.—Or, faithfulness. The connection of this feature of the Divine character with the creative act is worthy of notice. That act alone was for the universe a promise and pledge, just as the covenant was a peculiar promise to Israel. Tennyson has put the same thought into verse:“Thou madest man, he knows not why;He thinks he was not made to die;And Thou hast made him: Thou art just.”In Memoriam. read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 146:5
POSITIVE INSTRUCTION TO TRUST IN THE LORD"Happy is he that hath the God ofJacob for his help,Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:Who made heaven and earth,The sea, and all that in them is;Who keepeth truth forever.Who executeth justice for the oppressed;Who giveth food to the hungry.Jehovah looseth the prisoners;Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind;Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down;Jehovah loveth the righteous;Jehovah preserveth the sojourner;He upholdeth the fatherless and widow;But... read more