In thy Name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. The "Name" and the "righteousness" of God form the glory of the Church, and are a perpetual source of rejoicing to her. read more
For thou art the Glory of their strength; or, "the Ornament "—that in which their strength and might as a people culminate. And in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. Thy favour towards us exalts us among the nations. read more
The exalted horn; or, the secret of strength. The horn is a constant symbol of strength; the exalted horn, therefore, of strength triumphant. Now, we observe— I. STRENGTH IS THE GREAT NEED OF THE SOUL OF MAN . Not physical strength, nor intellectual, nor social, but spiritual. There may be knowledge, and good desire, and religious emotions, and holy resolve; but all these things leave a man weak unless they be rendered effectual by a fervent will. II. ITS ... read more
For the Lord is our Defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King; literally, for to Jehovah belongs our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel belongs our king. The meaning seems to be that he who is Israel's king and shield— i.e; the Davidical monarch at the time—being under the constant protection of the Almighty, all must necessarily go well with the people at last. read more
Then thou spakest; rather, once, or "once upon a time," as Professor Cheyne suggests. The allusion is to the occurrence related in 2 Samuel 7:4-17 . In vision (see 2 Samuel 7:7 ). To thy holy one; i.e. to Nathan the prophet. And saidst . The psalmist reports the words of the vision very freely, interweaving with them thoughts drawn from various psalms; expanding them, and sometimes heightening the colours. I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out... read more
Chosen out of the people. This declaration, besides its main theme, teaches us much concerning God's exaltations of men. As: 1 . Wherefore God exalts men. It certainly is not to gratify mere selfish ambition. Those who climb up to high places from such motives are certainly not set there by God, and will soon have to climb down again. All history teaches the short-lived power of mere selfish ambition. But one motive we may regard as moving the Divine mind would be his love for the... read more
I have found David my servant . With my holy oil have I anointed him (see 1 Samuel 16:13 ) read more
David my servant. The text reads on, "With my holy oil have I anointed him," and right down to Psalms 89:37 we have the repeated declarations of God's favour towards him. Now, this has seemed to many a choice most strange, and sorely needing vindication. The statement concerning David—that he was "a man after God's own heart" ( 1 Samuel 13:14 ; Acts 13:22 )—has perplexed not a few. And we unreservedly admit that— I. GOD 'S CHOICE OF DAVID DOES APPEAR STRANGE . For... read more
With whom my hand shall be established; i.e. "to whom I will give continual support" (see 1 Samuel 18:12 , 1 Samuel 18:14 ; 2 Samuel 5:1-25 .]0; 2 Samuel 7:9 ). Mine arm also shall strengthen him (comp. Psalms 89:13 ). read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:15-16
The joyful sound. We do not know the circumstances which occasioned this psalm, but we may fitly apply the words of our text to the revelation of God in Christ. Now— I. THE GOSPEL IS A JOYFUL SOUND . For: 1 . It tells of forgiveness. This is the need of all, the indispensable need, and is met only in Christ. Therefore the gospel, which tells of Christ, and his atonement, and the full free forgiveness granted in him to every penitent, believing soul, is a joyful sound. ... read more