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Psalms 108:1
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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
This first half is taken from Ps. 57:8-12. The repetition of confident is my heart in Psa 57:1-11 is here omitted; and in place of it the "my glory" of the exclamation, awake my glory, is taken up to "I will sing and will harp" as a more minute definition of the subject (vid., on Psa 3:5): He will do it, yea,his soul with all its godlike powers shall do it. Jahve in Psa 108:4 is transformed out of the Adonaj; and Waw copul. is inserted both before Psa 108:4 and Psa 108:6, contrary to Psa 57:1-11. מעל, Psa 108:5 (as in Est 3:1), would be a pleasing change for עד if Psa 108:5 followed Psa 108:5 and the definition of magnitude did not retrograde instead of heightening. Moreover Psa 36:6; Jer 51:9 (cf. על in Psa 113:4; Psa 148:13) favour עד in opposition to מעל.
John Gill Bible Commentary
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise,.... From hence to Psa 108:6 the words are taken out of Psa 57:7, which see. Even with my glory; my tongue; in Psa 57:8, it is read, "awake up my glory". See Gill on Psa 57:7,
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
We may here learn how to praise God from the example of one who was master of the art. 1. We must praise God with fixedness of heart. Our heart must be employed in the duty (else we make nothing of it) and engaged to the duty (Psa 108:1): O God! my heart is fixed, and then I will sing and give praise. Wandering straggling thoughts must be gathered in, and kept close to the business; for they must be told that here is work enough for them all. 2. We must praise God with freeness of expression: I will praise him with my glory, that is, with my tongue. Our tongue is our glory, and never more so than when it is employed in praising God. When the heart is inditing this good matter our tongue must be as the pen of a ready writer, Psa 45:1. David's skill in music was his glory, it made him famous, and this should be consecrated to the praise of God; and therefore it follows, Awake my psaltery and harp. Whatever gift we excel in we must praise God with. 3. We must praise God with fervency of affection, and must stir up ourselves to do it, that it may be done in a lively manner and not carelessly (Psa 108:2): Awake, psaltery and harp; let it not be done with a dull and sleepy tune, but let the airs be all lively. I myself will awake early to do it, with all that is within me, and all little enough. Warm devotions honour God. 4. We must praise God publicly, as those that are not ashamed to own our obligations to him and our thankful sense of his favours, but desire that others also may be in like manner affected with the divine goodness (Psa 108:3): I will praise thee among the people of the Jews; nay, I will sing to thee among the nations of the earth. Whatever company we are in we must take all occasions to speak well of God; and we must not be shy of singing psalms, though our neighbours hear us, for it looks like being ashamed of our Master. 5. We must, in our praises, magnify the mercy and truth of God in a special manner (Psa 108:4), mercy in promising, truth in performing. The heavens are vast, but the mercy of God is more capacious; the skies are high and bright, but the truth of God is more eminent, more illustrious. We cannot see further than the heavens and clouds; whatever we see of God's mercy and truth there is still more to be seen, more reserved to be seen, in the other world. 6. Since we find ourselves so, defective in glorifying God, we must beg of him to glorify himself, to do all, to dispose all, to his own glory, to get himself honour and make himself a name (Psa 108:5): Be thou exalted, O God! above the heavens, higher than the angels themselves can exalt thee with their praises, and let thy glory be spread over all the earth. Father, glorify thy own name. Thou hast glorified it; glorify it again. It is to be our first petition, Hallowed be thy name.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Ps 108 This psalm combines two excerpts from David’s other psalms (cp. 57:5, 7-11; 60:5-12).
Psalms 108:1
Israel’s Kingdom Blessing
1My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. 2Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
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Psalm 108
By Henry Law0PSA 57:7PSA 108:1PSA 108:3PSA 108:6PSA 108:12Henry Law preaches on the Psalmist's unwavering resolve to praise God incessantly, expressing confidence in God's mercy and truth that surpasses all boundaries. The Psalmist's heart is transformed by grace to be fixed on God, leading to constant praise and worship. Praise extends beyond personal devotion to public gatherings and missionary work, proclaiming God's greatness to all nations. The Psalmist exalts God above all, seeking deliverance and victory through prayer and trust in God's promises.
Homily 23 on Ephesians
By St. John Chrysostom0JOB 38:3PSA 108:1LUK 12:351CO 10:121CO 16:13GAL 6:9EPH 6:13PHP 4:1HEB 4:10John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of spiritual warfare and being well-equipped with the armor of God. He highlights the significance of standing firm in the faith, symbolized by girding one's loins with truth, to withstand the challenges and temptations of life. Chrysostom draws parallels between the physical and spiritual aspects of standing upright and being girded with truth, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance and readiness for the journey towards Heaven. He encourages believers to focus on heavenly treasures, remain steadfast in faith, and be prepared for the ultimate departure to the promised land.
Exposition on Psalm 108
By St. Augustine0PSA 57:7PSA 60:5PSA 108:12CO 1:20HEB 1:1St. Augustine delves into the intricate connections between various Psalms, highlighting the prophetic nature of the titles and the depth of meaning beyond historical references. He explains how Psalm 108 is a combination of parts from other Psalms, emphasizing the unity in prophecy and the significance of titles like 'A Song of Solomon or Psalms of David.' Augustine draws parallels between the Psalms and the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ, as mentioned in Hebrews and Corinthians, underscoring the divine orchestration of Scripture.
Take Your Share
By T. Austin-Sparks0PSA 108:1PSA 112:61CO 15:58COL 1:23HEB 6:19Greek Word Studies preaches on the concept of being steadfast, emphasizing the importance of being firmly established in faith and moral fixity. The term 'steadfast' describes one who is constant, resolute, and unwavering in their beliefs, especially in the face of challenges or temptations. The Bible highlights the connection between trust in God, belief in His promises, and maintaining a steadfast heart and mind. It warns against being moved away from the hope of the gospel, stressing the need for perseverance and unwavering faith in the face of spiritual battles.
My Heart Is Fixed (Divine Healing: The Experiences of Elder Brooks)
By Hans R. Waldvogel0Divine HealingFaith in TrialsPSA 108:1Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the importance of having a fixed heart in faith, as exemplified by Elder Brooks, who, despite his severe illness, learned to trust in divine healing. Elder Brooks' journey from skepticism to faith illustrates how God uses trials to strengthen our hearts and lead us to true healing. Waldvogel highlights that true healing comes not from reliance on medicine but from the life-giving Spirit of Christ. He encourages believers to focus on praising God, as this can lead to miraculous healing and transformation. Ultimately, a heart fixed on God allows us to overcome our struggles and experience His glory.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
This first half is taken from Ps. 57:8-12. The repetition of confident is my heart in Psa 57:1-11 is here omitted; and in place of it the "my glory" of the exclamation, awake my glory, is taken up to "I will sing and will harp" as a more minute definition of the subject (vid., on Psa 3:5): He will do it, yea,his soul with all its godlike powers shall do it. Jahve in Psa 108:4 is transformed out of the Adonaj; and Waw copul. is inserted both before Psa 108:4 and Psa 108:6, contrary to Psa 57:1-11. מעל, Psa 108:5 (as in Est 3:1), would be a pleasing change for עד if Psa 108:5 followed Psa 108:5 and the definition of magnitude did not retrograde instead of heightening. Moreover Psa 36:6; Jer 51:9 (cf. על in Psa 113:4; Psa 148:13) favour עד in opposition to מעל.
John Gill Bible Commentary
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise,.... From hence to Psa 108:6 the words are taken out of Psa 57:7, which see. Even with my glory; my tongue; in Psa 57:8, it is read, "awake up my glory". See Gill on Psa 57:7,
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
We may here learn how to praise God from the example of one who was master of the art. 1. We must praise God with fixedness of heart. Our heart must be employed in the duty (else we make nothing of it) and engaged to the duty (Psa 108:1): O God! my heart is fixed, and then I will sing and give praise. Wandering straggling thoughts must be gathered in, and kept close to the business; for they must be told that here is work enough for them all. 2. We must praise God with freeness of expression: I will praise him with my glory, that is, with my tongue. Our tongue is our glory, and never more so than when it is employed in praising God. When the heart is inditing this good matter our tongue must be as the pen of a ready writer, Psa 45:1. David's skill in music was his glory, it made him famous, and this should be consecrated to the praise of God; and therefore it follows, Awake my psaltery and harp. Whatever gift we excel in we must praise God with. 3. We must praise God with fervency of affection, and must stir up ourselves to do it, that it may be done in a lively manner and not carelessly (Psa 108:2): Awake, psaltery and harp; let it not be done with a dull and sleepy tune, but let the airs be all lively. I myself will awake early to do it, with all that is within me, and all little enough. Warm devotions honour God. 4. We must praise God publicly, as those that are not ashamed to own our obligations to him and our thankful sense of his favours, but desire that others also may be in like manner affected with the divine goodness (Psa 108:3): I will praise thee among the people of the Jews; nay, I will sing to thee among the nations of the earth. Whatever company we are in we must take all occasions to speak well of God; and we must not be shy of singing psalms, though our neighbours hear us, for it looks like being ashamed of our Master. 5. We must, in our praises, magnify the mercy and truth of God in a special manner (Psa 108:4), mercy in promising, truth in performing. The heavens are vast, but the mercy of God is more capacious; the skies are high and bright, but the truth of God is more eminent, more illustrious. We cannot see further than the heavens and clouds; whatever we see of God's mercy and truth there is still more to be seen, more reserved to be seen, in the other world. 6. Since we find ourselves so, defective in glorifying God, we must beg of him to glorify himself, to do all, to dispose all, to his own glory, to get himself honour and make himself a name (Psa 108:5): Be thou exalted, O God! above the heavens, higher than the angels themselves can exalt thee with their praises, and let thy glory be spread over all the earth. Father, glorify thy own name. Thou hast glorified it; glorify it again. It is to be our first petition, Hallowed be thy name.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Ps 108 This psalm combines two excerpts from David’s other psalms (cp. 57:5, 7-11; 60:5-12).