Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord. Hosanna! God save our king! Let David reign! Or as we who live in these latter days interpret it, —Let the Son of David live for ever, let his saving help go forth throughout all nations.
Those who would enter God's gates must come as humble suitors, longing for admission into His sanctuary. Christ is that gate, the only way the righteous enter; by Him alone our praises reach the Father, for there is no coming to God but through Him.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 118:19-29
Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. (m) The people pray for the prosperity of David's kingdom, who was the figure of Christ.