For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
David stirs himself to gratitude by remembering God's singular faithfulness. From what he has known of the divine mercy in the past, he looks forward with confidence to its continuance; if dangers must be met, he expects a happy issue.
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Commenting on Psalm 138:1-8
Though the Lord be high. In greatness, dignity, and power, Jehovah is higher than the highest. His nature is high above the comprehension of his creatures, and his glory even exceeds the loftiest soarings of imagination. Yet hath he respect unto the lowly. He views them with pleasure, thinks of them with care, listens to their prayers, and protects them from evil.
David here comforts himself with three things: - I. The favour God bears to his humble people (Psa 138:6): Though the Lord be high, and neither needs any of his creatures nor can be benefited by them, yet has he respect unto the lowly, smiles upon them as well pleased with them, overlooks heaven and earth to cast a gracious look upon them (Isa 57:15...
Commenting on Psalm 138:6-8