I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
David reached the throne not by his own wit or men's favor, but appointed by God Himself. He had faced mortal dangers a hundred times over; God alone delivered him. This temporal kingdom figures the eternal spiritual kingdom of Christ, in whom David's person is fulfilled.
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Commenting on Psalm 118:1-29
I shall not die, but live. His enemies hoped that he would die, and perhaps he himself feared he should perish at their hand: the news of his death may have been spread among his people, tor the tongue of rumour is ever ready with ill news, the false intelligence would naturally cause great sorrow and despondency, but he proclaims himself as yet alive and...
David's heart overflowed with God's goodness and he burned to see others taste it too. The more we feel God's mercy, the more our hearts enlarge for obedience. Israel, Aaron's house, all who fear Him must join in one song: His mercy endures forever.
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Commenting on Psalm 118:1-18