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Psalm 146:1KJV·author unknown

Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.

John Calvin Reformed

David stirs himself and us to praise God, then warns against the near-universal disease: we deceive ourselves by trusting in princes and great men, who have no power to save. The remedy is plain, center all hope in God alone, and He will show you His power and mercy.

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Commenting on Psalm 146:1-10

C.H. Spurgeon Reformed Baptist

Praise ye the Lord, or, Hallelujah. It is saddening to remember how this majestic word has been trailed in the mire of late. Its irreverent use is an aggravated instance of taking the name of Jehovah our God in vain. Let us hope that it has been done in ignorance by the ruder sort; but great responsibility lies with leaders who countenance and even copy this blasphemy.

Matthew Henry Presbyterian

David is supposed to have penned this psalm; and he was himself a prince, a mighty prince; as such, it might be thought, 1. That he should be exempted from the service of praising God, that it was enough for him to see that his priests and people did it, but that he needed not to do it himself in his own person.

Commenting on Psalm 146:1-4