The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
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
Jehovah's throne is never in jeopardy; He neither dies nor abdicates nor loses His crown by force. In every age, Zion's God reigns in great power over His worshipping people. What else can we do in the presence of such a King but enter His courts with praise and pay Him joyful homage?
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Happy is the one who takes God for his God and serves Him, and whose hope rests in Him when all other supports fail. Such a person has an interest in God's attributes and promises, engaged entirely for him, relief in public distress, provision in personal want.
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Commenting on Psalm 146:5-10