He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the LORD.
God stirs us to praise Him for two reasons: His power and wisdom shown in governing all creation, and His special mercy to His chosen Church, restoring it when it falls, gathering it when scattered. The Psalm likely arose after Jerusalem's rebuilding, when the people saw God's hand return them from captivity.
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Commenting on Psalm 147:1-20
He hath not dealt so with any nation. Israel had clear and exclusive knowledge of God, while others were left in ignorance. Election is the loudest call for grateful adoration. And as for his judgments, they have not known them; or, and judgments they had not known them, as if not knowing the laws of God, they might be looked upon as having no laws at all worth mentioning.
Jerusalem and Zion must praise God for their restored gates and strengthened walls, for their children multiplied and blessed. Safety comes not from bars alone but from God's blessing; peace in the land opens the way for Him to feed His people with the finest wheat.
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Commenting on Psalm 147:12-20