Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Only the righteous can truly praise God, for unbelievers who have never tasted His goodness cannot speak His glory from the heart. When the ungodly attempt this exercise, they profane His holy name rather than honor it.
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Commenting on Psalm 33:1-22
Let all the earth fear the Lord. Not only Jews, but Gentiles. The psalmist was not a man blinded by national prejudice, he did not desire to restrict the worship of Jehovah to the seed of Abraham. He looks for homage even to far off nations. If they are not well enough instructed to be able to praise, at least let them fear.
Holy joy must stir in the heart first, then break forth in praise, that is the life of all our worship. Sing Him new songs, not worn-out ones; use both mind and feeling, both skill and fervor. Praise is the very ornament and comeliness that befits the righteous.
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Commenting on Psalm 33:1-11