For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.
The writer of this psalm approaches God's throne with the covenant made to David as his anchor: God promised to sustain His favor toward this people forever through their king. He rehearses God's power in all creation and His faithfulness in redemption, yet the complaint that follows cuts sharp, God has seemingly abandoned His Church to her enemies, withdrawn all help and comfort, as though He had forgotten His own word.
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Commenting on Psalm 89:1-52
For thou art the glory of their strength. Surely in the Lord Jehovah have we both righteousness and strength. He is our beauty and glory when we are strong in him, as well as our comfort and sustenance when we tremble because of conscious weakness in ourselves.
The joyful sound is the gospel itself: it proclaims victory, liberty, and abundance. Israel had the free profession of God's holy religion among them, songs of triumph ringing from their victories. But the greater joy belongs to those who walk in God's light and direction, guided by His eye, dwelling in His favor as continual matter of rejoicing.
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Commenting on Psalm 89:15-18