which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.
The sun emerges like a bridegroom in full splendor, his joy radiating to all the earth; and he runs his race like a champion girt for speed, with no effort, no flagging, no sign of weariness. Yet his glory is borrowed light. Even the sun must acknowledge the Great Father of Lights as his greater and sound His praise.
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Which [is] as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, [and] rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. (e) Or vail. The custom was that the bride and bridegroom would stand under a vail together, and after come forward with great solemnity and rejoicing of the assembly.
David sets before us two mirrors of God's glory: first the heavens themselves with their exquisite order, then the Law in which God made Himself known to His chosen people. From this he moves to praise the Law at length before closing with prayer.
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Commenting on Psalm 19:1-14