_David praiseth God for the truth of his word.—He prophesieth that the
kings of the earth shall praise God.—He professeth his confidence in
God._
A Psalm of David.
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing
praise unto thee.
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy
lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word
above all thy name.
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, _and_ strengthenedst me
_with_ strength in my soul.
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear
the words of thy mouth.
Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great _is_ the glory
of the LORD.
Though the LORD _be_ high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the
proud he knoweth afar off.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt
stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy
right hand shall save me.
The LORD will perfect _that which_ concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD,
_endureth_ for ever: forsake not the work of thine own hands.
This is a Psalm of general thanksgiving unto God for all his help
against enemies: and it prays that the kingdom of Christ may come; and
it prophesies also that even kings and nations shall hear the gospel,
shall render thanks unto God for the same, and shall know and worship
him in truth; and shall acknowledge the eternal kingdom of Christ,
namely, his exaltation over all things, and over every name that is
named; and that he succours, helps, and saves humble, tempted, and
afflicted sinners.
In the conclusion of the Psalm, the Psalmist prays, “Forsake not the
work of thine own hands;” that is, Raise up, establish, and preserve
this promised kingdom of Christ, for the sake of which thou hast
chosen this people.