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1 This Psalm is the first beginning of his gratulation, and thanksgiving in the entering into his kingdom, wherein he extolleth and praiseth most highly the marvelous mercies and grace of God, who hath thus preserved and defended him. 32 Also he setteth forth the image of Christ’s kingdom, that the faithful may be assured that Christ shall always conquer and overcome by the unspeakable power of his Father, though all the whole world should strive there against.
To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, which spake unto the Lord the words of this song (in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul) and said,
I will love thee dearly, O Lord my strength.
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It is God that giveth me power to avenge me, and subdued the people under me.
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Be thou exalted, O Lord, in thy strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
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Deliver my soul from the sword: my desolate soul from the power of the dog.
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1 David delivered from some great danger, first rehearseth what meditation he had by the power of faith, when death was before his eyes, his enemy being ready to take him. 15 Then he affirmeth that the favor of God is always ready to those that fear him. 20 Finally he exhorteth all the faithful to trust in God and to love him, because he preserveth and strengtheneth them, as they may see by his example.
To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.
In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust: let me never be confounded: deliver me in thy righteousness.
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1 The majesty of Solomon, his honor, strength, beauty, riches, and power are praised, and also his marriage with the Egyptian being an heathen woman, is blessed. 10 If that she can renounce her people and the love of her country, and gave herself wholly to her husband. Under the which figure, the wonderful majesty and increase of the kingdom of Christ and his Church his spouse, now taken of the Gentiles, is described.
To him that excelleth on Shoshannim, a song of love to give instruction, committed to the sons of Korah.
Mine heart will utter forth a good matter: I will entreat in my works of the king: my tongue is as the pen of a swift writer.
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But God shall deliver my soul from the power of the grave; for he will receive me. Selah.
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1 David describeth the arrogant tyranny of his adversary Doeg: who by false surmises cause Ahimelech with the rest of the Priests to be slain. 5 David prophesieth his destruction, 6 and encourageth the faithful to put their confidence in God, whose judgments are most sharp against his adversaries. 9 And finally, he rendereth thanks to God for his deliverance. In this Psalm is timely set forth the kingdom of Antichrist.
To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. When Doeg the Edomite came and showed Saul, and said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.
Why boastest thou thyself in thy wickedness, O man of power? the loving-kindness of God endureth daily.
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1 David brought into great danger by reason of the Ziphites, 5 Calleth upon the Name of God to destroy his enemies, 6 Promising sacrifices and free offerings for so great deliverance.
To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims came and said unto Saul, Is not David hid among us?
Save me, O God, by thy Name, and by thy power judge me.
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Slay them not, lest my people forget it: but scatter them abroad by thy power, and put them down, O Lord, our shield,
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But I will sing of thy power, and will praise thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.
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God spake once or twice, I have heard it, that power belongeth unto God,
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Thus I behold thee as in the Sanctuary, when I behold thy power and thy glory.
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He establisheth the mountains by his power: and is girded about with strength.
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1 He provoketh all men to praise the Lord and to consider his works. 6 He setteth forth the power of God to affray the rebels. 10 And showeth how God hath delivered Israel from great bondage and afflictions. 13 He promiseth to give sacrifice, 16 And provoketh all men to hear what God hath done for him, and to praise his Name.
To him that excelleth. A song or Psalm.
Rejoice in God, all ye inhabitants of the earth.
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Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies be in subjection unto thee.
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He ruleth the world with his power: his eyes behold the nations: the rebellious shall not exalt themselves. Selah.
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Ascribe the power to God: for his majesty is upon Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
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O God, thou art terrible out of thine holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto the people: praised be God.
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Yea even unto mine old age and gray head, O God: forsake me not, until I have declared thine arm unto this generation, and thy power to all them that shall come.
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1 He prayeth for the prosperous estate of the kingdom of Solomon, who was the figure of Christ, 4 under whom shall be righteousness, peace, and felicity. 10 Unto whom all Kings and nations shall do homage, 17 Whose name and power shall endure forever, and in whom all nations shall be blessed.
A Psalm of Solomon.
Give thy judgments to the King, O God, and thy righteousness to the King’s son.
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Thou didst divide the sea by thy power: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.
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1 This Psalm setteth forth the power of God, and care for the defense of his people in Jerusalem, in the destruction of the army of Sennacherib: 11 and exhorteth the faithful to be thankful for the same.
To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm, or song committed to Asaph.
God is known in Judah: his Name is great in Israel.
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Thou art the God that doest wonders; thou hast declared thy power among the people.
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We will not hide them from their children, but to the generation to come we will show the praise of the Lord, his power also, and his wonderful works that he hath done:
