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1Maschil{H8688)} of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing{H8799)} of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known{H8686)} thy faithfulness to all generations.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
A Psalm of David. I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-4)The psalmist has a very sad complaint to make of the deplorable condition of the family of David at this time, and yet he begins the psalm with songs of praise; for we must, in every thing, in every state, give thanks; thus we must glorify the Lord in the fire. We think, when we are in trouble, that we get ease by complaining; but we do more—we get joy, by praising. Let our complaints therefore be…
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