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Praise Beyond Our Limits
Commentators observe that after praising God for personal blessings, the psalmist realizes human praise is insufficient for God's greatness. He calls on the angels—beings 'mighty in strength'—to help. This teaches that God is worthy of universal praise from the highest beings in creation, far beyond our own limited capacity.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 103:20
18th Century
Theologian
Bless the Lord - The psalm began (Psalms 103:1–2) with an exhortation to “bless the Lord.” That exhortation, however, was then a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 103:20
19th Century
Bishop
Just as in the highest revelation made by Jesus Christ the angels in heaven rejoice over the repentant sinner, so in the psalmist’s view the mercy …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 103:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
And his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the LORD, ye his angels,
As if he could not do it well enough himself, and so he called in t…
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John Gill
On Psalms 103:20
17th Century
Pastor
Bless the Lord, ye his angels
For their creation, being made by him; for their preservation, living, moving, and hav…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 103:19–22
17th Century
Minister
He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who a…