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A Universal Call to Praise
Commentators emphasize that this call to praise is for everyone who fears God, not just a specific group. John Gill notes this includes believers from all nations, not only Israel. Albert Barnes adds that when God helps one person, it reveals a universal truth about His character that should encourage all believers to praise Him.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 118:4
18th Century
Theologian
Let them now that fear the Lord say ... - Compare (Psalms 115:11). All that worship God are interested in what God has …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 118:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
Compare Psalms 115:9-13, where a similar choral arrangement is found.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 118:4
19th Century
Preacher
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
You have tried it: you have proved it. The mercy of God has f…
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John Gill
On Psalms 118:4
17th Century
Pastor
Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy [endures]
for ever .
] Not the pr…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 118:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; indeed, the Lord himself chastene…