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Praise Beyond the Grave
Commentators widely agree that this verse expresses a commitment to praise God that extends beyond earthly life. The phrase "while I have any being" is interpreted not just as "for my whole life," but for as long as the psalmist exists—into eternity. This lifelong praise is seen as a preparation and foretaste of the eternal worship that awaits believers in the world to come.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 146:2
18th Century
Theologian
While I live will I praise the Lord ... - See the notes at Psalms 104:33, where the same language occurs substantially as in this v…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 146:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
Praise: Following Psalm 103:1; Psalms 103:22; Psalms 104:33, “praise” being substituted for “bless.”
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 146:2
19th Century
Preacher
I will falteringly speak his praises when I can do no more; when my being seems to be dried up, in the weakness of the throes of death, still, …
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John Gill
On Psalms 146:2
17th Century
Pastor
While I live will I praise the Lord
As he has good reason to do, since he has his life from him, and was upheld in i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 146:1–4
17th Century
Minister
If it is our delight to praise the Lord while we live, we will certainly praise Him to all eternity. With this glorious prospect before us, how low…