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Praise is a Communal Act
Commentators observe that after experiencing God's personal deliverance, the psalmist immediately calls on the community of "saints" to join him. This highlights that gratitude is not meant to be a solitary activity. As scholar Albert Barnes notes, "religion is social," uniting believers in celebrating God's goodness together, both for personal and corporate reasons.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 30:4
18th Century
Theologian
Sing unto the Lord, O you saints of his - This call upon others to give thanks to God is in view of the mercy which he had experien…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 30:4
19th Century
Bishop
Sing unto ... —Better, Play to Jehovah, you saints of his. (See Note, Psalms 16:10.)
And give th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 30:4
19th Century
Preacher
David seems to say to the saints, "Do not let me sing alone, but all of you join in the chorus." He does not invite reprobates to praise the Lord, …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 30:4
16th Century
Theologian
Sing unto Jehovah. To better testify his gratitude, David calls upon all the saints to join with him in singing the praises of God; and un…
John Gill
On Psalms 30:4
17th Century
Pastor
Sing unto the Lord, O you saints of his
Such to whom he has been gracious and merciful, and has blessed with pardoni…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 30:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The great things the Lord has done for us, both by his providence and by his grace, bind us in gratitude to do all we can to advance his kingdom am…