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A Concluding Chorus of Praise
Commentators note that Psalm 8 begins and ends with the same declaration of praise. This literary device frames the entire psalm. The praise in verse 9 is not mere repetition; it's a conclusion that has been proven and deepened by the reflections in the middle verses on God's majesty in creation and His special honor for humanity.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 8:9
18th Century
Theologian
O Lord our Lord, how excellent ... - Repeating the sentiment with which the psalm opens, as now fully illustrated, or as its propri…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 8:9
19th Century
Preacher
Thus the psalmist finishes as he began the psalm, by praising the name of the Lord.
John Calvin
On Psalms 8:7–9
16th Century
Theologian
The preceding question, regarding the extent of humanity’s dominion over God’s works, does not yet seem to be fully answered. If the prophet here d…
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John Gill
On Psalms 8:9
17th Century
Pastor
O Lord our Lord, how excellent [is] your name in all the earth !
The psalm ends with the same words with which it be…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 8:3–9
17th Century
Minister
We are to consider the heavens, so that man may in this way be directed to set his affections on things above. What is man, so lowly a creature, th…