
Text -- Psalms 138:4 (NET)




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A prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles.
JFB -> Psa 138:3-5
JFB: Psa 138:3-5 - -- That promise, as an answer to his prayers in distress, revived and strengthened his faith; and, as the basis of other revelations of the Messiah, it w...
Clarke -> Psa 138:4
Clarke: Psa 138:4 - -- All the kings of the earth - Of the land: all the neighboring nations, seeing what is done for us, and looking in vain to find that any human agency...
All the kings of the earth - Of the land: all the neighboring nations, seeing what is done for us, and looking in vain to find that any human agency was employed in the work, will immediately see that it was thy hand; and consequently, by confessing that it was thou, will give praise to thy name.
Calvin -> Psa 138:4
Calvin: Psa 138:4 - -- 4.Let all kings of the earth praise thee Here he declares that the goodness he had experienced would be extensively known, and the report of it sprea...
4.Let all kings of the earth praise thee Here he declares that the goodness he had experienced would be extensively known, and the report of it spread over all the world. In saying that even kings had heard the words of God’s mouth, he does not mean to aver that they had been taught in the true religion so as to be prepared for becoming members of the Church, but only that it would be well known everywhere that the reason of his having been preserved in such a wonderful manner was God’s having anointed him king by his commandment. 194 Thus although the neighboring kings reaped no advantage by that divine oracle, the goodness of God was illustrated by its being universally known, by his being called to the throne in an extraordinary manner. Having uniformly during the whole period of Saul’s severe and bloody persecution declared that he raised his standard in God’s name, there could be no doubt that he came to the crown by divine will and commandment. And this was a proof of divine goodness which might draw forth an acknowledgment even from heathen kings.
TSK -> Psa 138:4
TSK: Psa 138:4 - -- All the kings : Psa 72:11, Psa 102:15, Psa 102:22; Isa 49:23, Isa 60:3-5, Isa 60:16; Rev 11:15, Rev 21:24
when they hear : Psa 22:22, Psa 22:27, Psa 5...
All the kings : Psa 72:11, Psa 102:15, Psa 102:22; Isa 49:23, Isa 60:3-5, Isa 60:16; Rev 11:15, Rev 21:24
when they hear : Psa 22:22, Psa 22:27, Psa 51:13, Psa 69:30-32, Psa 71:18

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Barnes -> Psa 138:4
Barnes: Psa 138:4 - -- All the kings of the earth shall praise thee ... - That is, kings, princes, and rulers shall learn the words of promise; shall be made acquaint...
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee ... - That is, kings, princes, and rulers shall learn the words of promise; shall be made acquainted with the words which thou hast graciously spoken, and with their fulfillment, and shall be led to praise thee. This refers to a time, of which frequent prophetic mention is made in the Scriptures, when kings and rulers shall be converted to the true religion, and when they shall act an important part, by their example and influence, in maintaining and diffusing it. Compare Psa 68:31-32; Isa 49:23.
Poole -> Psa 138:4
Poole: Psa 138:4 - -- Either,
1. All neighbouring kings; or,
2. The generality of kings and princes upon earth. And so this is a prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles...
Either,
1. All neighbouring kings; or,
2. The generality of kings and princes upon earth. And so this is a prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles, which seems to be confirmed by the next verse, which expresseth their extraordinary joy; and an eminent advancement of God’ s glory, which agrees much better to this great occasion, than to that of David’ s exaltation to the throne, wherein the other kings of the earth were not much concerned.
The words of thy mouth either,
1. Thy promises declared unto them by me; or,
2. The gospel preached among them.
Haydock -> Psa 138:4
Haydock: Psa 138:4 - -- No speech, &c., viz., unknown to thee: or when there is no speech in my tongue, yet my whole interior and my most secret thoughts are known to thee. ...
No speech, &c., viz., unknown to thee: or when there is no speech in my tongue, yet my whole interior and my most secret thoughts are known to thee. (Challoner) ---
Vatican Septuagint, "no evil speech." Aldus, "no deceit." (Berthier)
Gill -> Psa 138:4
Gill: Psa 138:4 - -- All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord,.... Or "let them confess", or "praise thee" s; a wish or prayer. Not only the kings known to Da...
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord,.... Or "let them confess", or "praise thee" s; a wish or prayer. Not only the kings known to David, as Kimchi limits it; or that lived in his days, as Hiram and others; but in the latter day, when they shall come to Zion, the church, and be nursing fathers to it, and shall serve and worship the King Messiah, Isa 49:23;
when they hear the words of thy mouth; either the promises of it fulfilled not only with respect to David; but the Messiah, and his church and people, in the latter day, even the glorious things spoken thereof: or the doctrines of the Gospel, which are the words of his mouth, and more desirable than thousands of gold and silver; and which, when kings shall hear so as to understand, they will praise the Lord for them; see Isa 52:15. The Targum is,
"the words of thy praise.''

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TSK Synopsis -> Psa 138:1-8
TSK Synopsis: Psa 138:1-8 - --1 David praises God for the truth of his word.4 He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God.7 He professes his confidence in God.
MHCC -> Psa 138:1-5
MHCC: Psa 138:1-5 - --When we can praise God with our whole heart, we need not be unwilling for the whole world to witness our gratitude and joy in him. Those who rely on h...
Matthew Henry -> Psa 138:1-5
Matthew Henry: Psa 138:1-5 - -- I. How he would praise God, compare Psa 111:1. 1. He will praise him with sincerity and zeal - " With my heart, with my whole heart, with that whic...
Keil-Delitzsch -> Psa 138:3-6
Keil-Delitzsch: Psa 138:3-6 - --
There are two things for which the poet gives thanks to God: He has answered him in the days of trouble connected with his persecution by Saul and i...
Constable: Psa 107:1--150:6 - --V. Book 5: chs. 107--150
There are 44 psalms in this section of the Psalter. David composed 15 of these (108-110...

Constable: Psa 138:1-8 - --Psalm 138
David thanked the Lord for His loyal love and faithfulness in answering his prayer. He hoped t...
