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138:4 Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak.
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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: Psa 138:4 - -- A prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles.

A prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles.

Wesley: Psa 138:4 - -- The gospel preached among then.

The gospel preached among then.

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...

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 will be the occasion of praise by all who hear and receive it (Psa 68:29, Psa 68:31; Isa 4:3).

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 - -- 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 - -- 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...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

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 - -- 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 - -- 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 - -- 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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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 138:4 Heb “the words of your mouth.”

Geneva Bible: Psa 138:4 All the ( d ) kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. ( d ) All the world will confess that you have won...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

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 - --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 - -- 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 - -- 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...

Constable: Psa 138:4-5 - --2. Praise from all kings 138:4-5 David anticipated that when other monarchs heard about the Lord...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Psalms (Book Introduction) The Hebrew title of this book is Tehilim ("praises" or "hymns"), for a leading feature in its contents is praise, though the word occurs in the title ...

JFB: Psalms (Outline) ALEPH. (Psa 119:1-8). This celebrated Psalm has several peculiarities. It is divided into twenty-two parts or stanzas, denoted by the twenty-two let...

TSK: Psalms (Book Introduction) The Psalms have been the general song of the universal Church; and in their praise, all the Fathers have been unanimously eloquent. Men of all nation...

TSK: Psalms 138 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Psa 138:1, David praises God for the truth of his word; Psa 138:4, He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God; Psa 138:7,...

Poole: Psalms (Book Introduction) OF PSALMS THE ARGUMENT The divine authority of this Book of PSALMS is so certain and evident, that it was never questioned in the church; which b...

Poole: Psalms 138 (Chapter Introduction) THE ARGUMENT This is a Psalm of thanksgiving to God for those great deliverances which he had granted to David from Saul and other enemies; by the ...

MHCC: Psalms (Book Introduction) David was the penman of most of the psalms, but some evidently were composed by other writers, and the writers of some are doubtful. But all were writ...

MHCC: Psalms 138 (Chapter Introduction) (Psa 138:1-5) The psalmist praises God for answering prayer. (Psa 138:6-8) The Lord's dealing with the humble and the proud.

Matthew Henry: Psalms (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of Psalms We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the Old Te...

Matthew Henry: Psalms 138 (Chapter Introduction) It does not appear, nor is it material to enquire, upon what occasion David penned this psalm; but in it, I. He looks back with thankfulness upon ...

Constable: Psalms (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The title of this book in the Hebrew Bible is Tehillim, which means...

Constable: Psalms (Outline) Outline I. Book 1: chs. 1-41 II. Book 2: chs. 42-72 III. Book 3: chs. 73...

Constable: Psalms Psalms Bibliography Allen, Ronald B. "Evidence from Psalm 89." In A Case for Premillennialism: A New Consensus,...

Haydock: Psalms (Book Introduction) THE BOOK OF PSALMS. INTRODUCTION. The Psalms are called by the Hebrew, Tehillim; that is, hymns of praise. The author, of a great part of ...

Gill: Psalms (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PSALMS The title of this book may be rendered "the Book of Praises", or "Hymns"; the psalm which our Lord sung at the passover is c...

Gill: Psalms 138 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 138 A Psalm of David. This psalm is generally thought to have been written by David upon his being advanced to the throne; on...

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