
Text -- Psalms 148:14 (NET)




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Wesley -> Psa 148:14
In scripture commonly denotes strength, victory, glory, and felicity.
Established power (Psa 75:5-6).

JFB: Psa 148:14 - -- That is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly...
That is, occasions for them to praise Him. They are further described as "His people," and "near unto Him," sustaining by covenanted care a peculiarly intimate relation.
Be also exalteth the horn - Raises to power and authority his people

The praise - Jehovah is the subject of the praise of all his saints

Clarke: Psa 148:14 - -- A people near unto him - The only people who know him, and make their approaches unto him with the sacrifices and offerings which he has himself pre...
A people near unto him - The only people who know him, and make their approaches unto him with the sacrifices and offerings which he has himself prescribed. Praise ye the Lord
O what a hymn of praise is here! It is a universal chorus! All created nature have a share, and all perform their respective parts
All intelligent beings are especially called to praise him who made them in his love, and sustains them by his beneficence. Man particularly, in all the stages of his being - infancy, youth, manhood, and old age: all human beings have their peculiar interest in the great Father of the spirits of all flesh
He loves man, wheresoever found, of whatsoever color, in whatever circumstances, and in all the stages of his pilgrimage from his cradle to his grave
Let the lisp of the infant, the shout of the adult, and the sigh of the aged, ascend to the universal parent, as a gratitude-offering. He guards those who hang upon the breast; controls and directs the headstrong and giddy, and sustains old age in its infirmities; and sanctifies to it the sufferings that bring on the termination of life
Reader, this is thy God! How great, how good, holy merciful, how compassionate! Breathe thy soul up to him; breathe it into him; and let it be preserved in his bosom till mortality be swallowed up of life, and all that is imperfect be done away
Jesus is thy sacrificial offering; Jesus is thy Mediator. He has taken thy humanity, and placed it on the throne! He creates all things new; and faith in his blood will bring thee to his glory! Amen! hallelujah
The beautiful morning hymn of Adam and Eve, (Paradise Lost, book v., line 153, etc).,: -
"These are thy glorious works, Parent of good
Almighty, thine this universal frame,"etc
has been universally admired. How many have spoken loud in its praises, who have never attempted to express their feelings in a stanza of the hundred and forty-eighth Psalm! But to the rapturous adorers of Milton’ s poetry what is the song of David, or this grand music of the spheres! Know this, O forgetful man, that Milton’ s morning hymn is a paraphrase of this Psalm, and is indebted to it for every excellency it possesses. It is little else that the psalmist speaking in English instead of Hebrew verse
Calvin -> Psa 148:14
Calvin: Psa 148:14 - -- 14.And hath exalted the horn, etc. As we saw in the former Psalm, that the perfections of God are to be seen more conspicuously in the Church than i...
14.And hath exalted the horn, etc. As we saw in the former Psalm, that the perfections of God are to be seen more conspicuously in the Church than in the constitution of the world at large, the Psalmist has added this sentence, as to the Church being protected by the divine hand, and armed with a power against all enemies which secures its safety in every danger. By the horn, as is well known, is meant strength or dignity. Accordingly the Psalmist means that God’s blessing is apparent in his Church and among his chosen people, inasmuch as it only flourishes and is powerful through his strength. There is a tacit comparison implied between the Church of God and other hostile powers, for it needs divine guardianship as being exposed on all sides to attack. Hence the Psalmist infers that praise is to all the merciful ones of God, for they have ground given them in the singular goodness of his condescension both for self-congratulation and praise. In calling the children of Israel a people near unto God, he reminds them of the gracious covenant which God made with Abraham. For how came the nearness, except in the way of God’s preferring an unknown despised stranger to all nations? Nor are we to seek the cause of the distinction elsewhere than in the mere love of God. Though all the world equally belongs to God, he graciously discovered himself to the children of Israel, and brought them near to him, strangers as they were from God, even as are the whole race of Adam. Hence the words of Moses —
“When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, and distributed the peoples, he stretched forth his line to Jacob.” (Deu 32:8.)
He is to be considered, therefore, as pointing out the cause why God hath extended such signal blessings to a single people, and a people poor and despised — his adoption of them to himself.
TSK -> Psa 148:14
TSK: Psa 148:14 - -- exalteth : Psa 75:10, Psa 89:17, Psa 92:10, Psa 112:9; 1Sa 2:1; Luk 1:52
the praise : Psa 145:10, Psa 149:9; Luk 2:32; Rev 5:8-14
a people : Exo 19:5,...

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Barnes -> Psa 148:14
Barnes: Psa 148:14 - -- He also exalteth the horn of his people - He gives them power and prosperity. See the notes at Psa 89:17 : "And in thy favor our horn shall be ...
He also exalteth the horn of his people - He gives them power and prosperity. See the notes at Psa 89:17 : "And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted."Compare Psa 92:10; Psa 112:9.
The praise of all his saints - That is, "he has raised up praise for all his saints;"or, has given them occasion for praise. He has so blessed them with special mercies as to make praise especially appropriate for them.
Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him - whom he admits to his presence as his friends; whom he regards as his own. See the notes at Eph 2:13; compare the notes at Act 2:39.
Praise ye the Lord - Hallelu-jah. Let all unite in his praise.
Poole -> Psa 148:14
Poole: Psa 148:14 - -- Exalteth the horn of his people to wit, above the horns of all the people in the world, in respect of their spiritual and eternal privileges, as it h...
Exalteth the horn of his people to wit, above the horns of all the people in the world, in respect of their spiritual and eternal privileges, as it here follows.
The horn in Scripture doth commonly note strength, victory, glory, and felicity, as Deu 33:17 , and everywhere.
The praise either,
1. He is the praise , as God is called, Deu 10:21 , to wit, the God of their praise, as Psa 119:1 , the chiefest object and matter of it: or,
2. Which is the praise ; which work of God in exalting their horn is their glory, and maketh them praiseworthy, or obligeth and provoketh them in a singular manner to perform this great duty of praising God, which is so generally neglected by others. Near unto him , by special relation, and friendship, and covenant, and by familiar intercourses; God manifesting his face and favour to them, and they frequently and solemnly approaching into his presence, and worshipping him at his footstool.
Haydock -> Psa 148:14
Haydock: Psa 148:14 - -- Earth. All contribute towards the divine praise. Yet they cannot afford as much as God deserves. ---
Horn. Glory, (Calmet) or the Messias; thoug...
Earth. All contribute towards the divine praise. Yet they cannot afford as much as God deserves. ---
Horn. Glory, (Calmet) or the Messias; though this cannot easily be proved to be the literal sense. (Berthier) ---
People. Establishing his Church. (Worthington) ---
Saints. Israelites, (Berthier) particularly the sacred ministers, Deuteronomy iv. 7. (Calmet) ---
To him. By free-will, assisted by God's grace. (Worthington) (Hebrews xi. 6., and James iv. 8.) (Berthier)
Gill -> Psa 148:14
Gill: Psa 148:14 - -- He also exalteth the horn of his people,.... Which is done when he increases their strength, their spiritual strength especially; makes them strong in...
He also exalteth the horn of his people,.... Which is done when he increases their strength, their spiritual strength especially; makes them strong in the Lord, in his grace, and in the power of his might; when their dominion and authority is enlarged, and victory given over all their enemies; particularly when the kingdom under the whole heaven shall be given to them, and when they shall reign with Christ on earth; for this phrase denotes the honourable as well as the safe state of the people of God; the horn being an emblem of power, authority, and dominion, on; the Targum renders it, the glory of his people; see Psa 75:10. Some interpret this of Christ the Horn of David, the Horn of salvation, and the author of it, Psa 132:17; who is King over his people, as a horn signifies; and is the strength, safety, and security of them; has gotten them the victory over all their enemies, and is now exalted in heaven at the right hand of God, and that "for his people" g, as it may be rendered; he is both raised up and exalted for them;
the praise of all his saints; that is, the Lord is the object of the praise of all his saints, to whom he has showed favour and kindness, and on whom he has bestowed the blessings of his grace; it is matter of praise that they are saints, set apart by God the Father, sanctified by the blood of Christ, and by the Spirit of God; and that their horn is exalted, or they raised to dignity and honour; and that Christ is raised and lifted up as an horn for them, 1Co 1:30, Luk 1:68;
even of the children of Israel; not literal but spiritual Israel, such who are Israelites indeed, whether Jews or Gentiles;
a people near unto him; in respect of union, being one with him, in the bond of everlasting love; in respect of relation, being near akin, he their father, they his children, not by creation only, but by adopting grace; and Christ their near kinsman, nay, their father, brother, head, and husband; in respect of access unto him, which they have through Christ, with boldness and confidence, being made nigh and brought near by the blood of Christ; in respect of communion and the enjoyment of his gracious presence; and in respect of inhabitation, God, Father, Son, and Spirit, dwelling in them, and making their abode with them: or, as it may be rendered, "the people of his near one" h; that is, of Christ, who is near to God his Father, is one with him, was with him from everlasting, was as one brought up with him, yea, lay in his bosom, drew nigh to him as the surety of his people, and offered himself a sacrifice to him as their Priest, and now is set down at his right hand as their King; and where he also appears for them, is their advocate, and ever lives to intercede for them;
praise ye the Lord: even all creatures, especially his saints, his people, the children of Israel, the last spoken of.

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NET Notes -> Psa 148:14; Psa 148:14
NET Notes: Psa 148:14 “[there is] praise for all his loyal followers, to the sons of Israel, the people near him.” Here “praise” stands by metonymy ...
Geneva Bible -> Psa 148:14
Geneva Bible: Psa 148:14 He also exalteth the ( h ) horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; [even] of the ( i ) children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye...

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TSK Synopsis -> Psa 148:1-14
TSK Synopsis: Psa 148:1-14 - --1 The psalmist exhorts the celestial,7 the terrestrial,11 and the rational creatures to praise God.
MHCC -> Psa 148:7-14
MHCC: Psa 148:7-14 - --Even in this world, dark and bad as it is, God is praised. The powers of nature, be they ever so strong, so stormy, do what God appoints them, and no ...
Matthew Henry -> Psa 148:7-14
Matthew Henry: Psa 148:7-14 - -- Considering that this earth, and the atmosphere that surrounds it, are the very sediment of the universe, it concerns us to enquire after those cons...
Keil-Delitzsch -> Psa 148:7-14
Keil-Delitzsch: Psa 148:7-14 - --
The call to the praise of Jahve is now turned, in the second group of verses, to the earth and everything belonging to it in the widest extent. Here...
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 148:1-14 - --Psalm 148
Another anonymous psalm stresses the importance of praising God. This one calls the heavens to...
