The Bible Commentaries and Others: Psalms 148 v 14

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Posted by Psalms on Sunday, 17 January 2016

Psalms 148:14

He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

14. He also exalteth the horn of his people. He has made them strong, famous, and victorious. His goodness to all his creatures does not prevent his having a special favor to his chosen nation: he is good to all, but he is God to his people. He lifts up the down-trodden, but he in an especial manner lifts up his people. When they are brought low he raises up a horn for them by sending them a deliverer; when they are in conflict he gives them courage and strength, so that they lift up their horn amid the fray; and when all is peaceful around them, he fills their horn with plenty, and they lift it up with delight. The praise of all his saints. He is their glory: to him they render praise; and he by his mercy to them evermore gives them further reasons for praise, and higher motives for adoration. He lifts up their horn, and they lift up his praise. He is their God, and they are his saints; he makes them blessed, and they bless him in return. Even the children of Israel. The Lord knows them that are his. He knows the name of him with whom he made a covenant, and how he came by that name, and who his children are, and where they are. All nations are bidden in verse 11 to praise the Lord; but here the call is especially addressed to his elect people, who know him beyond all others. Those who are children of privilege should be children of praise. A people near unto him, near by kin and by care. This is true even more emphatically of the spiritual Israel. This nearness should prompt us to perpetual adoration. The Lord’s elect are the children of his love, and therefore they are bound beyond all others to be filled with reverence for him, and delight in him. Praise ye the Lord.

Excerpt from:

The Treasury of David by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)