6-13). Psalms 108:1-13 "This psalm is a compilation formed by combining the last five verses of Psalms 57:1-11 with the last eight verses of Psalms 60:1-12; the latter being itself a compilation." Philistia follow my chariot, and shout forth my triumph." Both with voice and music will I extol thee - "I will sing and play," as some read it. ף־כְּבוֹדִֽי:: My heart is steadfast: faithful with You. This Edom is therefore named with anxiety, because after its overthrow, Messiah will shine out "King of kings, and Lord of lords", Revelation 19:13-16 . My heart, O God, is steadfast;I will sing and make music with all my soul. The Septuagint reading of Psalm 108:1 (107:2) is, “I will sing and render praise [the Greek being a verb form of ‘psalm’] in my glory.” The harp and lyre are to awaken, evidently so … Whole Psalm. 2Awake, harp and lyre! Psalm 108 shows the heart and soul of King David. --Nathanael Ranew, in "Solitude improved by Divine Meditation", 1670. 1. This the English reader will only be able to perceive by the use of capitals in the present Psalm and not in Psalm 57:1-11. I will divide and portion out Shechem and the valley of Succoth. A psalm of David. It is ascribed to David because the original passages both occur in psalms ascribed to him. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Gilead is mine, and I give it to the children of Gad and Reuben. My heart has taken hold and abides in one resolve. of A comparison of Psalm 108 with Psalm 57 and Psalm 60; Psalm 108:1 O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Different occasions may require it. 2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Messiah is described as a conqueror when the battle is won, and kings and nations, prostrate at his feet, await his sentence and judgment upon them. In a different strain, a strain of sarcasm and contempt, he announces his pleasure respecting his vanquished enemies." (By *heart means that you can say it without looking at the words.) As a man first tunes his instrument, and then playeth on it so should the holy servant of God first labour to bring his spirit, heart, and affections into a solid and settled frame for worship, and then go to work; My heart is fixed, or prepared firmly, I will sing and give praise. Under typical terms we are taught to make use of all sanctified means for stirring of us up unto God's service: for this the psalmist intends, when he saith, Awake psaltery and harp. David rouseth up himself to praise the Lord, Psalm 108:1-4; praying also for assistance, being fully assured of it, against his enemies, Psalm 108:5-13. The only change in the Hebrew is in the insertion of the word "and," "and thy glory above all the earth." Edom 'Edom' or 'Idumea,' as in Isaiah 34:5, signifies those who are in evil and in falsities thence derived. My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul. PSALM 108. covenant ~ two people have agreed what each should do (here, God and his people). A psalm of David. Though I have many wars to disturb me, and many cares to toss me to and fro, yet I am settled in one mind and cannot be driven from it. For confirmation: "Rejoice in the Lord, and again I say rejoice": they went through Syria and Cilicia again confirming the churches. Psalm 108:1-5 A Song or Psalm of David. To praise God makes a man both happier and holier, stronger and bolder -- as the succeeding verses show. Over proud Edom I will cast my shoe, as an angry master to a slave ministering to him. In Psalm 57:8, however, the expression, "Awake up, my glory," occurs, and this seems to correspond with that language. Strings are wonderful things when some men play upon them, they seem to become sympathetic and incorporated with the minstrel, as if his very soul were imparted to them and thrilled through them. Though I have many wars to disturb me, and many cares to toss me to and fro, yet I am settled in one mind and cannot be driven from it. A Song, a Psalm of David. It is my glory to be able to speak and not to be a dumb animal, therefore my voice shall show forth thy praise; it is my glory to know God and not to be a heathen, and therefore my instructed intellect shall adore thee; it is my glory to be a saint and no more a rebel, therefore the grace I have received shall bless thee; it is my glory to be immortal and not a mere brute which perisheth, therefore my inmost life shall celebrate thy majesty. We must view the holy object presented by meditation, as a limner who views some curious piece, and carefully heeds every shade, every line and colour; as the Virgin Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Thy grace has overcome the fickleness of nature, and I am now in a resolute and determined frame of mind. My heart is steadfast, O God! This entire psalm is a great song of praise and worship that declares the goodness and mercy of God to all people. Rearrangement is here sanctioned by inspiration. I will sing and give praise. Of the best faculties of the best educated man. 3 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people, and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. "As we said before so say I now again, if any man preach", etc. He wishes and endeavours to exalt him as high in his praises as he is in himself; to exalt him above the earth, above the heaven, and the clouds. There are other inconsiderable alterations, but the chief point of difference probably lies in the position of the verses. 2 Awake, O harp and lyre! --G.S. Psalm 108:2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. These five verses are found in Psalms 57:7-11 almost verbatim: the only important alteration being the use of the great name of JEHOVAH in Psalms 108:3 instead of Adonai in Psalms 57:9 . 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