1. I will praise thee with my whole heart--(Compare Psa 9:1 ).
before the gods--whether angels ( Psa 8:5 ); or princes ( Exd 21:6 Psa 82:6 ); or idols ( Psa 97:7 ); denotes a readiness to worship the true God alone, and a contempt of all other objects of worship.
2. (Compare Psa 5:7 ).
thy word above all thy name--that is, God's promise ( 2Sa 7:12-16 ), sustained by His mercy and truth, exceeded all other manifestations of Himself as subject of praise.
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 will be the occasion of praise by all who hear and receive it ( Psa 68:29, 31 Isa 4:3 ).
5. for great is the glory--or, "when the glory shall be great," in God's fulfilling His purposes of redemption.
6, 7. On this general principle of God's government ( Isa 2:11 57:15 66:2 ), he relies for God's favor in saving him, and overthrowing his enemies.
knoweth afar off--their ways and deserts ( Psa 1:6 ).
8. God will fulfil His promise.
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