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Commentaries on Psalms 20:5

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John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

INTRODUCTION TO Psalms 20 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. This psalm is thought, by some, to be written by David, on account of himself, and as a form to be used by the people for him, when he was about to go to war; particularly with the Ammonites and Syrians, 2 Samuel 10:6; mention being made of chariots in it, Psalms 20:7; of which there was a great number in that war: Arama thinks it...

John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

We will rejoice in thy salvation,.... That is, "so will we", c. or "that we may" (p), c. or "let us" these words, with what follow, point at the end of the church's requests, and what she resolved to do upon the accomplishment of the above things for instance, she would rejoice in the salvation of the Messiah; meaning either the salvation and deliverance from death and the grave, and all other...

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

It is the will of God that prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, should be made, in special manner, for kings and all in authority. This psalm is a prayer, and the next a thanksgiving, for the king. David was a martial prince, much in war. Either this psalm was penned upon occasion of some particular expedition of his, or, in general, as a form to be used in the daily service of the church...

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

We will rejoice in thy salvation, Come, brothers and sisters, let us make this verse true; and even if we have anything to sigh over, let us lay it aside while we now devote ourselves to the happy work of rejoicing in the glorious salvation of our Lord and King.

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions. Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. Save, LORD:...

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions. What a wonderful prayer this is! May it be granted to each of you! “The Lord fulfill all thy petitions.”