Psalms Chapter 108 A Song. A Psalm by David.
1 My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul.
2 Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn.
3 I will give thanks to you, LORD, amongst the nations. I will sing praises to you amongst the peoples.
4 For your loving kindness is great above the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth.
6 That your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us.
7 God has spoken from his sanctuary: "In triumph, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
8 Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my sceptre.
9 Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout over Philistia."
10 Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who has led me to Edom?
11 Haven't you rejected us, God? You don't go out, God, with our armies.
12 Give us help against the enemy, for the help of man is vain.
13 Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies.
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Psalms Chapter 108 A Song. A Psalm by David. Guide
This psalm is composed of two quotations from former song. The first part (vv. Psalms 108:1-5) is taken from Psalms 57:1-11, of which the theme is "God the Refuge in calamity" (vv. Psalms 108:7-11). The second part is found in Psalms 40:1-17, of which the theme is "God the Hope of His people" (vv. Psalms 108:5-12). That with which this psalm opens was the culmination of the earlier psalm, in which, out of calamity, the singer finds refuge in fixity of heart in God. Here in this book of perfected praise it is the opening declaration in a song of triumph over circumstances of difficulty and danger.
The latter part of this psalm was also the close of Psalms 40:1-17, and there, was preceded by a detailed description of affliction. The point of interest then in this song is that of the attitude of mind indicated by this selection. The circumstances of the writer would seem to be very similar to those obtaining in the earlier psalms. They are only hinted at in passing. The soul's fixity of heart enables the singer to rejoice from beginning to end. Relation to God affects all the relationships. To be homed in His will, and submissive to His throne, is to be triumphant under all circumstances. Triumph in the very hour of defeat is the finest, but it is only possible when the heart is fixed in God.
From "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan.
Psalms Chapter 108 Commentary
Verses 1-13
We may usefully select passages from different psalms, as here, Ps 57; 60, to help our devotions, and enliven our gratitude. When the heart is firm in faith and love, the tongue, being employed in grateful praises, is our glory. Every gift of the Lord honours and profits the possessor, as it is employed in God's service and to his glory. Believers may pray with assured faith and hope, for all the blessings of salvation; which are secured to them by the faithful promise and covenant of God. Then let them expect from him help in every trouble, and victory in every conflict. Whatever we do, whatever we gain, God must have all the glory. Lord, visit all our souls with this salvation, with this favour which thou bearest to thy chosen people.
From the "Concise Commentary on the Bible" by Matthew Henry.