1For the First Sabbath. A Psalm of David. The earth and all its fullness belong to the Lord: the whole world and all that dwells in it. 2For he has founded it upon the seas, and he has prepared it upon the rivers. 3Who will ascend to the mountain of the Lord? And who will stand in his holy place? 4The innocent of hands and the clean of heart, who has not received his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbor. 5He will receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God, his Savior. 6This is the generation that seeks him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob. 7Lift up your gates, you princes, and be lifted up, eternal gates. And the King of Glory shall enter. 8Who is this King of Glory? The Lord who is strong and powerful; the Lord powerful in battle. 9Lift up your gates, you princes, and be lifted up, eternal gates. And the King of Glory shall enter. 10Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of virtue. He himself is the King of Glory.
CommentaryMatthew Henry's Concise Commentary+
Commentary
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
Verses 1-6
Confidence in God's grace and care. The believing language of every gracious soul: 'The Lord is my shepherd.' Christ is that good Shepherd. Under the care of this shepherd we want for nothing necessary; he restoreth our souls when wandering, supplies us with grace, gives us rest when wearied. Death is a dark valley, but the Christian fears no evil there, for Christ is with him. Shall we doubt his goodness when in life it has followed us, or his mercy when at the last we are gathered to the house of the Lord forever?
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