Psalms 113 Praise to the Lord Most High

God's majesty contrasted with his condescension and gracious dealings towards the humble furnish matter and a call for praise. The jews, it is said, used this and psalms 114-118 on their great festivals, and called them the greater hallel, or hymn

1-3

Earnestness and zeal are denoted by the emphatic repetitions. servants of the Lord — or, all the people of God. name of the Lord — perfections (Ps 5:11; 111:9).

3

From the rising, &c. — all the world.

4-6

God's exaltation enhances His condescension;

7,8

which condescension is illustrated as often in raising the worthy poor and needy to honor (compare 1Sa 2:8; Ps 44:25).

9

On this special case, compare 1Sa 2:21. Barrenness was regarded as a disgrace, and is a type of a deserted Church (Isa 54:1). the barren woman... house — literally, "the barren of the house," so that the supplied words may be omitted.