Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 109:30

I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

30. I will give great thanks unto Jehovah with my mouth] Confidently he anticipates the resumption of his former thanksgivings and praises ( Psa 109:1) in the congregation.

Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth – I will sing abundant praises to him. Compare the notes at Isa 38:20.

Yea, I will praise him among the multitude – In the great congregation. I will publicly acknowledge his goodness and mercy. See the notes at Psa 22:25.

Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible

Verse 30. I will greatly praise the Lord] I have the fullest prospect of deliverance, and a plenary vindication of my innocence.

Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible

For that deliverance which I confidently expect.

Among the multitude; or, among the mighty, or great men, as this word sometimes signifies. Compare Psa 119:46.

Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole

I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth,…. Vocally, and in the highest strains.

Yea, I will praise him among the multitude: of converted persons, both Jews and Gentiles, and by them: or, “among the mighty” l; or great ones; the great congregation, as in Ps 22:25 among the innumerable and mighty angels in heaven; or, as the Targum,

“among the wise men;”

his own disciples, made wise unto salvation, and to win souls; being filled with the gifts of wisdom and knowledge; among and with whom Christ sung an hymn of praise after the celebration of the supper,

Mt 26:30.

l “in magno coetu”, Tigurine version.

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

30. I will praise Jehovah greatly with my mouth These words clearly establish the truth of the observation I formerly made, that David does not pray God to curse his enemies, but, by the holy boldness of his faith, sets them at defiance; for he prepares to offer up a tribute of gratitude to God, as if he had already realised the object of his desire. The phrase, with my mouth, is not, as some erroneously suppose, superfluous, but is to be considered as a public acknowledgement, on his part, of his thanksgiving to God for the deliverance vouchsafed to him; as if he should say, I will, not only when alone and when no human eye beholds me, and in the inward recesses of my heart, meditate upon the great goodness which I have received from God, but also in the appointed sacrifice of praise will I declare publicly, before men, how much I am indebted to his grace. Agreeably to this meaning, he adds, in the assembly of great, or of many men; for the term רבים, rabbim, is susceptible of being rendered both ways. I prefer rendering it, great men, because it appears to me, that David refers to an assembly of men of notable and noble rank. He declares that he will acknowledge the goodness of God, not only in some obscure corner, but also in the great assembly of the people, and among governors and those of noble rank. In the celebration of God’s praises, there can be no question that these must issue from the heart ere they be uttered by the lips; at the same time, it would be an indication of great coldness, and of want of fervor, did not the tongue unite with the heart in this exercise. The reason why David makes mention of the tongue only is, that he takes it for granted that, unless there be a pouring out of the heart before God, those praises which reach no farther than the ear are vain and frivolous; and, therefore, from the very bottom of his soul, he pours forth his heart-felt gratitude in fervent strains of praise; and this he does, from the same motives which ought to influence all the faithful — the desire of mutual edification; for to act otherwise would be to rob God of the honor which belongs to him.

Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary

30. I will greatly praise As the answer of the psalmist’s prayers and the fulfilment of his forewarning predictions would be to him a signal deliverance as well as a vindication of righteous principles, so his praise for the same would be rendered greatly, exceedingly, with all his might. This shows that the spirit and example of this psalm are in harmony with the mind of God, and hence with the essential ethics both of the law and of the gospel.

Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Concerning Christ, we know, that it was prophesied of him, that he had set the Lord always before him, for he was at his right hand, that he should not be moved, Psa 16:8 . And of him, and him only, did the sacred writer speak, when, describing him by the spirit of prophecy, ages before he came, he said, I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee, Psa 22:22 . And, that there might be no mistake on this great point, the Holy Ghost afterwards caused it to be confirmed by his servant Paul, when, speaking of Christ and his church as one, he quoted this very passage in direct application to Jesus: For both he that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren; saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee, Heb 2:11-12 . And of whom doth the Prophet speak but of Jesus, when in his own person and his church, as one with himself and in himself, he says, I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God, Isa 61:10 .

Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)

Psa 109:30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

Ver. 30. I will greatly praise the Lord ] Diligenter et impense. God’s blessings are binders; and great deliverances call for suitable praises, the neglect hereof is crimen stellionatus, cousenage.

Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)