John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 106:1
Psa 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever. Ver. 1. Praise ye the Lord ] Though scattered among the heathen, and in a sorrowful condition, Psalms 106:47 . In prosperity praise the Lord, saith Austin, and it shall increase upon thee. In adversity praise him, and it shall be better with thee. O give thanks unto the Lord, &c. ] This verse was, say some, the foot or tenor of the song in many sacred hymns. For his mercy... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 106:1-5
Psalms 106:1-5Praise ye the Lord. The true in praise, religion, and prayerI. True. Praise and its reasons (verses 1, 2). This call to praise Jehovah is binding on all intelligent and moral creatures, because of--1. The goodness of His nature.2. The permanency of His mercy.3. The immensity of His works.II. True religion and its blessedness (verse 3). What is true religion? Keeping to the right at all times. “If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” The only hymn of praise acceptable to the ear of... read more