(1) Overview
The psalmist praises God because he defeats the wicked and vindicates his loyal followers.
(2) Outline and commentary
(2) Outline and commentary
(BKC)
A. It is good to praise the Most High (92:1–7)
92:1–3. The psalm begins with the declaration that it is good to praise the … Most High (cf. 91:1, 9) with music … to proclaim His love and faithfulness (cf. 89:1–2) daily. By “good” the psalmist meant that it is fitting because of the great, praiseworthy things God has done.
A. It is good to praise the Most High (92:1–7)
92:1–3. The psalm begins with the declaration that it is good to praise the … Most High (cf. 91:1, 9) with music … to proclaim His love and faithfulness (cf. 89:1–2) daily. By “good” the psalmist meant that it is fitting because of the great, praiseworthy things God has done.
92:4–7. Here the psalmist elaborated on God’s praiseworthy actions. The writer sang because of the Lord’s deeds … great works, and profound … thoughts. Specifically he was thinking of God’s vindication of the righteous by His destroying senseless … evildoers who sprout like grass (cf. 90:5) and flourish for a short time (cf. Pss. 49; 73).
B. The Lord is exalted forever (92:8–15)
92:8–9. Verse 8 forms a wonderful link between verses 1–7 and 9–15. In contrast with the wicked who flourish briefly (v. 7) the LORD reigns with absolute supremacy forever. Because of this His enemies will perish.
92:10–11. In verses 10–14 the psalmist anticipated what the truth in verses 8–9 meant for himself. God would surely exalt his horn and anoint him. Here again he wrote with such confidence that he described God’s work as if it had already happened. An animal horn pictures strength (cf. 89:17, 24; 112:9), and the “oil” represents festivity and restoration of vitality. So because God is exalted (cf. 92:8), He will likewise bless His people. Moreover, the righteous will see the complete destruction of the wicked (v. 11; cf. v. 7).
92:12–15. The wicked may flourish but like grass their prosperity is short- lived (v. 7). On the other hand the righteous will flourish like … palm trees and cedars of Lebanon. These trees picture fruitfulness and vitality (v. 14) under God’s good hand (cf. 1:3). Those who are so blessed will proclaim the righteousness of the LORD, their Rock (cf. comments on 18:2).
A. The author wants to praise God for he loved what the LORD have done.
92:5 How great are your works, O LORD!
Your plans are very intricate!
Your plans are very intricate!
(NET) Heb “very deep [are] your thoughts.” God’s “thoughts” refer here to his moral design of the world, as outlined in vv. 6–15.
However, some people were insensitive to this or they chose to ignore this.
92:6 The spiritually insensitive do not recognize this;
the fool does not understand this.
(NET) ...spiritual insensitivity, not mere lack of intelligence or reasoning ability
Reflection: Praise God for He is good! We love justice and we love God Who is just.
We can live our lives without recognizing God;s moral design. Not because we cannot do that, but because we choose to ignore it. 2 possibilities: they focus on making a living and material pleasure or they do not care about justice. Are we like that?
B. God's moral design of this world includes the wicked would be annihilated and perish v.7-9. Note, when did they perish
92:7 When the wicked sprout up like grass,
and all the evildoers glisten,
it is so that they may be annihilated.
It is as if the author said to the wicked, "Not so happy with yourself when you succeed. Watch out, your end is near."
and all the evildoers glisten,
it is so that they may be annihilated.
It is as if the author said to the wicked, "Not so happy with yourself when you succeed. Watch out, your end is near."
Reflection: Do you see some people or countries who rise up very fast? They flourish or succeed in everything. But wait. Are they wicked or doing evil? If yes, then they will be annihilated very soon, too!
We can trust God who revenges for us. Leave the revenge to God.
Audrey
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