The LORD reigns! He is clothed with majesty! The LORD is armed with strength. The world also is established. It can’t be moved.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Himself. This intimates, that he was inspired to write.—Week. Wednesday, on which day Judas sold our Saviour, and his punishment is here foretold. Worthington.—“The title is not in Heb.” and has been added since the times of the Septuagint Theod.—It refers to the persecutions of David, (Jans.) or to the captives, ( Calmet.) or it contains an important instruction on Providence, and on the judgment which Christ will pronounce. Bert.—Freely. Hebrew “Lord God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth.” Bible.—This agrees better with the sequel. To appear or act freely have the same meaning. Bert.—God executes judgment publicly, and without restraint. Menochius.—To Him revenge belongs. Deuteronomy 32:35. Romans 12:20. Nahum 2. Bible.—It is time to punish the haughty Babylon. Calmet.—God more usually take the title of merciful. But he is equally just, and will respect no dignity or power, but the merits of each one. Worthington.