Psalms 50:1-6
1-4. The description of this majestic appearance of God resembles that of His giving the law (compare Ex 19:16; 20:18; De 32:1).
4. above—literally, "above" (Ge 1:7).
heavens . . . earth—For all creatures are witnesses (De 4:26; 30:19; Isa 1:2).5. my saints— (Ps 4:3).
made—literally, "cut" a covenant, &c.—alluding to the dividing of a victim of sacrifice, by which covenants were ratified, the parties passing between the divided portions (compare Ge 15:10, 18).6. The inhabitants of heaven, who well know God's character, attest His righteousness as a judge.
Psalms 145:17
17. holy . . . works—literally, "merciful" or "kind, goodness" (Ps 144:2) is the corresponding noun.
righteous—in a similar relation of meaning to "righteousness" (Ps 145:7).
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