The Lord Reigns Over the Nations (Psalm 9) | Matthew Henry

Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 9Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 9 outlines David's heartfelt praise to God for delivering him and his nation from enemies, likely the Philistines or other neighboring nations that opposed his early reign. David stresses that believers should offer sincere, lively gratitude for God’s marvelous works, directing their ultimate joy toward God Himself rather than just the blessings He provides. He also invites others to join in singing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion.The text heavily emphasizes God's almighty power, noting that His mere presence is sufficient to confound adversaries, turning their retreat into their absolute ruin. David glorifies God as a righteous sovereign who sits upon the throne of judgment to defend the injured cause and punish the wicked. According to the commentary, God checks, destroys, and buries the wicked in perpetual infamy, frequently causing oppressors to be ruined by the very traps they set for others.In times of distress, this eternal and sovereign God acts as a secure refuge for the oppressed. Henry points out that the more intimately believers know God, the more they will trust Him. Although deliverance may sometimes seem delayed, David assures the needy that their hopes will not perish and that God will eventually make a strict inquisition for innocent blood. Conversely, the wicked and all nations that forget God face inevitable destruction in this life and an eternity in hell.David concludes the psalm by earnestly praying for God to arise, restrain the malice of proud enemies, and strike fear into their hearts so they recognize they are merely weak, mortal men. Ultimately, Henry notes that these themes of divine justice and triumph are highly applicable to the victorious, expanding kingdom of the Messiah.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730