Psalms 98

Ps 98:1-9.

In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's

salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise.

1. gotten . . . victory--literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to

save His people.

right hand, and . . . arm--denote power.

holy arm--or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral

perfections

(Ps 22:3; 32:11).

2. salvation--the result of His righteousness

(Ps 7:17; 31:1),

and both are publicly displayed.

3. The union of mercy and truth

(Ps 57:3; 85:10)

secure the blessings of the promise

(Ge 12:3; 18:18)

to all the world

(Isa 52:10).

4-6. make a loud noise--or, "burst forth"

(Isa 14:7; 44:23).

before . . . King--hail Him as your sovereign; and while, with every

aid to demonstrate zeal and joy, intelligent creatures are invited to

praise, as in

Ps 96:11-13,

inanimate nature is also summoned to honor Him who triumphs and rules

in righteousness and equity.