Psalm 72:
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Psalm 72
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David begins with a prayer for Solomon. (1) He passes into a prophecy of
the glories of his reign, and of Christ's kingdom. (2-17) Praise to God. (18-20)
Verse 1 This psalm
belongs to Solomon in part, but to Christ more fully and clearly. Solomon was
both the king and the king's son, and his pious father desired that the wisdom
of God might be in him, that his reign might be a remembrance of the kingdom of
the Messiah. It is the prayer of a father for his child; a dying blessing. The
best we can ask of God for our children is, that God would give them wisdom and
grace to know and to do their duty.
Verses 2-17 This
is a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ; many passages in it cannot be applied to
the reign of Solomon. There were righteousness and peace at first in the
administration of his government; but, before the end of his reign, there were
troubles and unrighteousness. The kingdom here spoken of is to last as long as
the sun, but Solomon's was soon at an end. Even the Jewish expositors understood
it of the kingdom of the Messiah. Observe many great and precious promises here
made, which were to have full accomplishment only in the kingdom of Christ. As
far as his kingdom is set up, discord and contentions cease, in families,
churches, and nations. The law of Christ, written in the heart, disposes men to
be honest and just, and to render to all their due; it likewise disposes men to
live in love, and so produces abundance of peace. Holiness and love shall be
lasting in Christ's kingdom. Through all the changes of the world, and all the
changes of life, Christ's kingdom will support itself. And he shall, by the
graces and comforts of his Spirit, come down like rain upon the mown grass; not
on that cut down, but that which is left growing, that it may spring again. His
gospel has been, or shall be, preached to all nations. Though he needs not the
services of any, yet he must be served with the best. Those that have the wealth
of this world, must serve Christ with it, do good with it. Prayer shall be made
through him, or for his sake; whatever we ask of the Father, should be in his
name. Praises shall be offered to him: we are under the highest obligations to
him. Christ only shall be feared throughout all generations. To the end of time,
and to eternity, his name shall be praised. All nations shall call HIM blessed.
Verses 18-20 We
are taught to bless God in Christ, for all he has done for us by him. David is
earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of this prophecy and promise. It is sad to
think how empty the earth is of the glory of God, how little service and honour
he has from a world to which he is so bountiful. May we, like David, submit to
Christ's authority, and partake of his righteousness and peace. May we bless him
for the wonders of redeeming love. May we spend our days, and end our lives,
praying for the spread of his gospel.
Psalm 72:
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| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
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| Spurgeon
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