Habacuc 3:18-19; Psalm 80:2
I will rejoice in the Lord: and I will joy in God my Jesus: the Lord God is my strength. Ps. Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob. Glory be to the Father.
Haydock
Habacuc
Verse 18. Jesus. Heb. yishi, “my (H.) salvation.” C. — Sept. “saviour.” Chal. “redeemer.” H. — Jesus was the desire of all nations, and he imparts true joy to the faithful. John viii. 56. C. — At the last day, plagues similar to those of Egypt will occur; but the elect shall rejoice. S. Jer.
Verse 19. Places. I shall escape the fury of the Chaldeans, and sing a hymn of thanksgiving. C. — “The conqueror singing psalms” may be unconnected with the rest, (H.) and designed to shew that the hymn was intended for religious meetings. It may signify, “To the chief over the female musicians.” C. — Lamnatseach binginothai. Prot. “to the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” Marg. “Neginoth.” Sept. “He will order my feet unto perfection. He will establish me upon the heights, to gain the victory in his canticle.” H. — I shall exchange my former complaints for songs of praise, and be crowned by Jesus. S. Jer.