Psalm 105:1-4
GIVE glory to the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth for ever. V. Who shall declare the powers of the Lord: who. shall set forth all His praises? V. Blessed are they that keep judgment and do justice at all times. V. Remember us, O Lord, in the favour of Thy people: visit us with Thy salvation.
Haydock
Verse 1. Alleluia. The word is repeated in some copies. S. Jer. — But Heb. has only one at the end of the preceding psalm: of which this appears to be a sequel. As in the former, God’s favours were specified, so here the ingratitude of his people is acknowledge. C. — It may refer to the Jews during, (Euseb. Vatab.) or after the captivity, (C.) and to all in the state of sin. S. Jer. Bert. — The 47th and 48th verses agree with the three last, which were sung at the translation of the ark. 1 Par. xvi. 34. H. — Hence that canticle now makes a part of our Ps. civ. xcv. and cv. with various alterations made by the prophet. Bert. — Give glory. Lit. “confess” (H.) your sins, to obtain mercy, (S. Chrys.) or rather praise God, (Theod.) who is the source of all good. W. — This was the usual prayer of the Israelites, in ceremonies of thanksgiving. 2 Par. v. 13. C.
Verse 2. Powers. See Eccli. xliii. 29. No one can sufficiently praise God’s power or mercy. Bert.
Verse 3. Times. He only who perseveres to the end shall be crowned. Matt. xxiv. 13. Ezec. xxxiii. H. — Such as these can alone worthily sound forth God’s praises, (Bert.) being so happy as to preserve their innocence, or at least to repent. W.
Verse 4. Us. Heb. “me.” But Aquila, Syr. &c. agree with the Sept. Some of the Jews were already returned, and pray for the liberation of their brethren. C. — The Fathers explain it of Christian converts. S. Chrys. — People. According to thy gracious promises, that we may enjoy the blessings of thy elect. W.