Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:22
, Psalm 118:23 ; The stone which the builders refused - See a full elucidation of these two verses in the notes on Matthew 21:42 ; (note). read more
, Psalm 118:23 ; The stone which the builders refused - See a full elucidation of these two verses in the notes on Matthew 21:42 ; (note). read more
This is the day which the Lord hath made - As the Lord hath called me to triumph, this is the day which he hath appointed for that purpose. This is a gracious opportunity; I will improve it to his glory. read more
Save now, I beseech thee - These words were sung by the Jews on the feast of tabernacles, when carrying green branches in their hands; and from the נא הושיעה hoshiah nna , we have the word hosanna. This was sung by the Jewish children when Christ made his public entry into Jerusalem. See Matthew 21:9 ; (note), and see the note there, in which the word and the circumstance are both explained. read more
We have blessed you - The answer of the Levities to the king. read more
God is the Lord - Rather יהוה אל El Yehovah , the strong God Jehovah. Which hath showed us light - לנו ויאר vaiyaer lanu , "And he will illuminate us." Perhaps at this time a Divine splendor shone upon the whole procession; a proof of God's approbation. Bind the sacrifice with cords - The Chaldee paraphrases this verse thus: "Samuel the prophet said, Bind the little one with chains for a solemn sacrifice, until ye have sacrificed him and sprinkled his blood on the horns of... read more
O give thanks unto the Lord - This is the general doxology or chorus. All join in thanksgiving, and they end as they began: "His mercy endureth for ever." It began at the creation of man; it will continue till the earth is burnt up. read more
Verse 22 22The stone which the builders rejected In these words David boldly pours contempt on the calumnies with which he was unjustly and undeservedly assailed. As there was something ominous in his being condemned by the entire assemblage of the nobles, and all those who were invested with authority, and as the opinion was prevalent, that he was a wicked and rejected man; this error he deliberately refutes, and vindicates his innocence in the face of the principal men among them. “It is of... read more
Verse 23 This, says he, is the doing of Jehovah “Go and quarrel with God, all ye that strenuously endeavor to eject me from my throne, to which I have not been elevated accidentally, or by human policy, but by the manifest power of God.” This he confirms by all being constrained to wonder at what had occurred as a thing incredible. Now, when God doeth marvellously, and in a manner that surpasses our comprehension, his power cannot fail to be so much the more apparent unto us. Should any prefer... read more
Verse 24 24.This is the day which Jehovah made He now speaks of that as a happy and pleasant day, on which he was at last established king over Israel, and the anointing of him by Samuel ratified by this event. Doubtless, all days were created alike by God, nevertheless David, by way of eminence, calls that the day of God which, after a long period of darkness, had dawned for the weal of the Church, because it was signalized by a notable event, deserving of being remembered by succeeding... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:21
I will praise thee - He is now got within the gates, and breaks out into thanksgivings for the mercies he had received. He is become my salvation - he himself hath saved me from all mine enemies. read more