Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 136
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 136, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
David thanks God for His benefits, and anticipating a wider extension of God's glory by His means, assures himself of His continued presence and faithfulness. (Psa 138:1-8)
I will praise thee with my whole heart--(Compare Psa 9:1).
before the gods--whether angels (Psa 8:5); or princes (Exo 21:6; Psa 82:6); or idols (Psa 97:7); denotes a readiness to worship the true God alone, and a contempt of all other objects of worship.