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Psalms 66:8

Psalms 66:8
O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

O bless our God, ye people,.... In all countries, that know the Lord and fear him; ascribe blessing, and honour and glory, to Christ our God, on account of his works, actions, perfections, kingdom and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

O bless our God, ye people - That is, particularly the people of the nation; the Hebrew people. The call here to praise or bless God is on account of some special benefit which had been conferred on…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 66:8-12

In these verses the psalmist calls upon God's people in a special manner to praise him. Let all lands do it, but Israel's land particularly. Bless our God; bless him as ours, a God in covenant with…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 66:8-12

A renewed call to the nations to praise God for His deliverance of Israel from dangers which menaced the very existence of the nation.