Psalms 28:6

6 Praise the Lord, because he heard my prayer for help.

Psalms 28:6 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 28:6

Blessed [be] the Lord
Which must be understood, not as invoking nor as conferring a blessing on him, neither of which can be done by a creature; nor does he stand in need of any, he being Elshaddai, God all sufficient, God over all, blessed for ever; but as ascribing all blessedness to him, congratulating his greatness and happiness, and giving him praise and glory for mercies received; and particularly for the following:

because he hath heard the voice of my supplications;
what he had prayed for, ( Psalms 28:2 ) ; an answer was quickly returned, even while he was speaking, ( Isaiah 65:24 ) ; though this may be an expression of faith, being fully persuaded and assured that he was heard, and would be answered, and may be said by a prophetic spirit; knowing that what he had humbly asked for would be granted; so Aben Ezra and Kimchi understand it in a way of prophecy.

Psalms 28:6 In-Context

4 Pay them back for what they have done, for their evil deeds. Pay them back for what they have done; give them their reward.
5 They don't understand what the Lord has done or what he has made. So he will knock them down and not lift them up.
6 Praise the Lord, because he heard my prayer for help.
7 The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him, and he helps me. I am very happy, and I praise him with my song.
8 The Lord is powerful; he gives victory to his chosen one.
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