Psalms 48
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7. ships of Tarshish--as engaged in a distant and lucrative trade, the most valuable. The phrase may illustrate God's control over all material agencies, whether their literal destruction be meant or not.
8. This present experience assures of that perpetual care which God extends to His Church.
9. thought of--literally, "compared," or considered, in respect of former dealings.
in the . . . temple-- in acts of solemn worship (compare 2 Chronicles 20:28 ).
10. According . . . praise--that is, As Thy perfections manifested (compare Psalms 8:1 , 20:1-7 ), demand praise, it shall be given, everywhere.
thy right hand, &c.--Thy righteous government is displayed by Thy power.
11. the daughters, &c.--the small towns, or the people, with the chief city, or rulers of the Church.
judgments--decisions and acts of right government.
12-14. The call to survey Zion, or the Church, as a fortified city, is designed to suggest "how well our God secures His fold." This security is perpetual, and its pledge is His guidance through this life.