O give thanks unto the Lord
For all his mercies, temporal and spiritual; as all should, who
are partakers of them: this should be done always, and for all
things, in the name of Christ; it is but reasonable service;
for [he is] good;
in himself, and to others: is essentially and diffusively good;
the fountain of all goodness, and the author of all good things;
because his mercy [endureth] for ever;
in his own heart, and in his covenant; his grace and
lovingkindness displayed in Christ; the blessings and promises of
it, which are the sure mercies of David: these always remain,
notwithstanding the unworthiness of his people; and though he
hides his face sometimes from them, and chastises them; see (
Psalms
106:1 ) ( 107:1 ) ; the
goodness and mercy of God were seen in setting David on the
throne; and abundantly more in giving Christ to be the Saviour of
his people; for both which thanks should be given, and the
kindness acknowledged, by the persons mentioned in the following
verses.