Psalm 118:121

121 ain feci iudicium et iustitiam non tradas me calumniantibus me

Psalm 118:121 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 118

Kimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted a passage out of it, and applied it to himself, Ps 118:22,23; see Mt 21:42; and so has the Apostle Peter, Ac 4:11. Nor did the Jews of those times object thereunto, which doubtless they would have done, had the psalm respected any other but the Messiah; yea, the common people that attended Christ when he entered into Jerusalem, and the children in the temple, took their "hosanna" from hence, Ps 118:26; see Mt 21:9,15. It is generally thought to be written by David, after he was established in the kingdom, and had brought the ark of the Lord into the city. It concludes the great "Hallel", or hymn sung at the Jewish festivals; particularly at the feasts of tabernacle and the passover.

Psalm 118:121 In-Context

119 praevaricantes reputavi omnes peccatores terrae ideo dilexi testimonia tua

120 confige timore tuo carnes meas a iudiciis %enim; tuis timui

121 ain feci iudicium et iustitiam non tradas me calumniantibus me

122 suscipe servum tuum in bonum non calumnientur me superbi

123 oculi mei defecerunt in salutare tuum et in eloquium iustitiae tuae