Psalms 108

My Heart Is Steadfast, O God

1 O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11).. Resurrection: Psalms 34:1, 68:1, 71:8, 104:33. Glory: Psalms 16:9, 30:12, Exodus 15:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:15 +3

2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:2, 57:8, 69:30, 81:2, 103:22, Judges 5:12

3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. Resurrection: Psalms 22:22, 117:1, Zephaniah 3:20. References Lord: Psalms 96:10. Worship: Psalms 22:27. Sin: Zephaniah 3:14

4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. Grace: Psalms 36:5, 89:2, 103:11

5 Be thou exalted, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; Glory: Psalms 8:1, 57:5, 57:11, 72:19, 148:13, Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 6:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:13 +3

6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me. Salvation: Psalms 54:1. Love: Deuteronomy 33:12, Matthew 3:17, 17:5, Romans 1:7, Ephesians 1:6, Colossians 3:12. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 18:29, Isaiah 65:24, Jeremiah 33:3 +5

7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 1:8

8 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver; Word: Genesis 49:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 122:5

9 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.

10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

11 Wilt not thou, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts? References God: 1 Samuel 17:36, 2 Chronicles 13:12, 20:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:9

12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Parallel theme: Isaiah 2:22, 31:3, Lamentations 4:17

13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. References God: Psalms 60:12, 2 Corinthians 2:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:42, Isaiah 63:3