Psalms 8:2

"For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens!"

Key Reflection

This psalm begins with a call to praise, emphasizing the majesty and glory of God's name throughout the entire world. David sets the tone for exalting the Lord by acknowledging His supremacy even beyond the heavens, inviting all to witness and glorify Him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Out of the mouth -This passage is quoted by the Saviour inMatthew 21:16, to vindicate the conduct of the children in the temple crying, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” against the objections of the Pharisees and Scribes, and is perhaps alluded to by him inMatthew 11:25. It is not affirmed, however, in either place, that it had an original reference to the times of the Messiah, or that it was meant, as used by the psalmist, to denote that children would be employed in the praise of God. The language sufficiently expressed the idea which the Saviour meant to convey; and the princip e or great truth involved in the psalm was applicable to the use which he made of it.

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