Psalm 108 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
3 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
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7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
8 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
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 God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 108:1
Verse: אֱלֹהִים, נְדִיבוֹת לִבִּי אֲשִׁירָה
Transliteration: Elohim, nedivot libi ashirah
English: “My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being.”
Focus Word: נָדִיב (Nadiv)
- Root: נ-ד-ב (Nun-Dalet-Bet)
- Meaning: “Generous,” “willing,” “voluntary.”
- Deeper Insight: Nadiv conveys joyful, voluntary devotion, emphasizing wholehearted praise offered freely to God.
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Binning (University of Glasgow, 1627–1653) | Sermons on the Psalms | Binning presents the Psalm as an appeal for divine assistance and triumph over enemies. |
| William Lowth (University of Oxford, 1660–1732) | Commentary on the Psalms | The Psalm emphasizes steadfast trust in God’s guidance in times of conflict. |
| Johann Albrecht Bengel (University of Tübingen, 1687–1752) | Gnomon Novi Testamenti | Bengel interprets the Psalm as a fusion of praise and petition, illustrating faith in action. |
| Philip Doddridge (Northampton Academy, 1702–1751) | Family Expositor | Doddridge highlights the Psalmist’s resolve to rely fully on God’s power for victory. |
| James Durham (St Andrews / Edinburgh, 1622–1658) | Commentary on the Psalms | Durham sees the Psalm as teaching perseverance in prayer and confidence in divine help. |
Psalms Chapter 108 Devotional: VAIN IS THE HELP OF MAN
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Thought for the day: Never put your trust in any man but God
Message:
God has been the help of man since time immemorial. We could see right from Eden that whatever is not from above is from below and whatever is from below is not of God.
The bible confirmed that: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17
To do valiantly for the Lord, God must be your help. Reading through the psalm the second time spoke to me that nothing can be achieved without the help of God. Many years ago the Lord taught me a lesson from Psalm 118:8-10 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
No man can help if God did not help. You can’t trust any man if God is not there for you, maybe you have trusted in a man before and he disappointed you. I am here to tell you that God will not disappoint you. Trust in Him and He will help you through.
My Counsel
Ø To do valiantly, you need the help of God.
Ø Do not be offended if you have been disappointed. Turn back to God and trust God.
Declaration
Father, I refuse to put my trust in man and forget you. Help me Lord to always see you at the centre of it all and help me to hope on you always in Jesus' name.
