Five times in this Psalm we are exhorted to “sing praises” (v. 6, 7), and to sing them “to God,” “unto our King,” and to “sing with the understanding.” Some reasons why we should “sing praises” are—
1. Because of what the Lord is. “Jehovah Most High is terrible,” “Great King over all the earth,” “Our King,” and “The God of Abraham” (v. 2, 6, 9).
2. Because of what He has done. “God is gone up with a shout,” speaking of victory over His enemies (v. 5).
3. Because of what He is doing, and can do. He “subdueth,” “He chooseth,” (R.V.), “God reigneth … sitteth” (v. 3, 4, 8).
4. Because of what He is to us. “The God of Abraham” (v. 9).
5. Because of what He calls us. “The Excellency of Jacob” (v. 4).
