Seventh-day Adventist Bible CommentaryPsalms 113

Praise ye the Lord. See on Ps. 104:35; Ps. 111:1; see also Ps. 148; 150.

Unto the going down. From early morning until late evening the song of praise was heard ascending from Israel’s encampment. So it should be at the gatherings of God’s people today. A lack of gratitude for the blessings of Heaven often marks the start of apostasy (Rom. 1:20–22).

All nations. God is pictured as enthroned in the heavens, with all nations under His control (see Dan. 2:21).

Humbleth himself. With all God’s glorious majesty, there is nothing too small to pass His notice. What a comfort to weak and frail humanity to know that the Master of the universe is interested in all the affairs of our lives! This great truth has a depth of meaning that no human philosophy can ever fathom.

Out of the dunghill. A picture of deliverance from extreme poverty and social isolation.

With princes. A figure suggesting elevation to the highest rank and dignity (see Job 36:7; see on 2 Sam. 9:7). The Lord lifts the truly humble from the lowest pit and causes him to dwell on the highest place.

Joyful mother. Compare the experience of Hannah (1 Sam. 1).