6 That your beloved may be delivered,
save with your right hand, and answer us. 7 God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph,
I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth. 8 Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine.
Ephraim also is my helmet.
Judah is my scepter. 9 Moab is my wash pot.
I will toss my sandal on Edom.
I will shout over Philistia.” 10 Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who has led me to Edom? 11 Haven’t you rejected us, God?
You don’t go forth, God, with our armies. 12 Give us help against the enemy,
for the help of man is vain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 108:6-12
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We may usefully select passages from different psalms, as here, Psalm 57, to help our devotions, and enliven our gratitude. When the heart is firm in faith and love, the tongue, being employed in grateful praises, is our glory. Every gift of the Lord honours and profits the possessor, as it is employed in God's service and to his glory. Believers may pray with assured faith and hope, for all the blessings of salvation; which are secured to them by the faithful promise and covenant of God. Then let them expect from him help in every trouble, and victory in every conflict. Whatever we do, whatever we gain, God must have all the glory. Lord, visit all our souls with this salvation, with this favour which thou bearest to thy chosen people.