FROM ONE POINT of view this psalm in one of the “nature psalms” (cf., Ps. 19, 29, 65, 104). What it does say in reference to nature is consistent with the usual Scriptural approach, namely, nature reflects God’s glory, is His handiwork, and is entirely under His control. Primarily, however, this is a hymn of praise. It aims to set forth one particular aspect of the glory of God, chiefly in so far as this glory is revealed by the very creation and position
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