Psalms 107:32

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 107:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, And praise him in the seat of the elders.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, And praise him in the seat of the elders.
Psalms 107:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 107

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, And praise him in the seat of the elders.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, etc.] Of the people of God, who are gathered out of the world into a church state; and who gather themselves together to attend the worship and service of God in some one place; and here the Lord should be praised, and his name exalted, by those who have received favours from him; (see <19B101>”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them exalt him also - Let them lift up his name on high; let them make it conspicuous. The word means “to lift up,” and is applied to praise because we thus, as it were, “lift up” God, or make him conspicuous. In the congregation of the people - Not merely in private, but in public. As his doings are public and conspicuous - as they pertain to all - people should acknowledge him in their public capacity, or when assembled together. And praise him in the assembly of the elders - The old men; the men eminent for experience and wisdom. Perhaps this refers to those who occupied some official position in public worship, as appointed to preside over that worship, and to conduct it. We know…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Exalt him - In public assemblies, and before all persons, as they have opportunity. Elders - The magistrates or rulers; let them not be ashamed nor afraid to speak of God's wonderful works, before the greatest of men. Psalms 107:33”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“107:32 This call for public praise expands the refrains in 107:21-22 and 107:31.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“exalt: Psa 18:46, Psa 46:10, Psa 99:5, Psa 99:9; Exo 15:2; Isa 12:4, Isa 25:1 in the congregation: Psa 22:22, Psa 22:25, Psa 40:9, Psa 40:10, Psa 66:16, Psa 111:1, Psa 119:46; Act 4:8-12 Psalms 107:33”
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