Psalms 46:8

“Come, behold the works of the Lord, etc.] Of nature and grace, especially those of Providence; both in a way of judgment, as in this verse; and of mercy, as in (<194609>Psalm 46:9). These words are an address of the psalmist to his friends, as Apollinarius supplies it; or of the church to the fearful among them, who were dismayed at the commotions and disturbances that were in the world, (<194602>Psalm 46:2,3); and who are encouraged to trust in the Lord, from the consideration of his works, particularly his providential dispensations; what desolations he hath made in the earth; in the land of Judea, at the time of the destruction of the city and temple of Jerusalem, foretold by Moses,…”

“what desolations--literally, "who hath put desolations," destroying our enemies.”

“Come, behold the works of the Lord - Go forth and see what the Lord has done. See, in what his hand has accomplished, how secure we are if we put our trust in him. What desolations he hath made in the earth - Or, in the land. The word “desolations” might refer to any “ruin” or “overthrow,” which he had brought upon the land of Israel, or on the nations abroad - the destruction of cities, towns, or armies, as proof of his power, and of his ability to save those who put their trust in him. But if this be supposed to refer to the invasion of the land of Israel by Sennacherib, it may point to what occurred to his armies when the angel of the Lord went forth and smote them in their camp Isaiah…”

“Desolations - Among those who were vexatious to God's people. Psalms 46:9”

“46:8-9 This invitation to trust in the Lord offers a perspective on God’s interactions with human powers. 46:8 Israel saw the Lord’s glorious works in the wilderness (107:24; 111:2), but the wicked, who have no concern for them (28:5), are left desolate (73:19).”

“Come: Psa 66:5, Psa 92:4-6, Psa 111:2, Psa 111:3; Num 23:23 desolations: Exo 10:7, Exo 12:30, Exo 14:30, Exo 14:31; Jos 11:20; Ch2 20:23, Ch2 20:24; Isa 24:1; Isa. 34:2-17 Psalms 46:9”

“(Heb.: 46:9-12) The mighty deeds of Jahve still lie visibly before them in their results, and those who are without the pale of the church are to see for themselves and be convinced. In a passage founded upon this, Psa 66:5, stands מפעלות אלהים; here, according to Targum and Masora (vid., Psalter, ii. 472), מפעלות יהוה. (Note: Nevertheless מפעלות אלהים is also found here as a various reading that goes back to the time of the Talmud. The oldest Hebrew Psalter of 1477 reads thus, vide Repertorium fr Bibl. und Morgenlnd. Liter. v. (1779), 148. Norzi decides in favour of it, and Biesenthal has also adopted it in his edition of the Psalter (1837), which in other respects is a reproduction of…”