who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.
PSALM 76 There is here celebrated the grace and truth of God in having, according to his promise that he would be the protector of the city of Jerusalem, defended it by his wonderful power against enemies, who were renowned for their warlike valor, and well equipped with everything requisite for war. “Et bien equippez de toutes choses requises a la guerre.” — Fr. To the chief musician upon Neginoth.
Commenting on Psalm 76:1-12
He shall cut off the spirit of princes. Their courage, skill, and life are in his hands, and he can remove them as a gardener cuts off a slip from a plant. None are great in his hand. Caesars and Napoleons fall under his power as the boughs of the tree beneath the woodman's axe. He is terrible to the kings of the earth.
This glorious victory with which God had graced and blessed his church is here made to speak three things: - I. Terror to God's enemies (Psa 76:7-9): "Thou, even thou, art to be feared; thy majesty is to be reverenced, thy sovereignty to be submitted to, and thy justice to be dreaded by those that have offended thee." Let all the world learn by this...
Commenting on Psalm 76:7-12