Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 89:19

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Psalms89:19

(last clause). Election, extraction, exaltation.

Verses 20-21.

1. The Messiah would be of the seed of David. The true David.

2. He would be a servant of the Father. "My servant."

3. He would be consecrated to his office by God. "With my holy oil", etc.

4. He would perfectly fulfil it. "With whom my hand", etc.

5. He would be sustained in it by the Father. "Mine arm", etc.

Verse 22-23.

1. A prophecy of the conflict of the Messiah with Satan. Satan could not exact any debt or homage for him.

2. Of his refutation of his enemies. "I will beat down", etc. The Scribes and Pharisees were beaten down before his face.

3. Of the destruction of their city and nation. "And plague them", etc.

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