Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done [it]: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.
Ver. 23. Sing, O ye heavens; for the Lord hath done it.] It is usual both with the prophets and the apostles, when they mention the great work of man's redemption, typified by that famous deliverance from Babylon, to break forth into praise and thanksgiving to God, the sole author thereof. See Psalms 68:1; Psalms 89:1; Psalms 93:1; Psalms 95:1; Psalms 96:1; Psalms 97:1; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 99:1; Psalms 100:1; Isa 12:5-6; Romans 7:24,25; 1 Corinthians 15:56,57; 1 Timothy 1:17; Rev 5:11-12 Here is hinted, that so very great is the benefit of our redemption, that it might well affect heaven and earth, and all things high and low.