A praise psalm. A call to praise the one true God who is Lord over creation, over all the nations, and of redemption.
Praise the Lord!
v.1-4 Call to praise the Lord (x3): for he is good (Ps 52:9), his name is pleasant, and he has chosen Israel (Dt 7:6).
v.5-7 More reasons for praise: He is great, he is above all gods, he does whatsoever he pleases, he makes clouds rise, lightening and rain, he brings forth the wind. See Jer 10:13.
v.8-12 The Lord’s mighty works for Israel (past salvation). See Ps 136:17-22.
v.13-14 The Lord’s name endures forever (Ps 102:12) and he will vindicate his people (Dt 32:36a) (future salvation).
v.15-18 The idols of the nations are worthless. Those that make them, or trust in them, become like them (dead). See Ps 115:4-8.
v.19-21 Let all Israel, and all who fear the Lord, bless the Lord. See Ps 115:12-13.
Praise the Lord!
The psalm teaches that the Lord is superior to any so-called “god” or idol (which are worthless). The name of the Lord should be praised publicly, privately, and continuously.