Psalms 28:8

8 (27-8) The Lord is the strength of his people, and the protector of the salvation of his anointed.

Psalms 28:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 28:8

The Lord [is] their strength
The strength of his people, mentioned in ( Psalms 28:9 ) ; not only the strength of David in particular, but of all his people in general; see ( Psalms 37:39 ) ;

and he [is] the saving strength of his anointed;
meaning either himself, as before, who was anointed by Samuel king of Israel, and therefore had not invaded and thrust himself into an office he had no call and right unto; or the Messiah, the Lord's Anointed, whom he heard, helped, and strengthened in the day of salvation, and delivered him from the power of death and the grave, and raised him from thence, and gave him glory; see ( Psalms 20:6 ) .

Psalms 28:8 In-Context

6 (27-6) Blessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication.

7 (27-7) The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.

8 (27-8) The Lord is the strength of his people, and the protector of the salvation of his anointed.

9 (27-9) Save, O Lord, thy people, and bless thy inheritance: and rule them and exalt them for ever.