“Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.”
The blessing pronounced on God for wonderful deeds articulates worship and thanksgiving for the possibility of righteous rule. The reference to God's mighty acts indicates that just governance flows from divine power. This verse transitions toward closing with theological affirmation.
Church Fathers on Psalms 72:18
1. “For Salomon” indeed this Psalm's title is fore-noted: but things are spoken of therein which could not apply to that Salomon king of Israel after the flesh, according to those things which holy Scripture speaks concerning him: but they can most pertinently apply to the Lord Christ. Whence it is perceived, that the very word Salomon is used in a figurative sense, so that in him Christ is to be taken. For Salomon is interpreted peace-maker: and on this account such a word…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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