David singles God out, among all the nations, all the peoples, as worthy of his praise. David recognizes God's power in victory and to mark off boundaries of the land. (Is human-claimed possession of land an illusion? I suppose.) David knows that the only way to achieve and maintain possession of the promised land is to trust in God, and trust him to make the borders.
Interesting how there are two very different ideas of the land. Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim and Judah are described as helmets, scepters...very useful objects. Important in conquest and protection. However, the enemy lands (Moab, Edom, Philistia) are seen basically as toilets and doormats. Useful, but not near the honor bestowed upon the Israelite land.
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