1)

Why did David compose this Mizmor?

1.

Malbim: The previous Mizmor concluded with Hashem's Hashgachah to Tziyon. This entire Mizmor is about this.

2)

Who should praise Hashem?

1.

Radak: The entire world. When "Hashem Yimloch l'Olam", all will recognize His kingship, and their song and praise will be pleasant.

3)

What is the meaning of "Ki Tov Zamrah"?

1.

Rashi: It is good to sing to him.

2.

Malbim: Zemer is a higher level than Tehilah. It is for extra benefits that Hashem did, so it is appropriate for Elokeinu (refer to 147:1:4:1). Tov refers to the true good found in a matter itself. Tehilah is for habitual benefits.

4)

Why does it say "Elokeinu"?

1.

Malbim: This hints to Hashem's connection to Yisrael and His Hashgachah Pratis over them.

5)

What is "Navah"?

1.

Radak: This is like Na'eh (pleasant).

2.

Malbim: It refers to the beauty of the order of conduct that Hashem made.

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