Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:42
The righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
42. The upright see and are glad;
And all unrighteousness stoppeth her mouth.
All mockery of Israel and blasphemy of Israel’s God are silenced. Cp. Psa 115:2. The first line is from Job 22:19; the second from Job 5:16.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice – Shall see all these changes; shall see in their own case the proofs of the divine favor. They shall thus have occasion for praise.
And all iniquity shall stop her mouth – The wicked shall be silenced; they shall be dumb. The righteous shall find, in these varied scenes, occasion for praise and joy; the wicked shall be able to find no occasion for complaining or murmuring. The divine dealings shall be manifestly so just, and so worthy of universal approval, that, even though the wicked are disposed to complain against God, they will be able to find nothing which will justify them in such complaints.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 42. The righteous shall see it] The wicked are as inconsiderate as they are obstinate and headstrong.
And rejoice] To have such ample proofs that God ruleth in the earth, and that none that trust in him shall be desolate.
All iniquity shall stop her mouth. ] God’s judgments and mercies are so evident, and so distinctly marked, that atheism, infidelity, and irreligion are confounded, and the cause of error and falsehood has become hopeless. It was only the mouth that could do any thing; and that only by lies, calumnies, and blasphemies: but God closes this mouth, pours contempt upon the head and judgment upon the heart. This may also be applied to the case of the Israelites and the Babylonians. The former, when they turned to God, became righteous; the latter were a personification of all iniquity.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Shall see it; or rather, these things, as it is expressed in the next verse. They shall diligently observe these wonderful works of Gods mercy and justice.
Rejoice; not only in the mercies of God vouchsafed to them and to other persons in want and misery, but also in Gods judgments upon his implacable enemies, which afford matter of rejoicing to good men, as hath been once and again declared in this book, both for the honour which God hath by them, and for the sins and calamities of others, which by this means are prevented. Iniquity, i.e. unrighteous or ungodly men, the abstract being put for the concrete, as faithfulnesses for the faithful, Psa 12:1, and pride for the proud, Psa 36:11. Shall stop her mouth; shall be put to silence. So this or the like phrase is used, Jdg 18:19; Job 5:16; 21:5; 29:9. They who used to speak loftily and wickedly, and to set their mouth against the heavens, as they did, Psa 73:8,9, to reproach God and his providence, as either negligent or unrighteous in the management of the world, shall now be forced to acknowledge his power and justice in those judgments which he hath brought upon them.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
42, 43. In this providentialgovernment, good men will rejoice, and the cavils of the wicked willbe stopped (Job 5:16; Isa 52:15),and all who take right views will appreciate God’s unfailing mercyand unbounded love.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice,…. Shall see the increase and prosperity of the saints, the glory of the church in the latter day, and rejoice at it; the judgments of God upon the wicked, upon antichristian princes and states, and rejoice on that account; see
Re 18:20 and the several deliverances of persons in distress before mentioned, and rejoice with them that rejoice; which is what good men ought to do, Ro 12:15.
And all iniquity shall stop her mouth; men of iniquity, very bad men, the man of sin and his followers, and all profane and atheistical persons, who will be silenced and have nothing to say against the providence of God; will be confounded, and through shame lay their hand on their mouths and be struck with admiration at the wonderful things done by the Lord for his people; nor will they have anything to say against their own condemnation.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
42 The righteous shall see that, and shall rejoice The prophet now draws the conclusion, that so many evident tokens of God’s superintending and overruling providence could not transpire before the righteous without attracting their notice, and that their vision being illuminated by faith, these scenes are contemplated by them with unfeigned delight; while the wicked remain perplexed and mute. For he very judiciously makes a distinction between these two classes of persons. In whatever manner the wicked may be constrained to recognize God as the supreme ruler of the universe, nevertheless, in seeing they see not, and derive nothing from the sight, except that their conduct is rendered the more inexcusable. But the righteous are not only able to form a good and sound judgment of these events, they also spontaneously open their eyes to contemplate the equity, goodness, and wisdom of God, the sight and knowledge of which are refreshing to them. For the joy which they experience in this exercise is a pledge that their thus observing these things was the spontaneous effusion of their hearts. With regard to the despisers of God, it is not meant that they are so deeply impressed as truly to acknowledge that the world is under his superintending care, but that they are merely so far kept in check as not to presume to deny the existence of that providence as their natural inclination would lead them to do; or, at least, that they meet with a vigorous repulse whenever they attempt to speak in opposition to it. Although the judgments of God are before their eyes, yet is their understanding so darkened, that they cannot perceive the clear light. And this manner of speaking is more energetic than if it had been said, that the wicked themselves are become mute. In fact, they do not cease from murmuring against God’s dispensations of providence; for we see with what arrogance and contempt they set themselves in opposition to our faith, and have the hardihood to pour forth horrid blasphemies against God. This does not impeach the veracity of the prophet’s statement, that the mouth of wickedness is stopped, because, in fact, the more proudly and violently they assail God, the more notorious does their impiety appear. Besides, the joy here mentioned arises from this, that there is nothing more calculated to increase our faith, than the knowledge of the providence of God; because, without it, we would be harassed with doubts and fears, being uncertain whether or not the world was governed by chance. For this reason, it follows that those who aim at the subversion of this doctrine, depriving the children of God of true comfort, and vexing their minds by unsettling their faith, forge for themselves a hell upon earth. For what can be more awfully tormenting than to be constantly racked with doubt and anxiety? And we will never be able to arrive at a calm state of mind until we are taught to repose with implicit confidence in the providence of God. Moreover, it is declared in this verse, that God manifests his goodness to all men without exception, and yet there are comparatively few of them who benefit by it. Wherefore, when he formerly called upon all to celebrate the goodness of God, it was in order that the ingratitude of the majority of them might the more plainly appear.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
(42) Again the dependence on the book of Job is seen. (See marginal reference.)
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
42. This verse is quoted from Job 22:19; Job 5:16.
Iniquity shall stop her mouth Shall cease to reproach and revile, God’s favour to the righteous being so evident. See Psa 86:17
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Psa 107:42 The righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
Ver. 42. The righteous shall see it, and rejoice ] It shall cheer them up to see that the reins of government are in God’s hand; and to behold such love in such providence.
And all iniquity shall stop her mouth
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
iniquity. Hebrew. ‘aval. App-44. Not the same word as in Psa 107:17.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
righteous: Psa 52:6, Psa 58:10, Psa 58:11, Job 22:19, Isa 66:10, Isa 66:11, Isa 66:14
iniquity: Psa 63:11, Psa 112:10, Exo 11:7, Job 5:15, Job 5:16, Pro 10:11, Rom 3:19
Reciprocal: Psa 37:10 – thou Psa 64:9 – they Psa 142:7 – the righteous Pro 10:6 – violence Pro 24:30 – went Mat 22:12 – And he was Tit 1:11 – mouths 1Pe 2:15 – with Rev 18:20 – Rejoice Rev 19:7 – be glad
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psa 107:42. The righteous shall see it Or rather, shall see these things, as it is expressed in the next verse. They shall diligently observe these wonderful works of Gods mercy and justice; and rejoice In the glorification of his attributes, and the manifestation of his dominion over the children of men. They will rejoice, not only in the mercies of God vouchsafed or offered to them and other persons, in want and misery, but also in his judgments upon his implacable enemies, because by these it is evinced, beyond dispute, that there is a God that judgeth in the earth, his honour, and the honour of piety and virtue, are advanced, impious pride is brought low, and the progress of vice and misery is checked or prevented. They will rejoice especially that, according to what is set forth by the foregoing similitudes, there is no spiritual evil out of which God is not both able and willing to deliver mankind, when they call upon him. Are we ignorant of the way to the heavenly city? He will guide and conduct us thither. Are we bound with the chains of sin and death? He will loose and deliver us. Are our minds diseased and languid? He will heal and invigorate them. Are we in danger of being overwhelmed by the troubles of the world? He will preserve us in the midst of them until he bid them cease. Of his power and inclination to do these things for our souls he hath given assurance to all men, by those pledges of his love, the benefits and blessings conferred on the bodies of his people, above referred to, namely, in leading them through the wilderness to Canaan; in rescuing them so often from the miseries of captivity; in healing their diseases; and in saving those of them who did business in great waters, from the perils of the sea. Surely these and such like particular instances of the divine mercy and goodness must afford especial matter of rejoicing to good men. And iniquity shall stop her mouth Unrighteous and ungodly men will be put to silence. They who used to speak loftily and wickedly, and to reproach God and his providence, as either inattentive or unrighteous in the government of the world, shall now be forced to acknowledge his power and justice in those judgments which he hath brought upon them.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
107:42 The {u} righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
(u) They whose faith is lightened by God’s spirit, will rejoice to see God’s judgments against the wicked and ungodly.