Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 64:10
The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
10. For the righteous and the upright in heart the Psalmist and those whom he represents the judgement is an occasion of joy, supplying a fresh proof that Jehovah governs the world righteously and that in Him they have a sure refuge. Cp. Psa 5:11; Psa 52:6 ff; Psa 58:10 f; Psa 63:11.
and shall trust in him ] Rather, take refuge in him (Psa 57:1; Psa 61:4).
the upright in heart ] Cp. Psa 11:2, already quoted as a parallel to Psa 64:4.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him – That is, As the result of his gracious intervention, or as the effect of his judgments on the wicked, the righteous will rejoice on account of their own security, and put their trust in One who has thus shown himself to be the friend of holiness, and the enemy of sin. Whatever tends to reveal the divine character, or to make a proper exhibition of that character, will also lead good people to confide in God, and to feel that they are safe.
And all the upright in heart shall glory – Shall rejoice; shall feel that they have cause for trust and triumph. The good – the pure – the righteous – the godly – will always rejoice in everything which tends to show that God is just, and true, and holy; – for all their own hope of security and salvation rests upon the fact that the God in whom they trust is a righteous God.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 10. The righteous shall be glad] They shall see that God does not abandon his followers to the malice of bad men. The rod of the wicked may come into the heritage of the just; but there it shall not rest. Calmet thinks that this is a prediction of the destruction of the Chaldeans, in consequence of which the Jewish people became highly respected by all the surrounding nations. But it may be applied more generally to the enmity of the wicked against the righteous, and how God counterworks their devices, and vindicates and supports his own followers.
ANALYSIS OF THE SIXTY-FOURTH PSALM
I. The psalmist, in danger, commends his cause to God, Ps 64:1-2.
II. Complains of his enemies, who are described by their inward devices, and outward conduct, Ps 64:3-6.
III. He foretells their ruin, and the consequences, Ps 64:7-10.
I. 1. He prays in general: “Hear my voice.”
2. Then in special, that his life may be safe: “Hide me from the secret counsel,” c., Ps 64:2.
He describes his enemies, generally: –
1. They were wicked men.
2. They were workers of iniquity.
3. They worked secret counsels against him.
4. They acted according to their counsels.
II. After this general character, he particularly describes their villany.
1. They were calumniators no sword sharper than their tongue, no arrow swifter than their accusations.
They were diligent and active to wound his credit; and the evil of their conduct was aggravated by two circumstances: 1. It was in secret: 2. It was against the innocent and upright: “They whet their sword; and bend their bow, to shoot their arrows,” c.
2. They were obstinate and confirmed in mischief: – 1. “They encourage themselves in an evil thing.” 2. “They commune,” lay their heads together how to lay snares, c.
3. They are impudent and atheistical: “They say, Who shall see them?”
4. They are indefatigable – they are carried on with an earnest desire to do mischief they invent all crafty waits to circumvent the righteous.
5. All this they do subtly, craftily: “Both the inward thought and heart of them is deep” it is not easy to find out their snares.
III. Now he foretells, 1. Their punishment; and, 2. The event.
1. Their punishment was to be hasty, sharp, deadly, and very just. 1. “God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.” 2. Most just. For they shall “make their own tongues fall upon themselves.” By their tongues did they mischief; by their tongues shall they fall.
2. The event shall be double: 1. In general, to all; 2. In particular, to the righteous.
1. Universally: “All that see them shall flee away,” – fear, desert, forsake them.
2. All men “shall see and declare the work of the Lord, and consider it as his doing.”
The effect it shall have on the righteous. They shall acknowledge God’s justice; and farther, –
1. They shall be glad in the Lord – in the judgments he has shown.
2. They shall trust in him – that he will always protect and deliver them.
3. They shall glory – make their boast in God, and tell to all the wonders which in his justice and his mercy he has wrought for them.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
In the Lord; or, for the Lord, i.e. not out of malice or ill will to the persons of their enemies, but for the honour of God, which by this means is fully vindicated and greatly advanced.
Shall glory, to wit, in God, as their sure Rock and all-sufficient Portion.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord,…. They rejoice at the vengeance executed on the wicked; but then their joy centres in the Lord: it is not at the ruin of the wicked, simply considered, but because of the glory of God’s justice displayed therein, and of his grace and mercy to them. They rejoice in the Lord, because of what he is unto them, and because of what he has done for them; because of his righteousness they are clothed with, from whence they are denominated righteous ones; and because of the salvation he has wrought out for them; and they are the more affected with it when they see the calamities, woes, and destruction of wicked men; [See comments on Ps 32:11];
and shall trust in him; who is known by his judgments he executes on the wicked; and the more he is known, be it in what way it will, the more is he trusted in, Ps 9:10. The Targum paraphrases it,
“and shall trust in his Word;”
either in his word of promise, or rather in his essential Word, Christ;
and all the upright in heart shall glory; not in men, nor in themselves, nor in any creature, or creature enjoyments; nor in their wisdom, strength, riches, nor righteousness; but in Christ, in his wisdom, righteousness, and strength; in whom all the seed of Israel are justified and glory; and in what he is to them, and has done for them; of the upright in heart, [See comments on Ps 32:11].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(10) Shall glory.Or, perhaps, shall shine forth clear, i.e., shall have their cause acknowledged just. The LXX. and Vulg. seem to have understood it so: shall be praised.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
10. The righteous shall be glad trust glory On “glory,” see Psa 63:11. The effect of the divine judgment in the overthrow of his enemies would cause the wicked to fear and confess God, and the righteous to rejoice, trust, and give praise.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
What Happens In Respect Of David Will Encourage The Righteous Who As A Consequence Will Rejoice In YHWH And Take Refuge In Him ( Psa 64:10 ).
And the righteous (those who are faithful to God’s covenant) especially will see what God has done, and will gain confidence from it. They will be glad in YHWH (note the covenant name), will gain new confidence in the refuge that He provides. Indeed, all the upright in heart will glory (compare Psa 63:11).
Psa 64:10
‘The righteous will be glad in YHWH,
And will take refuge in him,
And all the upright in heart will glory.’
There is nothing like seeing God’s activity on behalf of His own for making the righteous glad. They see, and wonder, and rejoice, and have their confidence renewed in His protecting hand. Filled with glory at what He does for His own, they take refuge in Him, with a new confidence in how secure it is. Thus will what has happened to David not only make the world wonder and fear, but will also encourage His true people.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
REFLECTIONS
How truly blessed it is to have a covenant God to fly unto, amidst all the reproaches of the enemy, and the malice of every deadly foe which lies in wait to deceive. But oh! how truly blessed is it to behold Thee, thou excelling pattern and exemplar of our nature, in all the conflicts thou, the Lord of life and glory, wast called to pass through, when thou didst condescend to endure such a contradiction of sinners against thyself, lest we should be weary and faint in our minds. Methinks I hear thy voice still vibrating in my ears, oh, thou meek and harmless Lamb of God, when thou didst cry out under the heavy load, My God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me? Thou wert indeed a worm, and no man, in their esteem; nay, the very scorn of men, and the outcast of the people. Never, oh never, blessed Jesus! let me lose sight of thee, while passing on the heavenly road. Give me to mark thy footsteps by the tracing of thy blood as I go on! and let me say, See, here the Redeemer trod, when, like his people, he walked through this vale of tears.
Oh! ye mistaken enemies of Jesus! short are your triumphs, and sure your misery. The God of our salvation sees all your conduct now; and shortly, very shortly, will he shoot at you with a swift arrow. Death is near, very near: and the Judge is at the door: then will be fully shown the difference between the righteous and the wicked between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Psa 64:10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Ver. 10. The righteous shall be glad in the Lord ] Not myself only, but all the saints shall be comforted, confirmed, and occasioned to make their boast in God with a holy gloriation, Inde arripient sanctae cuiusdam iactantiae argumentum (Beza).
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
The righteous = A righteous one.
trust = make his refuge. Hebrew. hasah. App-69.
To the chief Musician. See App-64.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
righteous: Psa 32:11, Psa 33:1, Psa 40:3, Psa 58:10, Psa 68:2, Psa 68:3, Phi 4:4
upright: Psa 97:11, Psa 112:2, 1Co 1:30, 1Co 1:31, Gal 6:14
Reciprocal: Psa 11:2 – the upright Psa 92:4 – General Psa 112:7 – trusting Isa 45:25 – glory Rev 11:17 – thou hast
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psa 64:10. The righteous shall be glad in the Lord Not glad of the misery and ruin of their fellow-creatures, but glad that God is glorified, and his word fulfilled, and the cause of injured innocence pleaded effectually. And shall trust in him Their faith shall be hereby encouraged, and they shall commit themselves to him, in the way of duty, and be willing to expose themselves to danger, and to encounter difficulties for him, with an entire confidence in him. And all the upright in heart That keep a good conscience and approve themselves to God; shall glory Not in themselves, but in God, in his favour, his righteousness, and goodness, and in their relation to him, and interest in him. Let him that glorieth glory in the Lord.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
64:10 The righteous {i} shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
(i) When they will consider that he will be favourable to them as he was to his servant David.