Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 77:12
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
12. I will meditate also upon all thy work,
And muse on thy doings. (R.V.)
For work cp. Hab 3:2.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
I will meditate also of all thy work – That is, with a view to learn thy real character; to see whether I am to be constrained by painful facts to cherish the thoughts which have given me such trouble, or whether I may not find reasons for cherishing more cheerful views of God.
And talk of thy doings – Or rather, I will muse on thy doings – for so the Hebrew word signifies. It is not conversation with others to which he refers; it is meditation – musing – calm contemplation – thoughtful meditation. He designed to reflect on the doings of God, and to ask what was the proper interpretation to be put on them in regard to his character. Thus we must, and may, judge of God, as we judge of our fellow-men. We may, we must, inquire what is the proper interpretation to be put on the events which occur under his administration, and form our opinions accordingly. The result of the psalmists reflections is stated in the following verses.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Psa 77:12
I will meditate also of all Thy work.
Meditation
I. Motives to meditation.
1. It is the proper occupation of the mind.
2. Our character in the sight of God depends on the character of our thoughts.
3. Meditation is essential to the success of Gods Word.
II. Subjects for meditation.
1. Gods existence and attributes.
2. His works.
3. His claims. Their comprehensiveness, their spirituality, their perpetual obligation. Our guilt in neglecting them.
4. Your future. (Evangelical Preacher.)
The need of meditation
In mere apprehension, whether through reading or hearing, there is little or no profit. The profit begins when that which is apprehended is so pondered as to become part and parcel of the mans inner nature. A man may run through a picture gallery so as to see every painting it contains, and to derive from the sight a certain amount of pleasure; but he alone profits by such an exhibition who pauses and studies each worthy work of art, and gathers ideas from it which enrich his mind, or learn lessons from it which refine his taste. It is the settling of milk, says an old writer, that makes it turn to cream, and it is the settling of truth in the mind that makes it turn to spiritual nutriment. (W. L. Alexander.)
Fuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
I will meditate also of all thy work,…. Or “works” t, which were many; he desired not to forget any of them, but remember the multitude of his tender mercies, and not only call them to mind, but dwell upon them in his meditations and contemplations, in order to gain some relief by them under his present circumstances:
and talk of thy doings: for the good of others, and so for the glory of God, as well as to imprint them on his own mind, that they might not be forgotten by him; for all things that are talked of, and especially frequently, are better remembered, see Ps 145:4, the Targum is,
“I will meditate on all thy good works, and speak of the causes of thy wonders.”
t “de unoquoque opere tuo”, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Psa 77:12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
Ver. 12. I will meditate also of all thy works, and talk, &c. ] See Trapp on “ Psa 45:1 “
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
work. Some codices, with Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read “works” (plural)
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
meditate: Psa 104:34, Psa 143:5
talk: Psa 71:24, Psa 105:2, Psa 145:4, Psa 145:11, Deu 6:7, Luk 24:14-32
Reciprocal: Gen 24:63 – to meditate Deu 32:7 – ask Psa 48:9 – in the Psa 111:2 – sought Psa 119:52 – remembered 1Ti 4:15 – Meditate