Bible Commentary

For thy mercy [is] great above the heavens: and thy truth [reacheth] unto the clouds. 4. For thy lovingkindness is great above the heavens, And thy truth (reacheth) unto the skies. This verse gives the reason for the praises which he purposes to offer. Once more God’s lovingkindness and truth had been attested by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 108:4”

I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. 3. I will give thanks unto thee, Jehovah, among the peoples: And I will make melody unto thee among the nations. Jehovah (A.V. Lord) takes the place of Adnai (A.V. Lord) of the ‘Elohistic’ Psa 57:9. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 108:3”

Awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early. 2. Awake, psaltery and harp ] There is a special fitness in the call, if this Psalm was compiled at a time when the harp of Israel had long been mute in the Exile (Psa 137:2). I myself will awake early ] Better, as R.V. marg., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 108:2”

A Song [or] Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. 1. My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing and make melody, yea with my glory. The Psalmist’s stedfast will and purpose is to sing God’s praises. Cp. Psa 51:10; Psa 112:7; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 108:1”

Whoso [is] wise, and will observe these [things], even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. 43. Whoso is wise, let him observe these things, And let them consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah. Cp. Hos 14:9. In such examples as these the wise man will discern the methods of Jehovah’s providential dealings with men. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:43”

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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:42”

Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh [him] families like a flock. 41. And he set the needy on high from affliction, And made him families like a flock. There is no change of subject. The Psalmist is following the fortunes of those whom Jehovah has blessed with prosperity. Temporary reverses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:41”

He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, [where there is] no way. 40. “He poureth contempt upon princes, And maketh them wander in a wayless waste,” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He poureth contempt upon princes – He treats them as if they were common people; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:40”

Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. 39. And when they were diminished and brought low, Through oppression, evil, and sorrow, Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 39 42. Though trouble may come, Jehovah scatters their oppressors and defends them, to the joy of the righteous and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:39”

He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. 38. In this and the preceding verse there may be an allusion to Lev 26:20; Lev 26:22. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He blesseth them also – In the manner immediately specified. So that they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 107:38”