Bible Commentary

[A Psalm] of David, Maschil. Blessed [is he whose] transgression [is] forgiven, [whose] sin [is] covered. 1, 2. The blessedness of forgiveness. See Rom 4:6 ff. for St Paul’s use of these verses. Blessed ] Or, Happy. Cp. Psa 1:1. The first beatitude of the Psalter is pronounced on an upright life; but since “there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 32:1”

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. 24. Be strong, and let your heart take courage (R.V.), as in Psa 27:14. all ye that hope in the Lord ] Or, wait for. The phrase links this Psalm to Psalms 33. See Psa 31:18 ; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:24”

O love the LORD, all ye his saints: [for] the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. 23, 24. Concluding exhortation to the faithful. Cp. Psa 30:4; Psa 27:14; Psa 32:11. preserveth the faithful ] Or, keepeth faithfulness. Cf. Exo 34:7, note. plentifully rewardeth the proud doer ] The judgment of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:23”

For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. 22. For I said &c.] But as for me, I said In my haste (or, alarm). Humbly he confesses his want of faith in the hour of trial, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:22”

Blessed [be] the LORD: for he hath showed me his marvelous kindness in a strong city. 21. Blessed be the Lord ] Cp. Psa 28:6. he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness ] Lit. he hath made marvellous his lovingkindness to me, as in Psa 17:7. in a strong city ] Either, as in a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:21”

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 20. Thou shalt hide them In the hiding-place of thy presence from the plottings of man: Thou shalt conceal them In a pavilion from the strife of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:20”

[Oh] how great [is] thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; [which] thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! 19, 20. God’s goodness to those who fear Him is like an inexhaustible treasure stored up, and at the proper time brought out and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:19”

Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. 18. Let the lying lips be dumb; Which speak against the righteous arrogantly, In pride and contempt. Cp. Psa 12:3; Psa 94:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Let the lying lips be put to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:18”

Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, [and] let them be silent in the grave. 17. The prayer of Psa 31:1 is repeated. While my prayers are answered, let my enemies be silenced and consigned to Sheol. A similar prayer in Psa 25:2-3; Jer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:17”

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake. 16. Comp. the paraphrase in P.B.V., Shew thy servant the light of thy countenance: and see note on Psa 4:6. for thy mercy’s sake ] R.V. in thy lovingkindness, as in Psa 31:7 ; Psa 31:21. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 31:16”