Bible Commentary

For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. 28. For thou dost light my lamp, Jehovah my God maketh my darkness bright. The burning lamp is a natural metaphor for the continuance of life and prosperity, derived, it is said, from the Oriental practice of keeping a light constantly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:28”

For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks. 27. For thou wilt save &c.] 2 Sam. has the better reading, “and the afflicted people thou wilt save.” the afflicted people ] Or, lowly: those who have learnt humility in the school of suffering. See note on Psa 9:12, and cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:27”

With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt show thyself froward. 26. With the pure &c.] Lit. one who purifies himself, cp. 1Jn 3:3. Cp. Psa 24:4, Psa 73:1. Mat 5:8 is the N.T. commentary on the words. and with the froward &c.] Better, as R.V., and with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:26”

With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright; 25. With the merciful &c.] The man whose conduct in life is governed by the spirit of lovingkindness will himself experience the lovingkindness of Jehovah. Cp. Mat 5:7; Mat 6:12; Mat 6:14-15; and for the meaning of merciful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:25”

Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. 24 27. The law of God’s dealings with men. The assertion of Psa 18:20 is repeated as the conclusion to be drawn from the review of David’s conduct in Psa 18:21-23, and is confirmed in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:24”

I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. 23. upright before him ] R.V., perfect with him, living in the fellowship of a sincere devotion. See note on Psa 15:2. I kept myself from mine iniquity ] I have watched over myself that I might not transgress, lest I should … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:23”

For all his judgments [were] before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me. 22. God’s commandments were continually present to his mind as the rule of his life. Cp. Deu 6:6-9; Psa 119:30; Psa 119:102; and contrast the spirit of the ungodly man in Psa 10:5. and I did not put … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:22”

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. 21. He goes on to substantiate the assertion of the preceding verse. Cp. the prayer of Psa 5:8. Sin is in its nature a separation from God. Cp. Heb 3:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:21”

The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. 20. rewarded me ] Or, dealt with me, for the primary idea of the word is not that of recompence, although this lies in the context. Cp. Psa 13:6. the cleanness of my hands ] = … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:20”

He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. 19. From the straits of peril he is brought forth into the freedom of safety. Cp. Psa 4:1, Psa 31:8. because he delighted in me ] This was the ground of God’s deliverance, and it now becomes the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:19”