Bible Commentary

Their sorrows shall be multiplied [that] hasten [after] another [god]: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 4. Their sorrows ] This, and not their idols (Targ. Symm. Jer.), is the right rendering. Cp. Psa 32:10; 1Ti 6:10. that hasten after another god] The Heb. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 16:4”

[But] to the saints that [are] in the earth, and [to] the excellent, in whom [is] all my delight. 3. A difficult verse, the text of which appears to be corrupt. (1) The best rendering is that of R.V. It is true that it can only be wrung from the Massoretic text by some violence, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 16:3”

[O my soul], thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my Lord: my goodness [extendeth] not to thee; 2. The Massoretic Text reads thou (fem.) hast said, assuming that the poet holds colloquy with himself, and addresses his soul, as in Psa 42:5; Lam 3:24 (a passage evidently based on this psalm). So the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 16:2”

Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 1. Preserve me ] Not that he is at the moment in special danger; but only in God’s keeping (Psa 12:7; Psa 17:8) can soul and body be safe. God ] El, as in Psa 5:4; Psa 17:6. for in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 16:1”

[He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved. 5. He that hath not put out his money for usury, Nor taken bribes against the Innocent. Two of the most common and flagrant offences against justice. Cp. Isa 33:15; Eze … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 15:5”

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the LORD. [He that] sweareth to [his own] hurt, and changeth not. 4. Render with R.V., In whose eyes a reprobate is despised. The truthfulness of his character is shewn in his estimate of men. The world’s false estimates are one … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 15:4”

[He that] backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. 3. In the preceding verse the present participle is used; but here the perfect tense, describing how his actual behaviour has been governed by the principles of truth and justice. He that hath had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 15:3”

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 2. The conditions of access stated positively. The man must be ‘integer vitae scelerisque purus.’ He that walketh uprightly ] Or, perfectly. Integrity is the rule of his life in relation to God as well as man. The word tmm means … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 15:2”

A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 1. More exactly: Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tent? Who shall dwell in thy holy mountain? Who is worthy to be received as Jehovah’s guest, to enjoy His protection and hospitality, to dwell in the place … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 15:1”

Oh that the salvation of Israel [were come] out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad. 7. Concluding prayer for the deliverance of Israel. out of Zion ] The dwelling-place of Jehovah. See note on Psa 3:4. When the Lord bringeth back … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 14:7”