Psalm 147:1-148:14 NLT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

Here, I. The duty of praise is recommended to us. It is not without reason that we are thus called to it again and again: Praise you the Lord (Ps. 147:1), and again (Ps. 147:7), Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving, sing praise upon the harp to our God (let all our praises be directed to him and centre in him), for it is good to do so; it is our duty, and therefore good in itself; it is our interest, and therefore good for us. It is acceptable to our Creator and it answers the end of our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:1

Praise ye the Lord ,.... When he shall reign, as Kimchi connects this psalm with the preceding; the arguments used to engage men to this work are taken partly from the nature of it, as in the next clauses; and partly from what the Lord is and does, as in the following verses; for it is good to sing praises unto our God ; it being agreeably to his revealed will, what he enjoins, approves of, and accepts, and is profitable to his people, as well as makes his glory; see Psalm 92:1 .... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1

Praise is comely - It is decent, befitting, and proper that every intelligent creature should acknowledge the Supreme Being: and as he does nothing but good to the children of men, so they should speak good of his name. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1

Verse 1 Praise ye God, etc. Though the benefits he speaks of are such as God extends to all men indiscriminately, it is plain that he addresses more especially God’s people, who alone behold his works in an enlightened manner, whereas stupidity and blindness of mind deprive others of their understanding. Nor is his subject confined to the common benefits of God, but the main thing which he celebrates is his mercy, as shown to his chosen people. That the Church may address itself to the praises... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1

Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God (comp. Psalms 92:1 ). For it is pleasant (see Psalms 135:3 ). And praise is comely ; rather, becoming , or seemly—suitable , that is, to such a Being as we know God to be. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1

In praise of praise. This psalm carries on and gloriously sustains the great Hallel of adoring gratitude and glad thanksgiving with which the Book of Psalms ends. This first verse contains a threefold laudation of the Lord's praise. I. BECAUSE " IT IS GOOD ." And this is most true. 1. In reference to God. For it ministers pleasure to him. Do not the experiences of many a parental heart bear witness to this truth? Are not we delighted with the loving utterances of our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1

The pleasantness of praise. When the poet Carpani inquired of his friend Haydn how it happened that his church music was always so cheerful, the great composer made the following reply: "I cannot make it otherwise; I write according to the thought I feel. When I think upon God, my heart is so full of joy that the notes dance and leap, as it were, from my pen, and since God has given me a cheerful heart, it will be pardoned me that I praise him with a cheerful spirit." Religious life and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-6

Jehovah the infinitely Mighty and Omniscient One, in the creation and in the human world, worthy, therefore, of all praise and worship. "Celebrates God's almighty and gracious rule over his people, and over the world of nature, but mingles with this a special commemoration of his goodness in bringing back his people from their captivity, and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem." I. GOD IS ALMIGHTY IN THE WORK OF THE MATERIAL UNIVERSE . 1. He created the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

Foundation-truths. We are summoned by the psalmist to praise God; we are told that praise is "pleasant" and "comely" ( Psalms 147:1 ); it is an act which is congenial and fitting, because the God we worship is one who is worthy of all the homage we can pay him; he is "greatly to be praised" ( Psalms 145:3 ). The grounds on which we are invited to bless God are very familiar, but they are very sound and strong; we can never dwell too much upon them. I. HIS INFINITUDE IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:1-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 147:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 147:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 147:1-6

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