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Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 19:10

Psalms 19:10. Sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb— There is no great difference made among us between the delicacy of honey in the comb, and after its separation from it. We may therefore be at a loss to enter into the energy of this expression; or to express it with the same emphasis as our translation does the preceding clause. Sweeter than honey, yea, than the honey-comb; which last, it should seem from the turn of thought of the Psalmist, is as much to be preferred to honey, as the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 19:12

Psalms 19:12. Who can understand his errors?— While we praise and adore God for his mercies, it seems impossible to forget one great circumstance which affects both them and ourselves; I mean, how undeserved they are: It is a reflection which, like the pillar of the cloud that waited on the Israelites, casts light and beauty upon the mercies of God, and darkness and confusion of face upon ourselves. Can we help thinking, that, notwithstanding God has thus secured and hedged us about with a law... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 19:13

Psalms 19:13. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins— Though our sins are more in number than the hairs of our head; yet some there are which stand distinguished by an uncommon guilt, and will always be present to our minds, whenever we approach the throne of grace for pardon. These we should particularly lament; against these we should particularly pray, when we seek to God for strength and assistance. In this strain the holy Psalmist continues his devotions. Keep back thy servant... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 19:14

Psalms 19:14. Let the words of my mouth, &c.— Having thus extolled his Maker for the greatness of his power and mercy, and humbled himself for the number and heinousness of his iniquities, he closes this scene of praise and devotion; Let the words of my mouth, &c. be acceptable—My strength and my redeemer; words which seem prophetically to relate to Christ; as if he had said, "Thou wilt redeem me from the power of the devil, through the merits of Christ;" or rather, "Thou, who hast... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19

PSALM 19 :-. After exhibiting the harmonious revelation of God's perfections made by His works and His word, the Psalmist prays for conformity to the Divine teaching. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:1

1. the glory of God—is the sum of His perfections (Psalms 24:7-10; Romans 1:20). firmament—another word for "heavens" (Genesis 1:8). handywork—old English for "work of His hands." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:3

3. Though there is no articulate speech or words, yet without these their voice is heard (compare Margin). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:4

4. Their line—or, "instruction"—the influence exerted by their tacit display of God's perfections. Paul ( :-), quoting from the Septuagint, uses "sound," which gives the same sense. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:5

5, 6. The sun, as the most glorious heavenly body, is specially used to illustrate the sentiment; and his vigorous, cheerful, daily, and extensive course, and his reviving heat (including light), well display the wondrous wisdom of his Maker. read more

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