Psalm 19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:9

The special revelation of God in Scripture is also free from any mixture of truth and error; it is consistent with reality. Consequently it is enduring and completely righteous. The word "fear" refers to the whole of divine law. Knowledge of God’s law puts the fear (reverential trust) of God in people’s hearts (cf. Deuteronomy 4:10 AV). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:10-11

David regarded the words of God as more valuable than gold, the most expensive substance in his day, and more pleasing and satisfying than honey, the sweetest substance. God’s words warned him of error and danger, and they brought him rewards of many kinds as he followed them.". . . the mark of a true Bible student is a burning heart, not a big head (Luke 24:32; 1 Corinthians 8:1)." [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 128.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:12-13

David’s rhetorical question expresses the impossibility of knowing if or when we violate God’s will without the light that His Word provides. It can bring to light faults hidden otherwise and can warn us of what displeases God so we can confess and avoid these offenses. David asked God to use His Word to bring these sins to his attention so they would not dominate him. This would result in his being blameless in God’s sight and free from the huge mass of sin that would be his without the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:12-14

3. Prayer for cleansing 19:12-14 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:14

In closing this psalm, David prayed that his words and thoughts would please God. In view of the context, this takes place as we allow the Word of God to affect our lives. David viewed his words and thoughts as sacrifices to God (cf. Hebrews 13:15). This is the implication of "acceptable" or "pleasing." As he closed this psalm he evidently regarded God not as his judge but as the foundation of his life and the One who had purchased him for a special purpose."The Word in the hand is fine; the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:1-14

This Ps. falls into two well-marked divisions. Psalms 19:1-6 describe the glory of God (El) as seen in the heavenly bodies, especially the sun, and are thus parallel to Psalms 8. Psalms 19:7-14 deal with the excellence of the revelation of God (Jehovah) in the Law—the subject which is expanded in Psalms 119. It is possible that two independent Pss. are here combined, as in Psalms 108, or that the second half was written as an addition to the first by another hand. The first part may quite well... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19

XIX.The abrupt change in rhythm, and apparently in thought, at Psalms 19:7 of this poem suggests a compilation from two originally distinct pieces. This view, it is true, is not supported by any ancient texts or versions, and, among modern scholars, there are some of eminence who still maintain the original unity. They urge that the psalm merely repeats what is the fundamental principle of the Theocracy, which is expressly testified by the Old Testament from the earliest times—the identity of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:1

(1) The heavens declare.—Better, the heavens are telling. The poet is even now gazing at the sky, not philosophising on a familiar natural phenomenon, nor is he merely enjoying beauty. Not only is his æsthetic faculty satisfied, but his spirit, his religious nature is moved. He has an immediate apprehension, an intuition of God. He is looking on the freshness of the morning, and all he sees is telling of God, bringing God before him. This constitutes the essence of the greater part of Hebrew... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:2

(2) Uttereth.—Literally, ours out, or makes to well up, like a fountain, undoubtedly in reference to the light streaming forth.Sheweth.—Literally, breathes out; perhaps with reference to the cool evening breeze, so welcome in the East. (See Song of Solomon 2:17, Note.) Notice that it is not here the heavens that are telling (as in Psalms 19:1) the tale of God’s glory to man, or “to the listening earth,” as in Addison’s well- known hymn, but day tells its successor day, and night whispers to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:3

(3) There is no speech.—The literal rendering is Not speech, not words, their voice is not heard. Explaining this is (1) the English version (Bible and Prayer Book) and (if intelligible at all) the LXX. and Vulg.: “There is no speech nor language without their (the heavens’) speech being heard (i.e., understood).” But this gives an inadmissible sense to davar, which does not mean language, but a spoken word. Besides, it was not a likely thought for the psalmist, that the Divine tradition of the... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:10-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:12-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:12-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 19:14

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:1-14

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 19:3

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