Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 19:11
19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great {k} reward.(k) For God accepts our endeavour though it is far from perfect. read more
19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: [and] in keeping of them [there is] great {k} reward.(k) For God accepts our endeavour though it is far from perfect. read more
19:12 Who can understand [his] {l} errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].(l) Then there is no reward of duty, but of grace: for where sin is, there death is the reward. read more
19:13 Keep back thy servant also from {m} presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: {n} then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.(m) Which are done purposely and from malice.(n) If you suppress my wicked affections by your Holy Spirit. read more
19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the {o} meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.(o) That I may obey you in thought, word and deed. read more
Psalms 18:0 A song of victory. It opens with ejaculatory expressions of triumph for deliverance. All nature is described as convulsed when the Almighty presses to the rescue. The next division is meditation on the principles involved, the whole closing with a further outburst of triumph and confidence. 2 Samuel 22:0 is a copy of this ode saying a few variations, and the student is referred to our treatment of it at that place. Psalms 19:0 God’s revelation in the world and in the Word. We have a... read more
Psalms 19:0 [Note. This is universally regarded as one of the most profound and affecting of David's compositions. Bacon says, "The heavens declare the glory of God, but not his will." God's will can only be known by his law. A marked difference between the style of the two portions of the psalm has been pointed out. The former portion is more varied in cadence, whilst the latter is more precise and condensed, nevertheless a pervading harmony has been recognised by the severest critics. It has... read more
CONTENTS We have here another hymn, if not to the victories of Jesus in the works of grace, yet to his glory as manifested in the works of creation, and in the gospel of his salvation. In the former part, the wonders of God's power, as displayed in the creation of the heavenly bodies; in the latter, the still more marvellous power as set forth in the new creation of the soul. To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Psalms 19:1 The book of God in creation, which the heavens open to the world;... read more
In like manner, the regular succession of day and night prove no less his order and government. He maketh the outgoings of the morning and evening to praise him. Psalms 65:8 . And so universal are those teachings, that there is no nation under the sun but hath this book of God in creation opened to their view. Reader, remark by the way the perpetuity of this order and regularity, as a confirmation of God's covenant with Noah. After the deluge the Lord promised, that while the earth remained... read more
These verses contain a most delightful account of the heavens and the heavenly bodies, in their light and beneficial influence; and particularly with reference to the glorious luminary of the day, which is placed in the centre. Under the striking similitude of a bridegroom, or of a strong man, the sun is represented, as unceasingly issuing forth with renewed vigour from day to day, to enlighten, fertilize, and warm all the varieties of the earth. But much higher views had the inspired writer... read more
Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 19:10
19:10 More to be {i} desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.(i) Unless God’s word is esteemed above all worldly things, it is contemned. read more