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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 76:9

When God arose to judgment (see the preceding verses). God's "rising" is an anthropomorphism, drawn from the tact that men "rise up" when they proceed to take vengeance (comp. Psalms 3:7 ; Psalms 7:6 ; Psalms 44:26 ; Psalms 68:1 , etc.). To save all the meek of the earth . God's vengeances on the wicked are, in great measure, for the relief of the righteous. Sennacherib's discomfiture relieved "the meek of the earth," i.e. not only Israel, but many other downtrodden and oppressed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 76:9

With God judgment is salvation. "When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth." The "meek" are those who, with Hezekiah, held fast their integrity to Jehovah, and yet seemed placed in circumstances of hopeless distress. God's judgment on Sennacherib was their vindication, deliverance, and uplifting. Compare the destruction of Pharaoh's host at the Red Sea. God's judgment on the Egyptians was God's salvation of his people. It may even be established as the recognized... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 76:10

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee. The sentiment is general, but no doubt there is a special reference to the recent deliverance. The "wrath of man," i.e. man's wicked fury and hostility of God and his people, shall give occasion for great deeds on God's part—deeds which will bring him praise and honour. The remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain . Either, "the unexpended fury of thine enemies, that which they have not vented, thou wilt hold in check, and prevent from doing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 76:10

The will of man and the will of God. "The wrath of man shall praise thee." Two great streams of spiritual force meet our view, alike in the Bible and in human life and history, crossing one another every instant, as waves of light and waves of sound, in closest vital relation, yet each holding its course unhindered— the will of man and the will of God. When man was created, not in the image of lower creatures but "in the image of God," he was endowed with this glorious yet perilous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 76:10

The wrath of man. By this is meant man's rage against God and against God's people. Of this it is affirmed that— I. IT PRAISES GOD . The Bible is full of illustrations of this. It is part of God's universal purpose of overruling all evil for good. See this in the history of the Fall—it became the occasion of redemption. The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ—it draws all men unto him. Persecution of the Church caused its world wide extension. The corruption of the Church led to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 76:10

Man's wrath bringing praise to God. The rendering of this verse is uncertain. The LXX . reads the verse, "The wrath of man shall praise thee; the remainder of wrath shall keep festival unto thee." And the idea of the verse seems to be—"the only result of Sennacherib's enmity to God's chosen people will be that the power of the God who overthrows him shall be more widely acknowledged; for vain will it be for the small remnant of the Assyrians to continue the invasion in which their mighty... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 76:9

When God arose to judgment - That is, when he came to overthrow and destroy the enemies of his people, as referred to in the former part of the psalm.To save all the meek of the earth - Of the land - to wit, the land of Judea; or, to save his people when in affliction. The word “meek,” which with us usually means those who are forbearing under injuries, means here the humble, the afflicted, the crushed, the oppressed. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 76:10

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee - It shall be the occasion of praise; or, honor shall accrue to thee from it, “as if” it were employed in thy praise, and “as if” it were voluntarily engaged in promoting thy glory. The deliverance of the people by the direct interposition of God in the case referred to in the psalm, the sudden and entire overthrow of the invading forces by his power, led to this reflection. The overruling power of God was displayed. The “wrath” of the invading host had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:8-9

Psalms 76:8-9. Thou didst cause judgment to be heard, &c. Thou didst execute judgment upon thine enemies by an angel sent from heaven. The earth feared, and was still The effect of this terrible judgment was, that the rest of the world was afraid to invade or disturb the land and people of Israel; and chose rather to be still and stay quietly in their own territories. When God Who had long suffered their insolence; arose to judgment To execute judgment upon his enemies, and the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 76:10

Psalms 76:10. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee The furious attempts and blasphemous speeches of thine enemies shall serve thy glory, and cause thy people and others to praise and magnify thee for that admirable wisdom, power, faithfulness, and goodness which thou didst discover on that occasion. The remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain Thou shalt prevent and disappoint the succeeding malicious designs of thine enemies, who will meditate revenge for those shameful and terrible... read more

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