Psalm 18:25 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 18:25-28

A short didactic digression is here interposed, extending the principles on which God has dealt with David and his enemies, to mankind generally ( Psalms 18:25-27 ); after which a return is made to Go&'s special dealings with David ( Psalms 18:28 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 18:25

With the merciful - From the particular statement respecting the divine dealings with himself the psalmist now passes to a general statement (suggested by what God had done for him) in regard to the general principles of the divine administration. That general statement is, that God deals with men according to their character; or, that he will adapt his providential dealings to the conduct of men. They will find him to be such toward them as they have shown themselves to be toward him. The word... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 18:25-27

Psalms 18:25-27. In these verses David lays down the general method of the procedure of God’s providence and moral government, which, in the issue, will be according to the moral character and conduct of men themselves. With the merciful, &c. A declaration similar to that of our Lord, Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. With an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright An invariable friend to his integrity; just to reward it, and faithful in all thy promises to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 18:1-50

Psalms 18:0 David’s song of victoryThe outpouring of praise recorded in Psalms 18:0 is applicable to many of David’s experiences. It was probably put into its present form after David reached the height of his power as king. He had conquered all his enemies and now controlled all the country from Egypt to the Euphrates (2 Samuel 8:1-18). The psalm is also recorded in 2 Samuel 22:0.David opens by declaring his love for God (1) and thanking God for hearing his prayers and saving him from death at... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 18:25

merciful = gracious. With. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "And with". man = strong man. Hebrew. geber. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 18:25

"With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful;With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure;And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.For thou wilt save the afflicted people;But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.For thou wilt light my lamp:Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.For by thee I run upon a troop;And by my God do I leap over a wall.""Thou wilt show thyself froward." This word means "perverse," indicating that God... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 18:25

Psalms 18:25. With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful— In this and the two next verses, David lays down the general method of the procedure of God's moral providence and government, which will be in the issue agreeable to the moral character and conduct of men themselves. With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful: similar to that of our Lord: Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. With an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; an invariable friend to his... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 18:25

25-27. God renders to men according to their deeds in a penal, not vindictive, sense (Leviticus 26:23; Leviticus 26:24). merciful—or, "kind" (Psalms 4:3). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 18:1-50

Psalms 18As the title indicates, David wrote this psalm after he had subdued his political enemies and had established the kingdom of Israel firmly under his control. In this poem, David expressed his delight in the Lord and thanked Him for giving him the victories he enjoyed. This royal thanksgiving psalm also appears in 2 Samuel 22. The slight variations may be due to changes that Israel’s leaders made, under divine inspiration, when they adapted this poem for use in Israel’s public worship.... read more