Psalm 19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect ,.... By which is meant, not the law of Moses, or the ten commandments, but the "doctrine" of the Lord; as the word תורה , "torah", signifies, even the whole word of God, as in Isaiah 8:20 . All the Scriptures of truth, which are profitable for doctrine; for setting doctrine in a clear light, and for the vindication and establishment of it, and are the rule of doctrine both to preachers and hearers; and which are "perfect", contain the whole mind and will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:8

The statutes of the Lord are right ,.... The word of God may be called "statutes", or "visitations" F4 פקודי "visitationes", Ainsworth. because that God will visit, in a way of resentment, such persons as despise its authority, do not act according to it, or add unto it, or detract from it; or the word may be rendered "commissions" F5 "Commissiones", Munster; "deposita", so some in Rivetus; "depositum", Gejerus, Michaelis. , things committed to trust, as the Scriptures were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:9

The fear of the Lord is clean ,.... Still the word of God is intended, which teaches men to fear the Lord; gives a full account of the worship of God, which is often meant by the fear of God; it instructs in the matter and manner of worship; and nothing more powerfully engages to serve the Lord with reverence and godly fear than the Gospel does: and this is "clean"; and the doctrines of it direct to the blood of Christ, which cleanses from all sin, and to the righteousness of Christ, the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:10

More to be desired are they than gold ,.... This refers to all the truths in the word of God; to all the doctrines of the Gospel; which, by good men, are more desirable, and by them more prized and valued, than all worldly riches and treasure; yea, than much fine gold : more than gold, and the best of gold, and a great deal of it, than thousands of gold and silver; see Psalm 119:72 , Proverbs 8:10 ; sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb ; or "the dropping of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:11

Moreover, by them is thy servant warned ,.... By whom the psalmist means himself, who was the servant of the Lord, not only in common with other saints, but as he was a king and prophet, and as such he received advantage from the word of God; all his instructions as a prophet, and all his rules of government as a king; and the whole of that wisdom, prudence, and knowledge, with which the conducted in both offices, were from the Lord by his word: and it may be applied to any servant of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:12

Who can understand his errors ?.... Sin is an error, a wandering out of the way of God, swerving from the rule of his word; and many mistakes are made by the people of God themselves; even so many that they cannot number them; they are more than the hairs of their head; they cannot understand, find out and express, neither their number, nor their evil nature, nor the many aggravating circumstances which attend them: this the psalmist said, upon a view of the large extent, glory, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:13

Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins ,.... Some understand these words of persons: the Septuagint, and the versions that follow that, render it "from strangers": such who are strangers to God and godliness; that is, keep from all conversation with them in things sinful, or from others' sins; from having a fellowship with them, being a partaker of them, lest their plagues and punishments should be shared in: others, as the Targum, "from proud men", who are haughty, insolent,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:14

Let the words of my mouth ,.... Meaning either his speech in common conversation, which should not be filthy and foolish, rotten and corrupt; but such as ministers grace to the hearer: or else his address to God, both in prayer and thanksgiving; and the meditation of my heart ; his inward thoughts continually revolving in his mind; or his meditation on the word of God and divine things; or mental prayer, which is not expressed, only conceived in the mind; be acceptable in thy sight ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19

The heavens and their host proclaim the majesty of God, Psalm 19:1-6 ; the excellence and perfection of the Divine law, Psalm 19:7-10 ; its usefulness, Psalm 19:11 . The psalmist prays for pardon and preservation from sin, Psalm 19:12 , Psalm 19:13 ; and thy his Words and thoughts may be holy, Psalm 19:14 . The title of this Psalm has nothing particular in it; but it is not very clear that it was written by David, to whom it is attributed; though some think that he composed it in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God - Literally, The heavens number out the glory of the strong God. A first view of the starry heavens strikes every beholder with astonishment at the power by which they were made, and by which they are supported. To find out the wisdom and skill displayed in their contrivance requires a measure of science: but when the vast magnitude of the celestial bodies is considered, we feel increasing astonishment at these works of the strong God. The firmament - ... read more

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