Psalm 66:17-19 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:13-20

Vows fulfilled and experiences related. I. Vows FULFILLED . ( Psalms 66:13-15 .) 1 . When we are in trouble we make solemn vows of amendment and service . As the psalmist had done in his distress. 2 . The fulfilment of our religious vows will often call for great sacrifices . Not burnt offerings from us, but the more costly sacrifices of the heart and spirit. "The sacrifices of God are a broken heart and a contrite spirit." II. EXPERIENCES RELATED . ( Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:16-20

In conclusion, the psalmist calls on all pious Israelites to "hearken," while he explains to them how it is that his prayers and vows have been so effectual. It has been because his prayers and vows proceeded from a sincere and honest heart, one which was free from "iniquity" ( Psalms 66:18 ). As Hengstenberg points out, this portion of the psalm is didactic, and inculcates the lesson "that there is no way of salvation except that of well doing." God, by answering the psalmist's prayer, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:17

I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue; rather, and praise was under my tongue ; i . e . I was so confident of being heard that a song of praise was already in my mouth, on the point of bursting forth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:18

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. This is the inward conviction of every simple, unsophisticated soul. It is confirmed by numerous passages of Holy Writ ( Job 27:9 ; Job 31:27 ; Proverbs 15:29 ; Proverbs 28:9 ; Isaiah 1:15 ; Zechariah 7:13 ; John 9:31 , etc.). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:18

Prayer hindered by allowed sin. "If I regard iniquity," etc. If we read the text as in the margin of Revised Version, "If I had regarded … God would not hear [or, 'have heard'];"—this makes no practical difference. It only substitutes a special for a general statement. The lesson taught is the same— Sin allowed in the heart a fatal hindrance to our prayers being answered . I. SIN CONSCIOUSLY INDULGED DISABLES FROM PRAYER . Inconsistent with that sincerity essential to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:19

But verily God hath heard me. The psalmist's prayer had been answered so unmistakably, so directly, that he could not doubt of the result, which had been brought about, being the consequence of his vows and supplications ( Psalms 66:13 , Psalms 66:14 ). He hath attended to the voice of my prayer . Strange as it might seem to be that God had attended to the voice of a man ( Job 7:17 ; Psalms 8:4 ; Psalms 144:3 ; James 5:14-18 ), yet so it was; the psalmist did not and could not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:17

I cried unto him with my mouth - That is, in my trouble; when distress came upon me. This, according to the explanation of the design of the psalm given above, is one individual speaking on behalf of the nation, or uttering the sentiment of the people. At the same time, however, all this is language appropriate to an individual when recording his own experience.And he was extolled with my tongue - I praised him; I acknowledged his supremacy. I recognized my dependence on him, and looked to him... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:18

If I regard iniquity in my heart - literally, “If I have seen iniquity in my heart.” That is, If I have indulged in a purpose of iniquity; if I have had a wicked end in view; if I have not been willing to forsake all sin; if I have cherished a purpose of pollution or wrong. The meaning is not literally, If I have “seen” any iniquity in my heart - for no one can look into his own heart, and not see that it is defiled by sin; but, If I have cherished it in my soul; if I have gloated over past... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:19

But verily God hath heard me ... - That is, He has given me evidence that he has heard my prayer; and, in doing this, he has thus given me the assurance also that I do not regard iniquity in my heart. The evidence that he has heard me is at the same time proof to my mind that I do not love sin. As it is a settled and universal principle that God does not hear prayer when there is in the heart a cherished love and purpose of iniquity, so it follows that, if there is evidence that he has heard... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:16-17

Psalms 66:16-17. Come and hear, all ye that fear God Whether Israelites, or Gentiles proselyted to them; come and hearken unto me (for it will afford you both instruction and encouragement, and will engage you to trust in God more than ever) while I relate what things God hath done for me, and what indubitable proofs he hath given me that he regards those that fear him; and I will declare what he hath done for my soul Not in pride and vain glory, that I may be thought more a favourite of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:13-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:16-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 66:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 66:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 66:16-17

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