Psalm 92

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:7

When the wicked spring as the grass ,.... Out of the earth, as they do, and are of the earth earthly, and become numerous as spires of grass, and look pleasant and beautiful for a while, as that does; but, like it, weak and unstable, and of a short continuance: and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish ; in the health of their bodies; not being afflicted as other men, and their eyes standing out with fatness; while a Job, an upright man, is smitten with boils from the crown of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:8

But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore ,.... God is "the most High"; that is one of his names; he is above all, is higher than the highest; and he dwells on high, and looks down upon the inhabitants of the earth, and sees what is doing among them; and to him they will be accountable another day for what they do; and when wicked, men perish, being destroyed, he will continue for ever in all his greatness, glory, and majesty; for there seems to be an antithesis in this verse to the former,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:9

For, lo, thine enemies, O Lord ,.... The particle "lo", or "behold", is not used for the sake of God, but for the sake of men; to excite their attention, and to observe unto them that those who are everlastingly destroyed are the enemies of the Lord; who are enemies in their minds by wicked works, yea, enmity itself against God; and therefore their perdition is just as well as certain; sooner or later these shall be brought forth and slain before him; and for the certainty of it is repeated,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:10

But my horn shall thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn ,.... Which is said to be very high and strong, see Deuteronomy 33:17 this may be understood of the establishment of David's kingdom, of his royal authority, power, and the glory of it, signified by his horn; which was fulfilled when he had subdued the neighbouring nations, and the kings of them, and was exalted above them, and had rest from all his enemies: and may be applied unto the Messiah, the horn of David, the horn of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:11

Mine eyes also shall see my desire on mine enemies ,.... The Targum supplies thus, "shall see destruction;' Aben Ezra, shall see "the vengeance of God", as in Psalm 58:10 , and Kimchi, as we do, shall "see what I will", or "my desire"; which arose not from a revengeful spirit, or from a spirit of private revenge, but from a regard to the glory of God, and the honour of his name; and in no other view could the destruction of fellow creatures, though his enemies, be grateful to him: ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:12

The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree ,.... Not like grass, as the wicked, Psalm 92:7 which is weak and tender, and soon cut down; but like trees, and like palm trees, that are firm and strong, and of a long continuance: the word for righteous being of the singular number, has led some to think that Christ is meant; but though he is eminently the righteous One, being so in himself, and the author of righteousness to others, yet not he, but his church and people, are compared to a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:13

Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, .... Or being planted F5 שתולים "plantati", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, &c.; , that is, everyone of the righteous before mentioned; such are they that are planted out of the wilderness of the world, and into Christ, and are rooted in him, and are planted together in the likeness of his death and resurrection; have the graces of the Spirit of God implanted in them, have received the ingrafted word; and, in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age ,.... Being thus planted and watered, they shall not only bring forth the fruits of righteousness, but shall continue, and go on to do so, and even when they are grown old; contrary to all other trees, which, when old, cease bearing fruit; but so do not the righteous; grace is often in the greatest vigour when nature is decayed; witness Abraham, Job, David, Zachariah, and Elisabeth, and good old Simeon, who went to the grave like shocks of corn,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:15

To show that the Lord is upright ,.... Or righteous, that is, faithful; as he is in his counsels, covenant, and promises, which he makes good by causing his people to grow and flourish, and become fruitful; by carrying on the work of grace upon their souls, and by preserving them to the end safe to his kingdom and glory; by all which it appears that he does not and will not suffer his faithfulness to fail: the Targum is, "that the inhabitants of the earth may show, &c.;' he is my... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92

The psalmist shows the duty and advantage of praising God, Psalm 92:1-3 ; speaks of the grandeur of God's works, Psalm 92:4-6 ; the fall of the wicked, Psalm 92:7-9 ; the happiness of the righteous, Psalm 92:10-14 ; and all this founded on the perfections of God. The title, A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath, gives no information concerning the time, oecasion, or author. The Chaldee, has "Praise, and a song which the first man spoke concerning the Sabbath:" but this is an idle conceit;... read more

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