Psalm 103:17

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 103:17

103:17 But the mercy of the LORD [is] from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his {k} righteousness unto children’s children;(k) His just and faithful keeping of his promise. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 103:14-19

Nothing can he more beautiful and interesting than the striking contrast the Psalmist hath drawn in these verses between the frail, perishing, dying nature of man, and the strength and eternity of God. And what endears it to our view, is, that amidst all our dying circumstances in Adam, our everlasting existence, is secured in Christ. The oneness between Jesus and his people, gives a right of interest in all that belongs to Him, as the head and Mediator of his redeemed. He hath said himself,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:17

Sparrows, or "birds" (Psalm ci. 8.; Haydock) in general. (Berthier) --- Highest; or, literally, "the tribe of the heron is their leader," (Haydock) first making their nests. Septuagint seem to have read better than the present Hebrew, "the stork, the fir-trees are its house." (Berthier) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:15-18

15-18 How short is man's life, and uncertain! The flower of the garden is commonly more choice, and will last the longer, for being sheltered by the garden-wall, and the gardener's care; but the flower of the field, to which life is here compared, is not only withering in itself, but exposed to the cold blasts, and liable to be cropt and trod on by the beasts of the field. Such is man. God considers this, and pities him; let him consider it himself. God's mercy is better than life, for it will... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 103:1-22

Hymn to the Mercy of God. A psalm of David, voicing his thankful acknowledgment of God's gifts and blessings upon himself, the conclusion calling upon all creatures to join in his song of praise. v. 1. Bless the Lord, O my soul, a most emphatic invitation and admonition, a joyful self-encouragement; and all that is within me bless His holy name, all the organs of the body being called upon to give thanks for the rich blessings of the Lord, to make known the revelation of His essence and all... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:0A Psalm of David Bless the Lord, O my soul:And all that is within me, bless his holy name.2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,And forget not all his benefits:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;Who healeth all thy diseases;4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction:Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.6 The Lord executeth righteousnessAnd judgment for... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 103:13-22

Everlasting Loving-Kindness Psalms 103:13-22 The psalmist comes from the far-reaching sky to the homely image of a father’s pity. God is a great King, the mighty Creator, but the Spirit witnesses that we are His children and teaches us to say, Abba, Father . The idea of dust is that of frailty. Made of dust and fragile as an earthen vessel, man by his weakness appeals to Jehovah’s compassion. The thought of frailty and helplessness is still further impressed by the figure of the fading... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 103:1-22

It seems almost a work of supererogation to write anything about this psalm. It is perhaps the most perfect song of pure praise to be found in the Bible. It has become the common inheritance of all who through suffering and deliverance have learned the goodness of Jehovah. Through centuries it has been sung by glad hearts, and today is as fresh and full of beauty as ever. It is praise intensive and extensive. As to its intensity, notice how the entire personality of the singer is recognised.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:1-22

CIII. A Hymn of Thanksgiving for Yahweh’ s Pardoning Love.— The main theme is stated in Psalms 103:6-2 Chronicles :. Yahweh is just, He rights the oppressed, but above all He is considerate and ready to pardon sin. He acts like a father to His children. Psalms 103:1-Deuteronomy : . The poet speaks from his own experience. He calls on his own soul to bless Yahweh. Here the singular is used: not so in Psalms 103:6-2 Chronicles : (see above). Psalms 103:15-Job :. A man’ s life is short, but... read more

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