Psalm 92

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:12

Verse 12 12The righteous shall flourish like the palm-tree. He now passes to the consideration of another general truth, That though God may exercise his people with many trials, subject them to hardships, and visit them with privations, he will eventually show that he had not forgotten them. We need not be surprised that he insists so explicitly and carefully upon this point, as nothing is more difficult than for the saints of God to entertain expectations of being raised up and delivered when... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:15

Verse 15 15.That they may show that Jehovah is upright. It is evident from this verse that the great object of the Psalmist is, to allay that disquietude of mind which we are apt to feel under the disorder which reigns apparently in the affairs of this world; and to make us cherish the expectation, (under all that may seem severe and trying in our lot, and though the wicked are in wealth and power, flourish, and abound in places and distinctions,) that God will bring light and order eventually... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord (comp. Psalms 147:1 ). By "a good thing" is meant that which is at ones right and pleasant. And to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most High. Israel's Lord, Jehovah, is also "the Most High over all the earth" ( Psalms 83:18 ), and should at all times be thought of as both. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

Psalmody. "It is a good thing," etc. Songs of praise are a very ancient custom in the Church of God. David, "the sweet singer of Israel," and his brother psalmists (Asaph and the rest) were inspired to provide a manual of devotion, public and private, which will never fall into disuse while there is a Church on earth. But long ages before, when Israel for the first time stood on safe ground, breathing free air, a mighty song of praise went up on the Red Sea shore; in remembrance of which,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

It is good to give thanks. It is so for many reasons. I. BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT . God deserves our thanksgiving. 1 . Did he not create us, and so start us on the road to eternal life? 2 . Does he not preserve us, and bless us daily with gifts innumerable? 3 . Has he not redeemed us by the sacrifice of his Son? "For God so loved the world," etc. 4 . Is not the Holy Spirit with us still, ever seeking to lead us nearer God, and to sustain us in every hour of trial and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

Singing praise. An old writer, one John Wells, in his 'Morning Exercises,' published in 1676, thus speaks on this theme. I. SINGING IS THE MUSIC OF NATURE . The mountains sing ( Isaiah 65:23 ). The valleys sing ( Psalms 65:13 ). The trees sing ( 1 Chronicles 16:1-43 :53). And the air is the birds' music room, where they chant their musical notes. II. SINGING IS THE MUSIC OF ORDINANCES . It is told of Augustine how he was moved to tears when he went... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

A daily good work. Something the good man does every morning and every night. The Talmud speaks of this psalm as being sung on the morning of the sabbath at the drink offering which followed the sacrifice of the first lamb. What is here said to be "a good thing" is the act of recognizing and acknowledging God's direct relation to our lives. He is closely related to them. We may, and we ought to, feel the relation, but it is right to say so, and it does us good to say so, day by day.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-8

Joyful worship. "Celebrates in joyful strain the greatness of God's works, and especially his righteous government of the world, as manifested in the overthrow of the wicked, and the prosperity and final triumph of the righteous." I. A GOOD MAN REJOICES IN THE RIGHTEOUS WORK OF GOD . ( Psalms 92:4 .) 1 . Because God ' s work is a work of loving kindness. ( Psalms 92:2 .) 2 . It is a work of faithfulness or truth. ( Psalms 92:2 .) He fulfils every... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-15

Metrically, the psalm seems to divide into three portions, the first and second of four verses each ( Psalms 92:1-4 , Psalms 92:5-8 ), the third of seven verses ( Psalms 92:9-15 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-15

The eye salve of praise. In this psalm we have— I. THE SPIRIT OF GLADSOME PRAISE . ( Psalms 92:1-4 .) The writer had evidently tried what praise could do, and the result of his testing it was this joyful outburst of praise concerning praise. He tells of its essence—giving thanks; of its expression—singing; its object—the Lord; its seasons—morning and night; its aids—music of all kinds; its inspiration—the gladness that came to him through the works of the Lord. II. A ... read more

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