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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 146:5-10

The psalmist, having cautioned us not to trust in princes (because, if we do, we shall be miserably disappointed), here encourages us to put our confidence in God, because, if we do so, we shall be happily secured: Happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help, that has an interest in his attributes and promises, and has them engaged for him, and whose hope is in the Lord his God. I. Let us take a view of the character here given of those whom God will uphold. Those shall have God for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 146:6

Which made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is ,.... This and the following verses are a description of that divine Person, even Christ, who is the help and hope of his people; and every character of him is a reason for faith and hope in him; all things are made by him, which are in the whole compass of creation, the heaven, earth, and sea, and all in them; the fowls of the airy heaven; the sun, moon, and stars, the hosts of the starry heavens; and the angels, the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 146:6

Verse 6 6.Who made heaven, etc. By all these epithets he confirms the truth previously stated. For though at first sight it may seem inappropriate to speak of the Creation, the power of God bears most pertinently upon his helping us whenever danger is near. We know how easily Satan tempts to distrust, and we are thrown into a state of trembling agitation by the slightest causes. Now, if we reflect that God is the Maker of heaven and earth, we will reasonably give him the honor of having the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

Three fulfillments. There are three ways in which these verses (or most of them) have been or are fulfilled. I. IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE . In God's dealing with his people Israel. 1. Israel found, again and again, that it was not in human alliances, but in the living God, that its true help was found ( Psalms 146:3-5 ). Princes and powers proved to be but broken reeds; but while Jehovah was sought and served, everything was secure. 2. Israel in captivity found its true hope... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

God alone worthy of trust. "Bears evident traces of belonging to the post-Exile literature; and the words of Psalms 146:7-9 are certainly no inapt expression of the feelings which would naturally be called forth at a time immediately subsequent to the return from the Captivity." I. EVEN THE MIGHTIEST OF MANKIND ARE UNWORTHY OF TRUST . 1. They cannot save in our greatest extremities . "In whom is no help." From want of ability and often from want of wilt. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:5-10

The happiness of him that hath the God of Jacob for his Help and Hope. These verses are a statement of the solid reasons of that happiness. I. THE LORD 'S INFINITE POWER . ( Psalms 146:6 .) He is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, "the sea, and all that therein is." He is the mighty God, and infinite in power. II. HIS ETERNAL TRUTH . He is faithful to his Word; he "keepeth truth for ever." None ever trusted in him and found his Word to fail. Contrast this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:6

Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is. Who is, therefore, an omnipotent Help, the very opposite of "the son of man, in whom is no help" at all ( Psalms 146:3 ) Which keepeth truth for ever ; i . e . who keeps all his promises, and has promised his help to all such as call upon him faithfully ( Psalms 145:18 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:6-8

Satisfaction in the activity of God. Herein is a marked contrast between Jehovah, the God of revelation, and all the gods which men have of themselves created. Man always imagines his supreme God as quiescent, impassive, eternally still. Revelation presents to us God as ceaselessly active, never still, everywhere working. All creation, involving sustenance, involves the constant energy and enterprise of God. Brahma is the infinitely silent one. The figures of a Buddha embody the perfection... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 146:6

Which made heaven and earth ... - Who is the true God, the Creator of all things. Happy is he who can address the God who called all this wondrous universe into being, and who sustains all by his power, as his God.Which keepeth truth for ever - Who is always true to his promises. In this verse there are two reasons given why the lot of the people of God would be a happy one:(1) That Yahweh is the true God, the Creator of all things, and, therefore, able to protect and provide for them.(2) That... read more

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