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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:7-15

The psalmist had said (Ps. 92:4) that from the works of God he would take occasion to triumph; and here he does so. I. He triumphs over God's enemies (Ps. 92:7, 9, 11), triumphs in the foresight of their destruction, not as it would be the misery of his fellow-creatures, but as it would redound to the honour of God's justice and holiness. He is confident of the ruin of sinners, 1. Though they are flourishing (Ps. 92:7): When the wicked spring as the grass in spring (so numerous, so thickly... 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 92:15

To show that the Lord is upright - Such persons show how faithful God is to his promises, how true to his word, how kind to them who trust in him. He is the Rock, the Fountain, whence all good comes. There is no unrighteousness in him - He does nothing evil, nothing unwise, nothing unkind. He is both just and merciful. 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 92:1-15

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:13-15

Planted in the house of the Lord. Five subjects fall to be considered here. I. THE PLANTED ONES . The similitude is taken from the fact of trees being commonly planted in the quadrangles of Eastern houses; there were trees in the temple courts. Now, from this emblem we learn much about those persons whom it represents. 1 . They must have had life in them. People do not plant dead things. So ere ever any soul is planted in the house of the Lord, the Divine life must have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:15

To show that the Lord is upright. The happy and flourishing old age of the righteous ( Psalms 92:14 ; comp. Psalms 91:16 ) is a strong indication of God's faithfulness and truth, showing, as its does, that he keeps his promises, and never forsakes those that put their trust in him (comp. Psalms 27:10 ; Psalms 37:25 ; Isaiah 41:17 , etc.). He is my Rock— rather, that he is my Rock — and that there is no unrighteousness in him. Both clauses depend on the "show" of the preceding... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 92:15

To shew that the Lord is upright - That is, This will be a proof that God is faithful to his promises; that he is the true friend of his people. The fact that they live long - that they are happy and useful even in old age, will be a demonstration that God is the friend of virtue, and that he deals with people according to their character.He is my rock - He is my defense; that which constitutes my security. See the notes at Psalms 18:2. This is language of strong confidence in view of all that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 92:15

Psalms 92:15. To show that the Lord is upright, &c. That he is true to his promises, and faithful to every word that he hath spoken, and therefore does not leave nor forsake those that cleave to him, but carries on the work which he has begun. As it is by his promises that believers first partake of a divine nature, so it is by his promises that that divine nature is preserved and maintained, and therefore the power it exerts is an evidence that the Lord is upright, and such he will... read more

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