John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him . See Gill on Psalm 18:30 . read more
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John Gill
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:1-51
EXPOSITION Of the date when David wrote this psalm there can be little doubt. It was at the close of his first great series of victories, after Toi, the Hittite King of Hamath, had sent to him an embassy of congratulation ( 2 Samuel 8:9 , 2 Samuel 8:10 ), referred to very triumphantly in verses 45, 46. But there is no trace in it of the sorrow and shame that clouded over his latter days; and no man whose conscience was stained with sins so dark as those of adultery and murder could... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:1-51
( Psalms 18:1-50 .).—( JERUSALEM .) David's song of praise. "And David spake unto Jehovah the words of this song," etc. ( 2 Samuel 22:1 ). It is a song of: 1 . The anointed ( messiah ) of the Lord, his king ( 2 Samuel 22:51 ), his servant ( Psalms 18:1-50 ; inscription). Like Moses and Joshua, David held a peculiar and exalted position in the kingdom of God under the Old Testament. He was "a man [unlike Saul] of God's own choosing" ( 1 Samuel 13:14 ; 1 Samuel... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:29-31
"For thou, Jehovah, art my Lamp; And Jehovah will make my darkness light. For by thee do I run upon a troop; In my God I leap over a wall. God—his way is perfect; The word of Jehovah is purified. He is a Shield to all that trust in him." Lamp . The lamp burning in the house is the proof of life and activity present there; and thus the extinguishing of the lamp means ruin and desolation ( Job 21:17 ). So David is called "the lamp of Israel" ( 2 Samuel 21:17 ), because the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31
( Psalms 18:30 ) God's way, Word, and defence. "I can overcome all opposition in and with my God" ( 2 Samuel 22:30 ); for: 1 . His way is perfect. His providential dealings, especially in leading his servant forward in the conflict. Although ofttimes mysterious and different from what might have been expected, it is marked by perfect rectitude, perfect wisdom, perfect love; and is exactly adapted to effect his holy and beneficent purposes ( Job 23:8-10 ; Psalms 77:19 ; ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31
Perfection of God's way and Word. These words may be regarded as a brief summary of the lessons which David had learned from his varied experiences and meditations. They are the perfection of God's way, the unmixed truth of his Word, and the safety of all who flee to him for protection. I. THE PERFECTION OF GOD 'S WAY . "His way is perfect." This is true of all his proceedings, in every department of his operations. His ways in nature are to a large extent inscrutable; but we... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:31-51
The facts are: 1 . David asserts the exclusive perfection of God. 2 . He states that his strength and power are from God, and that God teaches him to move and act with advantage in times of war and difficulty. 3 . He refers to the help received through the graciousness of God, and the fact that thereby he was able to subdue all his enemies. 4 . He alludes to the subjugation of the people to himself as the consequence of Divine help, and looks on to further triumphs over... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:1-51
Two psalms (22:1-23:7)The first of these two psalms was written by David to celebrate his victories over his enemies. Later it was put to music for use in the temple services and appears in the book of Psalms as Psalms 18:0.David began the psalm by praising God who constantly answered his prayers and saved him from death (22:1-7). God displayed his mighty power in earthquakes, wind, rain, lightning, thunder and darkness (8-16), and sometimes he used these forces to save David from his enemies... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 22:31
GOD . Hebrew. 'El. App-4 . word = statements. Hebrew. 'imrah, what is said. See App-73 . is tried = hath been proved. read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:2-51
Let us observe, in this song of praise, I. How David adores God, and gives him the glory of his infinite perfections. There is none like him, nor any to be compared with him (2 Sam. 22:32): Who is God, save the Lord? All others that are adored as deities are counterfeits and pretenders. None is to be relied on but he. Who is a rock, save our God? They are dead, but the Lord liveth, 2 Sam. 22:47. They disappoint their worshippers when they most need them. But as for God his way is perfect, 2... read more