Psalm 103:21 NIV

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 103:20-22

The Psalmist, having thus stirred up himself to bless God in Christ, here breaks out into a fervour of holy devotion, and calls upon all intelligent creation to join in the hymn of praise, that the acknowledgment of divine goodness may be universal. Put forth all your strength, ye angels of his (elect angels, as Paul calls them), preserved in Christ Jesus: do ye praise Him. 1 Timothy 5:21 . Ye ministers and hosts, whether employed in the upper or in the lower world, do ye join in the song. Yea,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:21

God, like all other creatures, Psalm cxliv. 15., and cxlvi. 9. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:19-22

19-22 He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who are ever praising him. Let all his works praise him. Such would have been our constant delight, if we had not been fallen creatures. Such it will in a measure become, if we are born of God. Such it will be for ever in heaven; nor can we be perfectly happy till we can take unwearied pleasure in perfect obedience to the will of our God. And let... 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

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 103:21

All ye his hosts; ye angels; to whom he still continues his address, and whom he more particularly describes by the name of hosts, a title oft given to the angels, as Genesis 32:2; 1 Kings 22:19; 2 Chronicles 18:18; Luke 2:13; Revelation 19:14, in regard of their vast numbers, mighty power, unanimous concurrence, and exquisite order. In the former verse the expression was indefinite and general, ye his angels, here it is universal and yet particular, all ye his hosts. He seems to apply himself... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

INTRODUCTIONThis, as appears from the superscription, is one of David’s Psalms. It is a Psalm of great beauty and preciousness, and has been a great favourite of devout souls in all ages. The fulness of the mercy of God in the forgiveness of sins and the enrichment of the soul, and His tender, fatherly pity for His frail and dying children, are here gracefully and gratefully celebrated. It must have been composed at a time when the Poet’s soul was filled with precious and grateful recollections... read more