Psalm 103:22

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:19-22

Here is, I. The doctrine of universal providence laid down, Ps. 103:19. He has secured the happiness of his peculiar people by promise and covenant, but the order of mankind, and the world in general, he secures by common providence. The Lord has a throne of his own, a throne of glory, a throne of government. He that made all rules all, and both by a word of power: He has prepared his throne, has fixed and established it that it cannot be shaken; he has afore-ordained all the measures of his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:22

Bless the Lord, all his works, in all places of his dominion ,.... Which some interpret of all his creatures, animate or inanimate, rational or irrational, throughout the whole world, which is all under his government; and who all of them, objectively, bless and praise the Lord, Psalm 148:7 . Or rather regenerate persons, his sons and daughters, the work of his hand, in each of the parts of the world where they live, are here called upon to bless the Lord; who, of his abundant mercy, hath... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:22

Bless the Lord, all his works - Let every thing he has done be so considered as to show forth his praise. Bless the Lord, O my soul - Let me never forget my obligation to his mercy; for with tender mercies and loving-kindness has he crowned me. I will therefore be thankful unto him, and speak good of his name. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:22

Verse 22 22Bless Jehovah, all ye his works The Psalmist in conclusion addresses all creatures; for although they may be without speech and understanding, yet they ought in a manner to re-echo the praises of their Creator. This he does on our account, that we may learn that there is not a corner in heaven or on earth where God is not praised. We have less excuse, if, when all the works of God by praising their Maker reproach us for our sloth we do not at least follow their example. The express... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

The psalm divides itself into four portions: the first ( Psalms 103:1-5 ) an outburst of praise for blessings granted by God to each man severally; the second ( Psalms 103:6-14 ) an enumeration of his loving kindnesses towards his Church as a whole; the third ( Psalms 103:15-18 ) a representation of man's weakness and dependence on God; and the fourth ( Psalms 103:19-22 ) a glance at God's unchanging glory, and a call upon all his creation to bless and worship him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:19-22

The range of God's rule and claim. We have here - I. THE WIDE RANGE OF GOD 'S RULE . ( Psalms 103:19 .) If his throne were "prepared" anywhere on earth, while within sight of a few, it would be out of sight of and, in that sense, far away from many cities and provinces; but being "prepared in the heavens," it is (in thought and feeling) in view of all, and is thus near to all, and "his kingdom ruleth over all." "The Lord looketh from heaven, he beholdeth all the sons of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:22

Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion (comp. Psalms 19:1-4 ; Psalms 145:10 ; Psalms 148:7-13 ). The "works of God"— i.e. his material universe—cannot, of course, he said to "bless" God in the same sense that men and angels do; but, in a language of their own, they set forth his glory, and to the poetic mind seem truly to sing his praise. The "Song of the Three Children" is a natural outburst from devout hearts. Bless the Lord, O my soul (comp. Psalms 103:1 ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 103:22

The peril of the spiritual guide. Such is the title which a great preacher has given to a sermon on this text. The subject is suggested by its closing words. The psalmist had been summoning angels and all the works of the Lord to bless the Lord, and, as if he remembered that he might be— I. CALLING OTHERS TO PRAISE THE LORD , AND YET NEGLECTING IT HIMSELF , he adds, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!" 1 . And this is a real possibility and a terrible peril. Like... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 103:22

Bless the Lord, all his works - All that he has made, animate and inanimate, intelligent and brute. It is not uncommon to call on the inanimate creation to join with intelligent beings in praising God. Compare Psalms 148:1-14. The same thing is often found in the “Paradise Lost,” and in fact occurs in all poetry.In all places of his dominion - Wherever he reigns, on earth, or in heaven; here or in distant worlds.Bless the Lord, O my soul - Ending the psalm as it began, and with the additional... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 103:20-22

Psalms 103:20-22. Bless the Lord, ye his angels Who, though glorious creatures, are but his ministers and messengers, as the word signifies. And by inviting the angels to bless God he excites men to the same duty, as having more dependance upon God, and obligation to him. That excel in strength Of which see one evidence, 2 Kings 19:35. You are freed from the inabilities and infirmities of mankind; that do his commandments That live in a universal, constant, and perfect obedience to all... read more

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