John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 108:4-5
For thy mercy is great above the heavens ,..... It is in Psalm 57:10 , "thy mercy is great unto the heavens". See Gill on Psalm 57:10 . read more
Psalm 108:4-5 Kjv
John Gill
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 108:1-13
Triumph in trouble. The words of which this psalm is composed were written after a reverse, or in the midst of strife, but also after a Divine promise ( Psalms 108:7 ) which was the assurance of success; they breathe a spirit not merely of serenity, but even of triumph; and they bear with them the lesson, that in the time of trouble we may be so sustained by the Word of God that we may even exult in the prospect before us. I. THE PRESENCE OF ADVERSITY . Behind us is defeat ( ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 108:1-13
"This psalm is a compilation formed by combining the last five verses of Psalms 57:1-11 with the last eight verses of Psalms 60:1-12 ; the latter being itself a compilation." It is ascribed to David because the original passages both occur in psalms ascribed to him. But Bishop Perowne thinks that some later poet probably adapted them to circumstances of his own time; possibly wishing thus to commemorate some victory over Edom or Philistia. For homiletic treatment, see the above-named... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 108:1-13
This psalm consists of portions of two others, the first half of it being taken from the fifty-seventh psalm ( Psalms 108:7-11 ), and the latter half from the sixtieth ( Psalms 108:5-12 ). The notes on these two other psalms may be consulted.—S. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 108:4
For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. Identical with Psalms 57:10 , with the exception of one preposition, which occurs only in some manuscripts. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 108:5
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. Absolutely identical with Psalms 57:11 . read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 108:4
For thy mercy ... - This is taken from Psalms 57:10. The only change is in the expression “above the heavens,” instead of “unto the heavens.” The sense is essentially the same. The particular idea here, if it differs at all from the expression in Psalms 57:1-11, is, that the mercy of God seems to “descend” from heaven upon man, or “comes down” from on high. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 108:5
Be thou exalted ... - This is taken from Psalms 57:11. The only change in the Hebrew is in the insertion of the word “and,” “and thy glory above all the earth.” read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 108:1-5
We may here learn how to praise God from the example of one who was master of the art. 1. We must praise God with fixedness of heart. Our heart must be employed in the duty (else we make nothing of it) and engaged to the duty (Ps. 108:1): O God! my heart is fixed, and then I will sing and give praise. Wandering straggling thoughts must be gathered in, and kept close to the business; for they must be told that here is work enough for them all. 2. We must praise God with freeness of expression:... read more