Psalm 138:8

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 138:6-8

David here comforts himself with three things:? I. The favour God bears to his humble people (Ps. 138:6): Though the Lord be high, and neither needs any of his creatures nor can be benefited by them, yet has he respect unto the lowly, smiles upon them as well pleased with them, overlooks heaven and earth to cast a gracious look upon them (Isa. 57:15; 66:1), and, sooner or later, he will put honour upon them, while he knows the proud afar off, knows them, but disowns them and rejects them, how... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 138:8

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me ,.... Or "will", or "may the Lord perform for me" F24 יגמר בעדי "perficiet pro me", Montanus, Musculus; "perficiat pro me", Junius & Tremellius. : all things in providence; all that he had appointed for him, that would be for his good and his own glory, Psalm 57:2 ; and particularly what concerned him as a king. He had made him king over the house of Judah; he had begun to fulfil his promise concerning the kingdom; and he would... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 138:8

The Lord will perfect - Whatever is farther necessary to be done, he will do it. Forsake not the works of thine own hands - My body - my soul; thy work begun in my soul; thy work in behalf of Israel; thy work in the evangelization of the world; thy work in the salvation of mankind. Thou wilt not forsake these. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 138:8

Verse 8 8.Jehovah will recompense upon me, etc. The doubtfulness which attaches to the meaning of the verb גמר, gamar, throws an uncertainty over the whole sentence. Sometimes it signifies to repay, and, in general, to bestow, for it is often applied to free favors. (198) Yet the context would seem to require.another sense, since, when it is added as a reason, that Jehovah’s mercy is everlasting, and that he will not forsake the works of his hands, the better sense would seem to be —Jehovah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 138:1-8

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 138:1-8

The goodness of God. There are very few psalms where so much is crowded into a very small compass as in this. The writer in a very few strokes brings out those features in the character of God which make him to be the One who is worthy of our deepest reverence, of our fullest confidence, of our most grateful praise. We have— I. HIS LOVING - KINDNESS . ( Psalms 138:2 .) II. HIS FAITHFULNESS . ( Psalms 138:2 .) The psalmist gives thanks for "thy truth," and goes on to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 138:1-8

Exultation in God. What a contrast between this psalm and the previous one! There the sad-hearted writer asks, "How can we sing?" Here the psalmist can and will do nothing but sing. The effect of this spirit is seen throughout the psalm. I. IT WILL OPENLY CONFESS GOD . ( Psalms 138:1 , Psalms 138:2 .) "Before the gods," meaning, we think, those high princes and potentates—god-like in their majesty, power, and in the abject homage and deference that men paid to them—under... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 138:8

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me ; i . e . will complete what he has begun for me—will not leave his work unfinished (comp. Psalms 57:2 ; Philippians 1:6 ). Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth forever . Does not suddenly break off and stop. Forsake not the works of thine own hands. This is probably more than a mere personal request. David sees in God's care for himself a portion of his great providential scheme for the redemption of the world. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 138:8

The Lord will perfect. I. LET US LOOK AT THE SPEAKER . He is a man like ourselves; but as we look on him, we note how bright his eye, how radiant his countenance, how calm yet how joyous his tone, how happy in his conviction he seems to be, as he keeps saying to himself, "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me." Then he pauses a moment, as if some doubt or question had entered his mind, and he adds, "Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever;" and then, with an upward look... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 138:8

God completes what he undertakes. (See Philippians 1:6 .) "The Lord will carry to an end all things that concern my welfare." Man lives and moves through life surrounded with unfinished things. He has constantly to say, "My purposes are broken off!" He is always attempting what he cannot accomplish, beginning what he cannot carry through. God must be thought of as always having a distinct purpose in whatever he undertakes, and as active until that purpose is realized. Illustrate by... read more

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