Psalm 144:9-145:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 144:9-15

The method is the same in this latter part of the psalm as in the former; David first gives glory to God and then begs mercy from him. I. He praises God for the experiences he had had of his goodness to him and the encouragements he had to expect further mercy from him, Ps. 144:9, 10. In the midst of his complaints concerning the power and treachery of his enemies, here is a holy exultation in his God: I will sing a new song to thee, O God! a song of praise for new mercies, for those... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 144:9

I will sing a new song unto thee, O God ,.... The author of his being, the Father of mercies, temporal and spiritual, and therefore to him praise is always due; a new song of praise is to be sung for new mercies; and as these are new every morning, and are renewed day by day, new songs should be sung continually: or this is a song suited to New Testament times, in which all things are become new; there is a new covenant of grace; and a new and living way to the throne of grace; a newly slain... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 144:9

I will sing a new song - A song of peculiar excellence. I will pour forth all my gratitude, and all my skill, on its composition. See on Psalm 33:2 ; (note), and Psalm 33:3 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 144:9

Verse 9 9.O God! I will sing a new song to thee. He again sets himself, with self-possession, to the exercise of praising God, not doubting but he would continue those mercies which he had once bestowed. I have taken notice in another place that by a new song is meant one of a singular or uncommon kind; and we are left from this to infer that David’s expectations stretched beyond the conclusions of man’s judgment; for, with a view to the greatness of the help to be extended, he promises a song... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:1-15

National piety and prosperity. The latter part of this psalm seems hardly to belong to the former; but looking at it in the light of the last verses, we regard it as an utterance which has in view, from first to last, the well-being of the nation. Thus considered, we have— I. THE ONE TRUE SOURCE OF NATIONAL SECURITY . ( Psalms 144:1 , Psalms 144:2 , Psalms 144:10 .) The writer is presumably David. He takes the position of a leader, of a warrior-king. And though we ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:1-15

What the goodness of God does for me and in me. This psalm is a string of quotations, mostly from Psalms 18:1-50 ; as any reference Bible will show; and as that psalm is almost undisputedly one of David's composition, therefore this, which owes so much to it, may be called his likewise. It is also one of the war-psalms, breathing the fierce and sometimes the truculent spirit, the presence of which in these psalms has so often perplexed the Christian reader. In order to understand such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 144:9

I will sing a new song unto thee, O God . Another change of strain. The psalmist returns to his original theme of the praise of God (see Psalms 144:1 , Psalms 144:2 ), and promises a "new song," as in Psalms 40:3 . Upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee ; rather, upon a psaltery of ten strings (see the Revised Version, and comp. Psalms 33:2 ). Assyrian harps had commonly, in the earlier ages, either eight, nine, or ten strings. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 144:9

I will sing a new song unto thee, O God - There will be occasion in such a deliverance, or manifestation of mercy, for a new expression of praise. On the phrase, “a new song,” see the notes at Psalms 33:3.Upon a psaltery, and an instrument of ten strings - The word “and” should not have been inserted here. The idea is, “Upon a lyre or harp (Nebel) of ten strings, will I sing praise.” See the notes at Isaiah 5:12; and notes at Psalms 33:2. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 144:9-10

Psalms 144:9-10. I will sing a new song unto thee When thou hast granted this my request, Psalms 144:7-8, which I know assuredly thou wilt do. He giveth salvation to kings Who are not preserved by their own power or prudence, but by God’s special providence, which, for the public good of the world, watcheth over them. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 144:1-15

Psalms 144:0 A king’s praiseMost of the verses in this psalm are found in some form in other parts of the book. This composition was probably made for use by the king on a special occasion of national celebration.Israel’s king praises the almighty God for his strong protection, which has repeatedly brought victory for his people over their enemies (1-2). As his thoughts broaden, the king praises God for his concern for the human race in general, particularly since men and women are unworthy of... read more

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