Psalm 146:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 146:5-10

The psalmist, having cautioned us not to trust in princes (because, if we do, we shall be miserably disappointed), here encourages us to put our confidence in God, because, if we do so, we shall be happily secured: Happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help, that has an interest in his attributes and promises, and has them engaged for him, and whose hope is in the Lord his God. I. Let us take a view of the character here given of those whom God will uphold. Those shall have God for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 146:7

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed ,.... All judgment being committed to Christ as Mediator, he executes it on the behalf of his oppressed ones, and breaks in pieces their oppressors; being oppressed with sin, and lying under the power of it, he condemned it in his flesh, wrought out a righteousness to justify from it, and redeemed them from all their iniquities; being oppressed by Satan, and led captive by him, he took them as a prey from the mighty, and led captivity captive; and,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 146:7

Which ewecuteth judgment for the oppressed - For those who suffer by violence or calumny. This may refer to the Israelites, who suffered much by oppression from the Babylonians, and by calumny from the Samaritans, etc., who had prejudiced the king of Persia against them. Giving food to the hungry - No doubt he fed the poor captives by many displays of his peculiar providence. The Lord looseth the prisoners - And as he has sustained you so long under your captivity, so will he bring... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 146:7

Verse 7 7.Rendering right, etc. He instances other kinds both of the power and goodness of God, which are just so many reasons why we should hope in him. All of them bear upon the point, that the help of God will be ready and forthcoming to those who are in the lowest circumstances, that accordingly our miseries will be no barrier in the way of his helping us; nay, that such is his nature, that he is disposed to assist all in proportion to their necessity. He says first, that God renders... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

Three fulfillments. There are three ways in which these verses (or most of them) have been or are fulfilled. I. IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE . In God's dealing with his people Israel. 1. Israel found, again and again, that it was not in human alliances, but in the living God, that its true help was found ( Psalms 146:3-5 ). Princes and powers proved to be but broken reeds; but while Jehovah was sought and served, everything was secure. 2. Israel in captivity found its true hope... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10

God alone worthy of trust. "Bears evident traces of belonging to the post-Exile literature; and the words of Psalms 146:7-9 are certainly no inapt expression of the feelings which would naturally be called forth at a time immediately subsequent to the return from the Captivity." I. EVEN THE MIGHTIEST OF MANKIND ARE UNWORTHY OF TRUST . 1. They cannot save in our greatest extremities . "In whom is no help." From want of ability and often from want of wilt. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:5-10

The happiness of him that hath the God of Jacob for his Help and Hope. These verses are a statement of the solid reasons of that happiness. I. THE LORD 'S INFINITE POWER . ( Psalms 146:6 .) He is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, "the sea, and all that therein is." He is the mighty God, and infinite in power. II. HIS ETERNAL TRUTH . He is faithful to his Word; he "keepeth truth for ever." None ever trusted in him and found his Word to fail. Contrast this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:6-8

Satisfaction in the activity of God. Herein is a marked contrast between Jehovah, the God of revelation, and all the gods which men have of themselves created. Man always imagines his supreme God as quiescent, impassive, eternally still. Revelation presents to us God as ceaselessly active, never still, everywhere working. All creation, involving sustenance, involves the constant energy and enterprise of God. Brahma is the infinitely silent one. The figures of a Buddha embody the perfection... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 146:7

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed (comp. Psalms 103:6 , "The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed"). Israel's history was an ample comment on this text. Which giveth food to the hungry (comp. Psalms 145:15 , Psalms 145:16 , and the comment ad loc .). The Lord looseth the prisoners . Either captive nations, as Israel; or individuals, as Jeremiah from his dungeon ( Jeremiah 37:16 , Jeremiah 37:17 ), Daniel from the lions' den ( Daniel... read more

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