Psalm 27:11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 27:7-14

David in these verses expresses, I. His desire towards God, in many petitions. If he cannot now go up to the house of the Lord, yet, wherever he is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. 1. He humbly bespeaks, because he firmly believes he shall have, a gracious audience: ?Hear, O Lord, when I cry, not only with my heart, but, as one in earnest, with my voice too.? He bespeaks also an answer of peace, which he expects, not from his own merit, but God's goodness: Have mercy upon... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 27:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord ,.... Of providence, grace, and duty; See Gill on Psalm 25:4 ; and lead me in a plain path : as the path of truth is to those that understand and find knowledge; and as the way of holiness is, even to such who in other things are fools, but shall not err therein, Proverbs 8:9 , Isaiah 35:8 ; or the path of righteousness, in which Christ, the wisdom of God, and shepherd of his people, leads them, Psalm 23:3 ; because of mine enemies , or "those that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:11

Teach me thy way - Let me know the gracious designs of thy providence towards me, that my heart may submit to thy will. And lead me in a plain path - In the path of righteousness, because of mine enemies, who watch for my halting. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:11

Verse 11 11.Teach me thy way, O Jehovah! Many think that David here requests that God would guide him by his Spirit, lest he should surpass his enemies in acting violently and wickedly. This doctrine is, no doubt, very useful, but it does not seem to agree with the scope of the passage. It is a simpler interpretation, in my opinion, to consider that David desires, in order to escape the snares and violence of his enemies, that God would extend to him his hand, and safely conduct him, so as to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:1-13

True religion. True religion begins with God. It is a call on his part; it is a response on ours ( Psalms 27:8 ). With some religion is a chance, as settled by birth. With others it is a custom—something received by tradition from the fathers. With others it is a convenience, the result of education, a matter of prudence and self-interest, something necessary to respectability and comfort in the world. In all such cases there may be the form, but there cannot be the power, of godliness;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:1-14

For these reasons the psalm has been supposed to be "composite;" but the question arises—If the two parts, being so entirely unlike, were originally distinct and unconnected, what should have led any arranger or editor to unite them? To this question there seems to be no possible answer; and thus the very diversity of the two parts would seem to show an original union. According to the statement of the title, the psalm was written by David. It has many characteristics of his style, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:7-12

Strengthened in God. "While strengthening himself in God (in the former part of the psalm), he is, perhaps, seized by some sudden fear lest he should be forsaken, or be overcome by the craft or malice of his enemies. Till now the danger which threatens him is as prominent an object as the salvation and defence were before." He earnestly prays now for that in which he had just boasted. And these are the grounds on which he bases the prayer. I. HE HAD DIVINE WARRANT . The tenor... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:7-14

The strain now entirely changes. The rhythm alters from a jubilant double beat to a slow and mournful cadence. A cry is raised for mercy and pity—the wrath of God is deprecated—rejection and desertion are contemplated and prayed against ( Psalms 27:7-10 ). The danger from the enemy appears great and formidable ( Psalms 27:11 , Psalms 27:12 ). With an effort of faith, the writer just saves himself from despair ( Psalms 27:14 ), and then, in brave words, braces himself up for further... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord (comp. Psalms 25:3 , and the comment ad loc .). And lead me in a plain path ; literally, a level path — a path traversing a fiat and smooth country, not one where the ground is rugged and beset with rocks and precipices. Because of mine enemies . David's enemies are ever at hand, to swallow him up ( Psalms 56:2 ). If his way be not plain and smooth, it will be to their advantage and to his detriment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:11

A double safeguard. "Lead me in a plain path." This is a wise, humble, comprehensive prayer. Like the entire psalm, it is the language of a heart deeply taught by experience. It asks for a double safeguard—Divine guidance and a plain path. If sure of the one, why ask for the other? Answer: I. A PATH EASY TO SEE ; free from intricacy and obscurity. In the margin, "a way of plainness." The Hebrew word (like our English "plain") signifies "level" (see Isaiah 42:16 ,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 27:7-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 27:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 27:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:7-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:7-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 27:11

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