Psalm 32:8-10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 32:7-11

David is here improving the experience he had had of the comfort of pardoning mercy. I. He speaks to God, and professes his confidence in him and expectation from him, Ps. 32:7. Having tasted the sweetness of divine grace to a penitent sinner, he cannot doubt of the continuance of that grace to a praying saint, and that in that grace he should find both safety and joy. 1. Safety: ?Thou art my hiding-place; when by faith I have recourse to thee I see all the reason in the world to be easy, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:8

I will instruct thee ,.... Or "cause thee to understand" F17 אשכילך "intellectum tibi dabo", V. L. Musculus; "intelligere faciam te", Pagninus, Montanus; so Ainsworth. . These are by many thought to be the words of the Lord, who gives to a man an understanding of spiritual things; he instructs by his providence, and even by afflictive dispensations of providence; and by his word, which is written for the learning of men, and is profitable for doctrine and instruction in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:9

Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding ,.... The design of this exhortation is to direct men how to behave under the instructions given; not as brutes, which have no rational faculties, but as men; that they should not show themselves thoughtless, stupid, and unteachable, as these animals, or worse than they; nor stubborn and obstinate, refractory and untractable, resolving not to be taught, stopping the ear, and pulling away the shoulder; nor ill natured and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:10

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked ,.... Who will not be instructed and reformed, but are like the horse and mule, without understanding; many outward sorrows or afflictions attend them; loathsome and consuming diseases come upon their bodies by intemperance and debauchery; and they and their families are brought to a piece of bread, through their vicious courses; and inward sorrows, horror and terror of mind, seize them when their consciences are at any time awakened, and are open to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:8

I will instruct thee - These are probably the Lord's words to David. Seeing thou art now sensible of the mercy thou hast received from me, and art purposing to live to my glory, I will give thee all the assistance requisite. I will become thy Instructor, "and will teach thee," in all occurrences, "the way thou shouldst go." I will keep mine eyes upon thee, and thou shalt keep thine upon me: as I go, thou must follow me; and I will continually watch for thy good. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:9

Be ye not as the horse or as the mule - They will only act by force and constraint; be not like them; give a willing service to your Maker. "They have no understanding;" you have a rational soul, made to be guided and influenced by reason. The service of your God is a reasonable service; act, therefore, as a rational being. The horse and the mule are turned with difficulty; they must be constrained with bit and bridle. Do not be like them; do not oblige your Maker to have continual recourse... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:10

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked - Every wicked man is a miserable man. God has wedded sin and misery as strongly as he has holiness and happiness. God hath joined them together; none can put them asunder. But he that trusteth in the Lord - Such a person is both safe and happy. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:8

Verse 8 8.I will instruct thee, and teach thee. That his exhortation may have the greater force, the divine speaker directs his discourse to every man individually; for the doctrine which is spoken penetrates the mind more readily, when every man applies it particularly to himself. When the way of salvation is here shown to the children of God, the greatest care must be taken that no man depart from it in the slightest degree. We may also learn from this place, that we are reconciled to God... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:9

Verse 9 9.Be not like the horse or mule. David now briefly explains the amount of the counsel which he formerly said he would give. He exhorts all to learn with quietness, to lay aside stubbornness, and to put on the spirit of meekness. There is much wisdom, too, in the advice which he gives to the godly to correct their hardihood; for if we were as attentive to God’s corrections as we ought, every one would eagerly hasten to seek his favor. Whence is so much slowness to be found in all, but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:10

Verse 10 10.Many sorrows shall be to the wicked. Without a figure he here declares what will be the condition of the rebellious and stiff-necked. (669) He mentioned before that God wanted not bridles and bits with which to restrain their frowardness; and now he adds, that there would be no end or measure of their miseries until they were utterly consumed. Although God, therefore, may spare us for a time, yet let this denunciation fill us with fear, and preserve us from hardening ourselves,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 32:7-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 32:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 32:10

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