Psalm 74:18-77:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 74:18-23

The psalmist here, in the name of the church, most earnestly begs that God would appear fro them against their enemies, and put an end to their present troubles. To encourage his own faith, he interests God in this matter (Ps. 74:22): Arise, O God! plead thy own cause. This we may be sure he will do, for he is jealous for his own honour; whatever is his own cause he will plead it with a strong hand, will appear against those that oppose it and with and for those that cordially espouse it. He... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 74:18

Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord ,.... Or "hath reproached the Lord", as the Septuagint version and others render it, and very rightly; though not so well the former part of the clause, which it renders, or rather paraphrases, thus: "remember this thy creation", or "creature"; as if it referred to what goes before, as day and night, light and sun, the borders of the earth, summer and winter; whereas it is to be connected with what follows, the reproach of the Lord by the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 74:18

Remember this - The heathen not only deny these things, but give the honor of them to their false gods, and thus blaspheme thy name. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 74:18

Verse 18 18.Remember this. The prophet having encouraged the hearts of the godly by magnifying the divine power and goodness, now returns to the prosecution of his prayer. He first complains that the enemies of his people revile God, and yet continue unpunished. When he says, Remember this, the manner of expression is emphatic; and the occasion demanded it, for it is not a crime of small magnitude to treat with contumely the sacred name of God. For the sake of contrast, he states that it was a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 74:1-23

In favour of the first is the ascription of the psalm in the "title" to Asaph. But all other considerations are against it. There is no evidence that Shishak ever entered Jerusalem. He certainly did not break down the carved work of the temple, or set the temple on fire, much less "cast it down to the ground." His invasion was a mere raid, and Rehoboam seems to have bought his retreat by the sacrifice of the temple treasury ( 2 Kings 14:25-28 ; 2 Chronicles 12:2-12 ). The circumstances... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 74:18

Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy Name . Every nation of idolaters is a "foolish people" to the sacred writers, whatever cleverness or intellectual capacity it may possess. Nabal, the word translated "foolish," designates a folly that is closely akin to wickedness. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 74:18-23

In conclusion, the psalmist prays earnestly that God will deliver his people from their wicked oppressors ( Psalms 74:18 , Psalms 74:19 ), that he will remember his covenant ( Psalms 74:20 ), cause the oppressed ones to praise him ( Psalms 74:21 ), and assert himself against those who insult and oppose him ( Psalms 74:22 , Psalms 74:23 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 74:18

Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached - Has used opprobrious and abusive words in regard to thee, and to thy people. The idea is, that religion - the true religion - had been reproached by the foe. They had treated that religion as if it were false; they had reproached God as if he were a false God, and as if he were unable to defend his people. Compare Isaiah 36:4-10, Isaiah 36:13-20; Isaiah 37:10-13, Isaiah 37:23. The prayer here is, that God would remember that these words of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 74:18

Psalms 74:18. Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached thee Though we deserve to be forgotten and destroyed, yet remember thyself, and do not suffer thine and our enemies to reproach and blaspheme the name of that great and glorious Being, the Creator and sovereign Lord of the whole world, whom they ought always to reverence and adore; and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name Who, though they think themselves, and are thought by others, to be wise, yet in truth are fools,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 74:1-23

Psalms 74:0 Israel in captivityThis psalm belongs to the time that followed the destruction of the nation Israel. Assyria conquered the northern kingdom in 722 BC, and Babylon the southern kingdom during the years 605-587 BC. The people were taken captive into foreign lands and the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed (2 Kings 25:8-12). Now, with the centre of their religious life gone, the people feel cut off from God. Worse than that, the bitter years in captivity lead them to doubt God’s... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 74:18-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 74:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 74:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 74:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 74:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 74:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 74:18-23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 74:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 74:18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 74:1-23

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