Psalm 89:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 89:1-4

The psalmist has a very sad complaint to make of the deplorable condition of the family of David at this time, and yet he begins the psalm with songs of praise; for we must, in every thing, in every state, give thanks; thus we must glorify the Lord in the fire. We think, when we are in trouble, that we get ease by complaining; but we do more?we get joy, by praising. Let our complaints therefore be turned into thanksgivings; and in these verses we find that which will be matter of praise and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever ,.... Both temporal and spiritual, especially the latter, in which there is a large display of the rich and abundant mercy of God, from whence they are so called; as in the choice of men to everlasting life, who are said to be vessels of mercy; in the covenant of grace made with them, the blessings of which are the sure mercies of David; in the mission of Christ, whose coming, as the dayspring from on high, is owing to the tender mercy of our... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord - I will celebrate the mercy of God to the house of Jacob; the mercy that has been shown to our fathers from time immemorial. To all generations - What I say concerning thy mercy and goodness, being inspired by thy Spirit, is not only true, but shall be preserved by the Divine providence for ever. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1

Verse 1 1I will sing of the mercies of Jehovah for ever. It must be borne in mind, as I have just now observed, that the Psalmist opens with the praises of God, and with calling to mind the Divine covenant, to encourage the faithful to strengthen their faith against the formidable assaults of temptation. If when we set about the duty of prayer some despairing thought, at the very outset, presents itself to us, we must forcibly and resolutely break through it, lest our hearts faint and utterly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever. "Forever" is the emphatic phrase. The psalmist will commemorate God's mercies, not only when they are continuing, but always. With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations; literally, to generation and generation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1

A singer in the dark. The previous psalm was written by a man in the dark, who could pray, but could not sing. The writer of this psalm can both pray and sing, But there is an important difference between the "darknesses" of the two psalmists. Heman suffered from severe bodily afflictions, such as are often attended by severe mental depressions. Ethan was distressed by anxious public or national conditions, which concerned him in an official rather than in a personal way. His hope in God... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-4

are introductory to the first section ( Psalms 89:1-37 ). They strike the keynote, which is, first, praise of God's faithfulness generally ( Psalms 89:1 , Psalms 89:2 ), and secondly, praise of him in respect of the Davidical covenant ( Psalms 89:3 , Psalms 89:4 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-8

God's faithfulness. This is the keynote of the psalm, the beautiful strain which is heard over and over again in varied forms throughout. There are pieces of music in which some one sweet air recurs repeatedly, now as if amid the rush and roar of a tempest, anon, when the music has sunk down into quietness; you hear it now loud, now soft, now stirring in sonorous strains, now soothing in plaintive gentle tones; but it is the same air still. And the blessed thought of the faithfulness of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

Psalms 89:52 is no part of the psalm, but the doxology which concludes the Book. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

The general subject— God's promise to David and his seed but the present state of things is a bitter contrast to the promise, and a prayer that God would remove the contrast. Suggests— I. THAT GOD HAS ENTERED INTO A GRAND COVENANT WITH MANKIND . Given us the greatest and most precious promises. 1 . Promises that relate to our highest nature. "I will be a Father to them, and ye shall be my sons and daughters." 2 . That relate to our greatest calamity. ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 89:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 89:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 89:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 89:1-52

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