Psalm 92:1-93:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:1-6

This psalm was appointed to be sung, at least it usually was sung, in the house of the sanctuary on the sabbath day, that day of rest, which was an instituted memorial of the work of creation, of God's rest from that work, and the continuance of it in his providence; for the Father worketh hitherto. Note, 1. The sabbath day must be a day, not only of holy rest, but of holy work, and the rest is in order to the work. 2. The proper work of the sabbath is praising God; every sabbath day must be a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:1

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord ,.... For all mercies, temporal and spiritual; for Christ, and salvation by him; for the Gospel, and for Gospel opportunities and ordinances; for, such days and seasons this psalm was composed for. It is "good" so to do, for it is the will of God that we should in and for every thing give thanks; it is due unto him, and is our reasonable service; it is well pleasing unto God through Christ; it is pleasant work for the saints themselves, and is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:1

It is a good thing to give thanks - This Psalm begins very abruptly. Good to confess unto the Lord. He had been acknowledging God's goodness, and praising him for his mercy; and now he breaks out and tells how good he felt this employment to be. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:1

Verse 1 1It is good to give thanks unto Jehovah. There is no reason to doubt that the Jews were in the habit of singing this psalm, as the inscription bears, upon the Sabbath-day, and it is apparent, from different passages, that other psalms were applied to this use. As the words may be read literally in the Hebrew, it is good for giving thanks unto the Lord, some interpreters, founding upon the letter ל, lamed, prefixed to the verb, understand the Psalmist to mean that it was good to have a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord (comp. Psalms 147:1 ). By "a good thing" is meant that which is at ones right and pleasant. And to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most High. Israel's Lord, Jehovah, is also "the Most High over all the earth" ( Psalms 83:18 ), and should at all times be thought of as both. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

Psalmody. "It is a good thing," etc. Songs of praise are a very ancient custom in the Church of God. David, "the sweet singer of Israel," and his brother psalmists (Asaph and the rest) were inspired to provide a manual of devotion, public and private, which will never fall into disuse while there is a Church on earth. But long ages before, when Israel for the first time stood on safe ground, breathing free air, a mighty song of praise went up on the Red Sea shore; in remembrance of which,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

It is good to give thanks. It is so for many reasons. I. BECAUSE IT IS RIGHT . God deserves our thanksgiving. 1 . Did he not create us, and so start us on the road to eternal life? 2 . Does he not preserve us, and bless us daily with gifts innumerable? 3 . Has he not redeemed us by the sacrifice of his Son? "For God so loved the world," etc. 4 . Is not the Holy Spirit with us still, ever seeking to lead us nearer God, and to sustain us in every hour of trial and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

Singing praise. An old writer, one John Wells, in his 'Morning Exercises,' published in 1676, thus speaks on this theme. I. SINGING IS THE MUSIC OF NATURE . The mountains sing ( Isaiah 65:23 ). The valleys sing ( Psalms 65:13 ). The trees sing ( 1 Chronicles 16:1-43 :53). And the air is the birds' music room, where they chant their musical notes. II. SINGING IS THE MUSIC OF ORDINANCES . It is told of Augustine how he was moved to tears when he went... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1

A daily good work. Something the good man does every morning and every night. The Talmud speaks of this psalm as being sung on the morning of the sabbath at the drink offering which followed the sacrifice of the first lamb. What is here said to be "a good thing" is the act of recognizing and acknowledging God's direct relation to our lives. He is closely related to them. We may, and we ought to, feel the relation, but it is right to say so, and it does us good to say so, day by day.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-8

Joyful worship. "Celebrates in joyful strain the greatness of God's works, and especially his righteous government of the world, as manifested in the overthrow of the wicked, and the prosperity and final triumph of the righteous." I. A GOOD MAN REJOICES IN THE RIGHTEOUS WORK OF GOD . ( Psalms 92:4 .) 1 . Because God ' s work is a work of loving kindness. ( Psalms 92:2 .) 2 . It is a work of faithfulness or truth. ( Psalms 92:2 .) He fulfils every... read more

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