Psalm 92:14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:7-15

The psalmist had said (Ps. 92:4) that from the works of God he would take occasion to triumph; and here he does so. I. He triumphs over God's enemies (Ps. 92:7, 9, 11), triumphs in the foresight of their destruction, not as it would be the misery of his fellow-creatures, but as it would redound to the honour of God's justice and holiness. He is confident of the ruin of sinners, 1. Though they are flourishing (Ps. 92:7): When the wicked spring as the grass in spring (so numerous, so thickly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age ,.... Being thus planted and watered, they shall not only bring forth the fruits of righteousness, but shall continue, and go on to do so, and even when they are grown old; contrary to all other trees, which, when old, cease bearing fruit; but so do not the righteous; grace is often in the greatest vigour when nature is decayed; witness Abraham, Job, David, Zachariah, and Elisabeth, and good old Simeon, who went to the grave like shocks of corn,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age - They shall continue to grow in grace, and be fruitful to the end of their lives. It is a rare case to find a man in old age full of faith, love, and spiritual activity. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-15

Metrically, the psalm seems to divide into three portions, the first and second of four verses each ( Psalms 92:1-4 , Psalms 92:5-8 ), the third of seven verses ( Psalms 92:9-15 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-15

The eye salve of praise. In this psalm we have— I. THE SPIRIT OF GLADSOME PRAISE . ( Psalms 92:1-4 .) The writer had evidently tried what praise could do, and the result of his testing it was this joyful outburst of praise concerning praise. He tells of its essence—giving thanks; of its expression—singing; its object—the Lord; its seasons—morning and night; its aids—music of all kinds; its inspiration—the gladness that came to him through the works of the Lord. II. A ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:13-15

Planted in the house of the Lord. Five subjects fall to be considered here. I. THE PLANTED ONES . The similitude is taken from the fact of trees being commonly planted in the quadrangles of Eastern houses; there were trees in the temple courts. Now, from this emblem we learn much about those persons whom it represents. 1 . They must have had life in them. People do not plant dead things. So ere ever any soul is planted in the house of the Lord, the Divine life must have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; i.e. " even when they are old, they shall still bring forth fruit"—they shall still glorify God by their good works. They shall be fat and fiourishing; literally, fat and green. The metaphor of Psalms 92:12 is still kept up. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:14

Fruit in old age. This is one of the blessed promises of God to his faithful people. Consider— I. WHAT THIS FRUIT IS . 1 . Much knowledge of God ' s ways. What are many years granted to man for, but that he may attain to this knowledge and the practical wisdom thence ensuing? 2 . Sanctity of character . The long discipline of life should have trained his spirit, to this, and confirmed him in the ways of God. 3 . Patience. Old age should "rest in the Lord,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age - As a tree that is carefully planted and cultivated may be expected to live long, and to bear fruit even when it is old. It is true that such a tree may be cut down; or that it may be blown down by winds and tempests; or that it may be unproductive, but as a general rule, and as laying the foundation of a reasonable hope, such a tree may be expected to live long, and to produce fruit even when it is old. So of one devoted early to God, and trained... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 92:13-14

Psalms 92:13-14. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord In his church, of which all righteous persons are real and living members: those whom God, by his gracious providence and Holy Spirit, hath planted and fixed there, and incorporated with his people; shall flourish in the courts of our God Like the trees just mentioned, they shall retain their pleasant verdure, extend their cooling shade, refresh many by their sweet and nourishing fruit, or support and adorn them by their... read more

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