Psalm 106:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 106:1-5

We are here taught, I. To bless God (Ps. 106:1, 2): Praise you the Lord, that is, 1. Give him thanks for his goodness, the manifestation of it to us, and the many instances of it. He is good and his mercy endures for ever; let us therefore own our obligations to him and make him a return of our best affections and services. 2. Give him the glory of his greatness, his mighty acts, proofs of his almighty power, wherein he has done great things, and such as would be opposed. Who can utter these?... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 106:5

That I may see the good of thy chosen ,.... The elect, according to the foreknowledge of God; who are chosen in Christ to holiness and happiness, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth unto salvation by him; the vessels of mercy afore prepared unto glory, both of Jews and Gentiles. The "good" of those is not any goodness of their own, for there is none in them naturally; they are by nature no better than others, none are good, nor do good, no, not one: but the goodness... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 106:5

That I may see the good of thy chosen - That I may enjoy the good, for so the word see is understood among the Hebrews. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God," - they shall enjoy him, possess his favor, and be made like unto him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:1-5

The spirit of godliness. This, under all dispensations, is— I. THE SPIRIT OF THANKFULNESS . ( Psalms 106:1 .) The godly man is he in whose mouth the praise of the Lord is found continually, because the spirit of gratitude is deep in his heart. II. THE SPIRIT OF TRUSTFULNESS . ( Psalms 106:1 .) "His mercy endureth forever." To what the past has witnessed the future will testify. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow," etc. ( Psalms 23:1-6 .). III. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:1-48

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:1-48

The nevertheless of God's mercy. This is actually expressed in Psalms 106:44 , but it is the theme of the whole psalm. Note concerning it— I. IT IMPLIES PREVIOUS AND TERRIBLE PROVOCATION . And, indeed, there had been such: 1 . In sins actually committed. What a catalogue of them the psalm contains! Sin at the very beginning ( Psalms 106:7 ). The former psalm reviewed the history of God's people as a subject for adoring praise, because of God's never-failing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:4-5

A holy aspiration. It is threefold (see Psalms 106:5 ), and it is preceded by earnest prayer for that grace of God which, in the psalmist's belief, was indispensable for its fulfilment. I. THE ASPIRATION . 1 . " That I may see the good of thy chosen. " He regards God's people as the subject of a Divine choice; as, indeed, they are. There were many others who, to human eyes, seemed more worthy and more likely to bring glory to God. But God had chosen them. And he had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 106:5

That I may see the good of thy chosen; or, the good fortune, the prosperity, of thy chosen; i.e. their happiness when they are released from the captivity, and return to their own land (comp. Psalms 106:47 ). That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation ; i.e. "the gladness" that would be theirs when re-established in their own country (see Ezra 3:12 ; Ezra 6:22 ). That I may glory with thins inheritance; or, triumph. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 106:5

That I may see the good of thy chosen - Thy chosen people; or, thine elect. That I may possess and enjoy the same favor and happiness which they do. It is implied here that there are special favors conferred on them; or, that happiness is found in the friendship of God which is not to be found elsewhere. It is a characteristic of true piety to desire to make that our own. A truly religious man more desires the happiness which results from being among the “chosen” of God than all that the world... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 106:1-48

Psalms 106:0 Israel’s faithlessness to GodLike the previous psalm, this psalm recounts the history of Israel. But whereas Psalms 105:0 emphasized God’s faithfulness, Psalms 106:0 emphasizes Israel’s unfaithfulness and the punishments it suffered as a result.Since God is good, people should praise and obey him. Then they will enjoy, as individuals and as a nation, the full blessings God desires for them (1-5). The psalmist admits, however, that he and those of his generation have sinned as did... read more

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