Psalm 19:8-12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 19:7-14

God's glory, (that is, his goodness to man) appears much in the works of creation, but much more in and by divine revelation. The holy scripture, as it is a rule both of our duty to God and of our expectation from him, is of much greater use and benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe in, or the light of the sun. The discoveries made of God by his works might have served if man had retained his integrity; but, to recover him out of his fallen state, another course must be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:8

The statutes of the Lord are right ,.... The word of God may be called "statutes", or "visitations" F4 פקודי "visitationes", Ainsworth. because that God will visit, in a way of resentment, such persons as despise its authority, do not act according to it, or add unto it, or detract from it; or the word may be rendered "commissions" F5 "Commissiones", Munster; "deposita", so some in Rivetus; "depositum", Gejerus, Michaelis. , things committed to trust, as the Scriptures were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:9

The fear of the Lord is clean ,.... Still the word of God is intended, which teaches men to fear the Lord; gives a full account of the worship of God, which is often meant by the fear of God; it instructs in the matter and manner of worship; and nothing more powerfully engages to serve the Lord with reverence and godly fear than the Gospel does: and this is "clean"; and the doctrines of it direct to the blood of Christ, which cleanses from all sin, and to the righteousness of Christ, the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:10

More to be desired are they than gold ,.... This refers to all the truths in the word of God; to all the doctrines of the Gospel; which, by good men, are more desirable, and by them more prized and valued, than all worldly riches and treasure; yea, than much fine gold : more than gold, and the best of gold, and a great deal of it, than thousands of gold and silver; see Psalm 119:72 , Proverbs 8:10 ; sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb ; or "the dropping of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:11

Moreover, by them is thy servant warned ,.... By whom the psalmist means himself, who was the servant of the Lord, not only in common with other saints, but as he was a king and prophet, and as such he received advantage from the word of God; all his instructions as a prophet, and all his rules of government as a king; and the whole of that wisdom, prudence, and knowledge, with which the conducted in both offices, were from the Lord by his word: and it may be applied to any servant of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:12

Who can understand his errors ?.... Sin is an error, a wandering out of the way of God, swerving from the rule of his word; and many mistakes are made by the people of God themselves; even so many that they cannot number them; they are more than the hairs of their head; they cannot understand, find out and express, neither their number, nor their evil nature, nor the many aggravating circumstances which attend them: this the psalmist said, upon a view of the large extent, glory, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:8

The statutes of the Lord - פקודים pikkudim , from פקד pakad , he visited, cared, took notice of, appointed to a charge. The appointments, or charge delivered by God to man for his regard and observance. Are right - ישרים yesharim , from ישר yashar , to make straight, smooth, right, upright, opposed to crookedness in mind or conduct; showing what the man should be, both within and without. This is Their character. Rejoicing the heart - As they show a man what he is to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:9

The fear of the Lord - יראה yirah , from ירא yara , to fear, to venerate; often put for the whole of Divine worship. The reverence we owe to the Supreme Being. Is clean - טהורה tehorah , from טהר tahar , to be pure, clean; not differing much from ברה barah , (see above), to be clean and bright as the heavens; as purified Silver. Its object is to purge away all defilement, to make a spotless character. Enduring for ever - לעד עומדת omedeth laad , standing up to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:10

More to be desired are they than gold - This is strictly true; but who believes it? By most men gold is preferred both to God and his judgments; and they will barter every heavenly portion for gold and silver! Sweeter also than honey - To those whose mental taste is rectified, who have a spiritual discernment. Honey-comb - Honey is sweet; but honey just out of the comb has a sweetness, richness and flavour, far beyond what it has after it becomes exposed to the air. Only those who... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 19:11

By them is thy servant warned - נזהר nizhar , from זהר zahar , to be clear, pellucid. By these laws, testimonies, etc., thy servant is fully instructed; he sees all clearly; and he discerns that in keeping of them there is great reward: every man is wise, holy, and happy, who observes them. All Christian experience confirms this truth. Reader, what says thine? read more

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