Psalm 68:19-21 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:15-21

David, having given God praise for what he had done for Israel in general, as the God of Israel (Ps. 68:8), here comes to give him praise as Zion's God in a special manner; compare Ps. 9:11. Sing praises to the Lord who dwelleth in Zion, for which reason Zion is called the hill of God. I. He compares it with the hill of Bashan and other high and fruitful hills, and prefers it before them, Ps. 68:15, 16. It is true, Zion was but little and low in comparison with them, and was not covered over... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits ,.... With all spiritual blessings, with an abundance of grace, as well as with temporal mercies, for which he is, and ought to be, praised day by day: so Aben Ezra and Kimchi supply the text, and suppose the word "blessings" or "goodness" to be wanting; though the words may be rendered, "blessed be the Lord day by day, he will hear us", or "carry us" F15 יעמס לנו "portal nos", Vatablus, Musculus; "bajulat nos", Cocceius. ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:20

He that is our God ,.... Or "God for us" F17 האל לנו "Deus nobis, vel est nobis", Pagninus, Montanus, Vatablus, Piscator. ; is on our side; and is the mighty God, able to save to the uttermost; is the God of salvation ; or "God for salvations" F18 אל למושעות "Deus ad salutes", Pagninus, Montanus, &c.; ; for the obtaining of them for his people, and giving them to them, even of every kind; and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death ; deliverance... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:21

But God shall wound the head of his enemies ,.... Him who is the chief of his enemies, even Satan the prince of devils, the god of the world, the father of the wicked Jews, all enemies of Christ; to "wound" is the same as to bruise him, as in Genesis 3:15 ; and so the Targum here, "but God shall break the head of his enemies;' disappoint his schemes, blast his designs, crush his power and authority, demolish his empire, and eternally destroy him with the fire prepared for him and his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us - With benefits is not in the text. Perhaps it would be better to translate the clause thus: "Blessed be Adonai, our Prop day by day, who supports us." Or, "Blessed be the Lord, who supports us day by day." Or as the Vulgate, Septuagint, and Arabic: "Blessed be the Lord daily, our God who makes our journey prosperous; even the God of our salvation." The Syriac, "Blessed be the Lord daily, who hath chosen our inheritance." The word עמס amas ,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:20

The issues from death - The going out or exodus from death - from the land of Egypt and house of bondage. Or the expression may mean, Life and death are in the hand of God. "He can create, and he destroy." read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:21

The hairy scalp - שער קדקד kodkod sear . Does this mean any thing like the Indian scalping? Or does it refer to a crest on a helmet or headcap? I suppose the latter. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:19

Verse 19 19.Blessed be the Lord, etc. David would have us to understand, that in recounting the more particular deliverances which God had wrought, he did not mean to draw our minds away from the fact, that the Church is constantly and at all times indebted for its safety to the Divine care and protection. He adds, Blessed be God daily And he intimates, that deliverances might be expected from him with great abundance of every blessing. Some read, he will load, others, he will carry; (40) but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:21

Verse 21 21.Surely God shall wound, etc. The enemies of the Church are fierce and formidable, and it is impossible that she can be preserved from their continued assaults, without a vigorous protection being extended. To persuade us that she enjoys such a defense, David represents God as armed with dreadful power for the overthrow of the ungodly. The verse stands connected as to scope with the preceding, and we might render the Hebrew particle אך,ach, by wherefore, oron which account; but it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

The psalm has been variously divided, but may best be considered as consisting of five portions: 1 . An introduction ( Psalms 68:1-6 ), in which God is praised on general grounds. 2 . Praise of God for his doings at Sinai and in the wilderness ( Psalms 68:7-10 ). 3 . Praise of God for the conquest of Canaan, and the series of victories terminating in the full establishment of David's rule ( Psalms 68:11-23 ). 4 . Praise of God in connection with his sanctuary ( ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:15-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:21

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

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