Psalm 9:1-4 NKJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:1-10

The title of this psalm gives a very uncertain sound concerning the occasion of penning it. It is upon Muth-labben, which some make to refer to the death of Goliath, others of Nabal, others of Absalom; but I incline to think it signifies only some tone, or some musical instrument, to which this psalm was intended to be sung; and that the enemies David is here triumphing in the defeat of are the Philistines, and the other neighbouring nations that opposed his settlement in the throne, whom he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:1

I will praise thee , O Lord, with my whole, heart ,.... This is what is called in the New Testament making melody in the heart, or singing with grace in the heart, Ephesians 5:19 ; and yet does not signify mere mental singing, but vocal singing, the heart joining therein; for the word here used for praise signifies to confess, to speak out, to declare openly the praises of God in the public congregation, as David elsewhere determines to do, Psalm 111:1 ; the heart ought to, be engaged... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:2

I will be glad and rejoice in thee ,.... Not in himself, in any attainments or works of his; not in his wisdom, riches, and strength, nor in his warlike exploits, but in the Lord; not in second causes, in horses and chariots, in armies, and in the courage and valour of men, but in God, as the author of deliverance, victory, and salvation; not in God only as the God of nature and providence, but as the God of all grace, and as his covenant God and Father; and because of the blessings of this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:3

When mine enemies are turned back ,.... As the Philistines were, when Goliath their champion was dead; and as the men that came to apprehend Christ, David's antitype, went backwards and fell to the ground, through the superior power of Christ; and as sin, Satan, and the world, and at last antichrist, are made to retreat from the Lord's people, who are more than conquerors over them through Christ that has loved them. "They shall fall and perish at thy presence"; they shall stumble at one... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:4

For thou hast maintained my right and my cause ,.... Or vindicated and established his righteous cause; God had pleaded and defended it, and by the flight, fall, and ruin of his enemies, had clearly made it appear that his cause was just and good; thou sittest in the throne judging right ; God has not only a throne of grace on which he sits, and from whence he distributes grace and mercy to his people, but he has a throne of judgment, and which is prepared for it, as in Psalm 9:7 ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart - And it is only when the whole heart is employed in the work that God can look upon it with acceptance. I will show forth - אספרה asapperah , "I will number out, or reckon up;" a very difficult task, נפלאותיך niphleotheycha , "thy miracles;" supernatural interventions of thy power and goodness. He whose eye is attentive to the operation of God's hand will find many of these. In the Vulgate this Psalm begins with Confitebor tibi,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:2

I will be glad and rejoice in thee - I am glad that thou hast heard my prayer, and showed me mercy; and I will rejoice in thee, in having thee as my portion, dwelling and working in my heart. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:3

When mine enemies are turned back - It is a sure sign of a nearly approaching complete conquest over sin, when, by resistance to its influences, it begins to lose its power. That is the time to follow on to know the Lord. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

Verse 1 1.I will praise the Lord. David begins the psalm in this way, to induce God to succor him in the calamities with which he was now afflicted. As God continues his favor towards his own people without intermission, all the good he has hitherto done to us should serve to inspire us with confidence and hope, that he will be gracious and merciful to us in the time to come. (158) There is, indeed, in these words a profession of gratitude for the favors which he has received from God; (159)... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:2

Verse 2 2.I will rejoice and exult in thee. Observe how the faithful praise God sincerely and without hypocrisy, when they do not rest on themselves for happiness, and are not intoxicated with foolish and carnal presumption, but rejoice in God alone; which is nothing else than to seek the matter of their joy from the favor of God, and from no other source, since in it perfect happiness consists. I will rejoice in thee We ought to consider how great is the difference and opposition between the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:2

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