Psalm 92:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:1-6

This psalm was appointed to be sung, at least it usually was sung, in the house of the sanctuary on the sabbath day, that day of rest, which was an instituted memorial of the work of creation, of God's rest from that work, and the continuance of it in his providence; for the Father worketh hitherto. Note, 1. The sabbath day must be a day, not only of holy rest, but of holy work, and the rest is in order to the work. 2. The proper work of the sabbath is praising God; every sabbath day must be a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:4

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work ,.... Either of creation, which work is mentioned in the precept of the sabbath, as an argument for it; and therefore a very proper work to be remembered and observed on that day; or of providence, which in general extends to all men, but especially to them that believe; or of the work of redemption wrought out by Christ, which is cause of great joy and gladness; or of the work of grace upon the soul, which when a man is satisfied of, gives... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:4

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work - I am delighted with thy conduct towards me; with the work of thy providence, the works of thy grace, and thy works of creation. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:4

Verse 4 4Because thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad. The Psalmist repeats the truth that the Sabbath was not prescribed as a day of idleness, but a season when we should collect our whole energies for meditation upon the works of God. He intimates, at the same time, that those are best qualified for celebrating the praises of God who recognize and feel his fatherly goodness, and can undertake this service with willing and joyful minds. His language implies that the goodness and faithfulness of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-8

Joyful worship. "Celebrates in joyful strain the greatness of God's works, and especially his righteous government of the world, as manifested in the overthrow of the wicked, and the prosperity and final triumph of the righteous." I. A GOOD MAN REJOICES IN THE RIGHTEOUS WORK OF GOD . ( Psalms 92:4 .) 1 . Because God ' s work is a work of loving kindness. ( Psalms 92:2 .) 2 . It is a work of faithfulness or truth. ( Psalms 92:2 .) He fulfils every... 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 92:4

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work. It is difficult to say what "work" is intended. Some have supposed "the work of creation," as the psalm is one "for the sabbath" (see title); but perhaps the general "working" of God's providence in the world is more probable. (So Hengstenberg, Kay, and Cheyne.) I will triumph in the works of thy hands. A repetition for the sake of emphasis. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 92:4

For thou, Lord, hast made me glad - Thou hast made me happy; thou hast given me such a state of feeling as finds an appropriate expression in “praise.”Through thy work - Either the work of creation, the finishing of which the Sabbath was designed particularly to commemorate; or the works of God in general - the universe; or the general dealings of his providence; or some particular interpositions of Providence in his behalf that called for special praise. All these are appropriately combined in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 92:4-5

Psalms 92:4-5. For thou hast made me glad through thy work, &c. Which thou didst create by thine almighty power, and dost still govern with infinite wisdom. “A prospect of creation, in the vernal season,” says Dr. Horne, “fallen as it is, inspires the mind with joy, which no words can express. But how doth the regenerate soul exult and triumph at beholding that work of God’s hands whereby he creates all things anew in Christ Jesus! If we can be pleased with such a world as this, where... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 92:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 92:4-5

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