Psalm 33:5-8 ASV

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 33:8

Encamp. Literally, "send." (Haydock) --- This is explained of Jesus Christ, by St. Augustine and St. Jerome. (Calmet) --- Hebrew and Septuagint ( Greek: parembalei ) intimate that the angel himself shall encamp round God's servants, so that no evil shall come near them. (Haydock) --- This has often been verified, Genesis xxxii.. 1., and xlviii. 16., and 4 Kings vi. 16, &c. (Calmet) --- One angel is here represented as equal to a great army. A Protestant commentator observes, that David... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:1-11

1-11 Holy joy is the heart and soul of praise, and that is here pressed upon the righteous. Thankful praise is the breath and language of holy joy. Religious songs are proper expressions of thankful praise. Every endowment we possess, should be employed with all our skill and earnestness in God's service. His promises are all wise and good. His word is right, and therefore we are only in the right when we agree with it. His works are all done in truth. He is the righteous Lord, therefore loveth... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 33:1-22

Praise to the Ruler of the World as the Protector of His People. This entire psalm is a call to lively and joyful praise of God for His wonderful and glorious attributes and works, as displayed in creation, and of His general and special providence, in view of which the psalmist, in the name of all believers, professes trust and joy and invokes God's mercy. v. 1. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, those justified by the grace of God; for praise is comely, fitting, proper, for the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 33:01 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous:For praise is comely for the upright.2 Praise the Lord with harp:Sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.3 Sing unto him a new song;Play skilfully with a loud noise.4 For the word of the Lord is right;And all his works are done in truth.5 He loveth righteousness and judgment:The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made;And all the host of them... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 33:1-12

“The Word of Jehovah” Psalms 33:1-12 This psalm is eminently calculated to incite praise. Let us note the subjects which are touched upon, in the hope that presently one may strike a spark at which our cold hearts shall flame up. The words and works of Jehovah are the first to pass in review, Psalms 33:4 . Let us never forget that nothing was made apart from our Lord Jesus. He is emphatically the Word through whom the creative fiat went forth, John 1:3 ; Colossians 1:16 ; Hebrews 1:2 . It... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 33:1-22

This is a triumphant song of praise, opening with a call to vocal and instrumental music. "Rejoice," "praise," "give thanks," "sing praises," "sing," "play"-thus all modes of expression are appealed to. The praise proceeds and the greatness and goodness of Jehovah are sung in general terms (4-11). The whole of the facts are summarized, His word is right, His work is faithful! (4). His character is perfect, combining light- "righteousness and judgment"; and love- "loving-kindness" (5). He is... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

The Triune God Psalms 33:1-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is important for us to get a scriptural vision of the triune God. In the Book of Genesis we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." The word for God, however, is "Elohim." It is a plural word. It is scriptural to say that God the Father created the heaven and the earth. It is just as scriptural to say that God the Son created the heaven and the earth. It is likewise scriptural to say that God the Spirit created the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 33:1-22

Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening). read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:4-12

2). Grounds For Praising YHWH (4-12). a). Because of His moral activity (4-5). Psalms 33:4-5 ‘For the word of YHWH is right, And all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice, The earth is full of the lovingkindness of YHWH.’ The first reason for praising God is because of what He is. The word of YHWH is right (or ‘upright’), He does nothing that will not help to fulfil His purposes of goodness and love; His work is done in faithfulness, so that He can be totally... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 33:1-22

XXXIII. A Song of Praise.— This Ps. has no title in MT. It may have been added at a later time to an older collection, probably Psalms 33:3-Song of Solomon :. The LXX prefix, “ By David, when he changed his face before Abimelech ( sic) and he loosed him and he went away.” The Ps. is an invitation to praise Yahweh as the Creator and for His care of Israel throughout its history. Yahweh alone can save His people, and for that salvation the Psalmist will wait. read more