Psalm 103:14

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:1-6 We have here a succession of scenes: (1) We are introduced to the law court, and we have a graphic picture of the condemned sinner brought before the bar of God and forced to plead guilty. The great act of Justification 'Who forgiveth all thine iniquities'. (2) We are taken to the hospital ward 'Who healeth all thy diseases'. Sin as a disease dealt with by the Great Physician. (3) The slave market 'Who redeemeth thy life from destruction'. (4) The throne room 'Who crowneth thee... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:1-22THERE are no clouds in the horizon, nor notes of sadness in the music, of this psalm. No purer outburst of thankfulness enriches the Church. It is well that, amid the many psalms which give voice to mingled pain and trust, there should be one of unalloyed gladness, as untouched by sorrow as if sung by spirits in heaven. Because it is thus purely an outburst of thankful joy, it is the more fit to be pondered in times of sorrow.The psalmist’s praise flows in one unbroken stream.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:0 The Praise of Israel 1. The benefits of full salvation (Psalms 103:1-7 ) 2. Merciful and gracious (Psalms 103:8-18 ) 3. His throne and His kingdom (Psalms 103:19-22 ) This is the well-beloved Psalm, because God’s people love it for its precious and beautiful expressions, telling out the full salvation of our Saviour Lord and the gracious compassion which He manifests towards His own. But we must not overlook the prophetic aspect, which but few believers have recognized. It... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:1-22

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 103:14-19

Nothing can he more beautiful and interesting than the striking contrast the Psalmist hath drawn in these verses between the frail, perishing, dying nature of man, and the strength and eternity of God. And what endears it to our view, is, that amidst all our dying circumstances in Adam, our everlasting existence, is secured in Christ. The oneness between Jesus and his people, gives a right of interest in all that belongs to Him, as the head and Mediator of his redeemed. He hath said himself,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:14

Service. Cattle, or beasts of burden, are thus fed for man's service, though he may also eat legumes, &c. (Calmet) --- Bring. God gives the increase, 1 Corinthians iii. 7. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:6-14

6-14 Truly God is good to all: he is in a special manner good to Israel. He has revealed himself and his grace to them. By his ways we may understand his precepts, the ways he requires us to walk in; and his promises and purposes. He always has been full of compassion. How unlike are those to God, who take every occasion to chide, and never know when to cease! What would become of us, if God should deal so with us? The Scripture says a great deal of the mercy of God, and we all have experienced... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 103:1-22

Hymn to the Mercy of God. A psalm of David, voicing his thankful acknowledgment of God's gifts and blessings upon himself, the conclusion calling upon all creatures to join in his song of praise. v. 1. Bless the Lord, O my soul, a most emphatic invitation and admonition, a joyful self-encouragement; and all that is within me bless His holy name, all the organs of the body being called upon to give thanks for the rich blessings of the Lord, to make known the revelation of His essence and all... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 103:1-22

Psalms 103:0A Psalm of David Bless the Lord, O my soul:And all that is within me, bless his holy name.2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,And forget not all his benefits:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;Who healeth all thy diseases;4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction:Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.6 The Lord executeth righteousnessAnd judgment for... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 103:13-22

Everlasting Loving-Kindness Psalms 103:13-22 The psalmist comes from the far-reaching sky to the homely image of a father’s pity. God is a great King, the mighty Creator, but the Spirit witnesses that we are His children and teaches us to say, Abba, Father . The idea of dust is that of frailty. Made of dust and fragile as an earthen vessel, man by his weakness appeals to Jehovah’s compassion. The thought of frailty and helplessness is still further impressed by the figure of the fading... read more

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