Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 146:1-2
(1, 2) Praise.—Following Psalms 103:1; Psalms 103:22; Psalms 104:33, “praise” being substituted for “bless.” read more
Psalm 146:2-4 Asv
Charles John Ellicott
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 146:3-4
(3, 4) Princes—The thought of Psalms 118:8-9 is here elaborated, with distinct allusion to Genesis 2:7; Genesis 3:19 (Comp. 1Ma. 2:63.) The verse, no doubt, was in Shakespeare’s mind when he made Wolsey say:“Oh, how wretchedIs that poor man that hangs on princes’ favours!”as it was quoted by Strafford when the news reached him that Charles I. had given the royal assent to the bill of attainder against him. But in the psalm it is not the caprice of princes, as in these notable instances, but... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 146:4
(4) In that very day . . .—Comp. Antony’s words:“But yesterday the word of Cæsar mightHave stood against the world; now lies he there,And none so poor to do him reverence.”SHAKSPEARE, Julius Cæsar.Thoughts.—The Hebrew word is peculiar to this passage. “Fabrications” would reproduce its etymological meaning. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10
Psalms 146:1-10THE long-drawn music of the Psalter closes with five Hallelujah psalms, in which, with constantly swelling diapason, all themes of praise are pealed forth, until the melodious thunder of the final psalm, which calls on everything that has breath to praise Jehovah. Possibly the number of these psalms may have reference to the five books into which the Psalter is divided.This is the first of the five. It is largely coloured by earlier songs, but still throbs with fresh emotion. Its... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 146:1-10
Psalm 144-150 The Hallelujah Chorus The five Psalms with which this marvellous book closeth are all Psalms of praise. The word “praise” is found in the Hebrew thirty-seven times. Each one of these Psalms begins and ends with a hallelujah; there are ten hallelujahs. First is a hallelujah which celebrates Himself, He who is the God of Jacob. Precious vision of Him who delights to call Himself “the God of Jacob,” the God who loves the sinner and has redeemed His people. Who is He? The Creator of... read more
John Calvin
Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 146:3
146:3 Put not your trust in {b} princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help.(b) That God may have the whole praise: in which he forbids all vain confidence showing that by nature we are more inclined to put our trust in creatures, than in God the Creator. read more
John Calvin
Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 146:4
146:4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his {c} thoughts perish.(c) As their vain opinions, by which they flattered themselves and so imagined wicked enterprises. read more
James Gray
James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 146:1-10
Psalms 135:0 Praises God for choosing Jacob (Psalms 135:1-4 ), extols His power in the natural world (Psalms 135:5-7 ), and in the deliverance of His people from Egypt (Psalms 135:8-9 ) and bringing them into the promised land (Psalms 135:10-12 ). All this is in contrast to the vanity of idols (Psalms 135:13-18 ). Psalms 136:0 Is of the same character as the preceding, but is notable for the chorus attached to each verse a chorus with which we have become familiar in other psalms (Psalms 106:1... read more
Joseph Parker
The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 146:1-10
The Grand Doxology Psalms 146-150 How could the Book of Psalms end but in this way? Psalms cannot end in prose. Whether the arrangement is mechanical or inspired, it is the best possible. There is a fitness of things, and that fitness is realised in this peroration. It is as if a great broad river had suddenly become a resounding cascade; these five psalms are the final cataract. The Psalmist will have everything pressed into the choir. He will not have a small band. He ranges creation... read more
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John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 146:1-10
Here begins the final group, Psalms 146-150, known as the ’Hallelujah’ Pss., because each begins and ends with that word, meaning, ’Praise ye the Lord.’ They sum up the joy of the returned exiles, and form a fitting doxology to the Psalter. They are, of course, specially intended for use in the second Temple. Psalms 146 praises God as the true Helper.9. Turneth upside down] lit.’ causeth to turn aside’ (into the trackless desert, where it disappears). read more