Psalm 92:10-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 92:7-15

The psalmist had said (Ps. 92:4) that from the works of God he would take occasion to triumph; and here he does so. I. He triumphs over God's enemies (Ps. 92:7, 9, 11), triumphs in the foresight of their destruction, not as it would be the misery of his fellow-creatures, but as it would redound to the honour of God's justice and holiness. He is confident of the ruin of sinners, 1. Though they are flourishing (Ps. 92:7): When the wicked spring as the grass in spring (so numerous, so thickly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:10

But my horn shall thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn ,.... Which is said to be very high and strong, see Deuteronomy 33:17 this may be understood of the establishment of David's kingdom, of his royal authority, power, and the glory of it, signified by his horn; which was fulfilled when he had subdued the neighbouring nations, and the kings of them, and was exalted above them, and had rest from all his enemies: and may be applied unto the Messiah, the horn of David, the horn of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 92:11

Mine eyes also shall see my desire on mine enemies ,.... The Targum supplies thus, "shall see destruction;' Aben Ezra, shall see "the vengeance of God", as in Psalm 58:10 , and Kimchi, as we do, shall "see what I will", or "my desire"; which arose not from a revengeful spirit, or from a spirit of private revenge, but from a regard to the glory of God, and the honour of his name; and in no other view could the destruction of fellow creatures, though his enemies, be grateful to him: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:10

Like the horn of a unicorn - ראים reeym , perhaps here, the oryx or buffalo. But the rhinoceros seems to be the real monoceros of the Scriptures. I shall be anointed unth fresh oil - Perhaps the allusion is here not to any sacramental anointing, but to such anointings as were frequent among the Asiatics, especially after bathing, for the purpose of health and activity. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 92:11

Mine eye also shall see, - and mine ears shall hear - Even in my own times my enemies shall be destroyed; and of this destruction I shall either be an eye-witness or have authentic information. 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 92:10

But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn; rather, of a wild ox. The Hebrew, like the Assyrian, reym, is certainly a species of wild cattle, whether the aurochs, or the bison, or the buffalo, may be doubted. The psalmist speaks in the name of Israel, or of God's faithful ones generally, and confidently predicts their exaltation to glory and honour simultaneously with the destruction of God's enemies. I shall be anointed with fresh oil . Oil was supposed to give vigour to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:10

The holy oil. We have here— I. A VERY BLESSED THING SPOKEN OF . Under this emblem the Holy Spirit is set forth ( Luke 4:18 ). 1 . The holy oil told of was especially sacred. (See Exodus 30:33 ; Psalms 89:20 .) 2 . It enobled those on whom it was poured. Constituting them prophets, princes, priests. 3 . It invigorated and empowered for high service. This is especially true of the Holy Spirit ( Luke 24:49 ). 4 . It was a bond of union. ( Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 92:10

The stability of human good lies with God. God exalts the horn. God anoints with oil. "The horns in animals, where the Creator alone planted them, were their weapons of defence; and man, who lays all nature under tribute to enrich his stores of images and figures, very early made it synonymous with power, and then for what that will always confer upon the possessor. To exalt the horn means to advance in power, honour, and dominion." The unicorn of Scripture is, in all probability, the wild... read more

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