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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:6-18

Hitherto the psalmist had only looked back upon his own experiences and thence fetched matter for praise; here he looks abroad and takes notice of his favour to others also; for in them we should rejoice and give thanks for them, all the saints being fed at a common table and sharing in the same blessings. I. Truly God is good to all (Ps. 103:6): He executes righteousness and judgment, not only for his own people, but for all that are oppressed; for even in common providence he is the patron... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:14

For he knoweth our frame ,.... The outward frame of their bodies, what brittle ware, what earthen vessels, they be; he being the potter, they the clay, he knows what they are able to bear, and what not; that if he lays his hand too heavy, or strikes too hard, or repeats his strokes too often, they will fall in pieces: he knows the inward frame of their minds, the corruption of their nature, how prone they are to sin; and therefore does not expect perfect services from them: how impotent they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:15

As for man, his days are as grass ,.... He himself is like the grass which springs out of the earth; continues on it for a time, and then drops into it; the continuance of the grass is very short, it flourishes in the morning, is cut down at evening, and withers; see Psalm 90:5 . As a flower of the field, so he flourisheth; which denotes the goodliness of man, and describes him in his best estate, as possessed of health, riches, honour, and all the gifts and endowments of nature; and yet,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:16

For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone ,.... A stormy wind, as the Targum, which tears it up by its roots, or blows off the flower, and it is seen no more; or a blighting easterly wind, which, blowing on it, shrivels it up, and it dies at once; such an one as blasted the seven ears of corn in Pharaoh's dream, Genesis 41:23 or any impetuous, drying, and noxious wind: and so when the east wind of adversity passes over a man, his riches, and honour, and estate, are presently gone; or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:17

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him ,.... In opposition to the frailty of man, the stability and duration of the mercy of God is observed. This reaches from one eternity to another; it is from everlasting in the heart of God: it appeared in the choice of the vessels of mercy; in the covenant of grace, which is founded upon it, and filled with it; every blessing of which flows from it, and therefore are called the "sure mercies of David". And... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:14

For he knoweth our frame - יצרנו yitsrenu , "our formation;" the manner in which we are constructed, and the materials of which we are made. He knows we cannot contend with him, and if he uses his power against us, we must be crushed to destruction. In all his conduct towards us he considers the frailty of our nature, the untowardness of our circumstances, the strength and subtlety of temptation, and the sure party (till the heart is renewed) that the tempter has within us. Though all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:15

His days are as grass - See the note on Psalm 90:5 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:16

The wind passeth over it - Referring perhaps to some blasting pestilential wind. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:17

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting - חסד chesed signifies more particularly the exuberant goodness of God. This is an attribute of his nature, and must be from everlasting to everlasting; and hence, his righteousness ( צדקת tsidketh ) - his merciful mode of justifying the ungodly, is extended from one generation to another. Unto children's children - It is still in force, and the doctrine of reconciliation through Christ shall continue to be preached till... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:14

Verse 14 14.For he knoweth David here annihilates all the worth which men would arrogate to themselves, and asserts that it is the consideration of our misery, and that alone, which moves God to exercise patience towards us. This again we ought carefully to mark, not only for the purpose of subduing the pride of our flesh, but also that a sense of our unworthiness may not prevent us from trusting in God. The more wretched and despicable our condition is, the more inclined is God to show mercy,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 103:6-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 103:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 103:14

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