Bible Commentaries

Psalms overview — Outline of the Psalms The Triumph of Faith Book I. Songs of Deliverance, Psalm 1-41 Book II. The Divine Judgments, Psalm 42-72 Book III. National Hymns of Judah, Psalm 73-89 Book IV. The Over-ruling Kingdom, Psalm 90-106 Book V. Anthems

Psalms 104:13-23 — a Habitation for Beast and Man Psalms 104:13-23 Where there is true love for God, there will be a glad and rejoicing heart that takes pleasure in the study of His works. The loving child of a great artist lingers about his studio, watches with

Psalms 118:1-14 — Trust in God Brings Strength Psalms 118:1-14 It is generally agreed that this psalm dates back to the restoration from Babylon. It was probably used as a processional hymn for the first time at the great Feast of Tabernacles mentioned in Nehemiah

Psalms 136:1-12 — a Review of God’s Mercies Psalms 136:1-12 An antiphonal psalm, intended to be sung by two choirs or by a soloist and the Temple choir. This avowal of the eternity of God’s mercy, amid all the fluctuation and change of human affairs,

Psalms 136:13-26 — Deliverance from Enemies Psalms 136:13-26 This psalm is no mere running commentary on the ways of God. It is a song of redemption. Pharaoh, Sihon, Og opposed God’s redeeming purpose, though there were abundant evidences throughout the

Psalms 2:1-12 — God’s Son upon His Throne Psalms 2:1-12 This is one of the sublimest of the Psalms, and can find its fulfillment only in our Lord. See Acts 4:25 ; Acts 13:33 ; Hebrews 1:5 ; Hebrews 5:5 ; Revelation 2:27 . The mold in which the psalm

Psalms 23:1-6 — the Song of the Good Shepherd Psalms 23:1-6 A sabbatic rest breathes through this psalm, the children’s favorite; while the oldest and holiest confess that it touches an experience which still lies before them. Here is no strife, no

Psalms 24:1-10 — Entering Jehovah’s Holy Place Psalms 24:1-10 Psalms 22:1-31 tells of the cross; Psalms 23:1-6 of the crook; Psalms 24:1-10 of the crown. This great choral hymn was evidently composed to celebrate the removal of the Ark from the house

Psalms 25:1-22 — a Prayer for Pardon and Protection Psalms 25:1-22 This is an acrostic or alphabetical psalm. The verses begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, to aid the memory. So also in Psalms 9:1-20 ; Psalms 10:1-18 ; Psalms 34:1-22

Psalms 28:1-9 — a Prayer and Its Answer Psalms 28:1-9 This psalm also probably belongs to the time of Absalom’s rebellion. Psalms 28:2-3 resemble Psalms 26:8-9 . God is silent sometimes because He loves us unspeakably, Zephaniah 3:17 , r.v., margin;

Psalms 31:1-13 — a Cry out of Deep Trouble Psalms 31:1-13 Some have supposed that this psalm was written during the Sauline persecutions; but it is more likely that it dates from Absalom’s rebellion. It alternates between the depths of despondency and

Psalms 45:1-17 — the King’s Wedding Song Psalms 45:1-17 Though this psalm was probably composed to celebrate Solomon’s marriage with Pharaoh’s daughter, we must remember that it is distinctly applied to our Lord in Hebrews 1:8 . See also Ephesians

Psalms 71:1-12 — “My Trust from My Youth&rdquo Psalms 71:1-12 Some commentators ascribe this psalm to Jeremiah. His pensive, plaintive tone is certainly present in it. But whoever the author, he must have written in his old age, Psalms 71:9 ; Psalms 71:17-18

Psalms 77:1-10 — “Doth His Promise Fail?” Psalms 77:1-10 There is a strong resemblance between this psalm and Habakkuk 3:1-19 . It may be divided at the Selahs. The psalmist’s anguish , Psalms 77:1-3 . It is well to give expression to grief.

Ephesians 1:15-23 — What the Heart May Receive Ephesians 1:15-23 It is well to go over the successive links of this golden chain when we are in our secret chamber, appropriating them one by one and asking whether we have received a spirit of wisdom and revelation

Judges 5:12-23 — the Stars in Their Courses Judges 5:12-23 This noble psalm contains memorable sentences. The “captivity” phrase in Judges 5:12 is quoted in Psalms 68:18 and Ephesians 4:8 ; and in the latter is applied to the ascension of our Lord.