Psalm 118:6

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 118:6

118:6 The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can {c} man do unto me?(c) Being exalted to this estate, he assured himself to have man ever to be his enemy. Yet he did not doubt that God would maintain him, because he had placed him. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:1-29

The first psalm in this lesson is one of the imprecatory or cursing psalms, in the interpretation of which we should keep in mind the principles already stated: (1) that the writer speaks as a prophet; (2) that the enemies are not merely personal to him but enemies of God; (3) that they are not individuals so much as nations; and (4) that they are considered at a time when the incorrigible condition has been reached, and they have become permanently fixed in opposition to the Most High. The... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 118:6-21

I make no pause in these verses, because I think they contain a beautiful subject, in reference to the Lord Jesus in his ministry; and it were a pity to interrupt the reading. Let the Reader, when he hath read them, contemplate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and see whether there is not a very plain allusion to our Lord in what is here said. Nay, doth it not strike him that Christ is the speaker? It is said that this patient sufferer doth not fear men nor princes. And how was this... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 118:6

All. At the day of judgment, it will not suffice to have observed only some of the commandments. See St. Jerome, St. Ambrose, &c., who all seem to follow Origen. (Calmet) --- The breach of any law brings confusion. (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:1-18

1-18 The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himself chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to the everlasting goodness and mercy of God, or whether he looks forward to... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 118:1-29

A Psalm for Festival Services. This hymn, written altogether in the style of David, bears a liturgical character and was, in fact, used in the Jewish Church upon the occasion of the great festivals, as part of their great hallel, chanted during the time when the Temple-offerings were brought, as well as by the individual families in the intervals of the Passover-meal, although it may originally have been composed for use at the Feast of Tabernacles. Sections of the psalm were in such general... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 118:1-29

Psalms 118:01 O give thanks unto the Lord;For he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever2 Let Israel now say,That His mercy endureth for ever.3 Let the house of Aaron now say,That his mercy endureth for ever.4 Let them now that fear the Lord say,That his mercy endureth for ever.5 I called upon the Lord in distress:The Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.6 The Lord is on my side;I will not fear: what can man do unto me?7 The Lord taketh my part... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 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 8:13-18 . The structure of the psalm is as follows: Psalms 118:1-4 , the summons of the full choir to the constituent parts of the procession; Psalms 118:5-14 , the song of the soloist; Psalms 118:15-16 , the answer of the choir; Psalms 118:17-19 ,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 118:1-29

This is the sixth and last of the Hallel. It is the song of perfect victory, and was undoubtedly arranged to be sung by the triumphal procession as it made its way to the Temple for thanksgiving and worship. It is almost impossible however to trace its divisions in that way. As to its subject-matter it may be thus divided: Introduction. The Call to Praise (vv. Psa 118:1-4 ). The threefold Song of Israel, of Aaron, of the People (vv. Psa 118:5-27 ). Conclusion (vv. Psa 118:28-29 ). The call... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 118:1-29

CXVIII. A Hymn for Festal Procession to Zion.— The old tradition that different parts were appropriated to different voices is right in substance, though the statement of the Targum that in Psalms 118:23-Joel : single parts should be assigned to the Temple builders, to the sons of Jesse, the tribe of Judah, Samuel, David, is fantastic enough. The Talmud (quoted by Stä rk) takes a more reasonable view. According to it Psalms 118:1-: was sung by the pilgrims not yet arrived; Psalms... read more

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