Psalm 138:8

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 138:1-8

the Most High Regards the Lowly Psalms 138:1-8 This is the first of a cycle of Davidic psalms, based on 2 Samuel 7:1-29 . God’s promised favors are the theme of devout thanksgiving. No idols could have achieved such generous and great results. Even God had outdone Himself by magnifying His word above His name. Prayer had played its part, for in the day that it was offered it had been answered. Even kings in their various spheres would add their praises, Psalms 138:4 . Yet this would be only... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 138:1-8

The final personal note of this song is reached in the words, “Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me.” It opens with consecration to the sacred duty of praise. This consecration has a threefold aspect. It is personal, and thus is expressed in terms of completeness. “With the whole heart” leaves no room for mixed motives of divided devotion. It has in view the surrounding authorities, “before the gods.” As a testimony to the supreme God the singer will praise. It is directed “towards... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 138:1-8

CXXXVIII. Psalms 138:1-Leviticus : . The Psalmist praises Yahweh, in spite of the false gods and their worshippers, for His grace and fidelity to himself in trouble. Psalms 138:2 c. Omit “ thy word” (so LXX), and read simply, “ Thou hast magnified thy name above all.” Psalms 138:3 b. The text is very doubtful. Read perhaps ( cf. LXX), “ Thou makest thy strength great in my soul.” Psalms 138:4-Joshua : . Even the kings of the earth shall sing Yahweh’ s ways, those ways by which He withdraws... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 138:8

Will perfect that which concerneth me; will finish that great work of my deliverance and advancement, which he hath undertaken and carried on hitherto. Endureth for ever; it is not inconstant and changeable, as men’s affections are, but everlasting. And this may be either a proof of the fort, going assertion, the Lord will perfect, &c. or an argument to enforce the following petition, therefore forsake not, & c. Forsake not, or leave not, or do not desist from or give over. The works of... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 138:1-8

INTRODUCTION“This,” says Barnes, “is the first of a series of eight Psalms (Psalms 38-145) placed together in this part of the book, and ascribed to David. They appear to be of the nature of a supplement to the Book of Psalms, composed of Psalms unknown to the original collector and arranger of the Book, and subsequently discovered and ascertained to be the works of David. It is not to be regarded as strange that there should be Psalms of this nature composed by David at different periods of... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 138:8

Psalms 138:8 (with Psalms 56:4 ; Psalms 61:2 ) I. The hand of God is in everything. No point is more distinct to a trustful, relying spirit, no truth is more settled, than this. There are no fortuities in this world; there is not an event which has not its meaning, its connections, and its end. The confidence which gives peace, and fixedness, and strength to the mind fastens upon the views which the Bible gives of God, His agency and His purposes, as a God who is concerned with everything,... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Psalms 138:8

DISCOURSE: 733GOD’S CARE OF HIS PEOPLEPsalms 138:8. The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.THE deeper doctrines of our holy religion, if made a matter of controversy and disputation, are very unprofitable; but, as experienced in the soul, they are a source of the richest consolation. David, under the persecutions of Saul, stood in need of consolation; and he found it in the consideration of God’s power and faithfulness. He was at this time in great trouble. But, in the full confidence... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Psalms 138:8

Faith in Perfection January 2nd, 1859 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands." Psalms 138:8 . I have selected this text, or, rather, it has been given to me to furnish a motto for the whole year to all the believing family of God now present. It was brought under my notice from the fact that I have a very dear friend, a venerable minister of the Church of England, and an... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 138:1-8

Psalms 138:1-8 :I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name ( Psalms 138:1-2 ).Here David is expressing his praise unto the Lord. Praising God with a whole heart, praising God for His loving-kindness, His truth, and for His Word, that God has magnified His Word above His name. Now, in all the earth... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 138:1-8

The LXX have prefixed the name of Haggai and Zechariah to this psalm; but all the Versions follow the Hebrew in ascribing it to David, to whom it undoubtedly belongs. It was probably one of the favourite psalms of those holy men in Babylon, and used by them in such religious services as could be performed in the captivity. Psalms 138:2 . Thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. The readings vary here in modern Versions. God’s word cannot be magnified above his name. Kimchi reads,... read more

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