Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

David rejoices in the deliverances God (1–19) wrought for him. He takes the comfort of his integrity, which (20–28) God had clea ...

Verses 29–50 When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many t ...

works of God. Let us give God the glory of all the comfort and benefit we have by the lights of heaven, still looking above and ...

Chapter 20 This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. —Even the greatest of men may be much in ...

and to him in the prosecution of it. The Spirit of prophecy rises from what related to the king, to that which is peculiar to Ch ...

Verses 11–21 In these verses we have Christ suffering, and Christ praying; by which we are directed to look for crosses, and to ...

their hopes upon this merciful Redeemer. Let the tempted and distressed believer cheerfully expect a happy end of every trial. C ...

Chapter 24 Chapter Outline Concerning the kingdom of Christ, and the (1–6) subjects of that kingdom. Concerning the King of that ...

Confidence in prayer. (1–7) Prayer for remission of sins. (8–14) For help in affliction. (15–22) Verses 1–7 In worshipping God, ...

Chapter 26 David, in this psalm, appeals to God touching his integrity. —David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himsel ...

Verses 7–14 Wherever the believer is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. God calls us by his Spirit, by his wor ...

Verses 6–9 Has God heard our supplications? Let us then bless his name. The Lord is my strength, to support me, and carry me on ...

Chapter 30 Chapter Outline Praise to God for deliverance. (1–5) Others encouraged by his example. (6–12) Verses 1–5 The great th ...

Praise for God's goodness. (19–24) Verses 1–8 Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing praye ...

Chapter 32 Chapter Outline The happiness of a pardoned sinner. (1, 2) The misery that went before, and the (3–7) comfort that fo ...

Chapter 33 Chapter Outline God to be praised. (1–11) His people encouraged by his power. (12–22) Verses 1–11 Holy joy is the hea ...

David praises God, and encourages to trust (1–10) him. He exhorts to fear. (11–22) Verses 1–10 If we hope to spend eternity in p ...

Chapter 35 Chapter Outline David prays for safety. (1–10) He complains of his enemies. (11–16) And calls upon God to support him ...

his people: the roaring lion shall not destroy their souls, any more than he could that of Christ, their Surety. They trust thei ...

Chapter 37 David persuades to patience and confidence in God, by the state of the godly and of the wicked. Verses 1–6 When we lo ...