Chapter Outline
The psalmist praises God for answering (1–5)
prayer.
The Lord's dealing with the humble and the (6–8)
proud.Verses 1–5
When we can praise God with our whole heart, we need not be unwilling for the whole world
to witness our gratitude and joy in him. Those who rely on his loving-kindness and truth through
Jesus Christ, will ever find him faithful to his word. If he spared not his own Son, how shall he not
with him freely give us all things? If God gives us strength in our souls, to bear the burdens, resist
the temptations, and to do the duties of an afflicted state, if he strengthens us to keep hold of himself
by faith, and to wait with patience for the event, we are bound to be thankful.
Verses 6–8
Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and
unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in
them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles. And God will save his own people
that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness. If we give to God the
glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This confidence will not do away, but
quicken prayer. Whatever good there is in us, it is God works in us both to will and to do. The Lord
will perfect the salvation of every true believer, and he will never forsake those whom he has created
anew in Christ Jesus unto good works.
Chapter 139
Chapter Outline
God knows all things. (1–6)
He is every where present. (7–16)
The psalmist's hatred to sin, and desire to (17–24)
be led aright.Verses 1–6
God has perfect knowledge of us, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. It is
more profitable to meditate on Divine truths, applying them to our own cases, and with hearts lifted
to God in prayer, than with a curious or disputing frame of mind. That God knows all things, is
omniscient; that he is every where, is omnipresent; are truths acknowledged by all, yet they are