The promises made to this chosen one, to David in the type and the Son of David in the antitype, in which not only gracious, but glorious things are spoken of him. Psalms - Matthew Henry's Commentary - Bible Gateway But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! From all this complaint learn what work sin makes with families, noble families, with families in which religion has appeared. (5.) It shall be established for ever as the moon, and. Return to OutlineHenry's Psalms 90 Thrones and crowns are often laid in the dust; but there is a crown of glory reserved for Christ's spiritual seed, which fadeth not away. The scoffers of the latter days, in like manner, reproach the footsteps of the Messiah when they ask, Where is the promise of his coming? Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706-1721) Back to Bibles Net . Their afflictions and distresses may be grievous, but he will not finally cast them off. Read Psalms 89:19-37Verse 19-37 - The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King Priest, and Prophet, anointed with the Holy Ghost without measure. We are here told. God will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises. They never want matter for joy: Blessed are God's people, for in his name, in all that whereby he has made himself known, if it be not their own fault. It is certain, (2.) In singing this psalm we must have high thoughts of God, a lively faith in his covenant with the Redeemer, and a sympathy with the afflicted parts of the church. The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. So in the troubles of life - the storms - the waves of affliction; they rise as high as God permits, and no higher; when he commands they subside, and leave the mind as calm as the smooth sea when not a breath of wind moves over its surface, or makes a ripple on its placid bosom. His ruling the raging of the sea and quelling its billows was an emblem of this (, 3. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. It is a rod which they shall never feel, but when there is need. ( Verse 15-18 .) The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, It is a rod which they shall never feel, but when there is need. 55:3. It is a rod in the hand of God, who is wise, and knows what he does; gracious, and will do what is best. It is but a rod, not an axe, not a sword; it is for correction, not for destruction. 2. They plead with God for mercy. (19-37) A calamitous state lamented, Prayer for redress. They plead with God for mercy. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed It is a rod which they shall never feel, but when there is need. Yet all this was a faint shadow of the Redeemer's sufferings, deliverance, glory, and authority, in whom alone these predictions and promises are fully brought to pass. Or we may take sometimes one choice psalm and sometimes another, and pray it over, that is, enlarge upon each verse in our own thoughts, and offer up our meditations to God as they arise from the expressions we find there. (3.) In telling us, as he often does, what passed between God and his soul, he lets us know what we may expect from God, and what he will expect, and require, and graciously accept, from us. The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King Priest, and Prophet, anointed with the Holy Ghost without measure. He is called. God's covenant with David, as a type of Christ . It is a rod which they shall never feel, but when there is need. God will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises. God had been pleased with his anointed, but now he was. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) << Psalm 88 | Psalm 89 | Psalm 90 >>. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. Psalm 89:10 - Bible Hub Bible; Read the Bible; Bible Versions; Verse of the Day; . God will follow those with his mercies, who follow him with praises. Margin," lie." I will not prove false, or deal falsely in the pledge which I have made. The power and justice, the mercy and truth, with which he governs the world and rules in the affairs of the children of men. Those who give God thanks for what he has done, may give him thanks for what he will do. Start for FREE. From all this complaint learn what work sin makes with families, noble families, with families in which religion has appeared. I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant. The honour of the house of David was lost. Return to OutlineRead Psalms 89:19-37Verse 19-37 - The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King Priest, and Prophet, anointed with the Holy Ghost without measure. Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. 3. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Our LORD, I will sing of your love forever. Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice. They rise no higher than thou dost permit; at thy command they settle down into a calm. Chapter 89 - Matthew Henry's Commentary - Bible Gateway How Can We Model the Love of Jesus by Showing Compassion? Henry's Psalms 90 ; Outline of Psalms 89 God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning, God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. God's unchangeableness and faithfulness assure us that He will not cast off those whom he has chosen and covenanted with. (1.) As the Lord corrected the posterity of David for their transgressions, so his people shall be corrected for their sins. However it be, the everlasting covenant is firm and sure, (1.) Major Prophets In singing this psalm we must have high thoughts of God, a lively faith in his covenant with the Redeemer, and a sympathy with the afflicted parts of the church. Return to OutlineHenry's Psalms 90