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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 19 - Introduction

* The glory of God's works. (1-6) His holiness and grace as shown in his word. (7-10) Prayer for the benefit of them. (11-14)

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See also Psalms 19 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This very beautiful psalm is designed to illustrate the superiority of revealed truth above the light of nature in showing the character and perfections of God. In doing this, there is no attempt in t...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This Psalm consists of two distinct parts. The first part celebrates the revelation of the Power and Majesty of God in Nature, the universal and unceasing testimony of the heavens to their Creator (Ps...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XIX. The abrupt change in rhythm, and apparently in thought, at Psalms 19:7 of this poem suggests a compilation from two originally distinct pieces. This view, it is true, is not supported by any anci...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 19 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN, A PSALM OF DAVID. This psalm was penned by David, and inscribed to the chief musician, as others, to be used in public service, and was designed for Go...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2944. B.C. 1060._ This Psalm sets before us the two great books which God has written and published for the instruction and salvation of mankind, the book of Nature, and the book of Scripture,...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    Note: Throughout this commentary God's Name is represented as YHWH in accordance with the Hebrew text. LXX represented it as kurios (‘Lord'). It is in fact a name that was seen as so sacred that no on...

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