Psalms 138:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me - He will complete what he has begun. He will not begin to interpose in my behalf, and then abandon me. He will not promise to save me, and then fai...
Psalms 138:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The LORD will (f) perfect [that which] concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, [endureth] for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. (f) Though my enemies rage, yet the Lord, who has begun his wo...
Psalms 138:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXXXVIII. Psalms 138:1-3 . 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 (s...
Psalms 138:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8. Jehovah will recompense upon me, etc. The doubtfulness which attaches to the meaning of the verb גמר, gamar, throws an uncertainty over the whole sentence. Sometimes it signifies to...
Psalms 138:8 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 733 GOD’S CARE OF HIS PEOPLE Psalms 138:8 . The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. THE deeper doctrines of our holy religion, if made a matter of controversy and disputatio...
Psalms 138:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. The Lord will perfect - Whatever is farther necessary to be done, h...
Psalms 138:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. The fact that t...
Psalms 138:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Although the title ascribes this Ps. to David, it is generally considered to belong to the post-exilic period, of whose earnest piety it is one of the best examples. According to some scholars the sp...
Psalms 138:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Perfect that which concerneth me. — Or, as in the analogous phrase ( Psalms 57:2 ), will complete for me — i.e., either “ all my undertakings,” or, as in Philippians 1:6 , “what he has begun...
Psalms 138:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 138:1-8 This is the first of a group of eight psalms attributed to David in the superscriptions. It precedes the closing hallelujah psalms, and thus stands where a "find" of Davidic psalms...
Psalms 138:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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

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 threefo...
Psalms 138:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

All believers in Christ can set their seal to these blessed truths. God's poor must be in his remembrance; they are his property, and they shall be his care. The Lord will perfect and make good all h...
Psalms 138:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The Lord will perfect [that which] concerneth me ,.... Or "will", or "may the Lord perform for me" x: all things in providence; all that he had appointed for him, that would be for his good and his...
Psalms 138:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The LORD will perfect [that which] concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, [endureth] for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. Ver. 8. The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me ] He will...
Psalms 138:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Though I walk in the midst of trouble That is, be compassed with dangers; thou wilt revive me Thou wilt cheer my spirit and preserve my life. Thou shalt stretch forth thy hand Put forth thy alm...
Psalms 138:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Care of His People. 6 Though the L ORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth a...
Psalms 138:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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

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 sup...
Psalms 138:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

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

Psalms 138:1 . I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. «Gods or no gods, whatever they may be, ‘I will praise thee with my whole heart,' I will not b...
Psalms 138:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 favou...
Psalms 138:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

I will praise Thee with my whole heart. Moral features of a good man’s life I. The grand resolve of a good man--to serve God (verses 1, 2). 1. Entirely. “I will praise Thee with my whole hea...
Psalms 138:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION A CLUSTER of Davidical psalms here follows. It is not easy to trace any single line of thought connecting them all, or to explain how they come to be so entirely separated from the...
Psalms 138:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:3-5 ; 1 Peter 4:19 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ; Isaiah 26:12 ; Isaiah 42:16 ; Isaiah 43:21 ; Jeremiah 32:39 ; Jeremiah 32:40 ; Job 10:3 ; Job 10:8 ; Job 14:15 ; John 15:2 ; Jude 1:...
Psalms 138:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Perfect — Will finish the great work of my deliverance. Forsake not — Or, do not give over, the work of my salvation, which is thus far advanced, not by any human help, but by thy power and provide...

Psalms 138:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 138:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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

Psalms 138:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 138:8 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 138:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 138:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 138:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 138:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 138:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 138:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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

Psalms 138:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 138:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 138:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 138:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 138:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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

Psalms 138:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 138:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

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

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

Psalms 138:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 138:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 138:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 138:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes