Psalms 140:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. ”

Psalms 140:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name - Unto thee. (1) they will have occasion to do it; (2) they will be disposed to do it. They will not be unmindful of the favors conferre...
Psalms 140:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall (k) dwell in thy presence. (k) That is, will be descended and preserved by your fatherly providence and care.
Psalms 140:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXL. The Prayer of a Man hard Beset by Treacherous Foes. It seems clear that the foes of whom the author complains are Jews, not foreign assailants. Slander and violence are their weapons, and the...
Psalms 140:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

name. See note on Psalms 20:1 . dwell in Thy presence. Compare Psalms 11:7 ; Psalms 16:11 .
Psalms 140:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. The righteous shall give thanks - For thou wilt support and deliver him. The upright shall dwell in thy...
Psalms 140:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Surely the righteous, &c.— The two clauses here are co-incident. The latter means, as the former, that good men shall always be admitted into God's presence; that is, here, to thank him for the...
Psalms 140:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. The upright shall dwell in thy presence - ( Psalms 16:11 ; Psalms 61:7 .)
Psalms 140:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

A prayer for deliverance from enemies (perhaps national), ascribed to David probably because it consists mainly of quotations from, and adaptations of, earlier Pss.
Psalms 140:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Surely. — Or, perhaps here, only, the primary meaning of the particle. Dwell. — For the thought comp. Psalms 11:7 ; Psalms 16:11 . After the peril and seeming abandonment God again proves th...
Psalms 140:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 140:1-13 IN tone and contents this psalm has many parallels in the earlier books, especially among the psalms ascribed to David. Its originality lies principally in its use of peculiar word...
Psalms 140:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Confidence in God's Protection Psalms 140:1-13 Here is a picture of a man who is beset by foes. Around are slander and hatred; at his feet stratagems and traps. There is no help save in Him who...
Psalms 140:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The previous five psalms have dealt with the absolute sufficiency of Jehovah. Their titles will indicate this, “Jehovah the Object of His people's praise, Jehovah the God of mercy, Jehovah the God of...
Psalms 140:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Faith and confidence are always suitable accompaniments of prayer. When we have lodged our petitions before the throne, we should, like the prophet, get upon our watch-tower to wait the Lord's answer...
Psalms 140:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name ,.... The same with the poor and the afflicted; who, though traduced by men, and evil spoken of and ill used by them, are righteous in the sight...
Psalms 140:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Ver. 13. Shall give thanks ] He shall have no other cause. The upright shall dwell in thy presence...
Psalms 140:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I know , &c. Both by God's word, who hath promised it, and by my own experience of it in the course of God's providence; that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted , &c. That he...
Psalms 140:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Shame and Confusion of Persecutors. 8 Grant not, O L ORD , the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; l...
Psalms 140:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Shall give thanks unto thy name; shall have occasion to praise thee for their deliverance. Shall dwell in thy presence; shall constantly enjoy thy gracious and powerful presence and assistance.
Psalms 140:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This Psalm is a prayer for protection against enemies who were at once violent and crafty, and unscrupulous in the use of their tongues. The general strain of the Psalm is like that of...
Psalms 140:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David. Very likely this Psalm was written by David while he was being hunted about by Saul, and while all manner of falsehoods were being spoken against him. He ther...
Psalms 140:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This psalm was composed by David, on occasion of Saul's persecution. The title, a psalm of David, is undisputed. Psalms 140:1 . From the evil man, Doëg the Edomite: from the violent man, Saul...
Psalms 140:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man. God preserves His servant To put Luther out of harm’s way for a while a prudent man took him prisoner, and kept him out of the strife in the castle of War...
Psalms 140:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION MAINLY a psalm of supplication. David is in great straits, threatened by violent and malignant enemies ( Psalms 140:1-19 ), against whom he prays to God for aid ( Psalms 140:1 , Ps...
Psalms 140:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Prayer for Deliverance from Malicious Enemies. To the chief musician, for performance in public worship, a psalm of David, in which he presents to the Lord the usual complaint, adding to this a fe...
Psalms 140:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:17 ; Isaiah 3:10 ; John 14:3 ; John 17:24 ; Psalms 16:11 ; Psalms 23:6 ; Psalms 32:11 ; Psalms 33:1 ; Psalms 73:24 ; Revelation 21:24-27 ; Revelation 7:14-17
Psalms 140:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Dwell — Shall constantly enjoy thy gracious and powerful presence.

Psalms 140:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 140:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 140:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 140:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 140:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 140:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 140:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 140:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 140:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 140:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 140:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 140:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 140:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 140:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 140:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 140:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes