Psalms 33:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to allc generations. ”

Psalms 33:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The counsel of the Lord - The purpose of the Lord. Standeth for ever - It will be carried out. It will never be changed. There can be no “superior” counsel or will to change it, as is the cas...
Psalms 33:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXIII. A Song of Praise. This Ps. has no title in MT. It may have been added at a later time to an older collection, probably Psalms 33:3-22 . The LXX prefix, By David, when he changed his face b...
Psalms 33:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

11. The counsel of Jehovah. The prophet extols the infinite power of God in such a manner as that he may build up our faith in its greatness; for he does not here commend a counsel of God wh...
Psalms 33:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. The counsel of the Lord - What he has determined shall be done. He determined to make a world, and he made it;...
Psalms 33:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. The counsel ... standeth for ever - even as the earth at His bidding "stood fast" ( Psalms 33:9 ). Omn...
Psalms 33:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an anonymous Ps. of national deliverance, called forth by some historical occasion which it is now impossible to fix with any certainty. From its central conception of God as the ruler of all...
Psalms 33:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 33:1-22 This is the last of the four psalms in Book 1 which have no title, the others being Psalms 1:1-6 ; Psalms 2:1-12 , which are introductory, and 10 which is closely connected with 9...
Psalms 33:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“The Word of Jehovah” Psalms 33:1-12 This psalm is eminently calculated to incite praise. Let us note the subjects which are touched upon, in the hope that presently one may strike a spark at w...
Psalms 33:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is a triumphant song of praise, opening with a call to vocal and instrumental music. "Rejoice," "praise," "give thanks," "sing praises," "sing," "play"-thus all modes of expression are appealed...
Psalms 33:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

From the kingdom of God in the works of nature, the Psalmist here turns to the contemplation of his government in the kingdom of his providence. What a sweet thought is suggested here to God's redeem...
Psalms 33:11 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning ). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening ).
Psalms 33:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever ,.... By which are meant, not the doctrines of the Gospel, nor the ordinances of it; though these will stand firm, and remain to the end of the world; but t...
Psalms 33:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Ver. 11. The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever ] That counsel of his, whereby he hath decreed to mainta...
Psalms 33:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen , or, of the nations to naught Though nations combine themselves and their counsels together, yet he defeats them when he pleases. Thus he passes from...
Psalms 33:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

An Exhortation to Praise God. 1 Rejoice in the L ORD , O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Prai...
Psalms 33:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

All his purposes and designs, and especially those which concern his chosen people, of whom he speaks in the next verse, are always successful and irresistible.
Psalms 33:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2). Grounds For Praising YHWH (4-12). a). Because of His moral activity (4-5). Psalms 33:4-5 ‘For the word of YHWH is right, And all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness...
Psalms 33:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This psalm is a fit companion, but by no means the second half, of the preceding one, being distinct from it both in matter and form. It indicates a more tranquil frame of mind, such a...
Psalms 33:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 33:1 . Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. False gods were worshipped with dolorous sounds, accompanied by cutting with knives and with lancets; but...
Psalms 33:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:2 . The psaltery, a little harp of sweet sound, and very generally used in unison with the voice. Psalms 33:6 . By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, as in Genesis 1 . By t...
Psalms 33:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. The spirit of rejoicing: life adjusted to the will of God “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.” It is the vital condition of all spiritual rejoicing that w...
Psalms 33:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS psalm has no title in the Hebrew, and in some manuscripts it is joined on to the preceding psalm, and forms one with it. But the difference of subject-matter and of tone render...
Psalms 33:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Praise to the Ruler of the World as the Protector of His People. This entire psalm is a call to lively and joyful praise of God for His wonderful and glorious attributes and works, as displayed in...
Psalms 33:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 15:18 ; Acts 4:27 ; Acts 4:28 ; Daniel 4:37 ; Ephesians 1:11 ; Ezekiel 38:10-23 ; Isaiah 14:24 ; Isaiah 14:27 ; Isaiah 46:10 ; Isaiah 55:8 ; Isaiah 55:9 ; Jeremiah 29:11 ; Job 23:13...
Psalms 33:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Triune God Psalms 33:1-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is important for us to get a scriptural vision of the triune God. In the Book of Genesis we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven a...
Psalms 33:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The Counsel — All his purposes and designs are always successful.

Psalms 33:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 33:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 33:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 33:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 33:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 33:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 33:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Psalms 33:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes