Psalms 37:30 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. ”

Psalms 37:30 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom - That is, It is a characteristic of the righteous to speak “wise things;” not to utter folly. His conversation is serious, earnest, true, pure; and his...
Psalms 37:30 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

The (t) mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. (t) These three points are required from the faithful, that their talk is godly, that God's law is in their heart,...
Psalms 37:30 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXVII. An acrostic poem. Its object is to teach patience and hope. The pious Jews, the Hasidim of Psalms 4:3 * who observe the Law strictly, are at present poor and oppressed. They are to wait f...
Psalms 37:30 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the righteous . a righteous one. judgment . justice.
Psalms 37:30 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

30 The mouth of the righteous will speak wisdom As it is customary with hypocrites confidently to draw to their own advantage whatever the Spirit of God declares concerning the just and upri...
Psalms 37:30 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom - Foolish and corrupt conversation cannot come out of their mouth. They are...
Psalms 37:30 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The mouth ... and his tongue ... judgment. The law ... his heart ... shall slide. As previously he has mentione...
Psalms 37:30 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an acrostic Ps., in which the alphabetic arrangement is carried without a break through 22 stanzas of varying length, to which the vv. of the English Bible do not correspond. The contents are...
Psalms 37:30 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:1-40 THERE is a natural connection between acrostic structure and didactic tone, as is shown in several instances, and especially in this psalm. The structure is on the whole regular, ea...
Psalms 37:30 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Steps That Shall not Slide Psalms 37:30-40 How dear this psalm has been to God's saints! It has been peculiarly prized by them in all ages. Gerhardt has paraphrased it in his noble hymn: Give...
Psalms 37:30 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This psalm has as its keynote "Fret not." The underlying problem is the prosperity of evil men. It is an astonishment and a perplexity still, troubling many a tried and trusting heart. The psalmist f...
Psalms 37:30 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This is a charming observation, founded on long experience, from youth to age: never was it known that the Lord forsook his redeemed. But, Reader! without my observing it, surely it will strike you,...
Psalms 37:30 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom ,.... Or "meditateth wisdom" a; that is, utters the wisdom he has been meditating upon; see Psalms 69:3 ; he meditates and speaks of the wisdom of God, wh...
Psalms 37:30 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. Ver. 30. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom ] Having spoken of the privileges of the righteous, he now des...
Psalms 37:30 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom And that freely, customarily, and from his heart, as the next verse shows. Having showed, in divers verses, God's singular care over and respect to the ri...
Psalms 37:30 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth....
Psalms 37:30 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Speaketh; and that freely, and customarily, and from his heart, as the next verse shows. Having showed in divers verses God's singular care over and respect to the righteous, he proceeds to give a...
Psalms 37:30 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

3). The Reward And Ways Of The Righteous Are Sure And Abiding (Mem to Pe - Psalms 37:23-31 ). The Psalmist goes on to point out God's care for those who are truly His. All their ways are in His h...
Psalms 37:30 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION This psalm was probably written by David in his old age, and contains his experience in reference to the providential dealings of God with men. It acknowledges the transient prosperity...
Psalms 37:30 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

It may be, beloved friends, that there is a word of comfort for some of you in this «Psalm of David.» If any of you have been perplexed and worried, and there has been a stern conflict within your sp...
Psalms 37:30 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:1 . Fret not thyself, be not angry or irritated, because of evil doers. Let the consummate courtier gain elevation, let the merchant aggrandize his family, and the rich men buy the lan...
Psalms 37:30 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS is another of the alphabetical psalms (see above, Psalms 9:1-19 ; Psalms 25:1-19 ; and 34.), and, though more free from irregularities than the previous ones, is not altogeth...
Psalms 37:30 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Apparent Good Fortune of the Godless Compared with the Believers' True Happiness. A psalm of David, rightly considered one of the most beautiful written by him, called by Luther the garment of...
Psalms 37:30 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Colossians 4:6 ; Deuteronomy 6:7-9 ; Ephesians 4:29 ; Matthew 12:35 ; Proverbs 10:21 ; Proverbs 10:31 ; Proverbs 15:7 ; Proverbs 25:11-13 ; Proverbs 27:9 ; Psalms 71:15 ; Psalms 71:2
Psalms 37:30 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The mouth — Having shewed, God's singular care over the righteous, he proceeds to give a character of them. Judgment — Of God's judgment, word or law.

Psalms 37:30 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 37:30 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 37:30 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 37:30 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 37:30 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 37:30 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 37:30 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:30 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 37:30 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 37:30 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 37:30 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 37:30 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 37:30 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 37:30 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 37:30 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes