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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 103 - Introduction

* An exhortation to bless God for his mercy. (1-5) And to the church and to all men. (6-14) For the constancy of his mercy. (15-18) For the government of the world. (19-22)

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See also Psalms 103 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This very beautiful psalm is entitled “A Psalm of David.” Nothing in the psalm forbids the supposition that he was its author, although nothing in the psalm or elsewhere enables us to ascertain the pr...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The hope of the preceding Psalm (Psalms 103:13) has been realised. Sorrow has been turned into joy. God has forgiven the sins of His people and taken them back into His favour. Praise and thanksgiving...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CIII. This psalm has been compared to a stream which, as it flows, gradually acquires strength and volume till its waves of praise swell like those of the sea. The poet begins by invoking his own soul...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 103 A PSALM OF DAVID. The Targum adds, "spoken in prophecy,'' as doubtless it was, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Some think it was written by David, after a fit of...

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

    _A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._ This Psalm contains a thankful commemoration and celebration of God's mercies to the psalmist himself, to the people of Israel, and to all good men. “It may properly be said t...

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