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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 138 - Introduction

* The psalmist praises God for answering prayer. (1-5) The Lord's dealing with the humble and the proud. (6-8)

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See also Psalms 138 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This is the first of a series of eight psalms Ps. 138–145, placed together in this part of the book, and ascribed to David. They appear to be of the nature of a supplement to the Book of Psalms, compo...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This Psalm may best be understood as an expression of the gratitude and confidence of Israel after the Return from the Captivity. Speaking in the name of the people the Psalmist praises Jehovah before...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CXXXVIII. The suggestion contained in the last addition made to the Hebrew inscription by the LXX. “Of Haggai and Zechariah,” brings this psalm within the post-exile period, the most likely time of it...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 138 A PSALM OF DAVID. This psalm is generally thought to have been written by David upon his being advanced to the throne; on account of which he praises the Lord, who had suppo...

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

    _A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ This is a Psalm of thanksgiving to God for those great deliverances which he had granted to David from Saul and other enemies, and for advancing him from a low and afflicted c...

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