1-6 The creatures shew God's glory 7-12 The excellency of the divine law 12-14 David prays for grace

(Title.) A psalm. It is uncertain when this highly finished and beautiful ode was composed; though some think it was written by David in the wilderness when persecuted by Saul.

The heavens Ps 8:3 33:6 115:16 148:3,4 Isa 40:22-26 Jer 10:11,12 Ro 1:19,20

the firmament. rakeea, from raka, to stretch out, the expanse, not only containing the celestial bodies, but also the air, light, rain, dews, etc. all of which display the infinite power and wisdom of their Almighty Creator Ps 150:1,2 Ge 1:6-8,14,15 Da 12:3

2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

Day unto Ps 24:7-10 78:3-6 134:1-3 148:12 Ex 15:20,21 Isa 38:19

nigh unto Ps 74:16 136:8,9 Ge 1:17,18 8:22

3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

There. or, `They have no speech, nor words, nor is their voice heard; yet into all the earth hath gone out their sound, and to the extremity of the world their words.' The Hebrew, kav, rendered, line, like the Greek by which the LXX (who are followed by Paul), render it, no doubt signifies the sound as well as the cord which emits it. The Vulgate, Jerome, and Symmachus, render it to the same purpose. De 4:19

where. or, without these their voice is heard. [heb.] without their voice heard.

4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

Their Ps 98:3 Isa 49:6 Ro 10:18 2Co 10:13-16

line. or, rule, or, direction
In them Ge 1:14-18 Mal 4:2

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

bridegroom Isa 61:10 62:5 Joh 3:29

rejoiceth Ec 1:5 1Co 9:24-26 Php 3:13,14 Heb 12:1,2

6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

His going Ps 139:9 Job 25:3 Ex 1:5 Col 1:23

circuit Job 22:14

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

law or doctrine Ps 78:1-7 119:72,96-100,105,127,128 147:19,20 De 6:6-9 17:18-20 Jos 1:8 Job 23:12 Ro 3:2 15:4

perfect Ps 18:30 11:7 De 32:4 Ro 12:2 Jas 1:17

converting. or, restoring Ps 23:3 119:9 Jas 1:21-25

testimony Ps 93:5 119:14,24,111,152 Isa 8:16,20 Joh 3:32,33 5:39 Ac 10:43 2Ti 1:8 1Jo 5:9-12 Re 19:10

sure Ps 111:7 2Sa 23:5 2Ti 2:19 Heb 6:18,19

making Ps 119:130 Pr 1:4,22,23 Col 3:16 2Ti 3:15-17

8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

statutes Ps 105:45 119:12,16,80,171 Ge 26:5 Ex 18:16 De 4:5,6 Eze 36:27

right Ps 119:128 Ne 9:13

rejoicing Ps 40:8 119:14,24,54,92,121,143 De 12:11,12 16:11,14 Ne 8:12 Isa 64:5 Jer 15:16 Ro 7:22

is pure Ps 12:6 119:40 Pr 30:5 Ro 7:12-14

enlightening Ps 13:3 119:98-100,105,130 Pr 2:6 6:23 Ro 2:17-20 3:20 7:7 Ga 2:19 3:10-13,21

9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

The fear Ps 34:11-14 36:1 115:13 Ge 22:12 42:18 1Sa 12:24 1Ki 18:3,4,12 Ne 5:15 Pr 8:13 Ac 10:22 Ro 3:10-18

enduring Ps 111:10 112:1-6

judgments Ps 10:5 36:6 72:1,2 119:7,39,62,75,106,137,138,142,1 147:19 Ex 21:1 De 4:8 Isa 26:8 Ro 2:2 11:22 Re 15:3 16:7 19:2

true [Heb.] truth

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

than gold Ps 119:72,127 Job 28:15-17 Pr 3:13-15 8:10,11,19 16:16

sweeter Ps 63:5 119:103 Job 23:12 Pr 24:13

honeycomb [heb.] the dropping of honey-combs 1Sa 14:26-29

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Moreover Ps 119:11 2Ch 19:10 Pr 6:22,23 Eze 3:17-21 33:3-9 Mt 3:7 Ac 20:31 1Co 4:14 1Th 5:14 Heb 11:7

keeping Pr 3:16-18 11:18 29:18 Isa 3:10,11 Mt 6:4,6,18 Heb 11:6,26 Jas 1:25 2Jo 1:8 Re 14:13

12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.

can Ps 40:12 Job 6:24 Isa 64:6 1Co 4:4 Heb 9:7

cleanse Ps 51:5-10 65:3 1Jo 1:7

secret Ps 90:8 139:2,23,24 Le 4:2 Jer 17:9

13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.

Keep Ge 20:6 1Sa 25:32-34,39

presumptuous Ex 21:14 Nu 15:30,31 De 17:12,13 2Pe 2:10

let Ps 119:133 Ro 6:12-14,16-22

upright Ps 7:10 11:7 84:11 Ac 24:16

I shall Ps 18:23 1Ch 10:13,14

great [heb.] much

14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Let Ps 5:1,2 51:15 66:18-20 119:108 Ge 4:4,5 Pr 15:8 Ro 15:16 Heb 11:4 13:15 1Pe 2:5

strength [heb.] rock Ps 18:1,2

redeemer Job 19:25 Isa 43:14 44:6 47:4 54:5 1Th 1:10 Tit 2:14 1Pe 1:18,19 Re 5:9