1. Preparation —for instruments should be tuned.
2. Breadth of thought —"upon an instrument of ten strings."
3. Absorption of the whole nature —"ten strings."
4. Variety —psaltery, harp, etc.
5. Deep reverence —"solemn sound."
Verse 4. ( first sentence ).
1. My state—"glad."
2. How I arrived at it—"thou hast made me glad."
3. What is the ground of it?—"through thy work."
4. What, then, shall I do?—ascribe it all to God, and bless him for it.
Verse 4.
1. The most divine gladness—of God's creation, having God's work for its argument.
2. The most divine triumph—caused by the varied works of God in creation, providence, redemption, & c. The first is for our own hearts, the second is for the convincing of those around us.
Verse 5. The unscalable mountains and the fathomless sea: or the divine works and the divine thoughts (God revealed and hidden) equally beyond human apprehension.— C.A. Davis.
Verse 7. Great prosperity the frequent forerunner of destruction to wicked men, for it leads them to provoke divine wrath—
1. By hardness of heart, as Pharaoh.
2. By pride, as Nebuchadnezzar.
3. By haughty hatred of the saints, as Haman.
4. By carnal security, as the rich fool.
5. By self exaltation, as Herod.
Verses 7-10. Contrasts. Between the wicked and God, Ps 92:7-8. Between God's enemies and his friends, Ps 92:9-10.— C.A. Davis.
Verses 7, 12-14. The wicked and the righteous pourtrayed.— C.A. Davis.
Verse 10. ( last clause ). Christian illumination, consecration, gladness, and graces, are all of them the anointing of the Spirit.— William Garrett Lewis, 1872.
Verse 10. ( last clause ). The subject of David's confidence was—
1. Very comprehensive, including renewed strength, fresh tokens of favour, confirmation in office, qualification for it, and new joys.
2. Well grounded, since it rested in God, and his promises.
3. Calming all fears.
4. Exciting hopes.
5. Causing pity for those who have no such confidence.
Verse 12.
1. The righteous flourish in all places. Palm in the valley, cedar on the mountain.
2. In all seasons. Both trees are evergreen.
3. Under all circumstances. Palm in drought, cedar in storm and frost.— G.R.
Verses 14-16.
1. Regeneration—"planted."
2. Growth in grace—"flourish."
3. Usefulness—"fruit."
4. Perseverance—"old age."
5. The reason of it all—"to shew that the Lord", etc.
Verse 15-16. The reason and the pledge of final perseverance.— C.A. Davis.