Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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Psalms
Book: Psalms
Chapter: 144
Overview:
David extols the power,
Goodness, and
Mercy of the
Lord.
(1-9)
The
Glory of
God's kingdom, and his care of those that
Love him.
(10-21)
1-9 Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in
fervent
Prayer, shall in due season abound in grateful praise,
which is the true language of holy joy. Especially we should
speak of
God's wondrous work of
Redemption, while we declare his
greatness. For
No deliverance of the Israelites, nor the
Punishment of sinners,
So clearly proclaims the
Justice of God,
as the
Cross of
Christ exhibits it to the enlightened mind. It
may be truly said of our
Lord Jesus Christ, that his words are
words of
Goodness and
Grace; his
Works are
Works of
Goodness and
Grace. He is full of compassion; hence he came into the world to
save sinners. When
On Earth, he showed his compassion both to
the bodies and souls of men,
By healing the one, and making
Wise
the other. He is of great
Mercy, a merciful High
Priest, through
whom
God is merciful to sinners.
10-21 All
God's
Works show forth his praises. He satisfies the
desire of every living thing, except the unreasonable children
of men, who are satisfied with nothing. He does good to all the
children of men; his own people in a special manner. Many
children of
God, who have been ready to fall into
Sin, to fall
into despair, have tasted his
Goodness in preventing their
falls, or recovering them speedily
By his graces and comforts.
And with respect to all that are heavy laden under the
Burden of
Sin, if they come to
Christ By Faith, he will ease them, he will
raise them. He is very ready to hear and answer the prayers of
his people. He is present every where; but in a special way he
is nigh to them, as he is not to others. He is in their hearts,
and dwells there
By Faith, and they
Dwell in him. He is nigh to
those that
Call upon him, to help them in all times of need. He
will be nigh to them, that they may have what they ask, and find
what they seek, if they
Call upon him in
Truth and sincerity.
And having taught men to
Love his name and holy ways, he will
save them from the
Destruction of the wicked. May we then
Love
his name, and walk in his ways, while we desire that all
Flesh
should
Bless his holy name for ever and ever.