Psalm 19:1-2 NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

Rhythmically, the divisions correspond to the changes in the thought. There is first a stately movement, continued for six versos, devoted to the glories of the universe; then a livelier strain in longer (mostly double ) lines, praising the Law of the Lord, and extending to five verses only; finally, a conclusion in short, broken lines, limited to three verses. The psalm is generally allowed to be David's, and is declared to be his by the title. There are no internal indications by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

Nature as a preacher. Mark— I. THE GRAND SUBJECT . "The glory of God." II. THE SPLENDID AUDIENCE . "All the earth." III. THE FAITHFUL DELIVERY . Marked by truth, freshness, constancy, impartiality (verses 1-4). Other preachers cannot continue by reason of death. Hence there is change. One succeeds another. But this preacher goes on without break or weariness from day to day and age to age, bearing witness for God ( Romans 1:20 ; Acts 14:17 ). IV. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:2

Day unto day uttereth speech ; literally, poureth out speech , as water is poured from a fountain. Each day bears its testimony to the next, and so the stream goes on in a flow that is never broken. And night unto night showeth knowledge. Dr. Kay compares St. Paul's statement, that "that which may be known of God" is manifested to man through the creation ( Romans 1:19 , Romans 1:20 ). A certain superiority seems to be assigned to the night, "as though the contemplation of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God - They announce, proclaim, make known his glory. The word heavens here refers to the material heavens as they appear to the eye - the region of the sun, moon, and stars. The Hebrew word is used in the Scriptures uniformly in the plural number, though in our common translation the singular number is often used. Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:8-9, Genesis 1:14, Genesis 1:17, Genesis 1:20; Genesis 6:17; Genesis 7:11, Genesis 7:19, Genesis 7:23; et soepe. The plural,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:2

Day unto day - One day to another; or, each successive day. The day that is passing away proclaims the lesson which it had to convey from the movements of the heavens, about God; and thus the knowledge of God is accumulating as the time moves on. Each day has its own lesson in regard to the wisdom, the power, and the goodness of God, and that lesson is conveyed from one day to another. There is a perpetual testimony thus given to the wisdom and power of the Great Creator.Uttereth speech - The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 19:1

Psalms 19:1. The heavens, &c. To magnify the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Creator, the psalmist begins with the works of creation, and, amidst the immensity of them, singles out those which are most conspicuous, grand, and striking, and best adapted to impress the mind of his reader with a sense of the infinite greatness and majesty of God, and to beget in him a solemn awe of, and veneration for, his matchless glories. The heavens That is, the visible heavens, so vast and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 19:2

Psalms 19:2. Day unto day Or rather, day after day, uttereth speech Hebrew, יביע אמר , jabiang omer, poureth forth the word or discourse, (namely, concerning God,) constantly, abundantly, and forcibly, as a fountain doth water, as the word signifies. It hath, as it were, a tongue to speak the praises of its Maker. Night unto night showeth knowledge A clear and certain knowledge, or discovery of God its author, and his infinite perfections. “The labour of these our instructers,” says... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

Psalms 19:0 Knowing GodThe wonders of the universe display God’s glory, power and wisdom. Although these things cannot speak, day after day they tell people that there is a God and teach them something of his nature (1-4a). The sun, with its splendour and brilliance, is a particularly notable witness to God’s glory (4b-6).If, however, people are to know God personally and live according to his will, they need a more detailed knowledge than the physical creation can provide. They need God’s... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 19:1

To the chief Musician. See App-64 . The changes from 2 Samuel 22:0 were made when David handed the Psalm over for general use in public worship. The position of this Psalm in the Structure (p. 721) shows that it corresponds with, Psalms 29:0 , with its two answering parts, the "Glory" and the "Voice" of Jehovah. The verbs in the first part (1-6) are literary, and in the second part astronomical, thus interlacing and uniting the two parts in one whole. Title. A Psalm of David. One Psalm:... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 19:2

Day unto day = Day after day. uttereth = constantly poureth forth. Hebrew. naba', to tell forth, or prophesy. speech = speaking. See note on Psalms 18:30 . unto = after. knowledge = intelligence, information. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 19:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 19:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 19:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 19:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 19:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 19:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 19:2

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