10. horn . . . exalt—is to increase power (Psalms 75:5). anointed . . . fresh—or, "new" oil— (Psalms 75:5- :) a figure for refreshment (compare Psalms 75:5- :). Such use of oil is still common in the East. read more
11. see . . . [and] . . . hear my desire—or, literally, "look on" my enemies and hear of the wicked (compare Psalms 27:11; Psalms 54:7) —that is, I shall be gratified by their fall. read more
12-14. The vigorous growth, longevity, utility, fragrance, and beauty of these noble trees, set forth the life, character, and destiny of the pious; read more
Psalms 92In this psalm, the unknown writer praised God for the goodness of His acts and the righteousness of His character."Psalms 90-92 are united by the development of concepts and the repetition of vocabulary. These psalms lead the worshiper from a meditation on the transiency of life (Psalms 90), a call for wisdom (Psalms 91), to a climactic celebration of divine deliverance and protection (Psalms 92)." [Note: Ibid., p. 602.] read more
2. Praise for God’s righteousness 92:8-15 read more
Rather than defeating the writer (Psalms 92:9), the Lord made him stronger, as strong as the horn of a wild ox. He had also refreshed him and made him glad. Refreshment and joy are what anointing with oil represented in Israel. Psalms 92:10 b does not necessarily mean the writer was a king or a priest in Israel, though he may have been. God had blessed him by allowing him to experience victory over his enemies rather than dying. read more
Palm trees produced tasty fruit, so they symbolized fruitfulness. Cedars were not subject to decay, so they stood for long life in the ancient Near Eastern mentality (cf. Psalms 92:7). Both types of trees were also beautiful and desirable. The writer likened the godly to these trees planted in the temple environs. They represent people who delight in drawing near to God (cf. Psalms 1:3; Psalms 52:8). Such people praise God for His consistent righteousness. Because of His unwavering... read more
This is a Ps. of praise, called forth by some special manifestation of God’s loving-kindness. This general theme is set forth in Psalms 92:1-4. Psalms 92:5-11 contain reflections on the meaning of God’s works, a meaning which is hidden from the foolish (Psalms 92:6). The wicked seem to flourish only that they may be destroyed (Psalms 92:7). God is supreme, and His enemies must perish (Psalms 92:8-9). This has been proved in the experience of the Psalmist, or of the nation for which he speaks... read more
(10) Unicorn.—Better, buffalo. (See Numbers 23:22; Psalms 22:21.) read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 92:12
Psalms 92:12. The righteous shall flourish, &c.— The flourishing state of the righteous in this verse, is beautifully opposed to that of the wicked, Psalms 92:7. For of these it is intimated, that their prosperity should be momentary, trifling, and perpetually decaying: but the prosperity of the righteous shall be well-founded, durable, and continually increasing. When the wicked flourish, it is only said of them, that they are green as the grass; of which our Saviour says, To-day it is,... read more