Psalm 77:11-15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 77:11-20

The psalmist here recovers himself out of the great distress and plague he was in, and silences his own fears of God's casting off his people by the remembrance of the great things he had done for them formerly, which though he had in vain tried to quiet himself with (Ps. 77:5, 6) yet he tried again, and, upon this second trial, found it not in vain. It is good to persevere in the proper means for the strengthening of faith, though they do not prove effectual at first: ?I will remember, surely... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:11

I will remember the works of the Lord ,.... His works of creation and providence, his government of the world, and particularly his regard for his own people, and his preservation of them, especially the people of Israel, whom he had not cast off, nor would and so might serve to strengthen his faith, that he would not cast him off for ever: and in like manner, what God has done for his people in a way of grace, in their redemption by Christ, and in a work of grace upon their souls, may be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:12

I will meditate also of all thy work ,.... Or "works" F20 בכל פעלך "de unoquoque opere tuo", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. , which were many; he desired not to forget any of them, but remember the multitude of his tender mercies, and not only call them to mind, but dwell upon them in his meditations and contemplations, in order to gain some relief by them under his present circumstances: and talk of thy doings : for the good of others, and so for the glory of God, as well... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:13

Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary ,.... Or "in holiness" F25 בקדש "in sanctitate", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Gejerus, Michaelis. ; that is, is holy, so the Syriac version, and to which the Targum agrees. "O God, how holy are thy ways,' see Psalm 145:17 , or "in the sanctuary", the temple, the church of God, where he takes his walks, and manifests himself, and where the reasons of his providence, and dealing with his people, are opened and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:14

Thou art the God that doest wonders ,.... In nature, providence, and grace; it seems chiefly to regard what was done for the Israelites in Egypt, and in the wilderness, see Psalm 78:12 , thou hast declared thy strength among the people ; the nations of the world, who heard what the Lord did for Israel by his mighty power, and with an outstretched arm, as follows. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:15

Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people ,.... The people of Israel out of Egypt, which was typical of the redemption of the Lord's people by Christ, the arm and power of God: the sons of Jacob and Joseph . Joseph is particularly mentioned for honour's sake, and because he was the means of supporting Jacob and his family in Egypt; and had special faith in their deliverance from thence; the Targum is, "the sons whom Jacob begot, and Joseph nourished.' Selah . See Gill on Psalm... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:11

I will remember the works of the Lord - I endeavor to recollect what thou hast done in behalf of our fathers in past times; in no case hast thou cast them off, when, with humbled hearts, they sought thy mercy. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:13

Thy way - is in the sanctuary - See Psalm 73:17 . I must go to the sanctuary now to get comfort, as I went before to get instruction. What a mercy to have the privilege of drawing near to God in his ordinances! How many doubts have been solved, fears dissipated, hearts comforted, darknesses dispelled, and snares broken, while waiting on God in the means of grace! Some understand the words, Thy way is in holiness - all thy dispensations, words, and works are holy, just and true. And as is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:14

Thou - doest wonders - Every act of God, whether in nature or grace, in creation or providence, is wondrous; surpasses all power but his own; and can be comprehended only by his own wisdom. To the general observer, his strength is most apparent; to the investigator of nature, his wisdom; and to the genuine Christian, his mercy and love. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:15

The son. of Jacob and Joseph - " The sons which Jacob begat and Joseph nourished." says the Chaldee. The Israelites are properly called the sons of Joseph as well as of Jacob, seeing Ephraim and Manasseh, his sons, were taken into the number of the tribes. All the latter part of this Psalm refers to the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt; and the psalmist uses this as an argument to excite the expectation of the captives. As God delivered our fathers from Egypt, so we may expect him to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 77:11-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 77:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 77:15

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