John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:19
Psa 147:19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. Ver. 19. He showeth his word unto Jacob ] The Jews were God’s library keepers; and unto them (as a special favour) were committed those lively and life giving oracles, Romans 3:2 ; there is a "chiefly" set upon it; like as Luke 12:48 , to know the Master’s will is the great talent of all other; there is a "much" in that. His statutes and his judyments unto Israel ] Even right judgments, true laws, good... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 147:18
Psa 147:18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, [and] the waters flow. Ver. 18. He sendeth out his word, and melteth them ] See Psalms 147:15 . Of the force of God’s word of command are given all the former instances, he can as easily melt the hardest heart by his Word, made effectual to such a purpose by his Holy Spirit. If that wind do but blow, the waters of penitent tears will soon flow, as in Josiah, 2 Chronicles 34:27 . See Zechariah 12:10 . read more