Bible Commentary

Psalms 19:11

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:11

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Moreover by them is thy servant warned. This verse is a sort of connecting link between the second and the third parts of the psalm. Through its subject-matter, which is still the Law of the Lord, it belongs to the second part; but metrically, and by the introduction of the person of the psalmist ("thy servant"), it belongs to the third.

David feels that to him it is the crowning excellency of the Law, that it teaches, instructs, or "warns" him. And in keeping of them there is great reward. Not only the reward promised in , or "the recompense of the reward" laid up for men in heaven, but a present reward "in the act of keeping them" (Kay).

Obedience, like virtue, is its own reward.

Recommended reading

More for Psalms 19:11

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:1-14Psalms 19:1-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryNature 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 preac…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:1-14Psalms 19:1-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION THE nineteenth psalm is one of meditative praise. The psalmist, looking abroad over the whole world, finds two main subjects for his eulogy—first, the glorious fabric of the material creation (Psalms 19:1-6);…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:7-11Psalms 19:7-11 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe transition from the glories of the material universe to the "law of the Lord" is abrupt and startling. Some go so far as to say that there is no connection at all between the first and second parts of the psalm. But…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:8-14Psalms 19:8-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe voice of Jehovah in his Word. The Prophet Isaiah, in his forty-fifth chapter, and in the eighth and ninth verses, refers both to the work of God's hands in the world which he has created, and to the words of his lip…Matthew Henry on Psalms 19:11-14Psalms 19:11-14 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryGod's word warns the wicked not to go on in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only after keeping, but in keeping God's commandments. Religion makes our comfort…The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:11-14Psalms 19:11-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryMan's relation to the Divine Law. The former part of the psalm is a comparison and a contrast between God's revelation of himself in nature and in his Law. Now the psalmist passes on to consider his own relation to the…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:1-14Nature 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 preac…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:1-14EXPOSITION THE nineteenth psalm is one of meditative praise. The psalmist, looking abroad over the whole world, finds two main subjects for his eulogy—first, the glorious fabric of the material creation (Psalms 19:1-6);…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:7-11The transition from the glories of the material universe to the "law of the Lord" is abrupt and startling. Some go so far as to say that there is no connection at all between the first and second parts of the psalm. But…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:8-14The voice of Jehovah in his Word. The Prophet Isaiah, in his forty-fifth chapter, and in the eighth and ninth verses, refers both to the work of God's hands in the world which he has created, and to the words of his lip…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Psalms 19:11-14God's word warns the wicked not to go on in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only after keeping, but in keeping God's commandments. Religion makes our comfort…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 19:11-14Man's relation to the Divine Law. The former part of the psalm is a comparison and a contrast between God's revelation of himself in nature and in his Law. Now the psalmist passes on to consider his own relation to the…Joseph S. Exell and contributors