Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 92:4

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 92:4

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Psalms 92:4

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"For thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands." — Psalms 92:4 (ASV)

The Vulgate rendering of this verse is quoted by Dante in a beautiful passage descriptive of the happiness which flows from delight in the beauty of the works of God in nature. But the reference is to the works in history, not in nature. The psalmist is really expressing his gladness at God’s wonders wrought for Israel. (Compare to Psalms 90:15-16, "Make us glad ... let thy work appear unto thy servants.")