BibleTools.info

Bible Verse Explanations and Resources


Loading...

Psalms 69:30

Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

I will praise the name of God with a song - As the result of my deliverance, I will “compose” a song or a psalm especially adapted to the occasion, and suited to express and perpetuate my feelings. It was in such circumstances that a large part of the psalms were composed; and since others besides the psalmist are often in such circumstances, the Book of Psalms becomes permanently useful in the church. It is not always necessary now to “compose” a song or hymn to express our feelings in the circumstances in which we are placed in life - for we may commonly find such sacred songs ready at our hand; yet no one can doubt the propriety of adding to the number of such by those who can do it, or of increasing the compositions for praise in the church in view of the ever-varied experience of the children of God.

And will magnify him - Will exalt his name; will endeavor to make it “seem” greater; or, will spread it further abroad.

With thanksgiving - I will use expressions of thanks to make his name more widely known.

Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
The psalmist concludes the psalm with holy joy and praise, which he began with complaints of his grief. It is a great comfort to us, that humble and thankful praises are more pleasing to God than the most costly, pompous sacrifices. The humble shall look to him, and be glad; those that seek him through Christ shall live and be comforted. God will do great things for the gospel church, in which let all who wish well to it rejoice. A seed shall serve him on earth, and his servants shall inherit his heavenly kingdom. Those that love his name shall dwell before him for ever. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Arise, thou great Restorer of the ancient places to dwell in, and turn away ungodliness from thy people.
Ellen G. White
Prophets and Kings, 70

“I will praise the name of God, ...
And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.”
PK 70.1

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor
and power.”
PK 70.2

“I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart:
And I will glorify Thy name forevermore.”
PK 70.3

Read in context »
Ellen G. White
Reflecting Christ, 285.1

I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30. RC 285.1

Read in context »