Psalms Commentaries & Sermons

PSALMS RESOURCES
Commentaries, Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals

HINT: Since there are such a large number of resources on this page (>10,000 links) you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 Psalms - Paul Apple (750 pages)David GuzikBob Utley. For more devotional thoughts consider Spurgeon's The Treasury of David, Mp3's from J Vernon McGee, devotional studies from Warren Wiersbe, commentary by Alexander Maclaren and over 1490 devotionals from Our Daily Bread. See the Verse by Verse tools below to help you find older commentaries and sermons. See also the following collection of modern works from Archive.org.

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Explanation - Most of the resources below are newer commentaries (written after 1970) and other Bible resources which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. 


 Psalms Volume 1 (NIV Application Commentary). Wilson, Gerald (2002) - covers psalms 1-72

Tim Challies - One difficulty in suggesting commentaries for Psalms is that they are often multi-volume and in some cases the volumes are of unequal quality while in others they have not yet been completed. Wilson’s commentary does not cover all of the Psalms but is said to be excellent and a great place to begin. The format of the series ensures that it is heavy on application and contemporary significance.

James Rosscup - Wilson’s work is one of the finest scholarly, yet practical, detailed studies. It combines careful use of Hebrew for accuracy, fairly full explanations of verses, rich devotional comments on how to apply the points, and an easy, flowing style of writing. He is conservative, and usually perceptive in opening up passages.

The Communicator's Commentary (aka "Mastering the Old Testament) - Psalm 73-150 (Now known as The Preacher's Commentary Series - Volume 13)  - 356 pages (1987) See user reviews. (Volume covering Ps 1-72 not available to borrow).

Psalms : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving 18 ratings

A shepherd looks at Psalm 23 by Keller, W. Phillip  4,374 ratings

James Rosscup - Many are the books on Psalm 23. Cf., among many, John J. Davis, F. B. Meyer, and Haddon Robinson. Yet Keller has much to offer on insights into phrases in the shepherd imagery, as well as refreshing illustrations that can be provocative of interesting preaching or teaching.

The classic works of Phillip Keller - A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, A Layman Looks at the Lord's Prayer, A Shepherd Looks at the Good Shepherd and His Sheep, A Gardener Looks at the Fruit of the Spirit.

Trusting the shepherd : insights from Psalm 23 by Robinson, Haddon W

James Rosscup - A scholar of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has turned excellent expository preaching on Psalm 23 into this series of devotional chapters. The material reflects keen insight into shepherd customs behind the phrases and then crystal clear relating of the truth to the spiritual realm of believers today. Cf. his more recent publication, Trusting the Shepherd: Insights from Psalm 23. Discovery House, 2002.

Living the psalms : encouragement for the daily grind by Swindoll, Charles

Bible Knowledge Commentary - Old Testament - Ross, Allen P. “Psalms,” Dallas Theological Seminary Faculty

James Rosscup - Outstanding grasp of things, explanation from many sides, conservative clarity and knowledge of the literature brought together. The reader gains much insight here, as in Ross’s work on Proverbs in the Expositor’s Bible Commentary or his survey on Genesis, Creation and Blessing. He helps users follow the structure, see word meanings, customs, parallelism, and other parts of the study, shedding a lot of light.

Be worshipful : glorifying God for who he is : OT commentary, Psalms 1 - 89 by Wiersbe, Warren - Always worth checking for his insightful, devotional and practical comments.

Wiersbe's Commentary on the entire Old Testament - scroll down to page 872

Meet yourself in the Psalms by Wiersbe, Warren

Prayer, praise & promises : a daily walk through the Psalms by Wiersbe, Warren - Note this is also online below 

Wiersbe's expository outlines on the Old Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W

"Even the most difficult Scriptures come alive as Warren Wiersbe leads you book-by-book through the Old Testament and helps you to see the "big picture" of God's revelation. In this unique volume, you will find: • Introductions and/or outlines for every Old Testament book • Practical expositions of strategic chapters • Special studies on key topics, relating the Old Testament to the New Testament • Easy-to-understand expositions that are practical, preachable, and teachable If you have used Dr. Wiersbe's popular BE series, you know how simple and practical his Bible studies are, with outlines that almost teach themselves. If not, you can now discover a wonderful new resource. This work is a unique commentary on every book of the Old Testament. It contains new material not to be found in the BE series.

With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings 

This book gives short explanations and applications of the strategic chapters of each Bible book. Dr Wiersbe's insights into each chapter are always enlightening and challenging.

Psalms : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving or here  Psalms : a self-study guide

Sampling the Psalms by Morris, Henry M

Faith on Trial -  Studies in Psalm 73 by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

James Rosscup - The famous successor of G. Campbell Morgan in London’s Westminster Chapel, also famous for many outstanding books, deals in deeply perceptive and practical ways with profound problems God treats here. Why do the ungodly prosper? Why does He allow suffering? He seeks to show that true joy is realized only in a person’s conscious sense of God’s presence. This is one of the finest books I have ever read on a psalm in the area of deep insight into life and how God’s Word helpfully guides us in right attitudes of trust. Some of Lloyd-Jones’ other great books are Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual Depression, and commentaries on Romans and Ephesians.

Exploring the Psalms (Psalm 73-106) by Phillips, John,

Exploring the Psalms (Psalm 107-119) by Phillips, John

Cyril Barber - These studies are well outlined and provide seed thoughts on each verse or paragraph. Preachers will find these volumes ideal for use as a preliminary resource for a series of messages.

James Rosscup - One of America’s fine Bible expositors, from Moody Bible Institute’s extension department, gives more of his lucid work (he has works on several books of the Bible). His outline for each psalm is intently alliterated, though it seems apt in many cases at least. The exposition is broad and sweeping, with many statements that seize the reader’s mind and heart. Due to the clarity and flow, this would be suggestive for preachers and also refreshing for any Christian to use in daily worship times, reading his Bible and then the comments on given verses.

Meditations in the book of Psalms by Olsen, Erling C

James Rosscup - This work, here in its second printing (1975), devotes about 4–6 pp. to each psalm. There is much practical wealth and illustration in the author’s comments (formerly broadcasted), which are richly suggestive for emphases in messages. For example, in Psalm 1, we are not to spend all our time just meditating on the Word, but become busily involved as Jesus was in the lives of others, p. 3. This, however, is not a book that helps in grappling with problem verses; it simply helps a preacher or teacher come down to earth.

Psalms 1-72 : an introduction and commentary on Books I and II of the Psalms by Kidner, Derek 137 ratings

Psalms 73-150 : a commentary on Books III-V of the Psalms by Kidner, Derek 108 ratings

Cyril Barber - This small volume condenses the fruit of scholarly inquiry of the past sixty years and presents in layman's language an analysis of the different kinds of hymnic literature and the setting of the worship ritual of the ancient Israelites.

James Rosscup - A good study by a leading evangelical, providing a reasonably detailed commentary, though too brief in many cases as well. This is one of the better works in recent times and on many points shows an in-depth grasp of things (cf. also his fine work on Proverbs).

Psalms by Broyles, Craig C

How to read the Psalms by Longman, Tremper

Cyril Barber - Ably introduces the Psalms so that users of this handbook will derive maximum benefit from the devotional reading of this portion of God's Word.

A theological introduction to the book of Psalms : the Psalms as Torah by McCann, J. Clinton

Psalms 1-59 : a commentary by Kraus, Hans-Joachim

Psalms. 1-50 (Word Biblical Commentary) by Craigie, Peter 

Psalms. 51-100 (Word Biblical Commentary) by Tate, Marvin E

Psalms. 101-150 (Word Biblical Commentary) by Allen, Leslie C

James Rosscup - Craigie did 1–50, Tate 51–100 and Allen 101–150. In his part, Craigie also includes an introduction covering many aspects of discussion such as the literary and poetic form of individual psalms and the New Testament use of the psalms and pertinence to life today. He does not consider any psalm originally messianic, and of course many will disagree with this (Ed: Including this writer). Allen is good on the form, structure, setting, and problems of the psalms, even excellent on many matters, but believes in a Deuteronomistic tradition and is arbitrary for many users in his ideas, at times, of literary sources. On individual verses, the work is frequently a rich contribution on word meaning, text, basic exegesis, customs, etc. and one can learn or review much.

Discovering Psalms by Allen, Ronald B

When song is new : understanding the Kingdom in the Psalms by Allen, Ronald Barclay

And I will praise Him : a guide to personal worship in the Psalms by Allen, Ronald Barclay

James Rosscup - This work, a pb devotional in a popular vein by a Dallas Theological Seminary OT professor, has two sections. The first addresses such topics as what a psalm is, poetry, praise, and how the psalms came to us. The second section surveys praise (Pss. 13, 19, 138, 142, 65, 146). One of two other chapters tells of Allen and his family coming to know God better through the Psalms and via the trial of their daughter’s lymphoblastic leukemia. The testimony is provocative.

Praise! A matter of life and breath by Allen, Ronald Barclay

Cyril Barber - Dissatisfaction with contemporary styles of worship has caused the author of this excellent volume to go to the Bible to find suitable guidelines by which to glorify God. His study of the book of Psalms has yielded some important truths. He boldly breaks out of the mold of commonly held forms of worship and charts a course that is both innovative and exciting. No one can seriously interact with what Allen has presented without being profoundly moved. Highly recommended.

Psalms (Psalms 1-72) (Teach the Text Series) by Bullock, C. Hassell

Encountering the book of Psalms : a literary and theological introduction by Bullock, C. Hassell

James Rosscup - One finds a 266-pp. mini-encyclopedia by an evangelical on many topics about the Psalms, such as names, place in the canon, David’s role, titles, musical instruments, parallelism, Messianism, divisions, and others. Sections also discuss various facets about praise, lament, trust, kingship, wisdom, Torah, imprecations, etc. The Select Bibliography on 33 topics lists, for example, four writings that offer help on imprecations. Teachers, pastors, students and Christians in general will find well-organized orientational assists in this “gold mine.”

The perfect shepherd : studies in the twenty-third Psalm by Davis, John James

Cyril Barber - A beautifully written, in-depth treatment of this choice psalm. Recommended

James Rosscup - Superb treatment and good example of caring, responsible evangelical scholarship. Davis analyzes the Hebrew text, and draws on his own experiences with shepherds in the area of Palestine, and applies the text practically to the modern reader.—Dan Phillips. Davis is well-known for several works, for example his Paradise to Prison, Moses and the Gods of Egypt, and Biblical Numerology, all very helpful. He teaches in the Old Testament at Grace College, Winona Lake, IN. On Psalm 23, cf. under Keller.

The book of Psalms : based on the Revised Standard Version (Psalms 1-72) by Anderson, A. A.

James Rosscup - An exegetical treatment which often is helpful, by a liberal. It is one of the better recent liberal works from the standpoint of detailed commentary.

The book of Psalms (Psalm 73-150) by Anderson, A. A.

Psalms : songs of devotion (Psalm 51-100) by Alden, Robert 

Cyril Barber - This has some good comments as a conservative work but artificially assigns the psalms to three categories of Christian living, Songs of Devotion (1–50), Dedication (51–100) and Discipleship (101–150). Comments tend to be extremely brief to serve quick reading laypeople.

Favorite Psalms : selected and expounded by Stott, John R. W

Cyril Barber - Brief, devotional messages. Beautifully illustrated.

James Rosscup - Here is a brief but excellent exposition of several key psalms by one who has come to be known for his stimulating articulations of favorite Bible passages. The Moody edition of 127 pages has many color pictures to illustrate psalms. Stott deals lucidly with Psalms 1, 8, 15, 16, 19, 22–24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 40, 42–43, 46, 51, 67, 73, 84, 90–91, 95, 98, 100, 103, 104, 121–123, 125, 127, 130–31, 133, 139, 145 and 150.

Dancing with broken bones : blessed are the broken in spirit, for God can make them whole by Swartz, David

Cyril Barber - This contemporary exposition of Psalm 51 draws on a variety of sources in order to apply the biblical text to life. A relevant treatment.

Trusting thy word by Draper, James T

Cyril Barber - A handy, homiletic study of Psalm 119. Rich in devotional application

Encountering the book of Psalms : a literary and theological introduction by Bullock, C. Hassell

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament - Leon Wood - 164 pages (1978). See user reviews

Glory at the right hand: Psalm 110 in early Christianity by Hay, David M.

James Rosscup - This grew out of a Yale doctoral dissertation (1965). It provides a survey of how Psalm 110 was interpreted by ancient Jews and early Christians up to the 4th century, also a discussion of Christian references to the psalm. For in-depth study of 110, this is quite enlightening and helpful.

A commentary on the Psalms : two volumes in one by Dickson, David

Cyril Barber - 2 vols. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980. First published in 1655, these devout studies of Israel's ancient hymnic literature exhibit a vibrancy of faith and a care in exposition that is refreshing

James Rosscup - Though this is a very old work, reprinted, it is heavily laden with richness that edifies in explaining the text and making truth clear. It is well worth the time, even if dated in parts.

Study Bibles, etc, Note: The first 3 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function: 

(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3100 pages covering the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial.  User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective   user reviews 

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.

(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial.  917 ratings

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). This book is less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. 214 ratings

The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

The MacArthur Study Bible : new King James version - John MacArthur

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

Life Application Study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings

New Bible Commentary - J A Motyer authored Psalms. (1994) See user reviews

The NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings

Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages Conservative.  216 ratings

New Bible Commentary - G. Michael Butterworth authored Hosea. (1994) See user reviews

ESV study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews

 

Daily Devotional Bible Commentary - Volume 2 - Psalms-Malachi - Editor =  Arthur E. Cundall. H. L. Ellison authored the Psalms

Logos.com - The principal aim of the four-volume Daily Bible Commentary is to stimulate personal Bible study. Here you will find every major passage in the Bible expounded and explained with devotional warmth, sound exegesis, and relevance to daily life. The four volumes provide a complete biblical commentary consisting of daily readings over a five-year period. Of course, the volumes may also be used as a running commentary on selected biblical texts. Conveniently distributed throughout the volumes are sections of thought-provoking questions for further study, offering stimuli for the individual reader as well as material for group discussion. The inclusion of introductory articles, maps diagrams, charts, and photographs will add to the value of these volumes as an aid to a systematic study of God’s Word. The authors are all of conservative, evangelical scholarship and are widely respected in their field.

Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary - New Testament - 552 pages. (2002) See user reviews.

Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book survey by Unger, Merrill Frederick

PSALMS VERSE BY VERSE TOOLS
Simultaneously Search
Multiple Older Commentaries and Sermons

Below are two tools that you might find useful in your study of the Psalms, the first focusing on commentaries and the second on sermons.

(1) Multiple Commentaries on a Specific Verse from Studylight.org

  • Instructions: CLICK HERE - Look in the Address Bar for studylight.org/commentary/psalms/1-1.html. Type in the Psalm number and verse you are studying. For example, if you are studying Psalm 23:6, type 23-6 in the address bar in place of 1-1 so that the address reads www.studylight.org/commentary/psalms/23-6.html. Now click ENTER to retrieve resources that have specific comments on verse 6 of Psalm 23.
  • While most of these commentaries are older, it does not retrieve Spurgeon's magnum opus The Treasury of David. However Spurgeon's work can be accessed by going to the box labeled " Other Authors " and selecting "Chapter Specific." Scroll down to Treasury of David or select from over 25 other resources (Note: Guzik's commentary is no longer on Studylight but can be found below)

(2) Multiple Sermons on a Specific Verse from Biblehub.com

  • Instructions: Click SERMONS BY VERSE  which will bring up a table of sermons on Psalm 1:1 (see example below). Notice at the very top of the page there is a dropdown menu which has a list of all 66 books (in this case the name of the book is Psalm) and in the second queue has the specific chapter (in this case 1:1). To go to the sermons on the next verse you can click the forward or backward arrow as shown in the example below

◄ Psalm 1:1 

  • Below is a list of sermons on Psalm 1:1 to give you a sample of what you can retrieve using this Biblehub.com tool. So if you are studying Psalm 23:6 simply go to the very top of the page and in the dropdown select Psalm and then 23:6 to retrieve links to 50 sermons on Psalm 23:6
Blessedness and Praise Alexander Maclaren Psalm 1:1
True Blessedness C. Short Psalm 1:1-3
A Certain Prescription for Happiness L. A. Banks, D. D. Psalm 1:1-6
A Contrast C. Short Psalm 1:1-6
A Happy Retrospect Quiver. Psalm 1:1-6
Association with Sinners J. Logan. Psalm 1:1-6
Avoiding Evil Doers E. N. Packard. Psalm 1:1-6
Blessedness W. Forsyth Psalm 1:1-6
Character W. Forsyth Psalm 1:1-6
Companions Arthur Mursell. Psalm 1:1-6
Counsels to the Young J. Witherspoon, D. D. Psalm 1:1-6
Getting Used to an Ungodly Atmosphere   Psalm 1:1-6
Greatness, Happiness, Prosperity W. Forsyth Psalm 1:1-6
Stages in Sin Sir Richard Baker. Psalm 1:1-6
The 1St Psalm, Introductory J. J. Stewart Perowne, B. D. Psalm 1:1-6
The Blessed Man W. Jay. Psalm 1:1-6
The Blessed Man Joseph Parker, D. D. Psalm 1:1-6
The Blessed Man's Likeness Joseph Parker, D. D. Psalm 1:1-6
The Blessedness of the True W. Forsyth Psalm 1:1-6
The Character of the Pious and Profane Expository Outlines Psalm 1:1-6
The Counsel of Ungodly Men Sir Richard Baker. Psalm 1:1-6
The Fear of Ridicule Quiver. Psalm 1:1-6
The Felicity of the Godly Man, and Infelicity of the Wick Thomas Wilcocks. Psalm 1:1-6
The Godly Man Happy Sir Richard Baker. Psalm 1:1-6
The Happy Man D. J. Burrell, D. D. Psalm 1:1-6
The Happy Man W. Forsyth Psalm 1:1-6
The Refusals of Godliness Sir Richard Baker. Psalm 1:1-6
The Title: the Book of Psalms: the Psalms - Their Variety and Value C. Clemance Psalm 1:1-6
The Triads of Transgression Homiletic Review Psalm 1:1-6
The True Christian J. O. Keen, D. D. Psalm 1:1-6
The Way of Sin Dangerous Sir Richard Baker. Psalm 1:1-6
The Way of the Righteous Monday Club Sermons Psalm 1:1-6
Things Marred by Ungodliness Sir Richard Baker. Psalm 1:1-6
True and False Friendship R. Venting. Psalm 1:1-6

ALBERT BARNES
Notes on Psalms

Comments generally verse by verse and will be retrieved in the "Psalms Verse by Verse Tool"

Spurgeon: "Thoroughly good. Using these notes constantly, we more and more struck with their value. For the general run of preachers this is probably the best commentary extant."

JOSEPH A ALEXANDER
Psalms Commentary
(1864)

Spurgeon had high praise for Alexander's work writing that it "Occupies a first place among expositions. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)

Rosscup adds: This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the Hebrew text. It represents a re-working of the famous commentary on Psalms by E. Hengstenberg. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

David Malick - "This is a good commentary. He uses some Hebrew words but do not let that turn you away. You usually can figure out which word his is discussing from the rest of the sentence." (Selected Bibliography on the Book of Psalms)

See other formatsPdf, Web = Htm

WILLIAM BARRICK
Commentary Notes
Psalms

Professor of Old Testament & Director of ThD Studies at Master's Seminary. Comment - If you are preaching or teaching the Psalms be sure to check Dr Barrick's resource as he has brief well done comments, a suggested hymn to sing with the Psalm, suggested prayers from the Psalm and application of the Psalm. 

Audio available on some but not all Psalms

BRIAN BELL
Sermon Notes on
Book of Psalms

Frequent illustrations useful if you are teaching or preaching Psalms. 

The Biblical Illustrator
Book of Psalms

Comments generally verse by verse. These notes are also retrieved by the "Psalms Verse by Verse Tool"

BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES
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MORE STUDIES RELATED TO THE PSALMS

CHARLES BRIDGES
EXPOSITION OF PSALM 119

Rosscup: This is a classic of detail on the psalm, with much rich, solid and provocative discussion that deeply feeds the serious heart. It first appeared in 1827 and continues to be published. Bridges (1794–1869) has a way of relating the truth to other parts of Scripture and to the spiritual life that reflects a profound grasp of things. He is wordy, leaving few stones unturned, but there are many veins of gold beneath the stones. The famous interpretation of details in the longest psalm is mingled with suggestions for self-examination, prayer and other stimulating devotional material. An 8-pp. index of subjects at the end is helpful at times in locating a discussion. (Rosscup, J. 2004. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors) 

  • Pdf commentary - Note that this pdf from Monergism does not have the hundreds of footnotes, most of which are the verses Bridges quoted or was alluding to. I have incorporated all of his footnotes in my verse by verse commentary on Psalm 119 which includes comments from other sources. If you are interested in Bridges' comments on a specific verse (and the footnotes), you can click the verse list at the top of the page to go to that verse. Then scroll down in the comments on that verse until you get to comments by Bridges. 

ALAN CARR
Expository Sermons
Psalms

STEVEN COLE
Expository Sermons
Psalms

Excellent Resource, Sermons Function Like Commentaries

THOMAS CONSTABLE
Expository Notes 
Book of Psalms

300 page commentary - Helpful for studying, teaching and preaching the Psalms
See also notes on Psalms in the Reformation Study Bible

OSWALD CHAMBERS
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST
PSALMS

DAVID COOPER
Israel's Hymnal
Exposition of Selected Psalms

Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120 thru 134):

W A CRISWELL
SERMONS
PSALMS

DEFENDER'S STUDY BIBLE
Dr Henry Morris
(1918-2006)

Founder of Creation Science Movement. Conservative notes often with allusions to Creation

Borrow The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version

Notes on Psalms but not every verse, See links to notes in right margin

DAVID GUZIK
Commentary Notes
Book of Psalms

Excellent resource for teaching and preaching the psalms. E.g., Guzik has 95 pages of notes on Psalm 119!

WILLIAM G. HESLOP
Sermon Seeds on Every Psalm

Succinct, pithy comments. Helpful for preaching or teaching the Psalms

FRANKLIN KIRKSEY
SERMONS
PSALMS

JOHN MACARTHUR
Expository Sermons
Psalms

ALEXANDER MACLAREN
Expository Sermons
Psalms

These sermons are not the same material as the following entry - his commentary on the Psalms.

ALEXANDER MACLAREN
Commentary in the Expositor's Bible
Book of Psalms|

  • Over 1300 pages

Warren W. Wiersbe - If you can locate the six-volume edition of the Expositor’s Bible, buy it immediately! It takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning. Samuel H. Kellogg on Leviticus is a classic; so is Alexander Maclaren on the Psalms and on Colossians. (A Basic Library for Bible Students)

Cyril J. Barber - A masterful treatment. Defends the Messianic content of the Psalms, builds upon a detailed grammatical analysis of he text, provides valuable and informative historical material that supports the composition of many of these Psalms and abounds in practical comments. Until they are replaced by a better work, these volumes by England prince of expository preachers will remain the best treatment for the expositor. Recommended (The Minister’s Library)

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
BOOK OF PSALMS

BEST COMMENTARIES

David Malick comments on Allen P Ross' work on “Psalms” In The Bible Knowledge Commentary: "This commentary is a must to purchase some day, not only for Psalms, but to have a good, evangelical, one-volume commentary on all of the Old Testament. Ross is especially helpful in his introduction to the book and his synthetic discussion of each Psalm. He deals with their message as well as many of the significant figures of speech. This work, with Ross’ commentary on “Genesis” is well worth the price of the book alone." (Selected Bibliography on the Book of Psalms)

CYRIL BARBER - recommendations from his excellent works "The Minister's Library" (Volumes 2 & Volume 3)

Barber suggests books the pastor or teacher should consider adding to their library.  Merrill Unger writes that "Those who desire to know what the Word of God says and have the call of God upon their lives to expound it will find "The Minister's Library" indispensable. The suggestions below are from volume 2 (1987) and volume 3 (2009)

  • Allen, Ronald Barclay. Lord of Song: The Messiah Revealed in the Psalms. Portland, Oreg.: Multnomah Press, 1985. Grounded in biblical theology and with solid scholarly support, this book champions the cause of worship and warmly and personally urges readers to restudy the Psalms in order to learn the truth of an overflowing heart. Allen also excites our minds to wonderment at how the Psalms anticipate the life of the Messiah and prefigure His earthly ministry. The climax comes as Allen delves into personal experience and calls on us to respond to the Lord of song with our own form of praise.
  • *_______, Praise! A Matter of Life and Breath. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1980. Dissatisfaction with contemporary styles of worship has caused the author of this excellent volume to go to the Bible to find suitable guidelines by which to glorify God. His study of the book of Psalms has yielded some important truths. He boldly breaks out of the mold of commonly held forms of worship and charts a course that is both innovative and exciting. No one can seriously interact with what Allen has presented without being profoundly moved. Highly recommended.
  • Anderson, Bernard W. Out of the Depths: The Psalms Speak for Us Today. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1974. †Grounded in form-criticism and an existential theology. May nevertheless be read with profit by the discerning reader.
  • Broyles, Craig C. The Conflict of Faith and Experience in the Psalms: A Form-Critical and Theological Study. Sheffield, England: Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Press, 1989. Represents the substance of the author's doctoral thesis. The research is most thorough and the results enhance one's understanding of select psalms. Of interest are the motifs Broyles has discerned in Israel's hymnic literature. This is an enlightening work that readers will come to appreciate.
  • Bruggemann, Walter. Israel's Praise: Doxology Against Idolatry and Ideology. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1988. Seeks to awaken scholars to the need to build upon Gunkel's Gattungen while also adhering to Mowinckel's cultic approach to Israel's hymnic literature. Weighted down with these two approaches, Bruggemann still tries to make his work relevant to pastors. His emphasis upon the social reality of the Hebrews is valuable. Readers will find that this study contains some valuable insights, but what has been written will need to be read with discernment.
  • Crenshaw, James L. The Psalms: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. This is not a commentary per se but rather an approach to the Psalter that enhances one’s understanding of Israel’s hymnic literature. The author deals with different kinds of psalms (e.g., as aids in prayer) and provides an excursus on wisdom psalms. This is followed by four specific readings illustrated by the author’s discussion of Psalms 73, 115, 71 and 24. A notable weakness is his discussion of the imprecatory psalms.
  • Clarke, Arthur G. Analytical Studies in the Psalms. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1979. Written during his imprisonment by the Japanese in North China during World War I, these brief analyses of each psalm breathe the confidence of one whose reliance (regardless of his outward circumstances) was established on the unchanging character of God. The personal element and spiritual triumph contained in these pages will provide many expository preachers with the raw material for sermons on this portion of God's Word.
  • *Cox, Samuel. The Pilgrim Psalms. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1983. In these chapters Cox focuses attention on the oft neglected psalms of ascent (Psalms 120- 134) and in a series of well reasoned, clear, and relevant messages draws from each portion of Scripture pertinent truths that are then applied in practical ways. James Moffatt paid high tribute to Cox when he wrote, "Dr. Cox was too honest an expositor to intrude his views into his interpretation of Scripture. He was as scrupulous as Calvin himself on this point:'The reprinting of this fine work is welcomed.
  • Davidson, Robert. The Vitality of Worship: A Commentary on the Book of Psalms. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans/Edinburgh: Handsel, 1998. “This commentary bridges the unfortunate gap between scholarship and [a] devotional use of the psalms. Exegetical problems are squarely faced, and then readers are led to a point where the text can address their own lives.”—Leslie C. Allen.
  • *Davis, John James. The Perfect Shepherd: Studies in the Twenty-Third Psalm. Winona Lake, Ind.: Brethren Missionary Herald Books, 1979. A beautifully written, in-depth treatment of this choice psalm. Recommended.
  • Dickson, David. A Commentary on the Psalms. 2 vols. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980. First published in 1655, these devout studies of Israel's ancient hymnic literature exhibit a vibrancy of faith and a care in exposition that is refreshing.
  • Draper, James T., Jr. Trusting Thy Word. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1989. A handy, homiletic study of Psalm 119. Rich in devotional application.
  • Kidner, Derek. Psalms 1-72. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1973. This small volume condenses the fruit of scholarly inquiry of the past sixty years and presents in layman's language an analysis of the different kinds of hymnic literature and the setting of the worship ritual of the ancient Israelites.
  • Kirkpatrick, Alexander Francis. The Book of Psalms. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1982. First published in 1902, this work was part of the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges series. It is a substantive volume that retains its value, even though modern philology has contributed much to our knowledge of ancient hymnic literature.
  • Knight, George Angus Fulton. Psalms. 2 vols. Daily Study Bible. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1983. †Writes to re-create interest in the Psalms. Succeeds in making their message relevant to people's needs but does little to really build them up in the faith. The translation is helpful, but the comments on the text are too brief to be of lasting worth.
  • Kraus, H. J. Theology of the Psalms. Translated by K. Crim. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1986. First published in German in 1979. Kraus is a leading advocate of the mythological element in Israel's hymnic literature. He also discusses the "theology" of the psalms. While scholarly and well-researched, Kraus discards the traditional categories of theology and uses a deductive procedure based upon his reconstruction of the supposed Deuteronomic history. Readers of his Worship in Israel will appreciate this companion study. The use of the three supposed elements in Israel's cultic tradition--which Kraus made famous--negates special revelation, however, and leaves his followers at the mercy of his own subjectivity.
  • Kraus, Hans-Joachim. Psalms 60--150: A Commentary. Translated by H. A. Oswald. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1989. This volume completes Kraus' trilogy on the psalms: Theology of the Psalms (1986), Psalms 1--59 (1988), and the present volume. The treatment of the MT contains some profound insights; the citation of relevant literature saves readers time in research through a plethora of materials, and the theological dimensions of each discussion are clear and stimulating. .
  • Lockyer, Herbert, Sr. Psalms: A Devotional Commentary. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1992. This commentary extends over 790 pages. The introduction is very brief; the exposition of each psalm is succinct with illustrative quotations well-chosen and apropos.
  • Longman, Tremper, III. How to Read the Psalms. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988. Ably introduces the Psalms so that users of this handbook will derive maximum benefit from the devotional reading of this portion of God's Word.
  • *Maclaren, Alexander. The Psalms. 3 vols. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980. A masterful treatment. Defends the Messianic content of the Psalms, builds upon a detailed grammatical analysis of he text, provides valuable and informative historical material that supports the composition of many of these Psalms and abounds in practical comments. Until they are replaced by a better work, these volumes by England prince of expository preachers will remain the best treatment for the expositor. Recommended. (Click here)
  • Parry, Arthur E. Finding God in the Psalms: His Holiness, His Provision, His Response. Baltimore, MD: Publish America, 2002. Brief devotional messages that highlight the subtitle
  • Perowne, John James Stewart. The Book of Psalms. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1976. Reprinted from the 1878 edition, these conservative studies retain much of their value, even though they need to be supplemented by more up-to-date treatments.
  • Perowne, John James Stewart. Commentary on the Psalms. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1989. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., writes "[Of all Perowne's works] it was his two volumes on the Psalms that had the greatest impact on his day and ours. His comments on each of the Psalms are always filled with a judicious balance between an appropriate overview of the message of the whole psalm and a careful selection of the necessary background of technical and critical details. Especially noteworthy is his long discussion of the theology of the Psalms in his elaborate introduction. While he takes up such theological topics as the spiritual appreciation of the ceremonial aspects of the Law, assertions of innocency and uprightness by the psalmist, imprecations or cursings in the Psalms, and the hope for a future life in the Psalms, his longest and best discussion is reserved for the important issue of the interpretation of the messianic hope in the Psalms." Highly recommended. (Click here) (Taken from TML - Volume 3)
  • Phillips, John. Exploring the Psalms. Vol. One: 1-41. Neptune, N .J.: Loizeaux Brothers, 1985. These studies are well outlined and provide seed thoughts on each verse or paragraph. Preachers will find this volume ideal for use as a preliminary resource for a series of messages.
  • Phillips, John. Sermon Outlines on the Psalms: Alliterated Outlines for All 150 Psalms. Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Brothers, 1988. A prolific author and respected Bible expositor, Phillips has made available homiletic outlines on each portion of Israel’s hymnic literature. These will be of value to harried preachers in need of “pegs” on which to base their own research.
  • Power, Philip Bennett. The I Wills" of the Psalms. Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1985. First published in 1858, this unique boot. ably fulfills the title and, in doing so, provides believers with a delightful devotional treatise and preachers with a seedbed of useful sermon topics.
  • Sabourin, Leopold. The Psalms: Their Origin and Meaning. New York: Alba House, 1974. A revision in one volume of the author's 1969 introduction to hymnic literature. Sacramental.
  • Scroggie, William Graham. A Guide to the Psalms: Four Volumes in One. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1995. Ably introduces ancient Israel’s hymnic literature. Follows Thirtle’s view in assigning superscriptions to the end of the preceding psalm. Though the exposition is brief, Scroggie provides something good on every chapter. This work is ideal for lay people who want a devotional study of this
  • Spurgeon, Charles Haddon. Psalms. 2 Vols. Crossway Classic Commentaries. Edited by A. E. McGrath and J. I. Packer. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1993. An abridgement of Spurgeon’s 6 volume set. Recommended for lay reading.
  • Stott, John Robert Walmsey. Favorite Psalms, Selected and Expounded by John Stott. Chicago: Moody Press, 1988. Brief, devotional messages. Beautifully illustrated.
  • Swartz, David. Dancing With Broken Bones: Blessed Are the Broken in Spirit for God Can Make Them Whole. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1987. This contemporary exposition of Psalm 51 draws on a variety of sources in order to apply the biblical text to life. A relevant treatment.
  • Sweeting, George. Psalms of the Heart. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1988. Brief, devotional messages on 15 psalms. Applies the teaching of each psalm to the life of the believer.
  • Westermann, Claus. Praise and Lament in the Psalms. Translated by K. R. Crim and R. N. Soulen. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1981. †Praise and lament are two major approaches to God. This work assesses both, and the result is a new understanding of the book of Psalms. Westermann's handling of these aspects of Israel's hymnic literature is helpful and insightful. Future treatments will show their indebtedness to this important volume.
  • _______, The Psalms: Structure, Content and Message. Translated by R. D. Gehrke. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1980. †Discusses different types of hymnic literature and seeks to relate the message of the Psalms to life today.
  • Westermann, Claus. The Living Psalms. Trans. by J. R. Porter. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1989. For centuries the OT psalms have stood as a treasured possession of human literary and religious culture. In his book Westermann provides a new and most valuable introduction to the Book of Psalms. He revitalizes the reader's understanding and appreciation by clearly drawing out the meaning of the psalms while demonstrating their abiding religious significance and their relevance to present-day concerns. After a short introduction to Israel's hymnic literature, there follows a discussion of approximately 50 psalms under eleven headings. The book concludes with three examples of how the psalms are connected to the work of Christ.
  • White, Reginald Ernest Oscar. A Christian Handbook to the Psalms. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1984. †Explains Israel's hymnic literature for today's laypeople. Every chapter gives evidence of a scholar's care. Draws on modern approaches to the literary genre of the times.

COLLEGE PRESS - almost 1000 pages of comments (1970) - Joseph Rotherdam, Living Version paraphrase by Kenneth Taylor

KAY DAIGLE

FRANZ DELITZSCH - Messianic prophecies in Psalms

DICTIONARY ARTICLES

JAMES H. FRAZIER

JAMES M GRAY

ALLAN M HARMON

GORDON.EDU - organized by TED HILDEBRANDT - extensive list of Psalms resources

GREG HERRICK

A M HODGKIN

G P HUNTINGTON, H A METCALF

GARY KUKIS

JOHN MACARTHUR

G. CAMPBELL MORGAN

JAMES ORR

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE

CHARLES SWINDOLL

JAMES VAN DINE

PAUL VAN GORDER

SERMONS
BOOK OF PSALMS

DANNY AKIN - SERMONS

GREG ALLEN

FEFC Wichita, Kansas - multiple speakers, all have transcripts 4-9 pages

CHRIS BENFIELD - sermons

DAVID COOPER Israel's Hymnal - Exposition of Selected Psalms

Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120 thru 134):

JIM BOMKAMP

RICH CATHERS

RON DANIEL

BOB DEFFINBAUGH

RICHARD H DEMASS - sermons

J LIGON DUNCAN -  Series on Psalm 119 -  Over 100 pages of sermon transcripts

J LIGON DUNCAN - sermon transcripts. Multiple speakers

DAN DUNCAN

ALFRED EDERSHEIM - Jewish believer -

"The Golden Diary of Heart Converse with Jesus in the Book of Psalms"

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS

  • Psalm 1 Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - At top of page click dropdown window to access notes on a specific psalm. These tend to be short comments taken from well known pastors (prior to 1900).

DON FORTNER

GENE GETZ -

DOUG GOINS

GOTQUESTIONS

GOSPEL COALITION

Links below have transcripts

SCOTT GRANT

DON GREEN

JAMES HASTINGS -  IN DEPTH

DAVID HOLWICK - frequent illustrations

HOMILETICS (PULPIT COMMENTARY)

S LEWIS JOHNSON

DAVID LEGGE

LIFEWAY - CLICK HERE FOR MESSAGES BELOW - SCROLL DOWN TO PSALMS

  • Psalm 8 Life Question 3: Who Am I?
  • Psalm 8 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  • Psalm 8 New Beginnings: A Graduate Recognition Sermon
  • Psalm 8 The Name of the King
  • Psalm 19 Spiritual Discipline series - Bible Intake
  • Psalm 19:1-6 God Speaks through His World
  • Psalm 19:7-11 God Speaks through His Word
  • Psalm 19:7-11 The Bible Is God's Word to Me
  • Psalm 23 Comfort in Times of Crisis
  • Psalm 23 Getting More than We Deserve
  • Psalm 23:3 For His Name's Sake
  • Psalm 27 Plans for Building a Christian Home
  • Psalm 32 Removing the pain of guilt
  • Psalm 40 The Power of Worship
  • Psalm 51 God Speaks and We Disobey
  • Psalm 51 When You Have Sinned
  • Psalm 55 A Voice to Our Story
  • Psalm 66 God in the face of disaster
  • Psalm 73 When You Get a Raw Deal
  • Psalm 77 When You Are Troubled and Depressed
  • Psalm 90 The Sovereignty of God
  • Psalm 91 He Is Personal
  • Psalm 100 Living with an Attitude of Gratitude
  • Psalm 100 The Protocol of Worship
  • Psalm 100 The Lord Is God and Good
  • Psalm 101 Building a Godly Home for the New Year
  • Psalm 103 Bless the Lord, O My Soul
  • Psalm 104 Funeral Message for a Suicide Victim
  • Psalm 107 The Goodness of God
  • Psalm 138 Praise His Name
  • Psalm 139 When You Feel Like a Nobody Going Nowhere
  • Psalm 145 The Goodness of God
  • Psalm 145 God Is Great

JOHN MACARTHUR

MONERGISM

MOODY BIBLE - often have excellent illustrations

PASTOR LIFE - Well done sermons

PHIL NEWTON

  • Sermons from the Book of Psalms - Most are Mp3's but excellent expositor 
    01/23/05 Dr. Phil Newton Psalm 2 Facing the Future by Anchoring in Truth, Part 1
    01/23/05 Dr. Phil Newton Psalm 2 Facing the Future by Anchoring in Truth, Part 2
    09/09/07 Randy McLendon Psalm 67 Let the Nations be Glad!
    07/27/97 Dr. Phil Newton Psalm 97 The Lord Reigns
    07/01/07 Jim Carnes Psalm 106 Spiritual Amnesia:
    Or, A Penitential Prayer for People Prone to Wander
    02/06/11 Dr. Phil Newton Psalm 120 Songs of Ascent: Life is Tough! Pray.
    02/13/11 Jim Carnes Psalm 121 Songs of Ascent: The Keeper
    02/20/11 Phil Newton Psalm 122 Songs of Ascent: Gladness of Gathering
    03/06/11 Matt Sliger Psalm 123 Songs of Ascent: Focused Eyes
    03/13/11 Mike Collins Psalm 124 Songs of Ascent: Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD
    04/03/11 Rich Shadden Psalm 125 Songs of Ascent: True Security
    04/10/11   Psalm 126 Songs of Ascent: Past, Present, and Future Worship
    05/08/05 Dr. Phil Newton Psalm 127 Reordering Your World
    04/17/11 Jim Carnes Psalm 127 Songs of Ascent: Yahweh the Builder
    05/01/11 Phil Newton Psalm 128 Songs of Ascent: The Blessing of Holy Reverence
    05/08/11 Randy McLendon Psalm 129 Songs of Ascent: Prayer of the Persecuted
    05/15/11 Jim Carnes Psalm 130 Songs of Ascent: A Cry from the Depth
    05/22/11 Phil Newton Psalm 131 Songs of Ascent: Mature Composure
    06/05/11 Matt Sliger Psalm 132 Songs of Ascent: Covenant-Grounded Worship
    06/12/11 Drew Harris Psalm 133 Songs of Ascent: Dwelling Together in Unity
    06/19/11 Nathan Perry Psalm 134 Songs of Ascent: Blessing the Lord  

OUR DAILY BREAD - excellent teaching and preaching illustrations

PENINSULA BIBLE - assorted preachers, well done and usually have transcripts

GENE PENSIERO

WILLIAM L. PETTINGILL - Psalms Sermons - Christ in the Psalms

WIL POUNDS

RAY PRITCHARD - Psalms Sermons - well done exposition

ROBERT RAYBURN - Psalms sermons

ALLEN ROSS - expositions

SERMON CENTRAL

SERMONINDEX

  • Sermons Index - Mp3's - various speakers - Warren Wiersbe, David Wilkerson, Duncan Campbell, J Vernon McGee, A W Tozer

CHUCK SMITH - Commentary

CHUCK SMITH - SERMON NOTES on Selected Psalm

C H SPURGEON

SAM STORMS - Meditations on the Psalms

THIRD MILLENNIUM - site under construction 12/12/16 - may not work

Third Millennium 22 pages of Links to Mp3 Sermons & Lectures related to Psalms

Psalms Notes - Comments on all 150 Psalms - note some of the links look at first like they do not work but scroll down the page for the comments

GEOFF THOMAS

PASTOR VOGEL

BRUCE WALTKE

STEVE ZEISLER

COMMENTARIES
BOOK OF PSALMS

BRUCE HURT On site in depth verse by verse expositional commentaries...

A S AGLEN

WILLIAM ALEXANDER (1867)

HENRY AINSWORTH  – Annotations upon the Book of the Psalms (1622)

“Ainsworth was a celebrated scholar and an excellent divine.  His uncommon skill in Hebrew learning, and his excellent commentaries on the Scriptures are held in high reputation to this day.” – Brook’s Live of the Puritans

“Thoroughly learned.  Though old, not out of date.” – Spurgeon

PAUL APPLE - 750 page devotional commentary

Comment - I would highly recommend checking this resource which covers all 150 Psalms. There are outlines, devotional questions, quotations from other sources, practical application. This is a relatively modern work which was published in June, 2000.

AUGUSTINE

Spurgeon: "As a Father he is beyond ordinary criticism, or we would venture to say that he is too frequently mystical, and confounds plain texts. No theological library is complete without this work, for there are grand thoughts in it like huge nuggets of Australian gold."

J. G. BELLETT

Spurgeon: "Mere fragments, in a style which we do not admire, which seems to be peculiar to certain brethren. Only the initiated can understand what such writers mean."

JOSEPH BENSON

WILLIAM BINNIE (1886)

Spurgeon: "A highly valuable work. It is not an exposition, but can readily be used as such, for it possesses a good index (Ed: see above) to the passages treated of. Dr. Binnie reviews with great skill and intense devotion the various sacred poems contained in the Book of Psalms, and gives the general run and character of each one. His work is unlike any other, and supplies a great desideratum."

ANDREW BONAR (1860)

Spurgeon: "Of the highest order of merit. The author does not strain the text, but gives its real meaning. His remarks are always weighty, spiritual, and suggestive; we only wish there were more of them. He has cultivated brevity."

C A BRIGGS (1906)

JOHN CALVIN

Spurgeon: "Calvin is a tree whose “leaf also shall not wither;” whatever he has written lives on, and is never out of date, because he expounded the word without bias or partiality."

H N CHAMPNEY (1852)

THOMAS K CHEYNE (1904)

F C COOK, EDITOR (1875)

SAMUEL COX (1874)

ADAM CLARKE

HENRY COWLES

Spurgeon: "Always repays for consulting, though it does not contain much that is new, original, or profound."

BRUCE DAHLBERG

J. N. DARBY

Spurgeon: "Too mystical for ordinary minds. If the author would write in plain English his readers would probably discover that there is nothing very valuable in his remarks."

WILLIAM DE BURGH (1858)

Spurgeon: "A second-advent interpreter; and one of the best of his class. Highly esteemed by those who are enthusiastic upon prophetical subjects."

FRANZ DELITZSCH

Spurgeon: "Thoroughly learned, but wants unction. Not adapted for common readers, but scholars will prize it greatly."

David Malick: "This classic is part of a ten volume set and thus not available as an individual volume. Nevertheless, it is helpful in its extensive discussion of each Psalm. The Hebrew text is referred to, but not to the degree that it would not be a useful source for the one without Hebrew." (Selected Bibliography)

DAVID DICKSON (1834)

Spurgeon: "A rich volume, dropping fatness. Invaluable to the preacher. Having read and re-read it, we can speak of its holy savor and suggestiveness. We commend it with much fervor."

Rosscup: "Though this is a very old work, reprinted, it is heavily laden with richness that edifies in explaining the text and making truth clear. It is well worth the time, even if dated in parts." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)

S R DRIVER (1915)

JOHN DUMMELOW

EASY ENGLISH

CHARLES ELLICOTT

GEORG HEINRICH EWALD (1881)

A C GAEBELEIN

JOHN GILL

ROBERT HAWKER

MATTHEW HENRY

E W HENGSTENBERG (1863)

Spurgeon: "A masterly work; but about as dry as Gideon’s unwetted fleece."

GEORGE HORNE (1856)

Spurgeon: "It has been said that this author had no qualification for a commentator except piety. This is not true, for he had natural poetry in his soul; and even if it were true, his work would go far to show how abundantly piety compensates for other deficiencies. He is among the best of our English writers on this part of Scripture, and certainly one of the most popular."

H A IRONSIDE

HENRY LAW

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN

A C JENNINGS, W H LOWE (1884)

Spurgeon: "Learned, but more occupied with mere verbal criticisms than with any useful suggestions which could be turned to account by a preacher."

WILLIAM KELLY - Relatively brief comments.

A F KIRKPATRICK - Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges  (good exposition)

David Malick - "Excellent theological treatment of the Psalms." (Selected Bibliography on Psalms)

PAUL E. KRETZMANN

F B MEYER - he has four different resources on Psalms

Rosscup on "The Shepherd Psalm" - "(Meyer) a master of devotional writing gives many perceptive thoughts on the believer and the Shepherd."

CARL BERNHARD MOLL

Rosscup says that this commentary by Carl Bernhard Moll "in the Lange series is one of the best in that 12-volume set."

JOSEPH PARKER Psalms Commentary - People's Commentary

J J STEWART PEROWNE (1883)

Rosscup: "Distinguished among 19th century works on Psalms, this model 1864 work by a competent Anglican Hebrew scholar has much that is detailed and discerning along evangelical lines. Perowne has a fine introduction though it lacks findings of the past century. He shows, among other things, that the psalmist often went far beyond himself in statements and projected his thought prophetically to Christ. In most cases the verse by verse commentary solidly explains the text. Perowne often shows the unity between a Psalms statement and New Testament truth." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

Spurgeon: "A masterpiece of extraordinary learning and critical skill, although not altogether what we would desire. The “Saturday Review” said:—“Mr. Perowne is probably as capable as any one in England of doing all that Hebrew scholarship can do towards a better knowledge of the Psalms. The learning which he has brought together gives a value of its own to his book, and makes it an important contribution to a department of Biblical scholarship in which we are at present rather poorly furnished.” (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students: Commenting and Commentaries)

David Malick - Although Perowne does deal with technical issues like textual problems and the Hebrew text, he is also helpful in providing neat summaries of the psalms’ messages as well as helpful Rabbinic and Christian interpretations. (Selected Bibliography on the Book of Psalms)

PETER PETT

GEORGE PHILLIPS

WILLIAM PLUMER (1872)

Spurgeon: ."A huge volume, compiled from such works as were accessible to the author in the United States. Full of instructive comment, but not very original, or remarkably learned."

MATTHEW POOLE

PREACHER'S COMPLETE HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY

JOHN SHARPE (1894)

HAMILTON SMITH

JAMES SMITH - short discussions

Click here for topics listed below:

  • THE HAPPY MAN. Psalm 1
  • THE TRIUNE TESTIMONY. Psalm 2
  • A SONG OF SALVATION. Psalm 3
  • WHOLESOME WORDS. Psalm 4
  • PRAYERFUL PURPOSES. Psalm 5:1-8.
  • POWERFUL PLEAS. Psalm 6.
  • IN THE FACE OF THE FOE. Psalm 7.
  • THE EXCELLENT NAME. Psalm 8
  • I WILL, FOR YOU HAVE. Psalm 9:1-10
  • CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WICKED. Psalm 10
  • A BLESSED AND SORROWFUL CONDITION. Psalm 11.
  • HELP, LORD. Psalm 12
  • HOW LONG, LORD? Psalm 13.
  • GENERAL CORRUPTION. Psalm 14
  • THE HEAVENLY CITIZEN. Psalm 15
  • A GOODLY HERITAGE. Psalm 16:5-11.
  • PRAYER AND TESTIMONY. Psalm 17:1-8, 15.
  • THE GOD OF SALVATION. Psalm 18:1-3.
  • THE GREAT DELIVERANCE. Psalm 18:4-20.
  • THE GOD OF DELIVERANCES. Psalm 18:25-39.
  • THE WORD OF GOD. Psalm 19
  • INTERCESSION AND CONFIDENCE. Psalm 20
  • THE JOY OF SALVATION. Psalm 21
  • HIS SUFFERINGS AND GLORY. Psalm 22
  • THE ALMIGHTY SHEPHERD. Psalm 23.
  • THE ASCENT OF MAN. Psalm 24:3-6.
  • ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYER. Psalm 25:1-11
  • FEATURES OF A WHOLE HEARTED CHRISTIAN. PSALM 26
  • THREEFOLD CORDS. Psalm 27
  • A STRIKING CONTRAST. Psalm 28
  • THE POWERFUL VOICE. Psalm 29
  • A SONG OF SALVATION, Psalm 30.
  • THE BLESSED LIFE, Psalm 31.
  • SAVED AND KEPT, Psalm 32
  • REJOICE IN THE LORD. Psalm 33:1-12
  • JUBILATION. Psalm 34:1-10
  • AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER. Psalm 34:11-22
  • FALSE WITNESSES. Psalm 35.
  • UNDER HIS WINGS. Psalm 36:5-9.
  • COUNSELS FOR CHRISTIANS. Psalm 37:1-9.
  • SEVEN CHARACTERS, AND THEIR PORTION. Psalm 37:10-37
  • THE RIGHTEOUS MAN. Psalm 37:10-34
  • SIN'S MISERIES, AND THE WAY OF ESCAPE. Psalm 38
  • TAKE HEED. Psalm 39
  • SAVED AND SATISFIED. Psalm 40:1-5
  • MESSIANIC FEATURES. Psalm 40:6-10
  • THE BLESSEDNESS OF CONSIDERING THE POOR. Psalm 41:1-3
  • THE SUFFERINGS AND CONSOLATIONS OF THE SAINT. Psalm 41:4-13
  • DEEP CALLS UNTO DEEP. Psalm 42:1-7.
  • THINGS TOUCHING THE KING. Psalm 45
  • PRICELESS POSSESSIONS. Psalm 46.
  • THE GREAT CHANGE. Psalm 51
  • A BLESSED EXPERIENCE. Psalm 57:1-2
  • WAITING UPON GOD. Psalm 62:1-8
  • THIRSTING FOR GOD. Psalm 63:1-8
  • JOYFUL IN GOD. Psalm 66
  • A CRY OF DISTRESS. Psalm 69:1-5
  • A JOYFUL TESTIMONY. Psalm 71:15-24
  • THE MILLENNIAL REIGN. Psalm 72.
  • A GREAT PROBLEM SOLVED. Psalm 73
  • CONDITIONS OF BLESSING AND FAILURE. Psalm 81:8-16
  • THE REASON WHY. Psalm 86:1-7
  • A WORKER'S PRAYER. Psalm 90:12-17
  • THE FRUITS OF LOVE. Psalm 91:14-16
  • SING UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 95:1-8
  • NOTES IN THE NEW SONG. Psalm 98
  • THE "I AM'S" IN PSALM 119.
  • THE "I WILL'S" IN PSALM 119
  • SOME "I HAVE'S" IN PSALM 119
  • MY SOUL, A WEANED CHILD. Psalm 131:2.
  • REASONS FOR PRAISE. Psalm 138
  • SELF-EXPOSURE TO GOD. Psalm 139:23-24
  • PRAYER AND ARGUMENT. Psalm 143:8-11
  • A TESTIMONY. Psalm 144:1-2
  • PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 146:8-10

RAY STEDMAN

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

AUGUSTUS THOLUCK (1858)

Spurgeon: "Tholuck is one of the most spiritual of German interpreters. Though we cannot say that this is equal to some others of his works, yet he is a great writer, and always deserves attention."

JOHN TRAPP

Spurgeon - Trapp excels in witty stories on the one hand, and learned allusions on the other...Trapp is my especial companion and treasure; I can read him when I am too weary for anything else. Trapp is salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar, and all the other condiments. Put him on the table when you study, and when you have your dish ready, use him by way of spicing the whole thing. Yes, gentlemen, read Trapp certainly, and if you catch the infection of his consecrated humor, so much the better for your hearers.

Representative quotes - Be careful what books you read, for as water tastes of the soil it runs through, so does the soul taste of the authors that a man reads. – John Trapp

He who rides to be crowned will not mind a rainy day. – John Trapp

Unity without verity is no better than conspiracy – John Trapp

John Trapp was one of Ruth Bell Graham favorite sources for quotes.

DANIEL WHEDON

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW - Psalm 23: The Nightingale Song of David

Winslow on Psalm 130

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MISCELLANEOUS ON PSALM 121

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SERMONS ON PSALMS

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ROD MATTOON
COMMENTARY ON PSALMS

J VERNON MCGEE
Thru the Bible

See also

David Malick - "These three volumes are a commentary on the Psalms. They are not too technical. They are devotional and enjoyable to read." (Selected Bibliography on the Book of Psalms)

ROBERT MORGAN
SERMONS ON PSALMS

JOHN PIPER
Sermons on Psalms

PULPIT COMMENTARY
on the Psalms
Exposition, Homiletics and Homilies

Scroll down each page below for the homilies

See similar work Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

JOHN SCHULTZ
COMMENTARIES ON PSALMS

Free Online Bible Commentaries on all Books of the Bible. Authored by John Schultz, who served many decades as a C&MA Missionary and Bible teacher in Papua, Indonesia. His insights are lived-through, profound and rich of application. Click for pdf's of all 66 books of the Bible.

CHARLES SIMEON
Sermons on Psalms

Charles H Spurgeon writes that Horae Homileticae are "Not Commentaries, but we could not exclude them. They have been called “a valley of dry bones”: be a prophet and they will live." (Commenting on Commentaries)

John Piper says that Horae Homileticae "is the best place to go for researching Simeon's theology. You can find his views on almost every key text in the Bible. He did not want to be labeled a Calvinist or an Arminian. He wanted to be Biblical through and through and give every text its due proportion, whether it sounded Arminian as it stands or Calvinistic. But he was known as an evangelical Calvinist, and rightly so. As I have read portions of his sermons on texts concerning election and effectual calling and perseverance he is uninhibited in his affirmation of what we would call the doctrines of grace....What Simeon experienced in the word was remarkable. And it is so utterly different from the counsel that we receive today that it is worth looking at." (Brothers, We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering) (Bolding added)

C. H. SPURGEON
Treasury of David

The crown jewel of commentaries on the Psalms - Verse by Verse Commentary. Highly Recommended

Rosscup - In this very detailed exposition, the London pulpit master dealt with each verse, giving a wealth of illustration, practical comment, and preaching hints. Spurgeon shows that he read widely in the best literature of his day, gleaning out rich quotes. On any given verse one can expect to find exposition or quotes looking at it from various angles. The devotional flavor is excellent. Here is a suggestive source for preacher or teacher and much wealth for general readers, though readers must go elsewhere for word studies and exegesis to supplement their own personal exegetical study. There is also a condensation of the Treasury which cuts out about two-thirds of it, leaving much of the richness (Ed Note: The links below are to the unabridged version) (David Otis Fuller, Psalms by Spurgeon. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1976. 703 pp.). The condensation is a help to the busy who want to get at the hub of things quickly. Also cf. McGrath (this section).


C. H. SPURGEON
All of his Sermons on
Book of Psalms

C. H. SPURGEON
Devotionals on Psalms

Faith's Checkbook are those entries with titles while the links with only the Scripture and no title are from  Morning and Evening

See also Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of Selected Psalms

RAY STEDMAN
Expository Sermons on the Psalms

RAY STEDMAN
Devotionals on the Psalms

See 2 Books that each contains one year of devotionals...

Note this is the order the devotionals are arranged by RayStedman.org

  • Click here for Links to the Devotionals on the Following Psalms
  • Psalm 1 The Secret Of Beauty And Strength
  • Psalm 43 Light And Truth
  • Psalm 73:1-14 When Feet Slip
  • Psalm 73:15-28 The View From The Sanctuary
  • Psalm 90:1-6 The Dwelling Place
  • Psalm 90:7-17 The Tragic Sense Of Life
  • Psalm 107:1-32 A Place To Settle
  • Psalm 107:1, 33-43 Steadfast Love
  • Psalm 109 When You Are Falsely Accused
  • Psalm 139:1-18 Design And Determinism
  • Psalm 139:19-24 A Prayer Of Passion
  • Psalm 19 Hidden Faults
  • Psalm 20 Help From The Sanctuary
  • Psalm 22 The Suffering Savior
  • Psalm 23:1 No Want
  • Psalm 23:2-3a Where Needs Are Met
  • Psalm 23:3b Guidance
  • Psalm 23:4 Through The Valley
  • Psalm 23:5-6 Worship In The Wilderness
  • Psalm 40 A Song Of Resurrection
  • Psalm 45 The King In His Beauty
  • Psalm 50 The Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving
  • Psalm 51:1-9 A Cry For Mercy
  • Psalm 51:10-19 A Willing Spirit
  • Psalm 77:1-10 A Crisis Of Faith
  • Psalm 77:11-13 Obtaining God's Help
  • Psalm 77:14-15 From Despair To Victory
  • Psalm 8 Man And God
  • Psalm 84 The Secret Of Usefulness
  • Psalm 95:1-5 Why Give Thanks?
  • Psalm 95:6-11 Hearken To His Voice!

BOB UTLEY
PSALMS: THE HYMNAL OF ISRAEL

Modern commentator who has brief notes on many of the verses of each Psalm. This resource can aid your study as well as teaching and preaching of the Psalms.

WARREN WIERSBE
Prayer, Praise and Promises

  • 365 Short, Excellent Devotionals on the Psalms
  • Excellent Resource for ideas and quotes if you are preaching or teaching the Psalms

NOTE: Some links may not work. If you encounter a link that does not work you can borrow the book Prayer, praise & promises : a daily walk through the Psalms or Prayer, praise & promises : a daily walk through the Psalms

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DEVOTIONALS ON THE PSALMS

  • These make excellent illustrations for preaching or teaching the psalms.
  • Updated - August 4, 2017

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