Sermon Tone Analysis

TITLE AND SUBJECT.

There is no title to this psalm, but it is evidently a companion to the hundred and eleventh, and, like it, it is an alphabetical psalm.

Even in the number of verses, and clauses of each verse, it coincides with its predecessor, as also in many of its words and phrases.

The reader should carefully compare the two psalms line by line.

The subject of the poem before us is -- the blessedness of the righteous man, and so it bears the same relation to the preceding which the moon does to the sun; for, while the first declares the glory of God, the second speaks of the reflection of the divine brightness in men born from above.

God is here praised for the manifestation of his glory which is seen in his people, just as in the preceding psalm he was magnified for his own personal acts.

The hundred and eleventh speaks of the great Father, and this describes his children renewed after his image.

The psalm cannot be viewed as the extolling of man, for it commences with "Praise ye the Lord;" and it is intended to give to God all the honour of his grace which is manifested in the sons of God.

Charles Spurgeon

VERSE 1

Never too much praise to the LORD

The theme of the chapter - the blessed man is a man made righteous by God’s grace

One who fears the LORD

Psalm 111:1

One who delights in learning and obeying the commands of the LORD

...holiness is his happiness, devotion is his delight, truth is his treasure.

Charles Spurgeon

Cheerful obedience is the only acceptable obedience; he who obeys reluctantly is disobedient at heart, but he who takes pleasure in the command is truly loyal.

Charles Spurgeon

VERSES 2-9

VERSE 2

His family tree will be a mighty influence in society if they follow his example.

Being raised in a Christian home is an advantage

Every generation of the righteous will be blessed

VERSE 3

He will enjoy having his needs met

He will have a righteousness that stands forever

A lasting testimony

A firm commitment

VERSE 4

God sends light to him when darkness descends

The light of His word

The light of His presence

Psalm 105:

Psalm 23:

Psalm 139

He is like His God

Gracious = kind to all around him

Full of compassion = he tenderly feels for others

Righteous = he is fair and just in his actions

VERSE 5

He not only kind in character but in his dealings or actions as well

He is generous but discerning

Other scriptures warn about lending indiscriminately

He is just in his affairs justice (quality) n. — the quality of being free from favoritism, self-interest, bias, or deception; especially conforming to established standards or rules.

VERSE 6

justice (quality) n. — the quality of being free from favoritism, self-interest, bias, or deception; especially conforming to established standards or rules.

He is unshakeable

He will not be forgotten

VERSE 7

Bad news doesn’t scare him

His heart is fully commited to trusting in the LORD

He is

VERSE 8

His heart cannot be changed.

He is totally devoted to the LORD

He will not be afraid

He will remain when his enemies are gone

VERSE 9

He sends aid oversea

He helps the poor

He life of righteousness does not change

The character of a righteous man is not spasmodic, he is not generous by fits and starts, nor upright in a few points only; his life is the result of principle, his actions flow from settled, sure, and fixed convictions, and therefore his integrity is maintained when others fail.

He is not turned about by companions, nor affected by the customs of society; he is resolute, determined, and immovable.

Charles Spurgeon

He will be honored

VERSE 10

The wicked will be upset the righteous is honored

The wicked will melt away

Story of the rich man and Lazarus

The wicked’s desire for the righteous will perish

“…he shall die a disappointed man.”

Charles Spurgeon