Verse 2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Sought — Diligently meditated upon.
Verse 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Work — Either all his works, or that eminent branch of those works, his providence towards his people. Righteousness — His justice or faithfulness in performing his word.
Verse 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. Remembered — By their own nature, and the lasting benefits flowing from them, which are such as cannot easily be forgotten.
Verse 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. Meat — All necessary provisions for their being and well-being.
Verse 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. The works — All that he doth on the behalf of his people, or against their enemies. Truth — Are exactly agreeable to his promises, and to justice. Commandments — His laws given to the Israelites, especially the moral law. Sure — Constant and unchangeable.
Verse 8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. Done — Constituted or ordered.
Verse 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. Redemption — The deliverance out of Egypt, which was a type of that higher redemption by Christ. Commanded — Appointed, or established firmly by his power and authority. For ever — Through all successive generations of his people to the end of the world. Reverend — Terrible to his enemies, venerable in his peoples eyes, and holy in all his dealings with all men.
Verse 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. The fear — True religion. Beginning — Is the only foundation of, and introduction to, true wisdom.