Helps in the Psalms

Since we are descending into the Psalms of Ascent, 120-134...let me share some works that have been helpful in my studies.

C.H. Spurgeon, The Treasury of David. This is a classic 3 volume that includes Spurgeon's commentary on every psalm, his own collection of classic quotes (from other authors) on each psalm, and hints for preachers. Every one should have this on the shelf, it is wonderful for indepth study and devotional reading alike.


Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society. I certainly don't agree with everything that comes from Peterson's pen, but he always has some great insights.

James M. Boice, Psalms: An Expositional Commentary. I love Boice's work because he writes as a pastor teacher. As the title says, it is an expositional commentary, drawn from his own labors in preaching through these texts.

Samuel Cox, The Pilgrim Psalms: An Exposition of the Songs of Degrees.

Walter Kaiser, The Journey Isn't Over: The Pilgrim's Psalms for Life's Challenges and Joys.

Of course, in my studies, Calvin's commentary is inestimable.
Briggs does the commentary for the Int'l Critical Commentary (old and liberal, but always helpful in working through the Hebrew). I also like reading through Dahood's work in the Anchor Bible Commentary.

And there you have it.