Originally Posted by bwana-asafiwe Commentaries on Psalms Non-Technical Exegesis
Kidner, Derek. Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Vol. 14. [2 vols. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973-1975]. na.: na., na. Conservative. [Anglican] (This is my personal favorite for quick help.)
Leupold, H. C. Exposition of the Psalms. [ Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1969]. na.: na., na. Conservative. [American Lutheran]
VanGemeren, Willem A. "Psalms." Ed. Frank E. Gaebelein. EBC. Vol. 5. [ Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1991]. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1995. Conservative.
Maclaren, Alexander. The Book of Psalms. Ed. William R. Nicoll. EB. [ Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1956]. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1982. Conservative. [English Baptist] Generally published in three volumes, sometimes found in two volumes.
Devotional exposition. (Maclaren's work is a classic. He writes with classic passion for the word of God.)
See also this edition: Maclaren, Alexander. The Psalms. MACLAREN. [2 vols. na.: na., na]. Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980.
Mays, James Luther. Psalms. Ed. Patrick D. Miller. Int. [ Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1994]. na.: na., na. Liberal.
Gaebelein, A. C. The Book of Psalms. A Devotional and Prophetic Commentary. [ New York, NY: na., 1939]. na.: na., na. Conservative. Premillennial, devotional studies.
Horne, George. A Commentary on the Book of Psalms. [ na.: na., na]. na.: na., na. (I've seen this recommended a few times, but I've not yet had the chance to use it.) Technical Exegesis These are titles I've found to be recommeded, but haven't used them extensively.
Craigie, Peter C. Psalms 1–50. Ed. John D. W. Watts. WBC. Vol. 19. [ Waco, TX: Word Books, 1983]. na.: na., na. Critical. [American Evangelical] Ugaritic background/shaping/style analysis.
Allen, Leslie C. Psalms 101–150. Ed. John D. W. Watts. WBC. Vol. 21. [ Waco, TX: Word Books, 1983]. 2nd ed. Dallas, TX: Word Books, 2002. Critical. Ugaritic background/shaping/style analysis.
Tate, Marvin E. Psalms 51–100. Ed. John D. W. Watts. WBC. Vol. 20. [ Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1990]. na.: na., na. Critical. Ugaritic background/shaping/style analysis. Commentaries on Psalms (Sixteenth Century) Non-Technical Exegesis
Calvin, John. Commentary on the Book of Psalms. Trans. James Anderson. CALVIN. Vols. 4-6. [ na.: na., 1557]. 3 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2003. Conservative. [French Protestant Reformer] (Always rich in exposition.) Commentaries on Psalms (Seventeenth Century) Non-Technical Exegesis
Dickson, David. A Commentary on the Psalms. [ na.: na., 1655]. 2 vols. Reprint ed. Minneapolis, MN: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980. Conservative. Devotional; Scottish Covenanter. (Rich exposition.) Commentaries on Psalms (Nineteenth Century) Non-Technical Exegesis
Alexander, J. A. Commentary on Psalms. [ Edinburgh: John Greig and Son, 1864]. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1991. Conservative. Original title, "The Psalms Translated and Explained."
Spurgeon, C. H. The Treasury of David. [7 vols. New York, NY: Funk & Wagnalls, 1870-1885]. 3 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1976. Conservative. [English Baptist]
Kirkpatrick, A. F. The Book of Psalms. CBSC. [3 vols. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1891]. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1982. Conservative. Sometimes appears in one volume, and sometimes in three volumes. Technical Exegesis
Perowne, J. J. Stewart. The Book of Psalms: A New Translation with Introductions and Notes Explanatory and Critical. [2 vols. London: Bell & Son, 1876]. 2 vols. 6th ed. London: George Bell and Sons, 1886. Conservative. [Anglican] Good translations, outlines, notes.
Delitzsch, F. J. Biblical Commentary on the Psalms. Trans. Francis Bolton. K&D. Vol. 5. [2 vols. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1871]. Reprint ed. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc, 1996. Conservative—Critical. [German Lutheran] Special Topics in Psalms
Bonar, Andrew A. Christ & His Church in the Book of Psalms: 150 Inspirational Studies. [ New York, NY: na., 1861]. na.: na., na. Conservative. [Scottish Free Presbyterian]
Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn. Faith Tried and Triumphant. [ na.: na., na]. IVF & Eerdmans, 1965. Conservative. [Anglican Evangelical] Barber, "Warm, devotional meditations on Psalm 73." Originally published as Faith on Trial. |