Commentaries on Psalms
A list of the best commentaries on Psalms ranked by scholars, journal reviws, and site users. You can find the best commentary on Psalms for you using the tools on the right side.
Top 3
Psalms 1–50 (2nd ed.). WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2004.
The Gospel Coalition
Longman says, “Craigie’s commentary is the best of the modern commentaries on the Psalms in matters of language and Old Testament background and message. more
Tim Challies
This appears to be a classic case of a multi-volume set displaying uneven quality. more
Psalms, Volume 1: 1–72. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2002.
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. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
The NIVAC series is a mixed bag, but Gerald Wilson's initial volume on the Psalms is one of the standouts. more
Jeremy Pierce (parableman)
Gerald Wilson's NIVAC on Psalms 1-72 is my favorite of all the Psalms commentaries. more
Psalms. 3 Vols. BCOT. Baker Academic, 2006.
The Gospel Coalition
Longman says Goldingay has provided “an extensive interpretation of the Psalms focusing on poetics, grammar, and especially theology of the individual psalms. more
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
As one would expect from a three-volume commentary, and from the inimitable John Goldingay, this set is thorough in its exegetical breadth and rich in its theological depth. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming 2030 | Abernethy, Andrew T.; Backfish, Elizabeth H. P. | Psalms 73–150 | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming 2028 | Abernethy, Andrew T.; Backfish, Elizabeth H. P. | Psalms 1–72 | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming 2025 | Brown, William P. | Psalms | Old Testament Library |
| forthcoming 2025 | Gooder, Paula | The Psalms: Biblical Explorations | |
| forthcoming | Bellinger, Jr., William H. | Psalms | Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Berlin, Adele; Weiss, Andrea | Psalms | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Boda, Mark J. | Psalms, Odes | Brill Septuagint Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Boda, Mark J. | Psalms 1–41 | International Critical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Botha, Phil J.; Prinsloo, Gert T. M. | Psalms | Historical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Brettler, Mark Zvi | Psalms IV: 91–119 | JPS Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Cooper, Alan | Psalms II: 31–60 | JPS Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Cooper, Alan | Psalms III: 42–72 | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Cooper, Alan; Gillmayr-Bucher, Susanne; Jones, Scott C.; Knowles, Melody D.; Nasuti, Harry | Psalms I: Introduction | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | deClaissé-Walford, Nancy L. | Psalms 1–72 | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Estes, Daniel J. | Psalms 1–72 | New American Commentary |
| forthcoming | Firth, David G. | Psalms | Apollos Old Testament Commentary |
| forthcoming | Garrett, Duane A. | Psalms | Pillar Old Testament Commentary |
| forthcoming | Geller, Stephen | The Psalms | Hermeneia |
| forthcoming | Gillmayr-Bucher, Susanne | Psalms V: 90–106 | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Gillmayr-Bucher, Susanne | Psalms 50–100 | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Hensley, Adam D. | Psalms 100–150 | Concordia Commentary |
| forthcoming | Johnston, James A. | The Psalms, Volume 3: Psalms 107 to 150 | Preaching the Word |
| forthcoming | Jones, Scott C. | Psalms II: 1–41 | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Katanacho, Yohanna | Psalms | Story of God Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Knowles, Melody D. | Psalms VI: 107–150 | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Kvam, Kris E.; Saliers, Donald E. | Psalms | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Nasuti, Harry | Psalms IV: 73–89 | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Smith, Jannes; Pietersma, Albert | Psalms: Book 1 | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Sommer, Benjamin D. | Psalms I: 1–30 | JPS Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Steyn, Gert | Psalms: Book 4 | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Strawn, Brent A. | Psalms | Anchor Yale Bible |
| forthcoming | Tanner, Beth LaNeel | Psalms: Introduction and Book 1 | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Tucker Jr., W. Dennis | Psalms 73–150 | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Webster, Brian L. | Psalms | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Webster, Brian L. | Psalms, Volume 1 | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Webster, Brian L. | Psalms, Volume 2 | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Webster, Brian L. | Psalms, Volume 3 | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Webster, Brian L. | Psalms, Volume 4 | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Winner, Lauren F. | Psalms 51–100 | Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Witt, Andrew C. | Psalms | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | Zakovitch, Yair | Psalms III: 61–90 | JPS Bible Commentary |