SDA International Bible Commentary (Volume 6) Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs

Psalms

"The psalmists wrote their poems to be heard, either by song or recitation. By sharing in their rich spiritual experience, our modern voices join with the ancient ones in one eternal choir, whose universal praise to God will be heard throughout eternity (Ps 150:6)."

—Martin G. Klingbeil

"The psalms are uttered in praise, joy, sorrow, and despair. They are spoken or sung in privacy and in public, by lay people, kings, poets, and priests. They have been a source of light and inspiration to people in all ages. This commentary plunges into the depths of these prayers and hymns par excellence."

—Dragoslava Santrac

Proverbs

"The book of Proverbs highlights the skills and ideals that are needed to survive the perverse complexities of life. A careful analysis of the original Hebrew text will reveal the timeless beauty of divine wisdom."

—David R. Tasker

Ecclesiastes

"The message of the book, 'all is vanity, will purge us of our false ideas, banalities, and clichés, and down the road will take us to a sense of marvel and wonder: 'all is vanity' leads to 'all is grace."

—Jacques B. Doukhan

Song of Songs

"The Song of Songs is an inspired commentary on Genesis 1-2, celebrating the dignity and beauty of married sexual love. The Song reveals how such love, expressed by Solomon and the Shulamite, is a precious gift, a 'Flame' from Yahweh Himself, and serves as a sublime type of the intimate love relationship between God and His people."

—Richard M. Davidson