In the second volume of his three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms, John Goldingay provides fresh commentary on Psalms 42 - 89.

He considers the literary, historical and grammatical dimensions of the text as well as its theological implications.

The Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series is tailored to the distinctives of poetry and wisdom literature. Features include

- Emphasis on the message of the biblical book
- Special attention to poetic structure and literary devices
- Incisive comments based on the author's translation of the Hebrew text
- Exegetical rigour, incorporating linguistic, historical and canonical insights
- Closing reflections on each section that explore the text's theological dimensions
- Textual notes highlighting important features of the Hebrew text.