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The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The statutes of the Lord—The word here rendered statutes properly means mandates, precepts—rules given to anyone to gui…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Right. — Here in its original sense of “straight,” or direct. A fine moral insight suggested this touch. The road of duty, when pl…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are ri…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The statutes of Jehovah are right. The Psalmist, at first glance, may seem to utter a mere commonplace sentiment when he calls the statute…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The statutes of the Lord [are] right The word of God may be called "statutes", or "visitations" F4 because God…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Holy Scripture is of much greater benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe, or the light of the sun. To recover man from his fa…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Earlier, the psalmist gave thanks in many ways for the favors he had received and hoped for. Now he rises from considering these favors t…

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