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But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But it is good for me to draw near to God – That is, it is pleasant; it is profitable; it is the chief good. For myself, happiness …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Works. —Not God’s doings, but works prescribed to the psalmist, messages entrusted to him; no doubt here the conclusions …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand. You shall guide me with your counsel, and afterwards receive me to g…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

As for me, it is good for me to draw near to God. Literally, the reading is, And I, etc.; David, speaking explicitly of himself, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But it is good for me to draw near to God
In prayer, and other acts of religious worship; to attend the word and ord…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God would not allow His people to be tempted if His grace were not sufficient, not only to save them from harm but also to make them gain from it. …

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