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The way of the just is uprightness: you that are upright do direct the path of the just.
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God Makes Your Path Smooth
Commentators agree that the 'upright' or 'even' path of the just isn't primarily about our own perfect behavior, but about God's action on our behalf. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain that God makes the way smooth, straight, and level for His people. Even when life feels rough and full of obstacles, God is actively clearing a path, ensuring you can navigate it safely and reach the goal He has set for you.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The way of the just is uprightness. The Hebrew is literally, ‘The way to the just is uprightness;’ the word ‘way’ probably refers to God’s…
19th Century
Anglican
The way of the just is uprightness. —The English version seems somewhat redundant. Better, is straight, or is
Baptist
The way of the just is uprightness: you, most upright, weigh the path of the just.
God makes a plain path for his own people; and h…
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16th Century
Protestant
Straightnesses are the way of the righteous man. He does not praise the righteousness of the godly, as some have falsely supposed, but sho…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The way of the just [is] uprightness Or, "the way which is appointed for him, and which he is directed to walk in, i…
The way of the just is evenness, a steady course of obedience and holy living. It is their happiness that God makes their way plain and easy. It is…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. In that day. In this section, the prophet gives thanks for the justification of the people. This is divided into two parts.…
