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He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; he who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands from taking a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking on evil:
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Who Can Dwell with God?
Commentators explain that this verse answers the question of who can endure God's holy presence, described as a 'consuming fire.' The person who lives a life of integrity—marked by justice, truthfulness, and a rejection of corruption—can dwell safely with God. For them, God's holiness is a protection, not a terror.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Theologian
He that walketh righteously - In this and the following verses, the prophet presents, in contrast, the confidence and the security …
19th Century
Bishop
He that walketh righteously ... —The answer to the question shows that the words point not to endless punishments, but to…
16th Century
He that walketh in righteousness. Now, therefore, he explains more fully what we briefly remarked a little before: that those who provoke …
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17th Century
Pastor
He that walketh righteously These are the words of the prophet, in answer to those of the hypocrites. So the Targum,…
Minister
The true believer watches against all occasions of sin. The Divine power will keep him safe, and his faith in that power will keep him at ease. He …