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For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked shall perish.
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God's Knowing is Personal
When the Psalm says the Lord “knoweth the way of the righteous,” commentators stress this means far more than simple awareness. It signifies God’s deep, personal approval, delight, and loving care. Scholars explain it as a relational knowledge, where God recognizes, values, and is pleased with the life of faith and holiness lived by His people. This divine approval is the foundation of their security and blessing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous - This is given as a reason why the wicked would not stand in the judgment with the r…
19th Century
Anglican
Knows — i.e., recognizes with discriminative discernment and appreciation. (Psalms 144:3; [Reference Exodus 2…
16th Century
Protestant
In the fifth verse, the prophet teaches that a happy life depends on a good conscience, and that, therefore, it is not surprising if the ungodly su…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous The way in which he walks by faith, which is in Jesus Christ; the way …
The ungodly are the reverse of the righteous, both in character and condition. As it says, The ungodly are not so (Psalms 1:4)…
13th Century
Catholic
This psalm is distinct from the rest of the work, as it does not have a title but serves as a kind of title for the whole collection. Dav…
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