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The Urgency of Justice
Commentators explain that the phrase "morning by morning" signifies more than a time of day. It points to an immediate, consistent, and high-priority commitment to confronting wickedness. Referencing the ancient custom of holding court in the morning, scholars see this as a vow to deal with sin swiftly and persistently, not allowing it to fester in the community.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 101:8
18th Century
Theologian
I will early destroy ... – Hebrew, “In the mornings I will destroy.” That is, it will be my first business as I begin the …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 101:8
19th Century
Bishop
Early. — Literally, in the morning: referring, as Perowne observes, to the Eastern custom of holding courts of law in the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 101:8
19th Century
Preacher
What a practical Psalm this is! I have heard of a prince of Saxe Gotha, years ago, who, whenever he thought that one of his ministers or judges was…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 101:8
16th Century
Theologian
Early will I destroy all the wicked of the land. The Psalmist finally concludes by asserting that he will endeavor with all his power to c…
John Gill
On Psalms 101:8
17th Century
Pastor
I will early destroy all the wicked of the land ,
&e.] Of the land of Israel, signifying that he would make a genera…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 101:1–8
17th Century
Minister
In this psalm, David declares how he intended to regulate his household and govern his kingdom, so that he might stop wickedness and encourage godl…