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Wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengthens man`s heart.
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God's Lavish Goodness
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that God provides not just for our basic needs (like bread for strength), but also for our delight. The provision of wine to gladden the heart and oil to make the face shine reveals a God of "superabundant liberality." He is a generous Father who delights in giving good gifts to His children, going far beyond mere sustenance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man ... - literally, “And wine (it) gladdens the heart of man to make his face to shine more…
19th Century
Anglican
And wine that ... —Better, and wine gladdens man’s heart, making his face shine more than oil (see the margin. The altern…
Baptist
The earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may b…
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16th Century
Protestant
And wine that cheereth the heart of man. In these words we are taught that God not only provides for human needs and bestows on them what …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And wine that makes glad the heart of man That is, by means of rain watering the earth, vines are caused to grow out…
When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful, ungrat…
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