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God's Character is Our Security
Commentators agree that this verse grounds our confidence in God's own nature. Because God is inherently righteous, He loves and favors righteousness. This isn't just an abstract idea; it's the foundation for a believer's safety. As John Calvin notes, God's righteousness means He actively defends good causes and protects the upright. Our security rests not on our circumstances, but on who God is.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 11:7
18th Century
Theologian
For the righteous Lord loves righteousness — This would be more correctly rendered, For Jehovah is righteous; he loves righteou…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 11:7
19th Century
Bishop
His countenance. —Better, the upright shall behold His countenance. This beautiful religious hope finds its highest expre…
John Calvin
On Psalms 11:7
16th Century
Theologian
For the righteous Jehovah loveth righteousness. The Psalmist has just now reasoned from God's office that He will punish the wicked, and n…
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John Gill
On Psalms 11:7
17th Century
Pastor
For the righteous Lord loves righteousness
The Lord is righteous in himself, and in all his ways and works; and ther…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 11:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Those who truly fear God and serve him are welcome to put their trust in him. The psalmist, before he gives an account of his temptation to distrus…