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Direction, Not Perfection
Commentators clarify that when the psalmist says he has "not turned aside," he isn't claiming sinless perfection. Rather, he is describing the overall direction and sincere aim of his life. As Albert Barnes notes, the character of a believer's life is one of obedience, even while acknowledging personal imperfections.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:102
18th Century
Theologian
I have not departed from your judgments—Your law; Your commands. This cannot mean that he had never done this, but that, as a great…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:102
19th Century
Preacher
I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
Those who are taught of God are always well taught; they never unl…
John Gill
On Psalms 119:102
17th Century
Pastor
I have not departed from your judgments
From the precepts of the word, from the ways and worship and ordinances of G…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:97–104
17th Century
Minister
What we love, we love to think of. All true wisdom is from God. A good man carries his Bible with him, if not in his hands, yet in his head and in …