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An Inner, Not Outer, Peace
Commentators agree that the "great peace" promised here is not an absence of external troubles but a profound internal serenity. It's a calmness of mind and conscience that comes from trusting God's good and just law, even amidst life's difficulties. As John Calvin notes, it's a "tranquil state of conscience" that comes from knowing God is reconciled to us.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:165
18th Century
Theologian
Great peace have they—See the notes on (Isaiah 26:3); compare with the notes on (Philippians 4:6–7). They h…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:165
19th Century
Bishop
Nothing shall offend them. —See margin. Perhaps the verse should take the form of a wish: great peace to the lovers o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:165–166
19th Century
Preacher
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments,<…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 119:165
16th Century
Theologian
Great peace have they who love your law. If we take the word peace for a prosperous or happy condition of life — a sense in which…
John Gill
On Psalms 119:165
17th Century
Pastor
Great peace have they which love your law
The Targum adds,
``in this world.'' Great prosperity, especially pr…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:161–168
17th Century
Minister
Those whose hearts stand in awe of God's word, will rather endure the wrath of man, than break the law of God. By the word of God we gain immeasura…