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An Overflowing Praise
Several commentators (Calvin, Gill, Ellicott) highlight that the Hebrew word for "utter" praise means to "pour forth" or "bubble up" like a fountain. This shows that the psalmist's praise is not a mere duty but an enthusiastic, abundant, and natural overflow from a heart that has been genuinely taught by God. It's a spontaneous eruption of joy, not a reluctant whisper.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:171
18th Century
Theologian
My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes - The sentiment here is the same as in Psalms 119:7. The language…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:171
19th Century
Bishop
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Shall utter. —Better, preserving the metaphor of the Hebrew, pour forth a stream of praise.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 119:167–174
19th Century
Preacher
My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee. …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 119:171
16th Century
Theologian
My lips shall speak praise. David now shows, in a different way than in the preceding verse, how high a privilege he considered it to be a…
John Gill
On Psalms 119:171
17th Century
Pastor
My lips shall utter praise
Like water flowing from a fountain, as the word F13 signifies. The heart of a …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:169–176
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist desired grace and strength to lift up his prayers, and that the Lord would receive and notice them. He desired to know more of God in …