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The Blessings of Obedience
Commentators agree that the psalmist connects his obedience to a resulting blessing. This blessing, referred to as 'This,' encompasses the comfort, peace, stability, and joyful remembrance of God mentioned in previous verses. Scholars like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott emphasize that these spiritual rewards are the natural and gracious fruit of a life dedicated to keeping God's precepts.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:56
18th Century
Theologian
This I had, because I kept your precepts—literally, “This was to me;” that is, this has happened to me; this has occurred.
This joyfu…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:56
19th Century
Bishop
This I had, because ... —Literally, This was to me, etc., i.e., this consoling recollection of the mercies of Go…
John Calvin
On Psalms 119:56
16th Century
Theologian
This was done to me. I do not doubt that the prophet, under the term זאת, zoth, includes all God’s benefits; but as he comes befo…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:56
17th Century
Pastor
This I had, because I kept your precepts.
Either the comfort he had from the word, the pleasure and delight he had i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:49–56
17th Century
Minister
Those who make God's promises their portion may with humble boldness make them their plea. He who by His Spirit works faith in us will work for us.…