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The earth is full of your lovingkindness, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. TET
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Creation Points to Scripture
Commentators explain that the psalmist's prayer connects God's general mercy, seen throughout creation, with a personal request for specific guidance. The logic is powerful: if God's goodness fills the entire earth, surely He will extend that same goodness to a humble servant who desires to learn His ways. Seeing God's work in nature should fuel our desire to know Him through His Word.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy - Full of the proofs of your goodness and compassion. See the notes at Psalms 33:5. This is…
19th Century
Baptist
The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. Teach m…
16th Century
Protestant
O Jehovah! the earth is full of thy mercy—here the prophet implores God, in the exercise of His infinite goodness, which is reflected in e…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The earth, O Lord, is full of your mercy "Goodness" or "grace" F15 ; both of the providential mercy and g…
True believers take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. The psalmist prayed with his whole heart, kn…
