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Fear and Action Are Inseparable
All commentators agree that fearing God and walking in His ways are inseparable. John Calvin describes obedience as the necessary "attestation" of genuine fear. One cannot claim to revere God while ignoring His commands. True, internal reverence for God (the root) will always produce a life of obedience (the fruit).
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 128:1
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord - That honors God; that is truly pious. See the notes at Psalms 1:1;[Reference Psalms 11…
John Calvin
On Psalms 128:1
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed is the man who feareth Jehovah. In the preceding Psalm it was stated that prosperity in all human affairs, and in the whole course…
John Gill
On Psalms 128:1
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed [is] everyone that feareth the Lord
Be he who he will; of whatsoever nation, Jew or Gentile; of whatsoever s…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 128:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Only those who are truly holy are truly happy. In vain do we pretend to be among those who fear God if we do not make it a matter of conscience to …