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Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, Who walks in his ways.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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