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He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
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The Heart God Hears
Commentators stress that the promise to "fulfil the desire" is for "them that fear him." This isn't a servile dread but a reverential worship. Scholars like John Gill clarify that God grants desires that align with His will and are prayed in submission. The promise is for those whose hearts are truly oriented toward God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He will fulfil the desire of those who fear him—Of those who worship him with reverence—those who are his true friends. See the notes at Mat…
19th Century
Baptist
He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
When you have respect to God's wi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him That have the true fear of God put into their hearts; that fear him not w…
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