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In whose eyes a vile man is despised, But who honors those who fear Yahweh; He who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn`t change;
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Honor Godliness, Not Status
Commentators agree that a person fit for God's presence values others based on their spiritual character, not worldly status. They actively honor those who fear the Lord, regardless of their poverty, while refusing to flatter or respect the wicked, no matter how wealthy or powerful they are. As John Calvin notes, this is about making a free and upright judgment of human character.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned - That is, who does not show respect to a man of base or bad character on account of his w…
19th Century
Anglican
In whose eyes. —The first clause is obscure. The subject and predicate are not clearly marked; but the Authorised Version gives th…
16th Century
Protestant
The first part of this verse is explained in different ways. Some draw from it this meaning: that the true servants of God are contemptible and wor…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned A "vile" man is a very wicked, profligate, and abandoned creature, one that…
Here is a very serious question concerning the character of a citizen of Zion. It is the happiness of glorified saints that they dwell in the holy …