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Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
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Joy Rooted in God's Presence
Commentators agree that the gladness described is not based on circumstances but is a direct result of trusting in God. John Calvin calls it the 'inestimable fruit of faith.' Because the psalmist has set the Lord always before him (v. 8), his heart can rejoice. This teaches that true, stable joy for a believer is found in God's constant presence and protection, leading to what Albert Barnes calls 'confidence in God alone.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore my heart is glad—This is because my confidence is in God alone, and I believe that He is my Protector and Friend. See the…
19th Century
Anglican
Glory. —Hebrew, khabôd; but probably the poet wrote khabed, i.e., liver, or (compare “reins” above, and the comm…
Baptist
Therefore my heart is glad,
Because, in the night watches, he had sought his Father, and found help in him, he could say, Theref…
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16th Century
Protestant
Therefore my heart is glad. In this verse, the Psalmist commends the inestimable fruit of faith, which Scripture mentions everywhere. Beca…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore my heart is glad Because he had the Lord always in view; he was at his right hand, for his support and ass…
David flees to God's protection with cheerful, believing confidence. Those who have avowed that the Lord is their Lord should often remind themselv…
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