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As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
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A Different Treasure
Commentators unanimously highlight the verse's sharp contrast. While worldly people find their "portion" and satisfaction in earthly wealth and success, the psalmist declares a completely different source of joy. True satisfaction for the believer is found not in this life's treasures, but in God Himself—in His presence and favor.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As for me - In strong contrast with the aims, the desires, and the condition of worldly individuals. "They" seek their portion in this life,…
19th Century
Anglican
I —emphatic. The satisfaction of worldly men is in their wealth and family honours, that of the poet in the sun of God’s presence …
Baptist
I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
That is our portion. God grant that …
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16th Century
Protestant
Having with anguish of heart declared before God the troubles that afflicted and tormented him, so that he would not be overwhelmed with the load o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for me I do not desire to be in their place and stead, with all their plenty and prosperity; I am content with my…
Being surrounded by enemies, David prays to God to keep him safe. This prayer is a prediction that Christ would be preserved through all the hardsh…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Above, the psalmist described the divine justice and showed that he kept it; here he puts forward a prayer in which he asks to be heard f…
