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You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great.
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Greatness from God's Grace
David attributes his greatness not to his own strength or merit, but entirely to God's actions. Commentators explain that God's salvation acted as a shield, His right hand provided support, and His 'gentleness'—His favor, kindness, and clemency—is what truly exalted him. This teaches that any success or 'greatness' in a believer's life is a direct result of God's gracious dealings.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You have also given me the shield of your salvations — You have saved me as with a shield; you have thrown your shield before me in…
19th Century
Anglican
Your gentleness. —Or, meekness, as in the margin. We cannot afford to sacrifice this striking foreshadowing of His own wo…
Baptist
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. He …
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16th Century
Protestant
David, having taken many strongholds which, because of their steep and difficult access, were believed to be impregnable, praises the grace of God …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thou hast given me the shield of thy salvation Meaning either temporal salvation, which was a shield to him when he …
When we praise God for one mercy, we must also observe the many more with which we have been encompassed all our days. Many things had contributed …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. He sent from on high. Above, the psalmist discussed the power of deliverance; here he continues by discussing the blessings…
