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Beyond Actions to Thoughts
Commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain that this prayer is not just about avoiding sinful acts. It's a plea for God to govern our innermost being—our "meditation of my heart" and "words of my mouth." It reflects a desire for complete holiness, acknowledging that true righteousness starts internally and requires God's help.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 19:14
18th Century
Theologian
Let the words of my mouth—The words that I speak; all the words that I speak.
And the meditation of my heart—The thoughts of m…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 19:14
19th Century
Bishop
Meditation. —Hebrew, higgaion. (Psalms 92:3.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 19:14
19th Century
Preacher
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
David d…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 19:14
16th Century
Theologian
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart. David asks still more expressly to be strengthened by the grace of God, and thu…
John Gill
On Psalms 19:14
17th Century
Pastor
Let the words of my mouth
Meaning either his speech in common conversation, which should not be filthy and foolish, …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 19:11–14
17th Century
Minister
God's word warns the wicked not to continue in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only a…