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Wisdom is Submission
Commentators explain that the call for rulers to "be wise" is not about political strategy but spiritual reality. True wisdom, they argue, is recognizing the supreme authority of God's Anointed King (the Messiah) and ceasing any opposition. It involves humbly submitting to His reign, which, as John Calvin notes, is the beginning of all true understanding.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
Be wise now, therefore, O ye kings — This is to be understood as the language of the psalmist. See introduction to the psalm, Secti…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 2:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 2:10–11
16th Century
Theologian
David, having, as a preacher of God's judgments, set forth the vengeance God would take upon his enemies, now proceeds, as a prophet and teacher, t…
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John Gill
On Psalms 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
Be wise now therefore, O you kings
This address is made not so much to the kings of the earth in David's time, as to…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 2:10–12
17th Century
Minister
Whatever we rejoice in, in this world, it must always be with trembling, because of the uncertainty of all things in it. To welcome Jesus Christ, a…