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What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.
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Commentators agree that the promise of divine guidance is for the one who "feareth the Lord." They explain this is not a fear of punishment, but a reverent, humble, and teachable attitude. This godly fear is described as a gift of grace that positions a person to receive instruction from God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
What man is he - Who is he. The statement in this verse is intended to include every man, or to be universal. Wherever one is found…
19th Century
Anglican
What man is he ...? — For the emphatic question compare Psalm 34:12.
The way that he shall choose. — Rather, the way t…
Baptist
True reverence for God, a holy fear of him, is a quality that God delights to see; and wherever he finds it, he gives further instruction.
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16th Century
Protestant
Who is the man. By again recalling to his mind the character in which God manifests himself towards his servants, he derives new strength …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
What man [is] he that feareth the Lord ? That is, how happy a man is he! and one that fears the Lord is one that has…
We are all sinners, and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance. We value a promise by the char…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist described the tribulations of Christ and the divine help; here he adds a prayer.
He makes two points about…
