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God's Character or Ours?
Commentators highlight a key question in this verse: does 'integrity and uprightness' refer to David's character or God's? Some, like John Calvin, believe David is appealing to his own innocent conduct in his conflict. Others suggest he is calling upon God's own perfect integrity and faithfulness to preserve him. A third view, noted by Albert Barnes, is that it's a plea for God's just government to be demonstrated on behalf of one who waits on Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 25:21
18th Century
Theologian
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me. The word rendered here as “integrity” properly means “perfection.” (See the explanation …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 25:21
19th Century
Preacher
The child of God cannot hope to pass through the world safely unless he is careful to keep his integrity and his uprightness. There are some who pr…
John Calvin
On Psalms 25:21
16th Century
Theologian
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me. Some are of the opinion that in these words David simply prays that he might be preserved from …
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John Gill
On Psalms 25:21
17th Century
Pastor
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me
Meaning either his own, as in (Psalms 7:8) (26:1); and then th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 25:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist concludes, as he began, by expressing dependence on God and desire toward him. It is good so to hope, and quietly to wait for the salv…