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My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations will I bless Yahweh.
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Standing on Level Ground
Commentators agree that the 'even place' is a metaphor for spiritual stability and assurance. After a period of examining his heart and facing doubts, the psalmist feels his faith is now on solid, level ground. Albert Barnes explains this as moving from a rough, dangerous road of uncertainty to a smooth, secure path, confident in his relationship with God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My foot stands in an even place - The word rendered “even place”—מישׁור mı̂yshôr—properly means “righteousness,” or “justi…
19th Century
Anglican
My foot stands. —It seems more in accordance with the general drift of the poem to take this verse, When I stand in an even or…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse can be explained in two ways. Some believe that David declares how carefully he had practiced uprightness among men; but I rather think …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My foot stands in an even place Or "in a plain" F2; in a sure place; on Christ the sure foundation, and w…
David here, by the Spirit of prophecy, speaks of himself as a type of Christ. What he says here concerning his own spotless innocence was fully and…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist offered a prayer against troubles; here, he describes his justice to make his prayer more acceptable.
The …
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