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Goodness as Fuel for Integrity
Commentators explain that David's righteous walk was fueled by his focus. He was able to "walk in truth" precisely because he kept God's "lovingkindness" constantly before his eyes. This vision of God's goodness and faithfulness provided the motivation and strength to maintain integrity, especially when facing temptation or provocation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 26:3
18th Century
Theologian
For thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes - Your favor or friendship is constantly before me, in the sense that it is the object …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 26:3
19th Century
Bishop
- For thy lovingkindness ... (Psalms 26:3) — God’s favor was before him as an encouragement, and…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 26:3
19th Century
Preacher
For your lovingkindness is before my eyes:
Right before his eyes, he had God's lovingkindness.
Some people appear to have th…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 26:3
16th Century
Theologian
For thy goodness is before mine eyes. This verse may be viewed as one sentence, or divided into two parts, but with almost the same sense.…
John Gill
On Psalms 26:3
17th Century
Pastor
For your lovingkindness [is] before mine eyes
The special lovingkindness of God, shown in the choice of him in Chris…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 26:1–12
17th Century
Minister
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…