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Oh how great is your goodness, Which you have laid up for those who fear you, Which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, Before the sons of men!

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Goodness Stored and Displayed

Commentators highlight a dual aspect of God's goodness. It is "laid up" or "treasured up" like a secure inheritance for future needs, representing God's eternal promises and grace. It is also "wrought" or actively demonstrated in the present, through tangible acts of deliverance and protection that are seen "before the sons of men." This means you can trust God for both future glory and present help.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 31:19

18th Century

Theologian

Oh how great is thy goodness - That is, in view of the divine protection and favor in such cases, or when thus assailed. The psalmi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 31:19

19th Century

Bishop

Laid up. —Better, hidden, (Hebrew tsaphan; compare Psalms 17:14; Obadiah 1:6), as a treasure for th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 31:15–19

19th Century

Preacher

Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sa…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 31:19

16th Century

Theologian

Oh, how great is your goodness which you have hidden for those who fear you! In this verse the Psalmist exclaims that God is incomprehensi…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 31:19

17th Century

Pastor

[O] how great [is] your goodness Not the natural and essential goodness of God; for though that is large and abundant, ye…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 31:19–24

17th Century

Minister

Instead of yielding to impatience or despondency under our troubles, we should turn our thoughts to the goodness of the Lord towards those who fear…

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