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Love God for Who He Is
The psalmist's call to "love the LORD" isn't just an emotional plea; it's a logical response to God's proven character. Commentators explain that the verse gives two key reasons for this love: God "preserves the faithful" and "plentifully rewards the proud doer." This means God reliably protects those who trust in Him and ensures that pride and injustice ultimately face divine judgment. Our love for God is therefore grounded in His faithfulness and justice.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:23
18th Century
Theologian
O love the Lord, all you his saints — This is the application of all the truths suggested in the psalm.
The psalmist's exp…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 31:23
19th Century
Bishop
Preserveth the faithful. —Or, perhaps, by rendering the abstract instead of the concrete, keeps faith. The Septuagint and…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:23
19th Century
Preacher
For the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
He gives him a sharp blow with the back of his hand…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 31:23
16th Century
Theologian
O love Jehovah, all ye his meek ones! In my opinion, the Psalmist does not here exhort the saints to fear and reverence God, as many think…
John Gill
On Psalms 31:23
17th Century
Pastor
O love the Lord, all you his saints
To whom his goodness extends; who are favoured with the blessings of his grace, …
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…