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I will be glad and rejoice in your lovingkindness, For you have seen my affliction. You have known my soul in adversities.

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Joy in His Mercy, Not Your Situation

The psalmist makes a conscious choice to rejoice, not because his problems are solved, but because of God's "lovingkindness." Commentators note this is an act of faith, a burst of thanksgiving even in the midst of prayer. This joy is rooted in the unchanging character and mercy of God, which provides a foundation for hope regardless of present circumstances.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 31:7

18th Century

Theologian

I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy - I will triumph and joy in your mercy; that is, in the mercy which he had already experien…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 31:7

19th Century

Preacher

I will be glad and rejoice in your mercy:

David makes the cymbals clash together: I will be glad and rejoice in your mercy:

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 31:7

16th Century

Theologian

I will be glad and rejoice in your goodness. Here a thanksgiving is inserted, although many are rather of the opinion that David’s prayer …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 31:7

17th Century

Pastor

I will be glad, and rejoice in your mercy
Both because of the nature of it, which is large and abundant, free and so…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 31:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing prayer. David gave up his soul in a special manner to God. And with th…