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The Right Kind of Boasting
Commentators explain that the "boasting" mentioned here is not arrogant pride. Instead, it's a joyful and whole-hearted declaration of God's supreme worth and goodness. Scholars like Spurgeon note that while worldly boasting is annoying, boasting in the Lord is the one form of boasting that is always right and can never be exaggerated, as God's greatness is beyond our highest praise.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 34:2
18th Century
Theologian
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord - I myself will rejoice and exult in Him. The word “boast” here refers to that on which a …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 34:2
19th Century
Bishop
Humble. —See Note on Psalms 9:12. The Septuagint and Vulgate, “the meek.” It means here those who have learned patience in the sch…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 34:2
19th Century
Preacher
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD:
Everyone is more or less given to boasting, but it seems to be especially characteristic …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 34:2
16th Century
Theologian
My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah. The term soul in this place signifies not the vital spirit, but the seat of the affectio…
John Gill
On Psalms 34:2
17th Century
Pastor
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord
Not in men, nor in any outward enjoyment, nor in any works of righteousness…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 34:1–10
17th Century
Minister
If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fitting that we should spend much of our time here in this work. He never said to anyone, S…