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For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.
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God's Favor is Decisive
Commentators emphasize that the ultimate difference between those who prosper and those who are cut off is not human skill or virtue alone. The decisive factor is one's relationship with God. As Albert Barnes notes, the essential element that determines one's final condition is whether or not they have secured the divine favor.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For those who are blessed by Him - They who are His true friends.
Shall inherit the earth - See Psalms 37:9.
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19th Century
Baptist
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For [such as be] blessed of him Not of the righteous man; for he blesses them that curse and persecute him, and desp…
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The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Afterwards, when he says, cease from anger, and leave rage, he gives a twofold reason for the warning.
The first r…
