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All the day long he deals graciously, and lends. His seed is blessed.
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A Life of Consistent Generosity
Commentators emphasize that the righteousness described here is not about occasional good deeds, but a constant character of being "merciful and lending." Albert Barnes notes this is what the person is known for. This generosity is a defining mark of someone who trusts in God's provision, demonstrating kindness "all the day long."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He is always merciful - Margin, as in Hebrew, “all the day.” That is, it is his character; he is constantly in the habit of showing kindness…
19th Century
Baptist
He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Depart from evil, —
Do not remain near it, do not even l…
16th Century
Protestant
He is daily merciful. The Psalmist here repeats what he had already said: that the grace of God is a fountain of all blessings that can ne…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[He is] ever merciful, and lends He sympathizes with the poor in distress, and shows mercy to miserable objects; not…
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, with the Lord will the steps of a man be directed, he shows the fruitfulness of the good…
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