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For Yahweh loves justice, And doesn`t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, But the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

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God's Justice Is Your Security

Commentators like Barnes and Calvin explain that God's promise to preserve His saints is not arbitrary but is rooted in His very character. The verse begins, "For the Lord loveth justice," grounding His faithfulness to His people in His unchanging nature. Because God loves what is right, you can be confident that He will not forsake those who are His, ensuring their ultimate preservation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 37:28

18th Century

Theologian

For the Lord loveth judgment - That is, God loves that which is right; He loves to do right. The idea is, that such a recompense as…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 37:28

19th Century

Bishop

For the Lord. —In the Hebrew the stanza that should begin with the letter ayin is missing, but may be restored by a very …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 37:26–29

19th Century

Preacher

He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 37:28

16th Century

Theologian

For Jehovah loveth judgement. This, it should be observed, is a confirmation of the doctrine contained in the preceding sentence; and it h…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 37:28

17th Century

Pastor

For the Lord loveth judgment
Righteousness, or righteous actions, when done according to his will, from love, in fai…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 37:21–33

17th Century

Minister

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 …

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