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But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
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Chosen and Set Apart
Commentators explain that to be 'set apart' means to be specifically chosen and designated by God for His purposes. David found confidence in knowing his kingship was God's appointment, not his own ambition. For believers, this means your identity and security are rooted in God's sovereign choice, making you His 'peculiar treasure.' This divine selection is your ultimate defense and source of purpose.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But know — This is addressed to those whom, in the previous verse, he had called the “sons of men;” that is, his foes. This is desi…
19th Century
Anglican
But know. —It is the privilege of true and heroic natures to rise to a consciousness of their strength and dignity in the hour of …
Baptist
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
You cannot hurt him, for God has hedged him about. You may say…
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16th Century
Protestant
Know that Jehovah hath set apart, etc. This is a confirmation of the preceding verse, for it shows that the reason for David’s boldness wa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But know Take notice of it, consider it, be assured of the truth, of it; it may be depended upon as fact,
that t…
Hear me for your mercy's sake, is our best plea. He who will not ask for such blessings as pardon, justifying righteousness, and eternal life must …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. In the preceding psalm, David pleaded in prayer for God’s help against his tribulations and, realizing he was heard, he now exhorts other…
