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You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
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God's Joy Surpasses Worldly Gain
Commentators unanimously agree that the "gladness" David feels from God's favor is far greater than the temporary happiness people get from material prosperity, symbolized by an abundant harvest of grain and wine. Scholars explain that while worldly joy is external and fleeting, the joy from God is internal, seated in the heart, and brings a lasting, solid peace that wealth cannot buy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You have put gladness in my heart - You have made me happy, namely, in the manner specified in (Psalms 4:6). Many had s…
19th Century
Anglican
You have. —Either You have put a gladness in my heart more than when their corn and new wine are plentiful, or, “More tha…
Baptist
The harvest and the vintage were the two seasons of greatest joy in the East. They shouted "Harvest Home" with gladness that the fruits of the eart…
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16th Century
Protestant
You have given more joy to my heart. By another comparison, he better expresses and illustrates the strength of his affection, showing tha…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have put gladness in my heart The Ethiopic version reads it "into our heart"; in granting the above request; for…
Worldly people seek good, but not the chief good; all they want is outward good, present good, partial good, good food, good drink, a good trade, a…
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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…
