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By this I know that you delight in me, Because my enemy doesn`t triumph over me.
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Confirmation of God's Favor
The psalmist sees his deliverance from his enemies' schemes as tangible proof of God's delight in him. Commentators like John Calvin clarify that while such experiences are powerful confirmations of our faith, they are not its foundation. Our primary knowledge of God's love comes from His word, and these real-world deliverances serve as powerful, secondary evidence that strengthens our trust.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By this I know - Compare the notes at (Psalms 20:6). This indicates a confident assurance that his prayer would be answered, and…
19th Century
Anglican
By this I know. —Better, shall know. His restoration would be a sign of the Divine favour, and a pledge of his victory ov…
Baptist
"He may think that he will triumph over me, he may even begin in his mind to divide the spoil; but he will never really get it: Mine enemy doth…
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16th Century
Protestant
By this I know that I have been acceptable to you. David now proceeds to the exercise of thanksgiving. However, some would rather read thi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By this I know that you favor me Or "delight in me" F26 ; as he did, both as his Son and his servant; in …
We complain, and justly, of the lack of sincerity, and that there is scarcely any true friendship to be found among men; but the former days were n…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the previous psalm, the psalmist showed his trust in God. Here, he asks for a sustaining mercy from God.
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