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All this has come on us, Yet have we not forgotten you, Neither have we been false to your covenant.
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A Plea of Endurance, Not Perfection
Commentators clarify that the psalmist isn't claiming sinless perfection. Rather, this is a declaration of faithfulness in the midst of suffering. John Calvin notes their piety is proven by their patient endurance and refusal to abandon God, even when His favor isn't apparent. This serves as a model for believers facing trials.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
All this is come upon us – All these calamities. The connecting thought here is that, although all these things had come upon them,…
16th Century
Protestant
All this has come upon us, etc. As they have already attributed to God all the afflictions they endured, if they should now say that they …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All this is come upon us Not by chance, but according to the purpose and counsel of God; not for sin, and as a punishment…
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In afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance, but should continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist demonstrated his desire for God; here he proceeds to pray against the affliction of the entire people.
The…
