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We have thought about your lovingkindness, God, In the midst of your temple.
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The Act of Remembering
Commentators explain that "thinking" on God's lovingkindness is an active, deliberate process. It involves meditating on His character and, as one scholar notes, comparing His past faithfulness with present deliverance. This act of remembrance is a blessed occupation that strengthens faith, encourages hope, and leads to giving God glory for His works.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God - We have reflected on, or meditated on. The word used here literally means “to compa…
19th Century
Anglican
Your temple. —This verse seems to indicate a liturgic origin for the psalm.
Baptist
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
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16th Century
Protestant
O God! we have waited for thy mercy. This verse teaches us that the faithful were preserved by the power of God; for, when all things were…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
We have thought of your lovingkindness, O God Jarchi interprets it, "we have waited for your lovingkindness"; to see…
Here we see the application that God's people are to make of His glorious and gracious appearances on their behalf. Let our faith in the word of Go…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist invited the nations to sing to God about God’s favors; here, he describes the great joy of the people or the cit…
