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A Message for Everyone
Commentators unanimously highlight that the psalmist intentionally addresses every class of person—"low and high, rich and poor." Scholars explain that the original Hebrew uses distinct terms for the common person and the distinguished person to emphasize this universal scope. As Charles Spurgeon notes, no one is too low to listen or too high to be above God's supremacy.
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18th Century
Theologian
Both low and high - Those alike of humble and those of exalted rank, for it pertains equally to all. On the meaning of the “terms” employed …
19th Century
Bishop
Both high and low. —The two Hebrew expressions here used, benê-âdam and benê-îsh, answer to one another much as …
19th Century
Preacher
Whenever God has a voice for people, it is meant for all sorts of people. No Scripture is of private interpretation. No warning is intended only fo…
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17th Century
Pastor
Both low and high
Or "both the sons of Adam and the sons of men". By the sons of "Adam" are meant the multitude of t…
17th Century
Minister
We seldom encounter a more solemn introduction: there is no truth of greater importance. Let all hear this, applying it to ourselves. The poor are …