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I will incline my ear to a proverb. I will open my riddle on the harp.
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First Listen, Then Teach
Commentators note that before the psalmist speaks, he "inclines his ear." This models a crucial spiritual discipline: we must first humbly listen to and receive God's wisdom before we can effectively share it. As Matthew Henry points out, the psalmist applies the lesson to himself first, demonstrating that true teaching flows from personal experience with God's truth.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will incline mine ear to a parable - The phrase “I will incline mine ear” means that he would listen or attend to—as we incline o…
19th Century
Anglican
I will incline my ear. —The psalmist first listens, that he may himself catch the inspiration which is to reach others th…
Baptist
Mysteries are to be preached, but they are to be preached with an earnest endeavor on the preacher's part to make them plain. If it is a dark sayin…
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16th Century
Protestant
I will incline my ear to a parable. The Hebrew word משל, mashal, which I have translated parable, properly denotes a
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will incline mine ear to a parable In which way of speaking the doctrines of the Gospel were delivered out by Chri…
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 …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the psalmist invited the nations to rejoice and give thanks for God’s favors to His people; now, he advises them to trust in …
