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For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 6 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.

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God's Favor is a Shield

Commentators explain that God's favor is not a passive feeling but an active, protective force. It surrounds the righteous "as with a shield," offering a complete and invincible defense against all dangers and enemies. This favor is God's free and abundant grace, which is the source of all blessings, peace, and security for the believer.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 5:12

18th Century

Theologian

For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous - It is one of the characteristics of God that, while he will punish the wicked, he will s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 5:12

16th Century

Theologian

For you, Jehovah, will bless the righteous. The Psalmist here confirms the concluding sentence of the preceding verse, namely, that all Go…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 5:12

17th Century

Pastor

For you, Lord, will bless the righteous .
As he has blessed him with a righteousness, even the righteousness of God …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 5:7–12

17th Century

Minister

David often prayed alone, yet he was very consistent in attending public worship. The mercy of God should always be the foundation of both our hope…