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Awe, Not Terror
When the righteous "fear" at the sight of God's judgment, commentators clarify this isn't slavish dread. It's a profound sense of awe and reverence for God's power and justice. Seeing God act decisively against evil deepens the believer's respect and godly fear, reinforcing that He is in control.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 52:6
18th Century
Theologian
The righteous also shall see— See the notes at (Psalms 37:34).
And fear— The effect of such a judgment will be to …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 52:6
19th Century
Bishop
Fear ... laugh. —The mingled feelings of awe at the tyrant’s terrible fall, and exultation at his overthrow, are finely caught and…
John Calvin
On Psalms 52:6
16th Century
Theologian
The righteous also shall see, and fear. He here offers, as another reason why the ruin of Doeg might be expected, that an important purpos…
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John Gill
On Psalms 52:6
17th Century
Pastor
The righteous also shall see
The Targum adds, "the punishment of the wicked"; particularly what is before predicted …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 52:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Those wretchedly deceive themselves who think they can support themselves in power and wealth without God. The wicked man trusted in the abundance …