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A Steadfast Heart
Commentators explain that a 'fixed' heart is firm, prepared, and steadfast in its trust in God. The Hebrew word implies both a resolute decision and a cheerful readiness. This isn't a wavering or uncertain faith, but a conscious, settled confidence in God's character, emphasized by the psalmist's repetition.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 57:7
18th Century
Theologian
My heart is fixed, O God - Margin, as in Hebrew, “prepared.” Compare the notes at Psalms 51:10. The word “suited” or “prepared” acc…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 57:7
19th Century
Bishop
Fixed. —Better, steadfast (See Psalms 51:10, Note.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 57:7
19th Century
Preacher
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Let the lions open their cruel mouths, and roar, and let …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 57:7
16th Century
Theologian
My heart is prepared, O God! Some read fixed, or confirmed, and the Hebrew word נכון, nacon, has that meaning a…
John Gill
On Psalms 57:7
17th Century
Pastor
My heart is fixed, O God
Firm and sure, trusting in the Lord, believing that he would be saved by him out of his tro…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 57:7–11
17th Century
Minister
By lively faith, David's prayers and complaints are at once turned into praises. His heart is steadfast; it is prepared for every event, resting fi…