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But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, For the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.
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Joy in God, Not Victory
David, as the king, declares his joy will be "in God," not merely in the defeat of his enemies. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin highlight that this points to a higher source of rejoicing: God's character, justice, and faithfulness. This serves as a model for believers, whose ultimate joy should be found in God Himself, not just in favorable outcomes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But the king shall rejoice in God - This passage, as was noted in the Introduction to the psalm, shows that this psalm could not ha…
19th Century
Anglican
Swears by him. — This is explained as meaning, “swear allegiance to him as the king,” on the analogy of Zephaniah 1:5. And this su…
Baptist
Your right hand upholds me. But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the swor…
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16th Century
Protestant
But the king will rejoice in God. The deliverance David received was not extended to him as a private individual, but the welfare of the w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the king shall rejoice in God Not Saul, as R. Obadiah; as if David wished him well, and that he might have reaso…
True Christians can, in some measure, and at some times, make use of the strong language of David, but too often our souls cling to the dust. Havin…
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