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My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
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A Feast for the Soul
Commentators explain that "marrow and fatness" represented the richest, most luxurious meal in the ancient world. David uses this metaphor to describe a spiritual reality: a relationship with God provides a deep satisfaction for our inmost soul that surpasses any earthly pleasure. This fulfillment comes from God's presence and love, not physical things.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My soul shall be satisfied - See the notes at Psalm 36:8. The idea is that his soul now longed for the service of God as one who is…
19th Century
Anglican
Satisfied. —This image of a banquet, which repeats itself so frequently in Scripture, need not be connected with the sacrificial f…
Baptist
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy …
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16th Century
Protestant
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow, etc. In accordance with what was said in the previous verse, David expresses his assured convic…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness When he should return to the house of the Lord, and partake …
Even in affliction, we need not lack reason for praise. When this is the regular state of a believer's mind, a believer values the loving-kindness …
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