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My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you!
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More Than Lip Service
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill explain that this verse describes worship that is far from superficial. The psalmist is not just going through the motions or offering 'lip labour.' Instead, the joy of the lips is a direct and authentic expression of the joy in the soul, modeling a worship that engages our whole being.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My lips shall greatly rejoice ... - My lips will seem to be happy in the privilege of celebrating the praises of God.
19th Century
Anglican
My lips shall ... —Rather, my lips shall sing while I play to thee, i.e., a hymn should accompany the ha…
Baptist
And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
The sprinkled blood is on my soul, and therefore it will leap for joy. Rescued from captivit…
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16th Century
Protestant
My lips shall rejoice when I sing to thee. In this verse David expresses more distinctly his resolution not to give thanks to God hypocrit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee Both with vocal and instrumental music; this is praising the Lor…
The psalmist declares that the righteousness of Christ, and the great salvation obtained through it, will be the chosen subject of his discourse. N…
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