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God is Our Greatest Good
After wrestling with envy and doubt, the psalmist reaches his final conclusion: the ultimate good, true happiness, and security are found only in a close relationship with God. Commentators like Calvin and Barnes emphasize this as a personal, resolute decision. Even if the world pursues other things, the believer's greatest treasure and refuge is God Himself.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 73:28
18th Century
Theologian
But it is good for me to draw near to God – That is, it is pleasant; it is profitable; it is the chief good. For myself, happiness …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 73:28
19th Century
Bishop
Works. —Not God’s doings, but works prescribed to the psalmist, messages entrusted to him; no doubt here the conclusions …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 73:23–28
19th Century
Preacher
Nevertheless I am continually with you: you have held me by my right hand. You shall guide me with your counsel, and afterwards receive me to g…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 73:28
16th Century
Theologian
As for me, it is good for me to draw near to God. Literally, the reading is, And I, etc.; David, speaking explicitly of himself, …
John Gill
On Psalms 73:28
17th Century
Pastor
But it is good for me to draw near to God
In prayer, and other acts of religious worship; to attend the word and ord…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 73:21–28
17th Century
Minister
God would not allow His people to be tempted if His grace were not sufficient, not only to save them from harm but also to make them gain from it. …