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Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.
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God's Justice Made Known
Commentators unanimously explain that God reveals His just character through His actions. When the wicked are ruined by their own evil schemes, it is not a coincidence but a clear execution of divine judgment. This public display of justice confirms God's authority and is meant to strengthen the faith of believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth - By what He does in His dealings with men, in dispensing rewards and punishme…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord. — Better, Jehovah has made himself known. He has executed judgment, snaring the wicked in the work of his own hands.…
Baptist
In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. The LORD known by the judgment which he executes: the wicked is snared in the work of his ow…
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16th Century
Protestant
The Lord is known in executing judgment. The literal reading of the words is this: The known Lord has done judgment. This manner …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord is known [by] the judgment [which] he executeth The judgment which God will execute upon antichrist, and th…
Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the previous psalm, the author gave thanks for the favors given to the whole human race. Now, in this psalm, he gives thanks specifica…
