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But Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment.
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God Outlasts All Empires
Commentators highlight the stark contrast between temporary human powers, which can be destroyed, and the eternal God. While cities fall and enemies perish, the Lord "sitteth as king for ever." This provides assurance that no earthly force can ultimately defy or outlast God's sovereign rule.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But the Lord shall endure for ever - Yahweh is eternal - always the same. Though these cities have become desolate, and the enemy h…
19th Century
Anglican
But the Lord shall endure. —Better, but Jehovah sits enthroned for ever, being in close parallelism with the nex…
Baptist
Destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroyed cities, their memorial is perished with them. But the Lord shall endure for e…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the Lord shall endure for ever When antichrist is entirely ruined, his cities destroyed, and the memorial of them perished…
If we are to praise God acceptably, we must praise Him in sincerity, with our whole heart. When we give thanks for a particular mercy, we should re…
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…
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