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To show that Yahweh is upright. He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
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A Life That Testifies
Commentators explain that the flourishing life of a believer serves a greater purpose: it is a public demonstration ('To show') of God's uprightness and faithfulness. In a world where things often seem unjust, the long, fruitful life of the righteous testifies that God is a faithful friend to His people and will ultimately bring order out of chaos.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To show that the Lord is upright—That is, this will be a proof that God is faithful to his promises; that he is the true friend of his peo…
19th Century
Baptist
To show that the LORD is upright: he is my rock,
Can each one of you say that concerning the Lord, "He is my rock, my foundation, my…
16th Century
Protestant
That they may show that Jehovah is upright. It is evident from this verse that the Psalmist's great object is to calm the uneasiness of mi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To show that the Lord is upright Or righteous, that is, faithful; as he is in his counsels, covenant, and promises, which…
God sometimes grants prosperity to wicked men in displeasure; yet they flourish only for a moment.
Let us seek for ourselves the salvation a…
