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Psalms 27:2 open_in_new
Light — My counsellor in all my difficulties, and my comforter and deliverer in all my distresses. Strength — The supporter and preserver of my life.
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Psalms 27:3 open_in_new
In this — That God is my light.
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Psalms 27:4 open_in_new
Dwell. &c. — Have opportunity of constant attendance upon God. To behold — That there I may delight myself, in the contemplation of thy amiable and glorious majesty, and of thy infinite wisdom, holiness, justice, truth, and mercy.
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Psalms 27:5 open_in_new
The secret — In his tabernacle, into which mine enemies cannot come. He alludes to the ancient custom of offenders, who used to flee to the tabernacle or altar. Rock — A place high and inaccessible.
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Psalms 27:9 open_in_new
Away — From thy face or presence, or from the place of thy worship.
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Psalms 27:11 open_in_new
Because of — That I may neither fall into their hands by my folly, nor give them any occasion of triumphing over me.
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Psalms 27:13 open_in_new
The living — David was thus earnestly desirous of this mercy in this life, not because he placed his portion in these things; but because the truth and glory of God, were highly concerned in making good the promise of the kingdom to him.