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Psalms 120:5-7

Matthew Henry on Psalms 120:5-7

Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · Matthew Henry · CC0 1.0 Universal

It is very grievous to a good man, to be cast into, and kept in the company of the wicked, from whom he hopes to be for ever separated. See here the character of a good man; he is for living peaceably with all men.

And let us follow David as he prefigured Christ; in our distress let us cry unto the Lord, and he will hear us. Let us follow after peace and holiness, striving to overcome evil with good.

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