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Psalms 97:10-12

PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 97:10 This assurance about the story of the whole world enables the faithful (those who love the LORD) to live their own lives in faith (that is, to hate evil and to reject its attractions). If God’s righteous purpose will prevail in his world, this means that individual godly people (his saints) will know his care and protection in their own lives. God fills their lives with light and joy. When they realize this, they will rejoice in the LORD and give thanks to his holy name.

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