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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Psalms 40:10

I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy (i) faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.

(i) David here numbers three degrees of our salvation: God's mercy, by which he pities us, his righteousness which signifies his continual protection and his truth, by which appears his constant favour, so that from this our salvation proceeds.

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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