26In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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Cross-References
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: …
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. …
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 26-27)In these two verses we are invited and encouraged to live in the fear of God by the advantages which attend a religious life. The fear of the Lord is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1. Where this reigns it produces a holy security and serenity of mind. There is in it a strong confidence ; it enables a man still to hold fast both his purity and his peace, whateve…
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