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3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise{H8762)} thee.
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Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 3-6)How soon are David’s complaints and prayers turned into praises and thanksgivings! After Ps. 63:1 , 2 that express his desire in seeking God, here are some that express his joy and satisfaction in having found him. Faithful prayers may quickly be turned into joyful praises, if it be not our own fault. Let the hearts of those rejoice that seek the Lord (Ps. 105:3), and let them praise him for worki…
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