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3I have made{H8804)} a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn{H8738)} unto David my servant,

Psalms 89:3

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Commentary

Matthew Henry

(vv. 1-4)

The psalmist has a very sad complaint to make of the deplorable condition of the family of David at this time, and yet he begins the psalm with songs of praise; for we must, in every thing, in every state, give thanks; thus we must glorify the Lord in the fire. We think, when we are in trouble, that we get ease by complaining; but we do more—we get joy, by praising. Let our complaints therefore be...

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