Psalm 118:17

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Verse 17. And declare the works of the LORD. In the second member of the verse, he points out the proper use of life. God does not prolong the lives of his people, that they may pamper themselves with meat and drink, sleep as much as they please, and enjoy every temporal blessing; but to magnify hint for his benefits which he is daily heaping upon them. John Calvin.

Verse 17. According to Matthesius, Luther had this verse written against his study wall.

 

HINTS FOR PASTORS AND LAYPERSONS

Verse 17.

Verse 17,. 19, 22. The victory of the risen Saviour and its far reaching consequences:

(2) the gates of righteousness are opened;

(3) the cornerstone of the church is laid. Deichert, in Lange's Commentary.

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