Psalms 66:9

9 He protects our lives and does not let us be defeated.

Psalms 66:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 66:9

Which holdeth our soul in life
Or, "putteth our soul in life" F2, or "among the living", which is not to be understood of infusing a living soul in man, nor of the preservation of natural life, which is common to all men; but of appointing and ordaining them unto eternal life, as the Targum; and of procuring it for them by Christ; and of implanting a principle of spiritual life in them, by his Spirit and grace; and of the preservation of the principle of life, that it be not lost; and of giving them a right and title to eternal life, and that itself: all which are a sufficient reason, and powerful argument, to bless our God, and praise his name. It follows:

and suffereth not our feet to be moved;
that is, not to be greatly moved; or if moved so as to slip and fall, yet not so as to fall finally and totally; see ( Psalms 55:22 ) ( Psalms 56:12 Psalms 56:13 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F2 (Mvh) "qui posuit", V. L. Pagninus, Musculus, Vatablus; "ponene", Montanus; "qui ponit", Gejerus, Michaelis.

Psalms 66:9 In-Context

7 He rules forever with his power. He keeps his eye on the nations, so people should not turn against him.Selah
8 You people, praise our God; loudly sing his praise.
9 He protects our lives and does not let us be defeated.
10 God, you have tested us; you have purified us like silver.
11 You let us be trapped and put a heavy load on us.
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