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Psalms 82:6-8

Matthew Henry on Psalms 82:6-8

Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · Matthew Henry · CC0 1.0 Universal

It is hard for men to have honour put upon them, and not to be proud of it. But all the rulers of the earth shall die, and all their honour shall be laid in the dust. God governs the world. There is a righteous God to whom we may go, and on whom we may depend.

This also has respect to the kingdom of the Messiah. Considering the state of affairs in the world, we have need to pray that the Lord Jesus would speedily rule over all nations, in truth, righteousness, and peace.

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