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Psalms 106:6-12

Matthew Henry on Psalms 106:6-12

Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · Matthew Henry · CC0 1.0 Universal

Here begins a confession of sin; for we must acknowledge that the Lord has done right, and we have done wickedly. We are encouraged to hope that though justly corrected, yet we shall not be utterly forsaken.

God's afflicted people own themselves guilty before him. God is distrusted because his favours are not remembered. If he did not save us for his own name's sake, and to the praise of his power and grace, we should all perish.

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