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1 Kings 8:32

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 8:32

Verse 32 of 66

Scripture focus

Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.

1 Kings 8:32 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:32

Theological / Devotional

Condemning the wicked. Solomon here appeals to God to allow the works of iniquity and the ways of righteousness to bring forth their just results in the lives of those concerned. More than many realize, both good and evil bear fruit in this world, each according to its kind. “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Gal. 6:7). “Righteousness keepeth him that is upright,” “but wickedness overthroweth the sinner” (Prov. 13:6; see also Prov. 14:34; Prov. 11:5, 19). When Israel fell it could be justly said, “O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself,” “for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity” (Hosea 13:9; Hosea 14:1).

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