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Psalms 27:13

King James Version (KJV)

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[I had fainted], unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Psalms 27:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 27:13

Theological / Devotional

I had fainted. These words do not occur in the original. They are inserted to complete the evident meaning of the psalmist: “What would have become of me, if I had not believed in the goodness of God!” So many and formidable are his enemies that he would collapse were it not for his sure belief that he will ultimately see a revelation of God’s goodness on earth (see Job 19:25–27). This marks a sublimity of faith devoutly to be desired by every one of God’s children. Faith could lapse into fear, if hope did not keep aflame.

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