Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 3. Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. ] How near do the Anglo- Saxon, the ancient Scottish Version, and the present translation, approach to each other! Anglo-Saxon. [A.S]. "Blessed they that holdeth doom, and doth righteousness in ilkere tide." Anglo-Scottish. Blisful tha that kepes dome, and duse rightwisnes in ilk tyme.
Those are truly blessed, or happy, whose hearts are devoted to God, and who live in the habit of obedience. Those, the general tenor of whose life is not conformed to the will of God, have no true happiness.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-5 - None of our sins or sufferings should prevent our ascribing glory an praise to the Lord. The more unworthy we are, the more is his kindnes to be admired. And those who depend on the Redeemer's righteousnes will endeavour to copy his example, and by word and deed to show fort his praise. God's people have reason to be cheerful people; and nee not envy the children of men their pleasure or pride.
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