Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 7. How excellent is thy loving-kindness ] He asks the question in the way of admiration; but expects no answer from angels or men. It is indescribably excellent, abundant, and free; and, "therefore, the children of Adam put their trust under the shadow of thy wings." They trust in thy good providence for the supply of their bodies; they trust in thy mercy for the salvation of their souls. These, speaking after the figure, are the two wings of the Divine goodness, under which the children of men take refuge. The allusion may be to the wings of the cherubim, above the mercy-seat.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 5-12 - Men may shut up their compassion, yet, with God we shall find mercy This is great comfort to all believers, plainly to be seen, and not to be taken away. God does all wisely and well; but what he does we know not now, it is time enough to know hereafter. God's loving-kindness i precious to the saints. They put themselves under his protection, an then are safe and easy. Gracious souls, though still desiring more of God, never desire more than God. The gifts of Providence so far satisf them, that they are content with such things as they have. The benefi of holy ordinances is sweet to a sanctified soul, and strengthening to the spiritual and Divine life. But full satisfaction is reserved for the future state. Their joys shall be constant. God not only works in them a gracious desire for these pleasures, but by his Spirit fill their souls with joy and peace in believing. He quickens whom he will and whoever will, may come, and take from him of the waters of lif freely. May we know, and love, and uprightly serve the Lord; then n proud enemy, on earth or from hell, shall separate us from his love Faith calleth things that are not, as though they were. It carries u forward to the end of time; it shows us the Lord, on his throne of judgment; the empire of sin fallen to rise no more _________________________________________________
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