Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
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Gill's Exposition
Thou hast given a banner,.... The word is, by Jarchi, taken to signify "temptation" or "trial" (o); and he interprets it of many troubles which they had, that they might be tried by them, whether they…
Barnes' Notes
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee - The word rendered “banner” - נס nês - means properly anything elevated or lifted up, and hence, a standard, a flag, a sign, or a signal. It may refer…
The title gives us an account, 1. Of the general design of the psalm. It is Michtam - David's jewel, and it is to teach. The Levites must teach it to the people, and by it teach them both to trust in…
Cambridge Bible
Thatit may be displayed because of the truth With this rendering, which has been retained in the text of the R.V., the verse becomes the preface to the following prayer. Israel is charged with the…
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