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Psalms 71:19

Psalms 71:19
Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high,.... Or, "unto the place on high" (f); it reaches unto heaven, as the mercy, truth, and faithfulness of God, are said to do, Psa 36:5. The righteousness of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high - See the notes at Psa 36:5. The purpose of the psalmist is to exalt that righteousness as much as possible, and he, therefore, compares it with that which…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 71:14-24

David is here in a holy transport of joy and praise, arising from his faith and hope in God; we have both together Psa 71:14, where there is a sudden and remarkable change of his voice; his fears are…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

is very high Lit., (reacheth) unto the height, of heaven. Cp. Psa 36:5; Psa 57:10; Job 11:8.

who hast done&c. It is better with R.V. to connect this clause with what follows: Thou who hast done great…