Gracious is the Lord,.... So the psalmist found him, calling upon him; so he is in Christ, the author and giver of all grace, to help in time of need.And righteous; faithful to his promises, just in every dispensation of his providence, even in afflictive ones; righteous in punishing the enemies of his people, and in saving, justifying, and pardoning them for Christ's sake.
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Psalms 116:5
Psalms 116:5
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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