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Psalms 119:17

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

g, GIMEL.--The Third Part.GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant,.... Which character is mentioned, not by way of plea or argument for favour, but as expressive of modesty, sense of duty, and obligation to it.

He pleads not his services by way of merit; but prays that God would deal bountifully with him, in a way of grace and mercy: or "render good" unto him, as the Targum; bestow it on him as a free gift.

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