Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross,.... Which is of no worth and value, useless and unprofitable; which is cast into the fire, and separated from the choice metal.
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Psalms 119:119
Psalms 119:119
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Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis is a psalm by itself, like none of the rest; it excels them all,
and shines brightest in this constellation. It is much longer than any
of them more than twice as long as any of them. It is not making long…Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 119:1, This psalm contains sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm is generally thought to be written by David, but when is uncertain; very probably towards the decline of life; and, as some think, for the sake or his son Solomon. It seems to be a collection of observations…Psalms 119:118-120Psalms 119:118-120 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. God's judgment on wicked people, on those that wander from
his statutes, that take their measures from other rules and will not
have God to reign over them. All departure from God's statutes is…Psalms 119:119Psalms 119:119 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeThou: When Thou triest them in the refining fire, they are burnt up, fly off in fumes, or in scorie:, which Thou sweepest away.
puttest away: Heb. causest to cease, 1 Samuel 15:23; Jeremiah 6:30; Ezekiel 22:18-22;…