What is the context?

The speaker rejects divided allegiance and loves God’s law. Hiding place, shield, hope, and sustaining help give his dependence several forms.

The request for evildoers to depart stands beside the need to be upheld. Judgment on the wicked and trembling reverence close the stanza.

The prayer does not describe safety as freedom to deceive. Its confidence belongs with an undivided response to the One whose judgments it fears.

How is this passage commonly understood?

The USCCB introduction joins fidelity and protection. BSB double-minded differs from Wesley’s older vain thoughts.

What is our position?

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Where can I study this further?

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