He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 8. Solicitous. Hebrew also, “humbly.” Bible.—This was preferable to all other sacrifices of the old law, ( Worthington.) and was frequently inculcated. Deuteronomy 10:12. Psalms 49:9. Isaiah 1:11. Yet the carnal Jews always made perfection consist in exterior ceremonies.
Ver 9. City, to all mankind.—Salvation. Hebrew “wisdom shall consider thy name.” Syr. “doctrine to those who fear his name.”—It? Who will attend? Calmet.
Ver 10. Full of wrath, and so forth That is, highly provoking in the sight of God. Challoner.—False weights are often condemned. Deuteronomy 25:13. Calmet.