Such love has a practical expression (vv. 6–9). These verses are commands, yet they are also the natural consequence of loving God. Those who love God will love what he says, and they will take his words to heart. They will treasure them up in their minds, meditate upon them and put them into practice in their lives: ‘His delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night’ (Psalm 1:2). Verses 8 and 9 are to be interpreted metaphorically. God’s commands and words are to be
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