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and in all other things, to obey his law, and have confidence in him; see note on 1:7. We may render trust in, understanding this expression in the sense indicated. With all the heart = with the whole conviction and force of the mind, absolutely.—Opposed to this posture of mind is the learning on one’s own understanding (insight, wisdom) as on a prop or staff (2 S. 1:6; Mic. 3:11; Job 24:23). The assumption is that man’s intellect, apart from God, will not guide him aright. This assumption is founded
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