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I. BY WHOM RENDERED.

1. By ourselves.

2. Respecting all that we have done, enjoyed, or suffered.

II. BEFORE WHOM.

1. God.

2. The searcher of hearts.

3. Who sees in secret and rewards openly.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

WEB: For it is written, "'As I live,' says the Lord, 'to me every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess to God.'"