_Me? These expressions are figurative. God seems displeased: but it is
often for our greater good. Some explain this of David, Ezechias, the
captives, &c. It may be applied to every afflicted soul, which places
her whole trust in God. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Day; frequently. (Worthington) --- Septuagint adds, "and night."
(Calmet) --- These cares and perplexities arise from persecutions and
from man's weakness. (Worthington)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Enemy; Saul, &c., or the devil. (St. Augustine) (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Death, by mortal sin, (Worthington) or through excessive sorrow,
Jeremias li. 39. Shew me thy favour, (Calmet) and I shall be secure.
Sleep is represented as nearly related to death. (Homer, Iliad xiv.)
Tum consanguineus lethi sopor. (Virgil, \'c6neid vi.) (Haydock)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Mercy. Man must attribute nothing to himself, otherwise he will be
moved by pride. (St. Augustine) (Calmet) --- Things; patience and
reward. (Worthington) --- The prophet feels a secret confidence
arising in his breast, in consequence of God's protection. --- Yea,
&c., is not in Hebrew but it is in... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM XII. (USQUEQUO DOMINE.)
A prayer in tribulation.... [ Continue Reading ]