_Canticle. Hebrew adds, "of David." (Haydock) --- Syriac also
attributes to him, though Zorobabel, &c., might recite it at their
return. It may also refer to the captives groaning under oppression,
(Calmet) and to every Christian, who must live in expectation of a
better country. (St. Augustine) (Be... [ Continue Reading ]
_Masters. Expecting liberty, or rather food; though it may also imply
that they are ready to run at the first sign, which they observe with
attention. Thus Menelaus had his eyes on Agamemnon. (Homer) (Calmet)
--- As servants, and particularly handmaids, are very attentive, and
hope to receive susten... [ Continue Reading ]
_A reproach. Hebrew, "with the reproach of those at ease," &c.,
(Haydock) or "let reproach fall upon," &c. We are treated with too
much scorn, Lamentations iii. 30. (Calmet) --- Yet God will not permit
his friends to be overcome, but encourages them to hope for speedy
redress, when their sufferings... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM CXXII. (AD TE LEVAVI.)
A prayer in affliction, with confidence in God.... [ Continue Reading ]