_Alleluia. The psalm turns on God's praises, and might be composed by David, after he had settled the order of the Levites, though it may suit all people. (Berthier) --- The latter part agrees with Psalm xciii., and Jeremias x., which might lead us to conclude that it was composed after the captivit... [ Continue Reading ]
_Courts. Both clergy and laity praise God for his favours and power. (Worthington)_... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM CXXXIV. (LAUDATE NOMEN.) An exhortation to praise God: the vanity of idols. _ Sweet. Occupation, and very useful, Psalm cxlvi. 1. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Possession. Hebrew, "jewel," "property." Chaldean, "well-beloved." See Deuteronomy lii. 8., and Ecclesiasticus xvii. 14. (Calmet) --- The first patriarchs corresponded with God's goodness: but their descendants were for the most part ungrateful: so that Christians have now entered into their place,... [ Continue Reading ]
_Gods. Whatever is so esteemed by men. (St. Chrysostom) --- He then proceeds to shew the vanity of such false gods. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Earth. The Mediterranean sea is so called, Luke xii. 54. --- Rain. Indicating, or causing rain. (Haydock) --- The most incompatible things are united. (Theodoret) --- The sinner melts into tears at the sight of God's judgments. (St. Augustine) --- Stores, which are his will and decrees. (Theodoret)... [ Continue Reading ]
_Entreated. Deuteronomy xxxii. 36. "Have pity," (Berthier) or revenge._... [ Continue Reading ]
_Fear. It was important to distinguish the priests from the people. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]