_Himself. By repeating here what occurs in Psalm lvi., and lix. David teaches us to excite our fervour by such sentiments as have formerly made an impression upon us. (Berthier) --- He spoke before of his own victories: now he considers those of Christ, and of his Church, (Genebrard) as well as the... [ Continue Reading ]
_My heart, &c. Is not repeated in Hebrew. But it is, [in] Psalm lvi. 8._... [ Continue Reading ]
_Arise, my glory. Is found also in this psalm, though not here in Hebrew, &c. St. Jerome (ad Sun.) thinks some copyist has inserted it. (Calmet) --- But it seems to be here in its proper place. (Berthier)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Nations. David made various conquests, which prefigured those of Christ, to whom the rest of the psalm belongs. (St. Augustine) (Worthington)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_That. See Psalm lix. 7. (Worthington)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Holiness. Or holy one, sancto: (Haydock) meaning Jeremias xxv. 11., who foretold the end of the captivity, (Calmet) or David himself, and the Messias, his son, in whom he will rejoice. (Haydock)_... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM CVII. (PARATUM COR MEUS.) The prophet praiseth God for benefits received.... [ Continue Reading ]