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Before the sun, the light, the moon, and the stars are darkened, and the clouds return after the rain;
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Verse 2. Before the sun, and so forth That is, before old age: the effects of which upon all the senses and faculties are described in the following verses, under a variety of figures. Challoner.—All are exhorted to live well, before death come to deprive them of their senses and all helps: and to continue in expectation of judgment, the signs of which are given, as Matthew 24. Worthington. Saint Jerome—Rain. One misery succeeds another, the understanding is darkened, and the senses become dull. Calmet.—The Jews explain verse 2, 7 of the future distress of their nation under captivity. Saint Jerome Bible.
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