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I didn’t sit in the assembly of those who make merry and rejoice. I sat alone because of your hand, for you have filled me with indignation.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 17. Jesters, who deride religion, (Psalms 1:1) or sport away their time. Calmet.—Hand, through vanity. Lit. and I boast of.” Bible.—I rejoiced in suffering, as this prophet. Many ( Calmet.) supply nor from the former part of the sentence. Menochius.—Threats. I could not refrain from admonishing the people of their ways, ( Bible.) which I would not countenance by my presence. Calmet.—All indeed kept at a distance from me.
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