Why do you stand far off, LORD? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Hebrew Lamnatseach lidavid, ( Bible.) “to the master of music or, or to David.” Calmet.—S. Jerom supplies the word psalm. That David, or any other, should give the title of master of music to so great a prince may seem strange; and therefore the Vulg. may perhaps be as accurate. S. Jerom and Pagnin have “to the victor of David.” Almost all agree that he composed this psalm ( Bible.) when he began to be persecuted by Saul. He expresses his confidence in God; when his friends advised him to flee. Calmet.—The Fathers take hence occasion to caution the faithful against the insidious speeches of those who pretend that they can procure greater security than the Church affords, ( Bible.) and that they teach a doctrine of greater perfection. SS. Aug. Jer. and so forth Calmet.