OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 116:2

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Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

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Verse 2. Remaineth is not in Hebrew Mercy and truth confirm us. Bible.—The psalmist acknowledges that he also stands in need of them, and Saint John assures us, that grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Bert.—No promise had been made to the Gentiles ( Worthington.) by the law; though they were all included in the original promise. Genesis 3:15. Bible.—God hath withdrawn them from idolatry, to impart to them his mercies. Calmet.

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