OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 12:1

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Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men.

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Verse 1. Me? These expressions are figurative. God seems displeased: but it is often for our greater good. Some explain this of David, Ezechias, the captives, and so forth It may be applied to every afflicted soul, which places her whole trust in God. Calmet.

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