OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 138:3

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In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.

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Verse 3. Off. Before they were formed. Saint John Chrysostom—Line. Or the measure of my life and actions. Calmet.—Hebrew “my lying down,” alluding to hares, and so forth which are followed to their resting places. Houbig.—Some read, “my direction,” (S. Hil. and so forth) or “limit.” Saint Augustine Calmet.—The utmost extent of my intention, and the words yet unuttered, are not unknown to thee. Worthington.

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