OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 140:1

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Deliver me, LORD, from evil men. Preserve me from violent men:

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Verse 1. David. When persecuted by Saul. Calmet.—It is very difficult, and was used in the evening service in the oriental churches, (Saint John Chrysostom) as it is on Friday in the Rom. Breviary. The psalm may be applicable to all in distress, (Bert.) who are members of Christ. Saint Augustine—Hearken. Hebrew “hasten to me, hear my voice,” and so forth Bible.—god approves such cries. Calmet.

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