OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 16:8

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I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

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Verse 8. Eye. God has shewn particular attention to protect the apple of the eye. He watches still more over his servants, (Zechariah 2:8) for whom all things procure good. Romans 8:28. Saul had declared himself against David, because he had been chosen to succeed him, and thus he opposed the designs of God. Calmet.—The prophet prays that he may never give way to such impiety. Worthington.—Wings, as a hen does her chickens. Bible.—Defend me from the furious countenance of my enemies. Worthington.

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