Psalms 20:4

Verse 4. Sweetness. Hebrew “of goodness,” the effects of thy mercy. Bible.—Thou hast made David a king according to thy own heart, and granted him victory, and many favours, even before he had asked for them. The humanity of Jesus Christ was still more glorified, ( Calmet.) by a gratuitous predestination.” Saint Augustine Prædest. 30. Persev. 24. and so forth—Stones. Hebrew “fine gold or the topaz.” Psalms 18:11. Bert.—David took the crown of Melchom, weighing a talent. 2 Kennicott. 12:30. Calmet.—God gave him the victory on every occasion. Sirach 47:7. Bible.—He crowned Jesus Christ, the martyrs, and all those who have been ready to suffer for him. Worthington.