But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 6. Follow me, like provisions from the king’s table. 2 Kennicott. 11:8. Calmet.—“The grace of God prevents the unwilling to make him willing; and it follows the person who is in good dispositions, that they may not be in vain.” Saint Augustine Ench. 32.—Prævenit per fidem, subsequitur in custodiendo mandata Dei. Saint Jerome Continual and final perseverance is a special grace of God. Worthington.—And that. Hebrew “and I shall.” The Vulg. expresses the effect of worthy participation of God’s table, which leads to a happy eternity. Bert.—This is particularly applicable to priests, both of the old and of the new law. Calmet.—Only those who remain in the house of God, in his church on earth, can expect felicity. Bible.—Days, in eternal life. Worthington.—David always desired to be near the ark, (Psalms 26 and 83. Menochius.) as the figure of heaven. Bible.