OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 27:4

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One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, to see the LORD’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

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Verse 4. Reward. He speaks prophetically, (verse 5) or of spiritual enemies. Bert.—“If they do not understand by kindness, make them understand by torments.” Saint Jerome—He alludes to the calamities of the Babylonians, who had made such havoc, ( Calmet.) as well as to that of all who persecuted or rebelled against David. Bible.—His zeal prompts him to approve of their chastisement. Worthington.

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