I hate those who regard lying vanities, but I trust in the LORD.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 6. Holy. Even the angels rejoice at the sinner’s conversion. Lu. 15:7. The saints take part in the welfare of their fellow creatures, and praise God for his mercies shewn unto them. Calmet.—Time. During this life, (Isaiah 55:6. Eccle. 9:10. Chal. Muis.) or when they shall be treated in like manner. Piscat.—As I now repent, so must those who are afflicted, pray that they may obtain pardon; then they will not be oppressed, though their miseries may appear very great, like a deluge. Worthington.—Yet. Hebrew rak, “surely.” Bert.—“Therefore shall every merciful one pray unto Thee, finding time; that when many waters shall inundate, they may not approach unto him.” Saint Jerome Bible.—A deluge denotes great calamities. Isaiah 43:2. Even the terrors of the last day will not disturb the just, ( Calmet.) nor will they inspire the wicked with true repentance. Bible.