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The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
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Verse 18. Strong, gravi. Hebrew hatsum, numerous, (1 Maccabees 1:1. Menochius.) and “weighty,” ( Bible.) which is the consequence of great numbers, (Bert.) and of virtue. Saint Augustine understands the Church, which is not carried away like chaff before the wind. Amama dislike this. Bible.—The resurrection is foretold, (verse 17) and here the Catholic Church is signified. Worthington.
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