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The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 3. Riches. Septuagint and Houb. read emuné, “abundance.” Hebrew begins with a. The sense is much the same. Bert.—“Thou shalt feed on faith,” (Saint Jerome) or “incessantly.” Sym.—The Jews entertained the greatest desire of the promised land. Calmet.—It may here denote our soul, (Orig.) the Church, (Saint Augustine) the Scriptures, (Saint Athanasius) or heaven. Saint Jerome and so forth Calmet.—Trust in God and be content. He will give thee what is requisite. Worthington.
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